Originally posted by: JAfanCharu
Brillant write-up Mansi .
Yes , almost more than half of the forum members are upset with today's episode . I read a lot of angry feedbacks about Jalal's treatment of Jodha , for blaming her alone for Hussein's death . Taken at face value , his reaction towards her is upsetting .
I see the entire scenario differently .
Jalal is NOT angry with Jodha . He is angry at himself . He is loaded with guilt for being an irresponsible parent by being unable to provide a safe environment within the mahal for his twins thus allowing the wicked cousins from Lahore to be successful in their vile act . This guilt also stems from the realization that he was also equally responsible for Jodha staying away from Hussein that fateful night .Every time he sees Jodha , he is reminded of the twins that were a symbol of their union,every time he sees Jodha , he feels that he has let her down as a husband . He is unable to face her , hence has isolated himself from her .
That he still loves her was amply clear by the fleeting but intense look of concern that he shot at her while marching down the mahal with Maan Singh in tow.The fact that he loves and values ONLY her stamp of approval was evident when he insisted that only she perform the Tilak pooja , prior to his leaving for war .
There is immense love hidden behind that intense guilt , pain , anger and blame game .
This temporary separation will prove to be bitter sweet .Their love for each other will outweigh the guilt and anger that is tearing him apart . Jodha's mature level headed thinking will play a major role in bringing about a calming effect in him .She sees his display of anger as a cry for help . So she is unwillingly allowing him to vent his pain and frustration by waging a war . Her patience and quiet understanding is sustaining their relationship .Never once did she lose faith in her love for him and question his unacceptable behavior towards her . She is silently suffering along with him .
I feel that the gory sight of the aftermath of the Chittor war will make him realize that by making a decision of going to war in anger ,and being directly responsible for all the innocent lives lost in battle , will not bring his dead babies back to life .Jodha's words of advise to him prior to war will haunt him and force him to rethink about his senseless brutality .
After retuning from the war , I am expecting to see positive changes in his personality.I would love to see him walking in a trance like state into Jodha's hojra when he hears her sing 'Hey murlidhar, hey damodar' . Jodha will reinstall his faith in the Almighty . This will be the first step towards their healing and spiritual journey together .
Charu .
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