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what struck me in today's episode was the beautiful way in which gender equality was highlighted!
When we treat women as the weaker sex, or the inferior gender, we on one hand disrespect them, on the other hand we also open a window for women to misuse this inequality!
True gender parity is the only way that will create harmony and balance in the society
I loved the fact that the cvs connected Tadaka Vadh and Ahilya Udhdhar to establish this fact
Itna toh shayad Tulsidas ji ne ya Valmiki ji ne bhi nahi socha hoga! Kudos to the cvs
So we had Mata Gargi, taking a conventional opinion of misjudging Rama as the prince who wouldn't hesitate to kill even a woman!
Then the news of Ahilya confused her - how can a man be so cruel one day and so kind hearted the next?
If he is a misognyst, then how could he touch Mata Ahilya without any poorvagraha, and with full respect and reverence?
And when she questions Rama she realises that Rama did not act out of consideration for their gender, his actions were based only on their karma
The on who spreads terror must be stopped, whatever be the gender, and one who needs empathy and love, must be given that
Doshit hone se koi paapi nahi Ho jata - just because someone is accused, doesn't mean they are sinners!
Rama's actions are guided by his karma and his niyati, and not by any other consideration!
Of course, if she had any doubts about how humane Rama is, how he respects the right and the deeper values and qualities and not the narrow and shallow differences of status, position, gender, they were completely erased when Rama accorded all the sadhvis equal respect as the rishis, because their gyan makes them all superior to him, and equal to each other
His being a prince, would've made him entitled to take the comforts for himself and get waited upon hand and foot by the ladies of the ashram, but he acknowledged their superiority of gyan and knowledge over his position by birth -...
So, Rama is the true feminist, a true believer in gender equality, without any bias - equal punishment for equal crime and equal respect for equal gyan - empathy for the wronged, and a strong faith in doing his duty and following the righteous path, without worrying about its consequences !
Very sweet and romantic was the love of Sita for Rama, destiny is giving sanctity to her feelings, the Gods are working to bring them together and the match made in heaven is about to be united on this earth!
I am so glad that the writers are using Ramayana to re-inforce a lot of good values and highlighting issues that are the burning issues of the day!
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