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Posted: 13 years ago
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i never in my imagination thought that i ever will writ poems...in my childhood i was a very silent child which my mother always attached with her bcz i never do any complain nor any talk...but from that time n until now i observed things , people , feelings...n feels so much that some time i too ask myself why i feel so much...n that feelings made me a bekar poet...

yesterday when i watched the segment on khushi n garima i felt it...n felt it too much i v tears in my eyes n i wrote half of this poem yesterday n completed it without watching episode read only update...n writing this poem its really a painful experience...


writing about a mother whom daughter going to merry... her nanhi pari whom grown today as a red blooming rose...and getting her dreams tabeer...a mother will not able to watch all this with her eyes , couldnt able to do all rituals for herself...not able to see her daughter dulhan roop ...whom dreams she saw when she brought her that fateful day when her nanhi pari lost her real parents...she is a woman who sacrificed her early youth for 2 children...1 motherless and other parent less...she in her early youth called her
AMMA... of 2 babies of ages of 12 and 8 yrs old...but never embarrassed...

Today she not going to attend her younger daughter's marriage...due to a sin which she never did...due to a fault which was never hers...but she getting punishment...as she not going to vidah her bitya in her prayers shades...

But she gave her daughter a gift ...a gift which is belong to her real mother and her this mother...giving her prayers and saying .bitya i wlill be somewhere else...but my heart will be here with you... and my all prayers are with you...never ever get sad meri bittya...

BECAUSE AS A MOTHER SHE WILL FEEL THIS AND THIS WILL GIVES HER PAIN...


EK hasti hai aisi dunya main
jo durr reh kar bhi karti hai mehssos dukh


maa jo Khuda ka hai azeem tahufa
durr reh kar bhi apne bacho'n ki khushyo pe hoti hai khush







This song dedicated to GARIMA

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8CMe0PbSOY[/YOUTUBE]









❤️A MOTHER SACRIFICE WOULD BE THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL❤️



EK MAA EK HI WAQT MAIN, DO EHSAS'ON K SAATH

DUKHI O KHUSH MAA



Ek maa apni beti ko de rahi hai tuahfa uss ki shaadi ka
aur keh rahi hai dukh se


main shamil ho na paoon gi tumhari shaadi main
Na dekh paye gi apni beti ki khushya'n


Na dekh sakey gi ji bhar kar ,apni beti ka woh roop
k jis k sapne uss din se dekhti hai maa


k jab woh nanhi pari uss k angan main utarti hai
kai khushyo'n ka payam le kr...


Apni dulhan bani beti ka roop...
K jab hojata hai uss k mathey ka teeka ulta
tou bar bar uss ko seedha karti hai woh


k jab attak jati hai uss k kano ki bali
tou uss ko karti hai duppatey se aazad


K jab kalai ki chooriyan khanakti hain uss ki
tou uss ki awaz uss k kano main ras gholti hain


K jab chalney pe uss k , payal chankti hai uss ki
tou hans k muskura k dekhti hai woh...


k apni beti ka ye surkh gulab jaisa roop
ji bhar k aakhon main khushi k aansoo liye
apne mann main utarti hai woh...


Aur bar bar balayain leti hai uss ki
logo ki buri nazro se bacchaney k liye
kai duaain parh parh k apni beti pe dam karti hai woh


jab dekhti hai apni beti ko saath uss k humsafar k
tou khushi se phooley nahi sama pati hai woh
Dono ko duaain detey , balayain letey thaakti nahi hai woh


bas khushyon k aansoo aankhon main, honto pe liye muskan
unhain takti rehti hai woh...


Jab beti ki vidai ka, yani uss k babul ka ghar chor k
kisi aur k ghar ko janey uss ko basaney ka waqt atta hai


Tou uss nanhi pari ki kai yadain uss ko yaad aati hain
K jab woh nanhey nanhey qadam utha kar


Bholi si muskan liye aa k uss ki bahon main sama jati thi nanhi pari
apni bholi meethi baton se uss ka dil bhelati thi...


apne nanhey nanhey hathon se uss ka sar dabati thi
apney pankhari se honto se, uss k galo ko choom leti thi


uss nanhi pari ko jo aaj ek khila huwa gulab hai
apni sakh se tor kar doosri tehni pe saja rahi hai uss ko


uss ko bahon main thaam kar, pyaar se mathe pe bosa de kar
khushyon ki sukh ki kai duaao'n k saath, usse rukhsat karti hai woh


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GARIMA K DIL K DIL KA DARD


Tou aaj jab woh din aa pohancha hai
tou main jo ek maa hoon...


kya mera haq nahi , kya meri khuwahish nahi
k main apni k mathey ka tikka dekhuoon


jab hojaye wo ulta tou uss ko pyaar se seeha karoon
uss ki baliyon ko uss k duppetey se aazad karoon


uss k surkh gulab jaise roop ko ji bhar k mann main utaroon
uss ki balayain loon main, uss ko duaain doon main


KYUN aakhir kyun

jis mazi k andhery saye main mera koi qasoor nahi
uss ki saza kyun uss ki saza mil rahi hai mujhey


kyun tanha tanha jheel rahi hoon main
kyun main apni beti ko
apni duaaon k saye main rukhsat kar nahi sakti


kyun apne dekhey huwe khuwabo ki tabeer
apni aankho se poora hotey huwe dekh nahi sakti


kyun log itne zalim hain, k jo maa beti k k
khushyon k dushman ban rahey hain


jo maa k dil pe kai zakham laga rahe hain
meri beti k liye dukh ka saman kar rahey hain


koi mujhe bataye , koi tou mujhe inssaf dilaye
MAIN jo aaj ki majboor gham se choor
aur khushi se bharpoor , do ehsasat main ghiri hoon


dukhi hoon k main apni beti ki shaadi main shamil ho nahi sakti
laikin buhat khush hoon k meri beti ko uss ka shahzada mil raha hai


Laikin aakhir main ek maa hoon
jo apne dukhon ko chup chaap seh leti hai
apne bacho ki khushyon ki khatir


SO aaj bhi ek maa apne dukh ko chuppa kar
duaa de rahi apni beti ko


Ae meri pyaari beti tu har pal shaad o aabad rahey
sadda tera ghar tera daman khushyon k phoolon se bhara rahey
koi dukh na aye , koi gham choo na paye tujhey
tera angan kai nanhi kallyon k dam se muskurata rahey
tu meri beti sadda aabad o dil shaad rahey

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Nahi mujhe umeed logo se ,k wo insaaf dain ge
main ne apne RAB apne dukh ka muamla chora...



ENGLISH MEANING
tauhafa ( gift, present), shamil ho na( attend), ji bhar ( ), aangan ( veranda) , payam ( ), mathey ka tikka ( tilak on forehead of a bride), bar bar ( again and again) , ulta ( ), seedha ( ), attak ( ) , aazad (freed ), kalai ( wrist ), chooriyan ( bangles), ras gholna ( ), Channakna ( ), surkh gulab ( red rose), buri nazar ( ),
Edited by Supna9 - 13 years ago
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Posted: 13 years ago
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Sea of Love

To me, love is an inexhaustible subject, no matter how much we talk about it, it's always less. First thought today was to write about mother-daughter relation, but thinking through, I felt this is about relations and whether it is Shashiji-Garima or Garima-Khushi, it's all about love, isn't it? So, here we go, once again, talking of love.

What is it that makes us understand a person, what is it that makes us sacrifice for another, what is it that makes us change for a person and what is it that makes us stand by a person no matter what? It's nothing but Love. Shall we take a look at the wonderful Guptas who are actually seas of love?

