Originally posted by: PutijaChalhov
There is no romantic part there it is a fact that Akbar had a wide range of personal experiences/hardships/ situations and history itself tells he changed a lot in his later life I feel Jodha was an allrounder she had love compassion humanity politics soildier everything my POV she did not ever want power or rule like Nurjahan or just an eternal sweetheart like Mumtaz mahal for whom Shahjahan built Tajmahal it is the whole an all in one woman that she is so if you see only romance you feel it is that but if see in another angle its beyond a far superior all in one woman a perfect soulmate.
Akbar is the one who is broadminded person who learnt accepted lot of others guidance and usually he came up with his own unique ideas I am reading a lot of books papers on him and this is my POV
Guys, again sorry to come in between your conversation. But as I was quoted, I thought would clarify and contribute what little I could.
I am with Sandhya of the view that a person is made more of himself. But this does not underestimate the influence of others. The influencers are the catalyst who deserve the credit for bringing about the change, while I do agree that the change could not have been possible if the person had not allowed himself to be influenced.
Example: Despite the advise of Mandodari, the chaste, noble and intellignet wife of Ravana, Ravana still continued his bad deed.
So, Akbar was great enough to listen to and learn from others. To me this is his most adorable quality. But, this does not mean Jodha's role in this can be written off. If Jodha had not been there, Akbar would not had the opportunity for the transformation. As if it was otherwise, he would have anyway been so. So, due credits to Jodha as well for all the good that has happened. The fact that he loved, more than that, valued Jodha so much is evident from the posts and power that he had given her. Akbar is no fool to blindly give away so much power and place trust on someone who is just beautiful or he lusts over. He appreciates her capabilities, her intelligence, the effective role she plays and values and honours it as well. And this also in turn points to Akbar's maturity and magnanimity.
While a dull student learns from the teacher, who coaches him with heart and soul sincerely wishing the student well and excels in the exam takes credit for his best effort and performance, the role of the teacher cannot be ignored. Now, don't pounce on that I called Akbar dull - pl, don't stretch the example 😊
Our own great tradition, places the Guru on such a high pedestal. Though the individual has to put his own effort for the ultimate knowledge, without the Guru's grace and knowledge from him, the sishya cannot attain the highest state. Now, is it meaningful to argue which role is better. Both are required, as one without the other cannot yield the result. Neither can Guru's grace without individual's effort nor effort alone can produce the result.
Likewise, according to me , both the role of Jalal and Jodha are imperative in the making of Akbar the Great.
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