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I was waiting for the introduction of this character. Mandodari. A woman whose virtue, beauty, maryada, bhakthi is at par with Sita, woman irrespective of being born in Asura Kul worshipped among the Panch Kanya of Hinduism.
Yes Raavan was blessed with such a wife. She was both his Lakshmi and Shakthi. But alas what she said is so true. Yes Mandodari was Ravan's queen. Her son Indrajith was the crown prince. But then today Mandodari told what her heart or shall I say every good woman's heart wants. That her husband respect her. He understand her virtue and maryada plays an equal role in his wealth and status. Her love is his biggest protection.
And when does a woman feel she is respected. When her husband behaves well with other women. He doesnt misbehave with them. He is polite towards every woman in his life. She is the queen of his heart than the queen on the throne.That is the time Prakriti or woman feels herself blessed to have such a husband.
Raavan never recognized the power he had with him. Having such a virtuous wife if he had not strayed from the path of dharma it was impossible to defeat him as her chastity will always protect him, just like Sita's chastity protected Ram.
He went on boasting that he is the greatest Shiv Bhakth. But what is the use of being Mahadev's bhakth if you cant follow his footsteps, if you cant treat your better half the way Mahadev treats Maa Gowri.
Is it real Bhakti, is it selfless or that Bhakti is selfish which only wants favours from the God you worship.
A lot is said about Raavan's Shiv Bhakthi, but today Mandodari's words made me think was that Bhakthi real or another egoist adventure.
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