Let's take a small detour and look at the Raizada's for a second. Are these family members loving towards each other? Yes. So, what's different between them and the Gupta's? There's a sense of barrier between raizada's and though they love each other, there's also an element of selfishness and the 'I' and 'Mine' are still very much part of them.

Remember when bubbli was visiting the family? Bubbli was working on a cross word puzzle and the word to be filled in was 'anath'; oh, how much bubbli was longing for some comfort and she looked at Anjali who was in her own world thinking of her baby and didn't even pay attention to the little one. It was only Payal who truly understood bubbli and treated her like a family member. Not even mami ji, who's related to bubbli understood what this child needed, but Payal did. Doesn't Payal's behavior reflect the good samskaras instilled in her by her parents from childhood?

Let's come back to the Gupta pariwar. Shashi ji and Garima not only adopted Khushi, but gave her their unconditional love. Both Payal and Khushi were brought up like real sisters and the same values were inculcated in both of them; no distinction was ever shown.

Shashi ji - I just love his character and think that he's the ultimate father. Khushi is in no way related to him, but from the time this nanhi chutki entered his life, he knew she'll always be his favorite. She's brings such joy to his life that he'll do anything for her. Remember when Khushi is held responsible for Payal's marriage break up? Babuji stood by her and he was the only one who understood what she was going through. Being a father, he's so protective of his daughter that he'll never allow scum like Shyam to enter her life. In the process of finding out about Shyam, his own life was endangered and he became incapacitated. But did that get him down or did he sit and blame Khushi for his current state? No. He continues to shower his love on Khushi no matter what and provides his silent support to her, always, without fail.

Today, Shashi ji sees his wife in a distressed state and she tells him there's a secret in her past that'll affect Khushi and she cannot face Dadi ji because of that and she has to leave her own daughter's wedding. He notices that Garima is in an anguished state and what is his reaction? He gently puts his arm on her trying to console her and convey his support. That said it all. No disturbance shown that she hid something from him (which is the general reaction), no anger expressed that she made a mistake in the past and is telling him now, when his daughter is going to be married. WHY? Because, he understands his wife really well and knows who and what she is. He knows she'll always try to do what's right and yes, if she made a mistake, she must have had a very strong reason.

This man definitely has a huge heart that it encompasses everybody who comes into contact with him. This picture conveys all about love that exists between this couple even to this date. It's a wonderful relationship that's beyond words.
Garima - 'Amma', such a sacred word that resonates with pure love. In the Taittiriya Upnanishad we have the following verse:

Matru devo bhava, Pitru devo bhava, Archarya devo bhava, Atidhi devo bhava

Honor your mother as God, Honor your father as God, Honor your guru as God and Honor your guest as God.

So, the first and foremost person who needs to be treated at the same level as God, is our mother. In a mother-child relationship, the one thing that stands out the most is SACRIFICE; mother's always give, give and give more. Garima has already given herself completely to the family, adopted or otherwise and continues to do so. She doesn't have any thought of 'apna' and 'paraya'; everybody is treated as part of her family. She has an abundance of love that she continues to share with others. Need we say more about her love?

Garima made a mistake in the past and she cannot face dadi ji. She is so tormented between wanting to be with her daughter for her wedding and on the other hand is afraid that if she comes face to face with Dadi, her daughter's wedding will be stopped. She's in a predicament, cannot take it anymore and shares this with her husband, whose complete support she has. Will a mother ever be happy if she cannot be with her daughter at a crucial time like wedding? NO. But, she has no choices left. She continues to suffer.

Ever wonder where Khushi gets her tendencies to be unselfish and sacrifice? Just look at her mother. When Khushi hears that amma and babuji won't be able to attend her wedding, she's literally in tears. She's an orphan, has no one else in this world and if her own parents will be missing her wedding, what can she do? The most wonderful part is, the daughter who is no less sacrificial than the mother, though very miserable, understands why her mother has to leave (she thinks it's for her father's treatment). She does not throw tantrums, does not blame them and there's no emotional blackmail either. There's just a calm acceptance.

Garima gives Khushi her mother's nishani, the ear rings, something to remember her mother by. She reassures Khushi that though she's gone, her heart will always be with her daughter. She cannot see her chutki's dejected face anymore and talks about how fortunate she is in finding someone like Arnav; she knows this'll definitely bring a smile on Khushi's face. This was another beautiful scene showing the love, concern, worry of a mother for her daughter and the daughter who completely understands her mother.

Buaji - How can we forget Buaji who stood very tall and strong always (in many ways). She's always proven that she'll stand by Arnav and Khushi no matter what. Today, she proved once again, that she'll be the pillar of strength for Khushi when Garima and Shashi babua will be gone for the health camp. She may be loud, she may curse, she may even slap you, but she does have a heart of gold and her love for her adopted niece is unquestionable.

I wonder, is there anyone at the Gupta House who doesn't dole out love? No wonder Arnav bitwa is completely won over and is very comfortable with them, much more than with his own family.

Bahu Mazaa Aaya

Pyumori Mehta, Sanaya Irani, Abhaa Parmar and Sanjay Batra - Fantastic job 👏👏

Daljeet Bhanot & Abhaas Mehta - Really great job👏

=========================================================Sathya, thank you so much for your kind words
Edited by chitmanas - 13 years ago
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Posted: 13 years ago
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IN DEFENSE OF THE GREYS

The world may be divided into those who have read Harry Potter and those who have not; but one thing is for sure- that it is certainly not divided into Black and White.

If it was, why do we see colours? If there were no colours and the world was indeed black and white, only think how bored we would all be! How bland would be God's creation! And God's creation can never be bland.

And among the myriad wonderful colours there are some that we like and some that we don't. And it is important that we don't like some of them; for how else can we appreciate the colours that we do like if we have nothing to compare them to? And the funny thing is that it is quite possible that those colours that we like may be abhorred by others. Each of us have our own distinctive taste don't we?

Among this infinite palette of the Almighty, we also find the not so generally appealing "Greys".

No one is perfect. We all have our flaws. We also have our redeeming qualities. Our flaws are our Greys, while our better points give us our more attractive colours. It is the balance between the two that matters in the end. It is this balance that makes each one of us unique.

"Man is a social being."

One of those lines we are fed in school. One of our more earlier lessons. It is used time and again to drum it into our heads that we live in a society and none of us can exist in isolation. And to live harmoniously, we need to abide by certain rules. The rules are set by society, religion, culture and by the laws of the land- the rules that are laid in black and white; there are no Greys here. These rules, our willingness to abide by them, or the disregard with which we decide to flout them, decide the Greys. And the Greys actively look for the loopholes in the rules.

The Rules are meant to be broken by the Greys.

Nothing in life is cut and dried; unlike children's stories, where the villain is black and the hero/heroine is white; and as pure as driven snow. Children's stories serve the purpose of setting down the rules; the rules in black and white. The Greys are everywhere.

Why am I talking about "the Greys" here? You are right! I must stop this rubbish and start on IPKKND. But the beauty of this show is its reliance on the Greys. The Greys that highlight this vibrant masterpiece. (...well… *cough*, *cough*… almost masterpiece.)

THE GREYS IN ARNAV

Headstrong, stubborn, easily angered, tendency to jump to conclusion and the capacity to hold grudges; we saw what he is capable of, in the initial episodes. His treatment of lesser mortals, especially Khushi had us gaping at our TV screens, aghast.

But we fell for his Greys. And we fell for his better qualities as and when they were revealed even harder because of his Greys, and not in spite of it. We were surprised into it. We were used to his Greys and suddenly we were jolted when we witnessed his ability to feel love and deep regret. We sympathized with his deepest sorrow, his ugly past, his innermost fears. We rejoiced when he fell in love; cried when he thought he lost his love and heaped scoldings on his head when he reverted back to his old arrogant self. But we never hated him. We understood him. We scolded him, ranted at him, but never hated him. And no, he is not pure as driven snow. If he was, I for one wouldn't be watching this show!

