Originally posted by: violette
No matter how modern we become.. how far we go away from our Indian traditions.. these two traditions will forever remain the most imp traditions of Hindu wedding.. 1. Kanyadaan 2. Bidaai..
These are two traditions which will remain etched in memory of everyone attending it forever and are most emotional and tender moments of a Hindu wedding ceremony.
I can still feel the pain, coz i didnt have my father to do my kanyadaan.. unfortunately he had three daughters bt he cudnt do kanyadaan of even a single daughter. Such tragedy for a father who thought ahead of his time, coming from a less educated low-strata community, he was a progressive thinker, who went against everyone to properly educate his kids, inspite of being not so economically sound, who never ever differentiated betn a girl and a boy child, and loved us equally. For him, we were always Goddess Lakshmis who had brot prosperty and happiness in his life. Today i dedicate this post to my late father, who was taken away from our lives untimely and suddenly.
Today Mukhi signified that father, who entrusts the well-being and happiness of his daughter to a complete stranger, of someone who has been a part of his life for so many years.. People today do not realize the significance of daan.. which was the noblest and most selfless thing to do in ancient times.. it was an ultimate givingaway of one's most prized posessession, the ones and things one cud not even think of living without.. and hence there is great significance of a Kanyadaan both religiously and emotionally in Hindu wedding. By sacrificing thus, the parents are absolved of any sins that they might have committed unwittingly and the groom is wisened of the significance of having a bride, a woman in his life. this moment also signifies a new phase in a girls life.
A girl child, a symbol of fertility, was always considered auspicious and sacred in Hindu customs. Every women in the house was looked upon with utmost respect infact the oldest scriptures of Hinduism stated
yatr naryes tu pujyante, ramante tatr devtah:
yatr etas tu na pujyante, sarvas tatr afala kriyah:
Meaning:
Wherever women are given their due respect, even the deities like to reside, and where they are not respected, all action remains unfruitful."
Women were always held in equal stature to men in an Indian household. But over the time in history, this tradition, this idea got adulterated. Its sad that today's generation doesnt understand the true principles of hinduism, which is essentially not a rigid religion, its a fluid way of living a life. Its too vast, broad and open for understanding and no one scripture or a branch can encaspulate completely what Hinduism really signifies.
I would not lecture further on Hinduism nor i wud try to propogate any strong hindutva hardliner's agenda here.. i jst want to open eyes of Indians who have lost the essence of being a Hindu.
Here Mukhi very nicely explains all couple goals. And our Mishri very cleverly reiterates them back to her bhaila and bhabhi. Clearly a very emotional moment for Mukhi and wat was most heartening to see was the way his Mukhiyani silently and stoically stood beside him.
I couldnt believe they let her do kanyadaan in tht drenced over state. But Mukhi had jst one agenda thn and all they suffered till now was for this one moment and thy had to fulfil it for Mishri. So they did.
Loved how in the end Aru tried to cheer up Mukhi, inspite of Saanvi dissuading her to do so. Friends may suggest, bt a couple knows one another better than anyone.. and no one can fill tht shoe of a companion. And today Aru proved how wonderful strong and supportive companion she can be of Mukhi. Truly made for each other couple.
So Mishri had done some puja for longevity of his bhaila's life.. and she entrusts Aru with the task of doing the "visarjan" of puja samgri.. and that is where the couple are headed to in jeep.
Also thr was brief rescue scene, where our bhole bhandari hesitates to touch Aru to do the belching out.. it was a short and simple scene bt a sweet one.. no OTT drama no chillam chilli from our Mukhiji jst a tender question "tu thik che.."
May be he is not feeling what Aru is feeling right now.. bcoz he is too overwhelmed with Mishri's emotions to think abt anything else.. lets c how much he thinks abt Aru now..
i m eager to see how thr relationship progresses from hereon...
p.s. there was a also a brief scene where Mukhi puts on shawl on a shivering Aru.. well it came late.. but dare aaye durast aaye.. at least iss zamele mein unhe yaad to raha ke Aru has gone beyond her duties to support his cause of doing Kanyadaan of his dear sister.
p.p.s I loved the dialogue.. "ye jo kehta hai vo samajh jana aur jo nahi kehta vo bhi..." mishri gave the same one back to Mukhi.. itna khullam khulla hint diya Mishri ne.. hopefully hamare daffood mukhiji kuch tho samajh jaaye..
oh I forgot to add.. please add the chaska meter if u loved the epi..