Dhristi is Maya really strong. Maya herself says to Arjun in front of the world she puts up a facade of a brave woman, but in reality she is a fragile, weak woman unable to fight her demons.
That's the truth of Maya also. She intimidates people to get power. She draws power from intimidation.
But then completely vulnerable in front of the power herself. She is affected greatly and suddenly becomes helpless when the ones she loves so much is affected.
When her mom was in hospital remember her. Was there any strength in her. The way she was standing at the door of the ICU and slamming her head, the way she was crying in front of Lord Ganesha she simpy didnt knew what to do. She was at a loss.
After her mom, Arjun is that person that brings the beyhadhness in her, also helplessness in her. Anything to him she is vulnerable. Reason is simple Maya draws her strength from her mom and then Arjun. She as a person doesnt realize the strength inside her. As long as these people are fine, they are in her control she feels strong.
Why does she is so afraid of Ashwin, it is not only what Ashwin did to her, but the fact that any day Jhanvi can leave her for Ashwin. So with Ashwin she loses the power.
That's why she is insecure of Saanjh also. That Arjun can leave her for Saanjh. That's why it is very important for Saanjh to get the trust of this woman, to ensure she wont snatch away Maya's most prized possession Arjun.
Maya has grown up hearing curses from Arjun, that she is mad, maybe good for nothing blah blah. So Maya herself things she is unlovable. Now the same feelings are brought to the fore by the incidents and Pundit+ Vandana Mata's constant nagging. Her fears, her demons come to the fore. History is repeating for her.
What do you expect her to do. If Maya has fight her demons, she needs to realize her inner strength and draw it from someone else. Only then Maya can be strong.
At this point her hidden vulnerability is only coming out.