He is a just man. He supports the right and cannot tolerate wrong. But he will not hesitate to use the wrong against the wrong. That is his grey for you.

He considers his Dad was wrong, in the past. He is intolerant of his father's memory. Because according to Arnav, his Dad was wrong. Sr. Malik was married with 2 children. He was committed to them. His wife had every right to expect fidelity from him. His children had every right to expect virtuosity from him. But he failed them. So his son judged him and declared him guilty. Arnav toppled his old man from the pedestal he was installed on and accustomed to. But was he justified? Did the indignant son take the Greys into account? Probably not; because how much experience does a 14 year old have of the Greys?

The Game of the Gods

Arnav is brought to face the consequences of his actions.

He has already started to realize his more recent mistakes, viz. those he committed against Khushi. He is already regretting this. Khushi has forgiven him and he knows that too. But the thorns of his own conscience will trouble him no end for a long time to come. For Arnav is a just man. Khushi might forgive him; others might forgive him; the entire Mahila Morcha who is baying for his blood at the present might eventually forgive him; but he can never entirely forgive himself.

But what of the past. What when the entire unadulterated truth of his unfortunate father comes before him? What of the unintentional mistake of a 14 year old. No one can fault him for that. Children want super-heroes and paragons for parents and it is always disappointing for them to discover one fine day that their parents are only human. But this little boy discovered it in the most traumatic manner possible. If his actions and reaction 14 to 15 years ago had resulted in some sort of tragedy which should not have happened, will Arnav the just ever be able to forgive himself?

THE GREYS OF SUBHADRA DEVI

Who is Subhadra Devi? What is she? Where does she come from?

She seems like a woman who takes immense pride in her heritage. She seems like she was born into wealth and married into more if not equal wealth. She seems to be someone to whom blood, bloodlines and family name matters a lot more than individual lives, be it her own son's life.

For now her Greys seem prominent. But is this her fault?

There is never a tinge of grey in a baby newly born.

It is our upbringing and the world around us that mould us as we grow. We imbibe the view-points and principles of our parents and mentors as we grow. Subhadra Devi is one such woman. She was born and brought up in a family with such an outlook. But unlike the rest of us, she probably never had a chance to form opinions of her own. She stuck to beaten path. She lived and survived in a society which reflected her own views on the rich and the poor; the privileged and the under-privileged; man and woman; son and daughter in law; daughter and daughter in law. Her views are rigid; her rules are unbending. She errs; but she is convinced she is right. Others err; and she is unforgiving. She is firmly rooted in the past and with skewed perceptions of right and wrong; a woman of rigid beliefs and outdated traditions. In her eyes, the double standards of society towards men and women are not wrong. The sons of her house can stray but the women involved are beyond redemption.

She is not above falsehood to achieve her aim, no matter how many are injured by her lies.

All that matters is she, herself and hers.

She is proud of her Greys.

She is intolerant of weakness of any kind- be it of character, morality or social or monetary standing. She expects perfection in others; but she herself is far from perfect. Her eyes are trained outwards to view the world in her own preset hues. But never once did she turn those eyes inwards and take a good look at herself.

As far as I have understood her, she seems to be a woman who sets much store by family name and prestige. She doesn't care much for 'love' or other such lowly emotions. For her marriages are suitable alliances. They are arranged by family elders. Children don't have a say in it. What do they know of such things? As for it being the question of their own life or any such arguments, Subhadra Devi merely sniffs, screws up her nose, looks down it for even better effect and says in Shuddh Hindi,

"WHAT UTTER CRAP!"

She must have taken great pleasure arranging a great alliance for her son. Devyani Raizada is her childhood friend and of as good a family as hers. Who better than her daughter to adorn the place reserved for her daughter in law? Would she have asked her son for his approval? Would she have cared if he had another interest? My guess is, no. so what, if he was unhappy and by default he was unable to keep his innocent wife happy? Subhadra Devi probably had an answer to that too. It was the woman's fault. It is always the woman's fault, if she cannot keep her husband happy. She did not try enough. She did not work hard enough. She was not strong enough. Yes, her son may have erred; but he couldn't help it- he is a man after all!

She definitely had a hand in the tragic events in the past. To what extent she is responsible for the utter devastation of not one or two but at least eight to nine lives, we have to wait and watch. Got to hand it to her- she is still unfazed. She still believes herself to be infallible. Anyone else would have shriveled up and died under the enormous burden of guilt. She withstood that. But her conscience might have pricked her. She ran away didn't she?

For 14 years she shunned her responsibilities and left her grandchildren to the mercy of the Fates. To outsiders it looked as if she had given up the luxuries of life that she was accustomed to and had left to lead a puritan life of piety.

But was that it? Why did she actually run away? What was she running away from? Was it guilt? Was it grief? Is she all grey? Does she not have any redeeming qualities?

Of course she does. Both her grandchildren hold her in affection. Even Arnav has a certain regard for her. In recent days this is being tested, of course. But she must have been an affectionate and loving grandmother in their early childhood.

But it seems as if she is back to her old self.

The Game of the Gods

She lost her son.

She lost her family.

She lost her daughter in law.

She lost her peace of mind.

She chose to distance herself from her grand-children.

Now after 14 years she returns to find that the very foundations of the great Malik family that she so prided herself in has been razed to the ground; reduced to ashes. Reduced to ignominy by her worthless son, the grand Faade of the Maliks was further ruthlessly destroyed by her own grandson. Arnav, her grandson, the scion of the great house of Malik refuses to acknowledge his father and his paternal heritage; and is hell-bent on thwarting her at every turn.

PAPA MALIK AND HIS GREYS

We don't know much about him. Just the following

1. Arnav hates him.

2. Nani blames him.

3. Anjali doesn't know what to think of him. (Why am I not surprised?)

4. He had an extra-marital affair.

5. He broke his wife's heart and caused her to commit suicide.

6. He took his own life leaving his children destitute.

The story could be anything. He could have been black, grey or merely weak and helpless.

What if he was an ordinary mortal? What if he was ruled by his mother? Take a look at Subhadra Devi. She lets out a huff of breath and the world shakes in terror. Even Nani is apprehensive around her. Only Arnav stands up to her. I am not surprised. The blood runs true.

But not everyone can be an Arnav. He was born off Subhadra Devi's blood, shaped and moulded by her upbringing and then tempered in the cruel flames of the world away from her influence.

His father may not have been so lucky. It is indeed very much possible that he married according to his mother's wishes. He may have plodded along on the path of a very boring marital life for at least several years, before he met the woman he fell truly in love with. If this is the case, isn't Malik senior to be pitied?

Marriage, of course, is the union of two souls first and then by extension, the union of two familes; and not the other way round. It is the husband and wife who have to spend their entire life together in mutual love and affection; understanding one another and being there for one another day in and day out, 24/7.

Life when it is tied to an unsuitable partner can be tedious if not unbearable. Imagine Arnav married to Lavanya, or even worse, someone like Payal. He would probably throttle her before the end of the week. And Mrs. Malik was Anjali's mother. Just think about it!

