Shades of motherhood

I did not have time to write a take ... but I did want to open a new discussion thread

The Ruqaiyya factor

I know - nobody is liking Ruq's "take a child" wish. The issue more than the "take a child" is the fact that we know Ruqaiyya never truly expressed a want to be a mother ... but MUZ. If the Ruqaiyya who met Jalal today, was the real Ruqaiyya , perhaps I would not have been so upset- but upset nonetheless.

The one good thing is, with this "take a child", Ruqaiyya will have to take care of Jodha. So, we know Jodha and her baby are at least safe for now.

But, sadly even fate knew Ruqaiyya was not ready to be a mother, as the twins will not be there ... and she will also likely lose Jalal completely because of this

But, I would wait to see how it plays out - Jalal was not for it up to today or else Ruqaiyya would not be asking for justice. Did you notice how he clenched his fists in the DEK?

And Jodha, more means, sharing the child as a joint responsibility ... not giving it up. BTW I even liked her "Aap Yahan?" today as her face lighted up in happiness and there was not a question on it.

When the child sharing happens- hopefully, there is a time clause in it and hopefully a counter-clause from Jalal on how it would impact Jalal-Ruqaiyya's relationship. Or just trying banning her from hukkah, she may back-off! 😆

A few thoughts on motherhood

Motherhood is a beautiful experience and only Jodha-Jalal understand its depths. The thing is we know Ruqaiyya will never feel it ... but we know, Jodha always will.

I wanted to share my favorite Rabindranath Tagore ... beautifully describes a Mother's feelings to her newborn.

I had to blank out a few words as I am not sure it was allowed on the forum. Please google it - it is beautiful! I actually thought it was very apt for Jodha.

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The Beginning

By Rabindranath Tagore

"Where have I come from, where did you pick me up?" the baby asked its mother.

She answered, half crying, half laughing, and clasping thebaby to her b----t-

"You were hidden in my heart as its desire, my darling.

You were in the dolls of my childhood's games; and when with

clay I made the image of my god every morning, I made the unmade

you then.

You were enshrined with our household deity, in his worship

I worshipped you.

In all my hopes and my loves, in my life, in the life of my

mother you have lived.

In the lap of the deathless Spirit who rules our home you have

been nursed for ages.

When in girlhood my heart was opening its petals, you hovered

as a fragrance about it.

Your tender softness bloomed in my youthful limbs, like a glow

in the sky before the sunrise.

Heaven's first darling, twain-born with the morning light, you

have floated down the stream of the world's life, and at last you

have stranded on my heart.

As I gaze on your face, mystery overwhelms me; you who belong

to all have become mine.

For fear of losing you I hold you tight to my b----t. What

magic has snared the world's treasure in these slender arms of

mine?"

Thoughts ? Share away. And of course, the likes. 😆

Originally posted by: tamy267

kya bolu Divi...Ruqaiyya at first emotionally arm twisted Jalal...poor Jalal thought Ruqu was actually upset and felt bad for her...but the best part was he refused her right there! he was adamant at his decision in spite of Ruqu's nautanki...coz snatching a child from its mother is simply a sin! its not bcz of Jodha but bcz of her being a mother.

on the other hand, Jodha understand Ruqu's pain and ready to share her child but simply not to give it away...sharing and giving away is totally different thing...esp. with twins...they must stay together.

I cant believe Ruqaiyya actually dragged that farmaan to DEK in her audha obsession! it is like demeaning Shehenshah in front of his courtiers! now Jalal has to fulfill his promise written in the farmaan as it is official...and Jodha will eventually be ready to give away her child, first, to fulfill Jalal's promise and not letting him down, second, understanding Ruqaiyya's "pain".

beautiful poem by Tagore! and a fabulous post as usual.❤️

Originally posted by: munnirony

beautiful comment. yes jalal didnt wanted to give the child, he was just sad for his best friend. people have to understand jalal & jodha cant be rude to the woman who cant be a mother. this is a sensitive issue. we know tht ruku is lying, but its not possible for jajo to be insensitive.

Originally posted by: munnirony

beautiful comment. yes jalal didnt wanted to give the child, he was just sad for his best friend. people have to understand jalal & jodha cant be rude to the woman who cant be a mother. this is a sensitive issue. we know tht ruku is lying, but its not possible for jajo to be insensitive.

Originally posted by: tamy267

exactly...I can totally understand both...it is about being mother...and Jalal has witnessed Ruqu's MCs..saare chalbaazi ek taraf aur maa ki mamta ek taraf...he could feel her pain of being a barren woman...ab usko kya pata woh pain nakli tha?😡

best thing was he REFUSED.

but eventually he will find out...dekho Ruqu said repeatedly make the first baby waaris but give me the second baby..shaak ki gunjaish hi nahi😕

on the other hand, Jodha being a woman will feel pity on her..she also witnessed one MC of Ruqaiyya..besides this is a matter of Jalal's reputation and promise also..Jodha certainly wont let him be mocked in front of others.

but I am sure Jalal will find out the real motive behind Ruqaiyya's wish very soon..he is tedha..he will play his game and Ruqu herself will blurt out the truth...he knows Ruqaiyya very well.