JNDSD~ 2nd February 2017~ my most trusted choice..
In life our preference is invariably going for options that speak to us of reliability, durability and security .Thus the choices and selections we endeavor to take requires our serious consideration, especially in the areas that mark mile -stones in our life , like choosing a career , marriage and starting a family. Whilst we pick our choices, another thing that has a bearing upon what decide upon is implications around a choice. Like in choice of career of joining the armed forces apart from active duty either in command centre or the border. Army family lives are exposed to robust moving and transfers and may have suggest disruptions in the children's education due to parental posting.
First reference to home ,building , a person's residence, dwelling . Accommodation may implicate a person's social standing in society . Interesting the house on paper now belongs to Atharva but Ravish s names suggestions to the world that the house is his, his territory , his name signifies it. The door bell a symbol to announce one's arrival or asking to be let in. Crossing the threshold . Vividha's foot falters. This step could simply imply, her crossing over to Ravish s side. Pressing the bell , asking to to be let into his life. Willingly, shows personal will and not being pushed into it. Vividha realizes this physical move implies making a choice. The realization that her step forward , may be seen as a culmination of all that Atharva quizzed about. Her leanings towards Ravish. It will give a clear message, so now she takes a step back from yesterday's heated discussion between them and is able to see its implication. It' s like outside Ravish house.. it rings a bell! her bond with Atharva.
Stepping into this house has implications that Vividha can vouch for. For me it's a daunting step she takes. Suman receiving her, makes Vividha think back of the slap and chastisement she received at the hands of this woman ,just before she left this place. Now that contrasts with her joy, relief at seeing Vividha. Suman's words, things might have changed but the house remains the same, are gracious words, But the implication is woolly, as Suman perfect host chivvies her in..and assures the rather gingerly Vividha that for her to bear angst against Vividha is not just being unjust but stupidity on her part too! again what is the implication here? reassuring Vividha giving her hope no hard feelings , or telling her that she doesn't mind picking up things from where things were left off??? Atharva not being in the picture probably makes Suman assume that things might not be as they seem between Vividha and Atharva ,especially when its Vividha who makes up an excuse for his absence.. it may also implicate that Atharva wishes to maintain a distant relationship with Ravish rather than the separated brothers emerging as a united force bond!
Uma probes Atharva, buy stating the obvious.. their strong is bond ,they never fall out. To me she does so, so he can challenge her statement and he does! mention things might be subject to change thus implicating appearance of hairline fissures in the edifice of their relationship.. was uma looking for such a reaction from Atharva, to access the effect of recent events on their relationship? She sticks by what she said earlier ,it's the children's decision..
Sujata too underplays, but her words to Vividha suggest positivity . that any changes Vividha senses in hers and atharva's relationship. its merely her illusion . Sujata's tone implies empathy to her, hence Vividha shares, that the man doesn't trust her despite her waiting for him all this time. In the Worst of times she only looked out for Atharva , so much so even hurt a good man like Ravish for Atharva's sake! So the underlying implication here, to me, is that Vividha carries residue guilt within her, which Atharva can perhaps read and she wants to show he is doing the right thing... his insecurity comes out in asking her is she sure she is right in marrying him. He wants to accept her without a guilt free past.. where as she is trapped by the fact that she was Ravish s wife ,but could not carry out the role of a wife.. does this imply that she should have given up her true love for the sake of marriage only in name? Vividha needs to work this out. Athrava is right she is unclear about what she wants? To me, she misreads Atharva's loosening her to find her way! to him it comes across as not having enough trust in her.
Uma too counsels Atharva , with the hope of getting to the bottom of the situation. Her advice , he must trust Vividha . He admits to his MIL, he does, but now unsure due to all the evidence . Uma wants to prey on this uncertainty of his and actually says ..does he reckon she loves Ravish? He tells her certain things point to that direction. seeds of doubts ! Uma, to me checks out the damage, and leaves it at that. Till he refers to the make or break letter.. this reminds me of Iago in Othello who planted seeds of doubt in Othello's minds against Desdemona ,by leaving a male kerchief in her sleeping quarter !
Vividha gives her clarifications she knows not why things are happening? thus implying to Sujata that something odd is going on.. it's interesting that Sujata actually trusts what Vividha says.. although Vividha complains Atharva doesn't trust her love..
Uma actually tries to for once, promote her daughters situation the implication of his distrust upon Vividha
Sujata sympathizes with Vividha ,suggests the strategy of seeing things from each other's perspective. As his mother, she helps Vividha to see and account for how things were with him before, then the time lapse for him. Time stopped for him but for others, moved on. Now as he stands his struggle is to account for the validity of what things happened in his lost in time days. Sujata gives Vividha hope , he'll get there in time ,she'll have to be persistent .Second reference to a building.. indumati too reiterates to Atharva that relationship are built on the foundation of complete trust and faith between two people . If these develop cracks the structure comes crashing down. Mutual respect and trust , standing by each other in both good times and bad ,is the true meaning of love.. Indumati thus defines Atharva and Vividha's love..they are incomplete without each other , were at all time meant to be.. so what implications are elders words likely to have on Atharva and Vividha ?
Atharva thought so, but now unsure. Uma wants to prod him, how much indumati's good sense softens his heart? To me, she is quick to fan Atharva's doubts by playing upon his 3 month illness. The fact that Vividha was forcefully married to Ravish ,didn't alter the fact that she still remained as Ravish wife for 3 months even though only in name! To me , here Uma implicates who knows what transpired between them?? she doesn't need to do much, as his doubting makes her task easy to eat away at their relationship like dry rot.
Vividhawith guilt admits her deep admiration for Ravish.. she cannot just forget his graciousness , in uniting her and Atharva.. for her what's important is this man accepted her love for Atharva and went over and out of the way to ensure that he would restore her to Atharva as that was her wish.. to Vividha it means Ravish fulfilled his promise to her! Yet ,she confesses, Atharva does not see Ravish role .. in fact he draws conclusions that create conflict between them. What implications does vividha's devotion for for Ravish show? does it cross the line of gratitude..?
Suman walks in at the right time, carrying a hot stimulated drink.She is stimulated by hearing Vividha's warm and almost ardent defense of Ravish when held up against Atharva. The words imply wrong messages to Suman as she reads meaning into things, that Vividha has strong feelings for Ravish. Vividha needs to be more astute in expressing herself, especially in situations where there is history and things can be implied...
The highlight of the episode is the almost play within the play where the two mothers come clean with each other and compare each others sons strengths and weaknesses . Vividha is the spectator , who can see that she is the bone of contention. It's like seeing on stage what each mother feels and expresses about their son. Two mothers put forward their sons case. question is to work out the implication of this staged scene.? Is it a moment for Suman to both confess before Sujata and hurt her enough tomake her want to leave?? or that Vividha can actually be reminded of the losses and gains Ravish and Atharva went through to gain or lose her?? will it add to her guilt or lessen it? is the scene meant to aid Vividha in reading between the lines and making the right choice Atharva or Ravish..? isn't that what Atharva wants too?? Hamlet53 3.2.17
Precap: both mothers ask their children what they want? Right choice ..love.