It is possible for two unlike souls to unite and be happy, but two indifferent souls never can be happy together. And it is worse when one of them is duty bound and the other is indifferent. One of them suffers and the indifferent one feels the guilt of it. Picture Mr. & Mrs. Malik- two souls sacrificed at the altar of family honour and false pride. Mr. Malik is stuck with a wife he can't love and Mrs. Malik is left yearning for her husband's love. She must have been like Anjali- endless poojas and innumerable vrats offered with undying devotion at the feet of an indifferent deity. She must have tried, but didn't succeed and was deemed a failure by her mother in law. Mr. Malik must have tried too. He must have kept up the pretences, honoured his commitment, at least for a while. But being weak or merely human (depends on how you choose to look at it) he must have succumbed to love at some point in time when he found the one he felt a connection to.

But was he wrong? Up to a point, no, he wasn't. It was not his decision to make, was it? You can't control when or with whom you fall in love. But where do the Greys come in? They came in when he decided to compromise on his wedding vows; when he dishonoured them. It would have been much better if he had shown the courage to face his wife and asked her to set him free. They came in when he dishonoured his love too, by cloaking it in secrecy.

He lacked the guts to stand up to his mother. He failed in his duty towards his children, because no matter what, he had a responsibility towards them.

And yes, his lack of resolution; for a just man would have walked away from his love and honoured his responsibilities. A strong man would have suffered but never succumbed. He should learn a thing or two from his son- remember Lavanya, anyone?

Love is not just about winning, it is about sacrifice too.

The Game of the Gods

He lost.

He lost his wife.

He lost his honour.

He fell in the eyes of his children.

He lost his life.

As for love, he probably had it not at all.

And that is not all.

They say, in Hindu philosophy that for a man to attain moksha after death, his sons must perform his last rites and offer "tarpan" every year on specific days and "shraddh" on his death anniversary. Such rites are observed for three generations of forefathers preceding the one observing the ceremony. This is why lineage is so very important for Hindus.

Here, this poor man's son refuses to acknowledge his father and his heritage. Does Sr. Malik deserve this plight? Are his Greys so very damning?

THE GREYS IN ANJALI

Sweet, delicate Anjali Malik- her brother's axis, her family's darling… her husband's pawn (or so he likes to think…) surrounded by love and protected from unpleasantness, Anjali had the world at her beck and call. She loved her world. Intent on being happy, she strove to keep her world simple and hassle-free; exactly the way she liked it- immaculate, impeccable, not a hair out of place, picture-book perfect. But how can it be. Such a thing is unheard of, impossible indeed in real life. Real life is dusty and sweaty and endearingly human. Real life is about hurts and pain, smiles and tears, thorns and comfort all in a heady mix. But does Anjali understand? Perhaps not; perhaps she does, but pretends not to.

This was one of her greys. Pretending. Oh! Her greys weren't too obvious. Anjali Bitiya is too sweet and too good. Look at her piety! See how much she loves her brother! See her worshipping her husband. Yes, all true! Her emotions towards her brother and her husband were indeed sincere, but it was also about appearances. For Anjali sought perfection. In her life, in her love, in her devotion and also in the way others perceived her. She needed approval, she craved attention and appreciation; the same way Khushi yearned for acceptance.

I am not saying Anjali is negative. But look back, for example her relationship with her brother. When had she actively given Arnav anything?

He thinks she is the centre of his existence. He loved his mother and lost her in a cruel way. For young Arnav to survive, he needed something to hold on to that reminded him of his mother. Who better than Anjali? Some sort of a transference.

She was the one who gained from the bond. Her brother was actually there for her- protection, care, support everything.

For Anjali it was always appearances…

Mother figure to Chotte

Good daughter

Good wife

Good and pious person

Take her marriage for instance. She was in love with the idea of a perfect world. Her husband better toe the line or he will feel her displeasure. She kept him happy with toys so that he will remain with her.

Take her devotion to DM. it is ritualistic and rigid. There is no sincere communion with the Holy Mother.

Now compare her with Khushi. Khushi never expected anything in return for her gestures. Not from anyone. Not even from her husband. She simply gave. Look at Khushi's bhakti for her DM. She talks to Her. She is not bothered as much about the correct rituals as she is about the correct intent.

Anjali is also manipulative. She can get her brother to do things he wouldn't do for anyone else. Thankfully he knows where to draw the line. Others aren't so lucky. It is not that Anjali is totally selfish. It is just that she is good and caring only as long as her own world is intact. The moment anything happens to it, she sulks and throws tantrums. She is also an expert at emotional blackmail.

She loves her brother beyond anything. She knows that he is the only one she can call her own. Her affection for her Chotte overshadows even her so called worship of her husband. Her feelings towards Chotte are genuine, reflecting her need for him. But her feelings towards her husband are another matter. It is just a prop, designed to project an image of normalcy and perfection to her life.

Even when she is angry with her Chotte, she cares for him. She may withdraw and sulk, but when push comes to shove, she'll go running back to her brother. She cannot do without him.

But what of her husband? That is another story altogether. I think, deep down, she is insecure. Insecure that why a seemingly wonderful man would want to be tied up to her. Was it only because she was rich? Remember her reaction when she caught him snooping around arnav's room and he made a quip about being after the Raizada property? She didn't like it.

"Humein aisi mazaak bilkul pasand nahi!"

Ah! She knows! She knows what Shyam is. At least she has an inkling.

If Anjali was indeed such a pure and innocent soul, why should it bother her that Shyam is after her money? She is a devoted wife isn't she? Whatever is hers is his as well by default, isn't it? To be honest, most people would expect her to sign it over to him outright in complete trust. Btu she doesn't do that. She gives him hand outs instead, sometimes publicly. Now,what does that tell you? "Pativrata" anyone? Bulls**t!

What of her treatment of others?

Remember how she used Khushi's helplessness to get her to train Lavanya?

Her resentment of her brother's happiness with his wife when she herself was suffering.

Her lying to Arnav about meeting Shyam on the sly, when she herself accused Arnav of lying to her to be with Khushi. And she finds it easy to lie. To her loved ones, to her brother. All that matters to her is that her world remains the same- picture perfect, no matter how false the image.

What of her other greys?

She prefers her eyes closed and her head buried deep in the sand.

What you don't know can't hurt you.

At least that's what Anjali thinks. But the fact is, being blind is no crime; but pretending to be blind is asking for trouble.

Being duped is one thing; letting yourself be deceived is as much your fault as the deceiver's.

She had ample clues to warn her that Shyam is not what he seems to be, but she chose to ignore it.

She studiously ignored the signs and immersed herself in spirituality and symbolism. Instead of taking control of her life, she chose to leave it to the Gods. She preferred her rose-tinted glasses and her dream bubble. She did innumerable poojas, countless vrats and tied a lot of sacred threads here, there, and everywhere. But she never did anything constructive.

The Game of the Gods

They simply closed their eyes. And her world came crashing down.

SHYAM MANOHAR JHA, THE GREY INCARNATE

He appeared to us, in the beginning of the show as a good man. Then he was portrayed as a helpless man. A man trapped in a loveless marriage, made even more helpless by love towards another. Then he was turned grey and further proceeded to the darkest of Greys. Lately he has been as black as the villains of fairy tales. The writers have a field time with this character changing the tone and depth of his Greys according to the demands of the story.

The Greys of love…

He was shown to fall in love with Khushi. Love at first sight, when they met at Lucknow, when he saved her honour. He supposedly laid his heart at her feet. Really?

What has "love" got to do with the Greys? Isn't love all about colours? Different colours- some appealing, others, not so pleasant. But they are colours all the same… never Greys. Because the minute the Greys enter this equation, love ceases to be love… it becomes something else; something really ugly.

A righteous man who happened to be married and who had the misfortune to fall in love with another woman would have chosen to walk away. But Shyam didn't choose to walk away. He actively pursued his so-called love and deliberately planned and brought about events designed to put her more and more under his obligation. And there in entered his Greys.

