BTW, Just a random thought...
I was thinking about that momentary "weakness" of Jodha, when she tried to go for a suicide...
@ Radhika, Rashmi, Maddy -- You 3 have discussed this a lot on this ^^^ issue, in the inner pages...
My 2 cents , till i come back next week, to write in details.. :)
{ Though, i am writing as much as i can.. }
I think , no matter how strong a man/woman is, there are some weak moments in everyone's life...
REEL Jalal...
I missed the Forum during that War Track...Anyways, I remember, he was is dilemma, about whether he should fight with MC Begum or not { despite knowing that his throne, aawam, etc. was in danger.. }...And, he had to be counselled by Jodha, Ruqs, Hamida Bano for this...
Though, he was a seasoned warrior, and he had faced this situation previously also, when he marched against Bairam Khan (that time also he needed a counsel from MA, Ruqs, and Hamida Bano...)
So, i am trying to say that, despite having a PRIOR experience of a similar situation, Jalal was in DharmSankat, of whether to fight MC Begum OR NOT..?..
We can say that, these people are his relatives, hence he was in a state of dillema...
But i am focusing on the part where a person is overtaken by a WEAK MOMENT in his life , when he/she refuses to recognize his real self / his real responsibilities, though they may be WRONG...
REEL Jodha...
I feel, some how, taking the Extreme step of suicide was on similar Lines...Despite the fact that, she is a strong lady...She underwent what not in Agra, and sailed thorough every storm..?. But somehow she was Cornered and TAKEN AWAY by that MOMENTARY Weakness..Hence, that ' attempt ' ...
^^^These were the REEL Characters...
I remember, a comment made by Padbear on page-4 of this thread, where she has nicely written about the Real and REEL ones..On that behalf, i am writing one incident...
Coming to the REAL ONES...
Akbar, after occupying Chittor(1567), was disturbed / shocked , by one thing...That was the "Jauher" done by the Royal Ladies / and Commoners of Chittor... He went from there, to Ranthambore, the LAST STRONG BASTION of Rajputana, and despite settling the situation with LESS bloodshed compared to Chittor, here also, he had to see Jauher of the Ladies... { Will elaborate Later on this, at 'appropriate' place, not here :) ..}
After coming back to Agra, from Ranthambore(1568), Akbar refused to go to the Deewan-e-Khas for COMPLETE 3 nights and 2 days...!!!!!!!!!!!!..
^^ I sometimes, think that, a seasoned warrior, as MIGHTY and GREAT as Akbar, the Shahenshah of Hindustan, who has seen continous conspiracies / bloodshed / fights / massacres, since the age of 13, and fought continuous battles, can ALSO get affected by this, at a matured age of 26..(Born-1542)..??...
For me, i could see that...>>
Despite having a Strong character, few things are enough to affect you deeply...They may affect you MOMENTARILY, but yes, they can HAVE FAR reaching consequences...And, you can take some WRONG steps also, in such situations...That happens even with GREAT people.. :)
Jodha and Jalal are ALSO on Similar Lines..Isn't it.?.
@All..
Any thoughts.?. Any alternate views on this..?... :)
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