The word abhi in sanskrit has a fluid meaning.
First and foremost, it is used as an article like "the". example, Abhimaan, Abhishaap, Abhiyantra
It can be used to describe a noun, when used as prefix like, Abhinandan, Abhishek,
And it is also used to describe present tense or something thats a current occurrence.
Before I will come to talk about how 'Abhi' becomes significant in Akshara's life. I will explain meaning of Akshara.
"A" or 'aa'- means not in Sanskrit and Hindi like, ashanti, atoot,
'Kshr' means that which can be destroyed, vanishes, can easily be removed.
Once we understand the root origins, meaning then look at the name Akshara we will be able to look at the journey of Akshara in a different light.
Akshara mean imperishable, one that cannot be destroyed. This word was first used to describe Shiva in ShivPurana. The one who has been before time. The first atom.
-Also defines Brahma and Vishnu.
Now in YRKKH, if you follow the story of Akshara the little girl who was close to her step-mother to a journey of the woman who is a mother of a 6yrs old boy you will sense the growth. The delicate, unsure, dreamy woman, to quiet young lady who wants everyone around her to be happy while she tries to hide own problems and issue, to the lady who runs her own house, takes care for her child while she pursues a course in Law.
One thing remains constant that she still hides her feels, her root identity and her deepest secrets from those with whom she shares her current life. The habit of concealing her identity always brings trouble yet she finds the courage to start again.
Abhimanyu- means "The" "one true desire".
Arjun named his son Abhimanyu, the son who would bring him glory and fulfill his wishes. Abhimanyu was Sri Krishna's nephew. It was destined that he will go into the chakravyu during Mahabharat battle. He knew how to go into the Chakravyu but didnt know how to come out. Yet, in the absence of Arjun, although being the youngest he lead his uncles into the chakravyu formation that was masterminded by Dronacharya. His uncles were blocked and he alone reached the centre where he was ambushed by experienced Kaurav warriors led by Donacharya and was killed. But his efforts helped Pandavs win.
I hope that will help you understand how Dr.Abhimanyu Birla can be sketched through the story of this epic legend.
Abhinav- means the new one, In variation the modern, innovative, fresh outlook, the calm- the spiritual.
Nav comes into her life when she had lost her anchor.
Since childhood Akshara had learnt to trust no one when it came to her emotions and problems. Even though she was born into a big family with many to love her. The loss of parents cant be fulfilled by grandparents or uncles and it was the harsh truth of young Akshara's life. She was a lost child who found solace and love only in music where she could express herself. Her confidence in human relations was low although she was immensely devoted to her family. But Abhimanyu entered her life like a strong wind and engulfed her. He was aggressively persistent and his love at the end was able to penetrate into her core being. After enduring many roadblocks and incessant emotional turmoils, just when she was ready to give him her all another strong blow shattered their relation. She dreamt of being mother of his children and give him the greatest gift of life. Tragedy struck the newlyweds household and in a streak of madness Abhimanyu combatively separated from her, leaving her abused, distorted and shattered to her bare core.
And as was her habit in her broken state she did not want to face her family, not because she did not want to but because she never learnt how. She had never shared anything with any of them and so she ran towards opposite direction.
She boarded a bus without a thought and it took her towards unknown. The bus she took was again a stroke of destiny because she met Abhinav who is just as persistent to help her. And once she realized he was not going to leave her alone and she needed help during her high risk pregnancy she stayed back with him.
Soon his kindness won her friendship. And when her son was born and she asked him for another favour and gifted him the only precious thing that she held, her son. She asked him if he would like to be her newborn Abhir's father.
And with him she built a dollhouse. A role play of a happy family unit. Where she is the mother, Abhir her son and Abhinav the father. But are they a true family when they are not husband and wife? they are running a household that is build on lies. Every role play comes to an end.
Every rental garb has to be paid for. This time who will pay for this pretense? Akshara has to face the truth of like and that is her lesson in this life.
Next-
A rich orphan girl met a poor orphan boy and decide to create their own family with "their" Son - Abhir.
Abhir - Bhir in Sanskrit means a cow-herd, in Hindi it means a mob or chaotic uproar.
Now if we understand the word 'Abhir' and 'Abhira', makes it meaningful and very beautiful.
Abhir means the one who is brave or the lone one to stand up.
Akshara has a number of 'Abhi' in her life as well as happy coincidences associated with the term.
Which means that the universe wants her to rise up from the ashes each time she is on the ground. The power above has put a bet on her and doesn't want her to perish. Even though she makes mistakes she will learn from them and restart.
Abhi- She needs to live in the present by learning her lessons from her past. I will add another ABHI- Abhinay. The little girl had learnt to pretend to be happy even when she was broken from inside.
This little girl Akshara is so broken that the only way she could face the world was by acting. She learnt to create her own facade of happiness. The world saw her smile and thought she was happy. Thus she wrapped herself in this pretend world of illusions.
She created silly games to ignore the pinch she felt in her heart. She looked the other way when someone taunted her instead she went and cooked a kachori or kheer. She became an escapist. When she had issues with her step-sister, instead of asking for help. she pretended to move out for her studies.
When Abhimanyu who fell in love with her goodness of heart started calling out on her issues and pestered her to focus on herself and him. But even more than before, she started taking care of his family. Abhimanyu kept insisting I and our marriage needs your attention but she was scared to look within she kept exerting for others. When Abhimanyu snapped so did the marital cord and the fellow who lived in the present pushed Akshara as a past.
Akshara can have a beautiful life if she is willing to understand the lessons life is giving her but also be true to her feeling and thoughts and by trusting those around her. She has to abandon the pretense. She has support of those who love her unconditionally. But for that love, thats happiness and lifetime companionship she needs to be fearless and walk the path alone to meet her love.
AbhiNav is the companion who held her when she was completely broken. And someone who is helping to mend her life she is the only one who can help her life get on track.
Abhir is the one standing who is her bridge to her happiness, he is not the one who makes her weak but he gives her strength.
And although she is complete by herself it is Abhimanyu who is her heart's one true desire, her heart's true song.
❤️❤️❤️
If you have read till the end, thank you so much.
Please do remember to leave your comment. I love to hear what you have to say about my little attempt.
Thank you,
Mini.
CID
Anupamaa
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
10