The Greys of lust- both for Khushi and Money…

He wants Khushi. And he wants Anjali's money too.

He planned to remain married to Anjali while entering into a new relationship with Khushi. What do you call this? Love? I don't think so. For love never aims to sully the very object of its affections. If Shyam had succeeded in wedding Khushi; if he had indeed become a bigamist, what would have that made Khushi? What would it have done to her? Did he care? Was he bothered? No, he wasn't.

He wants Khushi; and what he wants, he should get. So thought Shyam Manohar Jha! He never cared for Khushi or what she held dear. Would a man who loves, hurt the very one he professes to love? Shyam did. He was on a mission to remove obstacles from the path to his goal. He tried to frame Khushi for theft. Her good name and honour meant nothing to him. He harmed Shashi, the father Khushi would walk through fire for. He almost succeeded. But were the Fates willing? Of course not! Khushi is the child of the Gods. She is watched over by a couple of stars and DM herself. Khushi's heart was guarded from Shyam's fake expressions of love. Her heart was bound to another. She never noticed Shyam. She never cared for him, except as a good friend. When he came to know that, did Shyam back off? Did he do the decent thing? No! Because it isn't love we are talking about here. It never was. Khushi and her feelings were never important.

All that mattered were Shyam Manohar Jha and his nefarious schemes.

When matters came to a head one day, and he was discovered by Khushi, all his plans went down the drain. Did he give up? No! he decided to get rid of his wife, so that he could get Khushi in his clutches once more. His wife being another pious soul, the Fates were watching over her too. They conspired against him and his Greys were exposed to his brother-in-law; who proceeded to hurt him where it hurts the most. Arnav snatched Khushi right from under his nose. Khushi became Arnav's wife. But did that stop him? He still lusted after another man's wife. By now the polished veneer of the cultured man was gone completely. By now the language of his eyes and his gestures had become bold and lecherous.

Shyam had graduated from grey to a very dark grey indeed; almost black.

Why are Shyam's Greys so ugly? Would we have been so disgusted if he was just another man, and not Anjali's husband? I guess not! It is his greed for money coupled with his lust for Khushi, and his disregard for her own wishes that make us hate him so. And true to form, when the time came, he had absolutely no hesitation in making or trying very hard to make Khushi the scapegoat.

Setting aside his feelings towards her or the lack of proper feeling (which would be a better way to put it), let us consider his love of money; his fixation with the Raizada wealth.

What is his background? Is he from an under-privileged family? Did he have to struggle for the comforts and necessities of life?

Don't you know that a rich man is like a pretty girl? You don't marry her just because she's pretty. But, my goodness, doesn't it help? Would you want your daughter to marry a poor man? You'd want her to have the most wonderful things in the world. Why is it wrong for me to want those things?

-Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe); Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Is it wrong for Shyam to desire a better life?

Yes, it is easy for people to have lofty ideals and elevated thoughts when well fed and comfortable. Try thinking on an empty stomach! It is easy to take money and luxury for granted when you have always had easy access to it. What of those who were always on the fringes, looking in on a better life? Is it wrong for them to want the same things that others take for granted?

In the rat race that is life, it has always been the survival of the fittest. And Shyam is battling the rat race with all that he has got. Can he be faulted totally if his instinct for survival is stronger than most? Can he be faulted totally if they are stronger than his morals; which is not saying much, because just about anything in the world is stronger than Shyam Manohar Jha's morals.

But there are some things that set humans apart from animals. It is our ability to think and feel; our conscience and our moral codes. Shyam appears to be convinced he is right. What makes him think so? I guess we will have to wait and watch.

His Greys are turning darker yet again.

The Game of the Gods

They think he is a joke. 🤣They are laughing at him.

They make the object of his desire fall in love with the very man he is jealous of and resents. 😆

They saved his wife from the deaths he so meticulously designed.😉

They got him slapped.🤣

They gave Khushi brains and Arnav Singh Raizada the luck of the devil.😆

They saddled him with the most incompetent set of side-kicks for his kidnap stunt, that telly-dom has ever seen.🤣

They made him dance with a scorpion.

They poured water (oops! Sorry! Oil) on his precious ether.😆

They got Akash and Payal hooked up before he could get married to Khushi.😆

They made him decorate ARHI's "Suhaag ka Sej"! Boy! They must have had a gala time! The Gods, not ARHI.🤣🤣

But that doesn't mean that the Gods won't decide to use their favourite jester to test their true favourites. For the Gods like to test their most ardent devotees. The Gods are crazy that way.

Shyam is definitely grey; no two ways about it. No amount of justification is going to absolve him of his crimes. His methods are wrong, his thinking is even more so. His wants and desires catapulted over the boundaries of decency and into the realms of greed. That's where the Greys got him.

Here is a story from Mahabharata; just a "food for thought" kind of thing…

Years after the Kurukshetra war, the Pandavas along with their wife left their kingdom in the able hands of their successor. Led by Yuddhishtir, they proceeded to make their way towards Swarg. Their aim was to attain Swarg bodily, i.e. without dying. This is possible only for the rarest and purest of souls. One by one, Yuddhishtir witnessed his 4 younger brothers and Draupadi fall down dead. He lost them to one or the other of their own failings and vices- favoritism, vanity, laziness, pride and gluttony. Only Yuddhishtir managed to attain parlok bodily. He was welcomed there by Lord Krishna, his brothers and wife and the other Gods and Goddesses. There he noticed Duryodhan in the crowd. Astonished, Yuddhishtir questioned Lord Krishna about how come Duryodhan, who was responsible for so many wrongdoings, is here in Swarg. And Lord Krishna replied,"Whatever he did, he did with the full conviction that he is right. When you look at the events from his perspective, he was not so very wrong after all."

So friends, let us wait and watch what Shyam's convictions are first and then decide his Greys.😊

Hate the Greys, avoid them, but you got to admit, the Greys are here to stay. If fire and brightness depict purity and righteousness, the Greys represent human weakness and fallibility. Try staring at the sun. Not easy, is it? Blazing and fiery, just and righteous, beautiful and blemish free as it is, it hurts the eye, doesn't it?

Now the moon on the other hand, is a soothing sight. For centuries, the moon has been admired and gazed at. Poetry after poetry, prose upon prose has been churned out in its praise. I too love to gaze at the moon. When I was young, I imagined I could see a bunny rabbit on the moon. I loved the moon all the more for this bunny rabbit. And yes, the rabbit on the moon is grey…

OMG! I just read back what I had written. And I come across as such a prosy bore.😆 I am so sorry for boring you all! I know most of you must be thinking by now that "life is not fair." But life is never fair. Life is a b**ch and she is trained to bite. But you know what? Try and remain as "Grey-free" as possible yourself. And when it comes to others embrace them whole-heartedly with all their Greys and just sit back and wait. Trust me; the world will become a much better place. And perhaps, just perhaps, the b**ch may not bite so frequently…

If you have stuck till the end of my lecture, I am touched and you must really like me.😉 Thank you for reading. Special thanks to the like team and also to those who comment. It means a lot to me. A special mention to Koel, Jhalak, Nia, Shami, Sharmila (spsharmila) and anurao66.🤗 They have been consistent in their praise of my writing and have regularly commented and even sent me pms. Thank you my dears, love you.🤗

As for what I have written above, it is just a gathering of my thoughts in general.😊 I will feel lucky if you are able to grasp the gist of what I wanted to say. Any bouquets and words of praise are always welcome, but send them to Shaz, (namedx)😃for she is solely responsible for my posting this. I wasn't too sure of it myself. So I pmed her my write-up and she encouraged me to post it. Thank you, Shaz.🤗

By the same token, any brickbrats, unde, tomatoes or assorted groceries are also to be sent to Shaz too.😆 In case you are thinking of sending her footwear, send them in pairs and also ask Shaz her size beforehand.😆

Have a nice day!

