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There are multiple ways to interpret Abhi's current choices and I myself am split between different positions. But one interpretation I would like to bring up is this - that Abhi is currently displaying craven cowardice.
On the surface, he is making a brave choice - forgoing his own happiness and committing to a life of quiet duty, accepting a marriage he doesn't want.
But actually what he is doing is hiding from the consequences of the true desires of his inner self.
He does not dare to face the possible guilt of disappointing Tanu's dying mother.
He does not dare to bear the consequences of jilting a girl on the eve of a wedding.
He does not dare to make the difficult choice of standing by his choice - he could choose Pragya in this moment, choose to build a life with his love despite the cost - but he isn't willing to pay the cost.
Abhi isn't brave enough to live out his love.
Abhi isn't brave enough to choose to live a genuine life.
Instead he is using "duty" and "promise" as a shield. He is choosing to enter a marriage on false pretenses, knowing that he never intends to fully commit his heart and love to his new wife as she has every right to expect. He would rather be deceitful for the sake of appearances than allow his actions to honestly reflect his wishes.
He knows what feels right but he's ignoring it in favour of what "seems" right.
He does not have the courage of his convictions...and yet he gets to use the defense that he is showing the courage of his convictions by choosing to keep a promise that he doesn't want to keep.
Cowardice hiding under a mask of nobility.
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