Progressive women: RajL

Hi guys, I joined this forum not too long ago and I've been hooked onto the storyline. Even though I'm usually a day behind (different time zones sigh🥱), I always catch it online on youtube if I miss an episode. I had previously made a short post on another thread started by Roopal, where she made very valid points on how progressive different characters of the show really are. I was intrigued by her post and decided to post a reply on one of my favourite characters: Raj-Lakshmi😃😃 She suggested that I turn my reply into a new post, and here are my points. Please feel free to comment on/agree with/disagree with because I really feel these are very intriguing non-fictional points a fictional show can bring up:

Like most others here, I also agree on the general view of RajL. True, we all laughed at her when she used to fawn over Viplav, but what to do - aren't we all the same?

I think no matter what the situation, what we have always learnt from her is to stay true to yourself no matter what your own status is. Just because she is a widow, hasn't stopped her from dreaming, or playing a fool, or something as simple as wanting tasty food. She also harbours a dream of being a dancer - why should she have to suppress that desire simply because she has faced tragedy in her life? While mostly respecting the widows'ways of life, she has always tried to bend the rules and especially tried to show them how to enjoy life.

While it is easy to say that initially she was shown as being ziddi, or jealous of Dhaani always getting praise - it is because next to Dhaani, she looked like a villain character. But we can definitely agree that after Viplav's entry to the ashram, even we got to see Dhaani having some fun and maasti - and even going against ashram rules at times. Human beings are very rarely 1-dimensional so seeing someone rebel should not come as a surprise, even if it is in a widow's home. Also, one extremely important aspect is age. At Sita mayi, or even Idraani and Dulari's age where they have gone through many important life experiences, we can expect them to let go of wordly offerings and live a secluded life. But is it fair to expect young girls who have barely moved out of their parent's shelter to behave in the same way?

RajL has always been a rule breaker for mostly good reasons, and she really sets a good example up. We do not really know her story - did she marry for love and lose her soulmate, or was she also forced into a relationship that she could not break free off? Regardless, unlike Dhaani at the beginning, she keeps up a very strong and independent attitude where she knows she can make her own opinions. I really appreciated the fact that she specifically mentioned that she should not have to remarry to anybody who walks by, and she will only remarry if she finds a suitable person. Very wise and strong words from a girl who probably has had her fair share of sorrows in life.

Looking forward to her leading the way forth👏

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I initially didn't like RajL. But after coming to know how her character is shaping up, and after reading your post I can see the goodness of her. She is a better person now. I hope she improves from here on. And set a good example for a widow fulfilling her dreams.

U have said it clearly everything.Young widow has life where as Dulari,BM Sita mayyi they all had theirs life.

Young widows too r human beings,cannot neglect them One good thing thing DT did , he opened the eyes of senior widows.Though he said for his selfishness.He wanted Dhani to marry TT so that his pota will not go behind Dhani.

After hearing DT's , RL was happy she wanted to marry wealthy man which is quiet natural.

RL is very much progrssive and enthusiastic woman.

Nice post Vita