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http://www.sensationalcolor.com/color-messages-meanings/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology/all-about-the-color-gray.html

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Thanks so much Tanths for the kind words of appreciation :) Redux is full of such talent that words alone do not do justice to how much its come to be...and no pun intended :)

Back to the analysis:

I always like to start by following the title - there are a lot of Devis in this series...as in a lot of women...but the ones I would like to talk about today are the women in Khushi's life:
Amma
Buaji
Devi Maiyya

The reason I state them in that order is because of the following adage:
Maata - Pita - Guru - Devam
This translates to always paying obeisance to the Mother (birth or the one that raises you) first, then the father, your teacher and then finally God.
In Khushi's case, Garima aka Amma, has played the role of her mother and teacher so well; so much so that she would do anything for her happiness. She would prefer to sacrifice herself if it meant a happier life for her daughter.

Buaji, has been a father figure to her...post Shashi's condition. She is emotionally extremely strong and provides that tough foil...so much so that she was ready to pound Shyam to pieces when she heard of his betrayal.

Devi Maiyya ke to kya kehne, she is all knowing and supreme! Khushi is truly blessed!

Now with such a trident with her, she is armed to fight the battle with Arnav. It remains to be seen as to how big a blow it will be to him when he learns of his sister's betrayal. It also depends on when Garima's truth comes out...before Anjali's truth or after...cause that will also determine Khushi's state of mind when it comes to supporting Arnav...though no fault of his...its still his Dadi.

Interesting happenings indeed :)

I quite liked the Mehndi and God Bharai being combined...will make for some fun dancing and teasing moments for Arnav and Khushi.

Finally i had to add this in:
In Minerva McGonagal's famous words when Snape fled the castle, Garima has fled from GH "she has, to use the common phrase, done a bunk".The intentions ironically in both cases were very noble.

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[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_cdXNWD1VY&feature=player_detailpage[/YOUTUBE]

This is my most favourite song and I dedicate this song to Garima and Shashi. I listen to this song everyday before I go to bed and I think of my mother and father whenever I hear this song. This song is for all the mothers and fathers of the world.

Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul. ~Michel de Montaigne

Shashi Gupta is the backbone of the Gupta family. He may be vulnerable but he is the force that gives the Guptas strength. He is the embodiment of righteous power that the Guptas drew strength from. He has taught all of the Guptas, be it Payal, Khushi or even Garima that never give up. He taught them that righteousness prevails. He is always there for his family. His mere presence gives them courage.

On 14th February, Shashi was the only one who stood beside his Khushi. Why? Because he believed in her righteousness. He knew that his daughter could do no wrong. He listened to his heart and followed his brain. He is the only person in the entire show who has always followed his first instincts and those instincts were completely accurate and just.

His heart told him Shyam wasn't trustworthy and his brain found out why. Yes, he paid the price, but Divine Intervention will give him his dues many times over.

On Khushi's wedding day, he was the only one who saw the pain. the helplessness and the desperation in his Bitiya's eyes. He knew, from a first-hand experience, that there are times when a human being is forced to endure this that they have no choice but to. He stood by his daughter's side and was the sole reason why Khushi didn't wither away that very night. He gave her the strength to fight and battle her way forwards. And all he had to do was place his hand on hers. That was enough for her face to break out into a smile in the midst of all the pain and chaos surrounding her.

Today, he did the same thing. He placed his hand on Garima's when she is in distress and her face breaks into a smile because there is someone who is there beside her.

So long as he is alive, the Guptas will not crumble. Why? Because he is the one on whose lap the Guptas cry on and share their deepest sorrow, fears and pains to. So long as he is there to put his hand on theirs and convey through his eyes that he understands and supports them, they will not crumble.

What the daughter does, the mother did. ~Jewish Proverb

Khushi is Garima modified. Her ability to love unconditionally, her ability to sacrifice readily, her ability to look at the good and her instinct to put other's happiness before hers, these characteristics or guun are all in Khushi. Today, the pain, the desperation and the love pouring out of Garima was the exact same that came out of Khushi when she tried to stop Arnav from leaving for London. It was identical.

Khushi is Garima's life. She is everything Garima lives for. She can do anything for Khushi. I wrote this before and I'll write it again, the thing Garima fears most is to be unable to face Khushi's mother after her death and tell her that she failed to ensure Khushi's happiness. That is all she wants: her daughter to smile and be happy.

Garima loved her sister, immensely. She sees her deceased sister in Khushi and in Khushi's smile. By safeguarding Khushi and her happiness it's Garima's way of making up for being unable to have saved her sister, even if it might not have been Garima's fault.

Only an aunt can give hugs like a mother, keep secrets like a sister and share love like a friend. -(I have no idea who)

Buaji was always strict with Khushi, but her love was always immense. She loves Khushi like her own. When she found Shyam lurking around their house and lusting after Khushi, she threatened him like no other. She gave it to him left, right and centre. (It's a different matter that he didn't pay any heed to her). She will make sure Khushi gets married off as happily as possible. I await the day when she finds out how Arnav married Khushi and what she went through in his hands, and the truth about the past. She will be armed with her trusted belan and on that day, she will spare no one, not Arnav, not Shyam and certain not Subhadra Devi.



Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Khushi is like a sponge, in literal context of the word. She soaks up everything around her and traps in her, be it positive emotions or negative emotions.

From Shashi, she learned about righteousness and goodness. She learned patience and honesty

From Garima, she learned about love and sacrifice.

From Buaji she learned about perseverance, hard-work and laughter.

All these qualities, she possessed naturally. But by growing up surrounded by such goodness, the qualities she had only grew till in surrounded her like a halo. Everyone was drawn to her and that's what made her irresistible to everyone around her, be it Arnav, Shyam, Nani, Anjali, NK, the Guptas or even Mami. No one could resist laughing along with her if she was in the room.

Take Mami for example. She may be acidic, but I believe she does care. She definitely does care. When she heard the whole "divorce" debacle, she was furious at Khushi. But when Khushi walked in injured, scarred and muddy, she was amongst the ones who ran to Khushi and expressed her worry. That is the love she has for Khushi. She doesn't show it because naturally she's angry at Khushi. She thought Khushi was her partner and she meant what she said. From her point of view, if Khushi had told her the truth from the beginning, Anjali wouldn't be suffering as much as she did. And today, she was beaming with joy when the Goad Bharai and the Mehendi was arranged together.

The point I'm trying to make is that EVERYONE can't help but love Khushi because her goodness surrounds her like a halo and her light touches everyone's souls. And it because of this every reason why she is Devi Mayya's favourite child and she is Arnav's heartbeat.

The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes. ~Lady Marguerite Blessington

Now on to one of my favourite characters: Anjali. The term she wished to be called is "Rani Sahiba". She wants to rule her Kingdom. She wants to be loved and she wants everything to be picture perfect. There's no problem in that.

The problem is that the picture doesn't exist. It never has and it never will. She thought that Khushi was trying to break that illusion. Hence the mild animosity. But Khushi managed to make her realise that her fears were unfounded. But it is not Khushi who is in the way of rebuilding her glass castle. No it is someone much closer to her heart: her Chotte.

