Raizada and Sons - Thread 1 - Page 32

Originally posted by: Inked

This has become such a richly layered story---enjoying it to the point where I find myself scanning my PMs wondering "is it there? has she posted?"

And, if this sounds a bit self-congratulatory, I make no apologies for it: From Chapter 1, I knew your story would be a serious work (in the best sense of the word!) with important themes.

The best conversations I have had have been in the kitchen with the kettle on. I love seeing the solidarity of women...or as I refer to it, 'The Sisterhood'!...and this conversation between the two is so emblematic of how it OUGHT to be between women. How much we can learn from our Sisters who have walked the path. The answer really lies somewhere between Khushi and Indira, doesn't it?

Indira---I respect her, am sympathetic to her plight, and I see the wisdom in her choices--she is a realist and a pragmatist and I respect that--but I am afraid of her resignation. Of course, I say that knowing that you have plans for her and you have my thoughts exactly where they need to be--in a position where I can rejoice when she triumphs--whatever that triumph looks like. I look forward to meeting Arjun. You have set the scene for a strong entry.

I don't like to ask a writer to explain her work, but I really didn't understand this sentence. Others have referred to it in their comments so I feel I'm missing something germane. What does she mean? The bed is referring to intimate life between a couple--and she says that the bed has not changed--is she saying that they remain intimate--so if they are both satisfied on all the levels--she is not going to transform him or what he does outside their bed. Help! You know that I can't bear being left out of conversations that relate to the bed! I must know. 😉

The bed is a very important part of any marriage. When the bed does not change, why should I attempt changing the man?

Originally posted by: Kalyaani

She wants to continue with the marriage not resigning to her fate but hoping things will work out for her. It is how one perceives it, some can see her as a loser or as a fighter; however she is viewed; she is a glorious woman.

Originally posted by: V323

The bed is a very integral part of any marriage. You cannot have a complete marriage, in a true sense of the phrase, without the bed. That is why, they make such a big deal about the suhaag raat, making it a part of the post-marriage rituals.

Indira, in many ways is stronger than most women, and in many senses weaker than a baby. She loves him too much, and knows that her husband cares. He may have warmed many-a-bed, but in the end, he returns to his wife. Love works in strange ways. Some people see it as a reason to sprout poetry, and some see it as a reason to come back home every night.

I hope this makes sense. This is the best of what I could intepret. Have I fallen short in any way KBR, do let me know. The line in question was very beautiful, by the way.

Originally posted by: meera30

Better late than never, KBR!! :)

Can I say I love Indira? If she were portrayed on screen, I would have asked her to grow a spine but listening to her explanations, I feel like the smaller person here. She is doing the best she can. Life is not always about anger and revenge and storming out when things go bad. This is reality

And I agree with Khushi, doesn't look like Arjun deserves Indira. But I will wait to meet him.

Great chapter!