She knows that Arnav would rather kill her than let her be with Shyam. She knows it. And she also knows that SHE cannot survive without Arnav. Shyam she can make do of, but not Chotte. So she is trying to keep Chotte in the dark and sees Shyam underhandedly. She knows, that if Arnav finds out, he will pull away from her, maybe for good. Because if there's something that Arnav Singh Raizada won't stand for, it's betrayal. So what if she's "Sab se sayani Di"? It's because she is "Di" that he will be shattered. Well, "Di" I really hope your illusion shatters soon. I am your ardent support, more than most of the fandom I assure you. But I don't like double standards. I understand your psychological disposition and if need be, I can actually defend your current actions. I truly can. But I don't approve of deliberately denying what's in the mirror.

Don't look where you fall, but where you slipped. ~African Proverb

Hitler Dadi, you are a really intriguing piece of work. You are another who refuses to acknowledge reality. I will do the "Happy Dance" when you're parda is phashed.

Be loyal to what you love, be true to the earth, fight your enemies with passion and laughter. ~Edward Abbey

This for the Raizadas. Not the Maliks, i.e. Nani, Mami, Mama, Akash and Payal. The thing that is in common in all of them is their loyalty, their love and their righteousness. There is an element of... how should I put it... detachment amongst them compared to the Guptas, but one cannot deny that love that they have for each other.

Anjali's reaction throughout the ENTIRE FREAKING EPISODE:


For Shyam:




Hitler Dadi:


NK and Anjali in the precap:


No Arnav throughout the episode! 😭 So a little something for us! 😉


@Sathu: The hair? Seriously? It was the hair? Girl you flatter me! I'm blushing! 😳 And me a matron? Not for another decade! And you read my FFs? Why have I never received a comment? I'm waiting to know what you think about them if you actually do read them!

Thanks for putting up with me everyone! It's only been a few weeks since I started writing on Redux, but I was a silent reader since the beginning! Thank you for all the love and care!

Lots of love!
Nazifa

PS: sorry for the late update!
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When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. Sophia Loren

I hadnt been planning to write tonite the the face for Garima ji kept flashing in my subconcious as she went down to her kness in pain, in despair in regret for not being able to share her daughter's greatest joy


What makes u mother, Biology defines it as given birth to a child, and/or supplied the ovum that united with a sperm which grew into a child. & social accepted term mother means
A mother (or mum/mom) is a woman who has raised a child, given birth to a child, and/or supplied the ovum that united with a sperm which grew into a child.
History Mythology is filled with examples Devaki & Yashoda, Sita & Parvati & in mordern time mother on Reel has been defined by Mother India. A women has covered all her roles beautifully but she comes at her Radiant best when she turns to a mother
A mother covers much more it means gving your heart and getting a child, each nite when u sleep ur mind is filled and alerted by the steady breathing of ur child and it gets lull by the glee and sounds of their laughter, A mother who will be your fierce critic & the unflinching support she will extend you is unmatched, she is your friend like no one else,guiding u through adversity with her wisdom, & hiding u in her bosom when in pain, she will feed you with her hands and hit you to the correct if she sees you walking the wrong path, It is mother's influence during the crucial formative years that forms a child's basic character. Home is the place where a child learns faith, feels love, and thereby learns from mother's loving example to choose righteousness. So what makes you mother was the Question?????
There will be no fixed measures, parameter or components for you but you will learn each day with your child, A child who will be part of heart existence & Garima ji has had the most she was critical of Khushi in the intial IPK days bcz somewhere she feared for her naive daughter and her wild unthinking ways,
She had depended on her strength, when Shashi & she were going down
She had hit Khushi when she thought Khushi has crossed the line by marring Arnav in the most shameful way, uninforminng the family
She had accepted Arnav in most undemading way
& tonite we saw her being torn as a woman and as mother, yet she chose to be mother,
For the beautiful future of her daughter she has decided to flee once agn, leave her dreams and secure her daughters dream, A women who hasnt gvn her birth but has raised her with Utmost care & love and protected her, cherished her, her apin, her turmoil, her agony & her angyst all flowing silently and burning her soul, yet she has endured the journey to let her daughter live her DREAMS
We have seen Khushi has been selfless and self sacrificing in all her realations and sometime it makes her look unreal, but with a Ideal Like GARIMAji no wonder she is like that
In a world which is increasingly turning materialistic, and relations are taking a backseat, where mother are killing their own children, selling their daughters to fulfill their dreams A women like Garimaji outshine her motherhood
A salute to the mother Garimaji, I known words cant justify her tonite but my humble appreciation for her
Dedication to Garimaji
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. Honore de Balzac
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Hello Reduxians 🤗🤗🤗


Thanks Anu, Lucky, Mandy and anyone else I have missed for your lovely comments yesterday. 😊 Thanks to everyone who read and liked. 😊


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Sathu, thank you so much for the lovely words. Your comprehensive analysis has always amazed me and many times, your posts have always helped me understand episodes much better than I ever could. I thoroughly enjoy reading your eloquent style of writing. It is always a pleasure to read your posts and interact with you. 🤗


Doods, I immensely admire you for the amount of knowledge that you possess and your posts are never just an analysis of the show for me. They mean much more and I am completely fascinated by every word that you write. You see things the way no one else can. Your posts are a pleasure to read and I always learn something from you. 🤗

I am still getting to know all the members here but all the posts and discussions of redux are wonderful and fascinating to read, the interactions are warm and positive and all the writers are immensely talented. I feel delighted to be a part of it.

Thank you reduxians. 🤗


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I liked the episode despite the fact that I missed Arnie boy a lot and I missed my daily dose of Arhi. 😳 But nevertheless it was a good, balanced episode and story moved forward.👍🏼


Anjali and Shyam had a narrow escape today which was expected. Seeing the two tea cups made the family curious and Anjali covered it up with her lie but Shyam forgot his phone and it was discovered by none other than dadi. If it was any other family member, the phone would have given him and Anjali away. It'll be interesting to see what dadi does with it.


Anjali - I am intrigued by Anjali. One day I feel complete sympathy for her and the next day I feel just the opposite. Who would have thought that a loving, caring, sensitive and righteous lady like Anjali would resort to lies? She is faking illness and playing with her family's sentiments. The more I see her, the more I believe that she is self-absorbed and obsessed with Shyam to an extent where not just her brother but also her unborn child has become less significant to her. She wanted to abort the baby at one point and only started caring for it once again after Shyam came back to her.

I fail to understand why Anjali is taking so many medicines. Does she have a complicated pregnancy? It sure doesn't look like it. More importantly, why does she make a face while taking them or keeps forgetting about them? 😕Whatever the medicines are, they were prescribed to her after she became pregnant and it does give the impression that she couldn't care less about having them and that she is in a way irresponsible when it comes to the unborn baby.


Payal - I mentioned yesterday that I am loving the fact that the cvs are using Payal and Akash more and giving them some nice scenes. Payal is finally looking like a Raizada bahu, carrying the keys with her, taking responsibilities, speaking up in front of the family and conversing with them comfortably. She is back to being the caring elder sister and I feel that after Shyam's exposure and after seeing the family's, particularly nani's and Arnav's support towards her and Khushi, she has gained a lot of confidence and her patch up with Akash has helped too. I noticed that she even escorted the doctor on her way out. Payash scenes are no longer look disjointed and they look like a part of the bigger picture. Deepali is also looking very nice and radiant these days.😊


Garima-Shashi - I always felt that their relationship is based on love, trust and mutual respect but after watching this episode; I understood the depth of it. Garima's past is not unknown to Shashi and he has accepted her with all her past baggages. Shashi has always loved Khushi as her own, despite the fact that she is Garima's niece and never differentiated between her and Payal. He has always been an exemplary father and today I realized what a great husband he is. 👏


Garima-Khushi - Garima is making a huge sacrifice for her daughter. She may not have given birth to her but she has raised her and it is every mother's dream to see her daughter dressed as a bride and be a part of her big day. She is leaving just to make sure that her daughter's dream is fulfilled and that is a huge sacrifice for a mother.

Khushi lost her real mom at a tender age and now that she's finally having her dream wedding, her mother won't be a part of it. The remaining rasams and her big day will be incomplete for her in a way due of her mother's absence.

Garima gifted Khushi her mother's jhumkas as a wedding present. Until now, Khushi thought that her birth mother's anklets were the only memento. But Garima most likely kept the jhumka's to herself so that she could give them Khushi on her wedding. For Khushi, these jhumkas are a gift from both her mothers and a form of their blessings.

Garima praised her saying that she looks like her mother in those earrings. It is the best compliment for a daughter. That also suggests the possible resemblance between Khushi and her mother.


Their hug was beautiful, full of love, respect and the pain of separation.

A meaningful, poignant scene. It made me teary eyed. 😭



Dadi-Nani - The doctor was particular that Anjali is looked after with great care and love. Dadi picked that point and she particularly focused on the point that Anjali should be surrounded by all of her loved ones, clearly hinting towards Shyam.

On the other hand, nani was focusing on how to make the godh bharai special for her, not once thinking about Shyam and his absence from Anjali's life. She suggested that mehendi and godh bharai should happen together so that it doubles the happiness.

Mami was also excited with the idea of combining the mehendi and godh bharai.


Good job by the cvs for using the same actress as Anjali's doctor. She was impressive in her brief appearance.


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Sanaya Irani - You excel in emotional scenes and every time you cry or get emotional on screen, I cry with you. 👏👏👏


Pyumori Mehta - Your recent performance proves that if given a chance all the IPKKND actors can excel and how much underutilized some of the actors were until now. 👏👏👏


Great job by Abha Parmar and Sanjay Batra. 👏


Barun Sobti - You have been missed immensely. But I am glad you got the day off and enjoyed your birthday.😳


cheers

Fari.

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Originally posted by: sunshine99

The memory of these precious treasures of her parents love brought her close to the love of her life...her anklet was a gentle reminder to Arnav of her presence in her absence...He returned them to her when he knew what they signified for Khushi but the mere payal was also laced with his love along with her amma's...Matters of the heart were never the same since the anklets were returned on the diwali night...When destiny brought them together in blissful love again Amma's payal that had helped to sprout the love for Khushi in Arnav was acknowledged by him as being the most beautiful piece of memory for both...


*Squeal* I know you're still updating matey, but I just had to comment on the above lines!!! It's reading BEAUTIFULLY!!! Love the whole significance of the payal and the way in which you've connected it to both a mother's love, and the love of Arnav!! Looking forward to reading the rest!! ❤️
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By the same token, any brickbrats, unde, tomatoes or assorted groceries are also to be sent to Shaz too.😆 In case you are thinking of sending her footwear, send them in pairs and also ask Shaz her size beforehand.😆

Have a nice day!

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Why you cheeky little... 😳

Weise, I'm glad you posted it, and you picked a perfect episode for it too!! I look forward to reading it with a nice cuppa later tonight! 😆

You're most welcome! 🤗
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Doods; Undoubtedly a giant, a writer whom everybody respects , who is looked up to and who has an effect on all the members that reads her ...A modest Lady possessed of X-ray eyes who can pick out the tracks with practiced ease with her razor sharp intelligence yet possessing one of the humblest demeanor, affable, affectionate, forthright and honest !! A Friend I cherish !! A friend who has not let me down !!


Bush ; A Powerhouse !! A girl who can turn serious, humorous and downright Mischievous in a second ..A girl who dispels the gloom and spreads cheer .. whose posts are thoughtful even when at its most funny !! A friend on whom I lean on constantly and who has always lend her shoulders ..A girl who understands me even before I open my mouth...I treasure her words of advise


Sandhya ; Definitely the Mom of Redux , A generous girl possessing a heart that loves unconditionally ..warm,loving, gentle, nurturing ..Sandy is all of that and much more ..A strong and loyal mom who has taken many a lives under her wings, worried about them, worried for them, cried with them and yet stood as the strength !! I love her takes for they loyally defend her daughter and always keeps a lookout for her daughter, never becomes fanatical , never strays from the point, she makes her points graciously


Koel ; A singing Bird.. A friend with softest nature , A friend who stands by you, unstinting in her affection , graceful, sensitive and compassionate .. Her posts reflect all this aspect and is a absolute delight to read !!


Kops ;
A wonderful girl with a lovely sense of humor ..gracious enough to accept gently digs on her and wicked enuf to take a poke at u too !!😆😆 .. A friend gifted with an ability to think differently and has the ability to make us understand her perspective


Jhals ;
She was the shyest flower , constantly retiring to the Background but slowly she begun to blossom and today she holds her own and sways merrily among the galaxy of flowers ..A writer who writes from heart , A romantic soul whose touch can make u feel loved and cared for ...

Shreya_I ;
A friend whom I respect and whose knowledge of the scriptures I am in awe of.. I had missed her very much when real life had taken her away from Redux but , Boy !! Am I glad that she is back... Her every posts makes u pause and provides food for thought ..


Anna ;
A lovely girl that I got to know and a Dear friend whom I love..Loyal,Passionate about Arnav and does not care two hoots about who knows it ..will passionately defend him and yet will never cross the limits..straightforward, frank, Honest and loving..cheerful..her posts reflect her passions and her emotions .. emotions which touches a chord in one's heart


Areeba;
She astounds me with her talent, her ability to think deep and I am in awe of her intelligence as she picks through the layers and connects them and presents them in her own inimitable style ...One of the Youngest writers and yet one can sense the wisdom present in her thoughts ..She proves that age is no bar for wisdom only the desire to learn counts...


Sharmi;
A friend with whom I had instant connect and with whom I can speak freely always knowing that in case of confusion, she will clear it up rather than harbour a misunderstanding.. A logical and serious writer who grasps the nuances well and expresses it well too


Naz;
Lemme honestly confess , It was her hair which attracted me first and then When I begun to read her , I was completely sold out on her writing, such clarity of thoughts and depth in them ...Imagine my astonishment when I learned that she was not the matron that I had imagined but actually a girl in her teens ...A writer who can analyze and churn out FF's nonchalantly !!


Divi; A friend I made recently and yet it feels as if I know her from long.. Young, carefree , full of beans , A veritable book on Myth and one who intuitively grasps the subject and presents it with a finesse !!

Sumi; Another recent friend and one whose post I simply love to read .. A writer who can be concise and yet pack a punch .. A talent who has grown quickly and is an absolute delight to read... How I wish I can have her all the time but real world intrudes and keeps her away from us !!

Shaz ; A girl whom I really want to know, sensible , down to earth yet possessing a gentle humor , The rare ability to laugh at oneself .. extremely creative when it comes to thinking and comes from different angles, She also posses a Magic talisman , Her Mom .. The real Heroine whose words are the healing balms to our tired souls ...Love the pair of them !! A awesome writer who will captivate u anyday with her skills, I am always left speechless when I read her posts !!



Tanths:🤗

I second everything you have said about the girls above - you have described each one strenght's so aptly. It is really a pleasure to read all the wonderful analysis and all the different POV's and even I cannot read them on the same day, I make it a point to read them later on to get different perspectives on the episodes. All of you girls rock and I wish I could be more regular here.

And now this is for you Tanths - thank you for giving birth to REDUX and for providing the intellecual platform for all the wonderful analysis and discussions. You have to take credit where credit is due and you are wonderful analyzer. I always love reading your takes.

It takes a village to raise a child. You gave birth to this child and it is being raised by all the wonderful folks who have made REDUX their virutal home.




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