Why I believe ‘Agni Pariksha’ was Feministic
Hindu mythology is full of stories drenched with valor, emotions and life lessons. So many gods and their incarnations; the sagas of almighty, living with mortals as a mortal. One such saga is of Lord Ram. He is considered as the epitome of perfection, the maximum perfection a human can reach. He was the perfect gentleman in every relationship, almost every. I remember my chemistry tutor once raised this topic. There was some discussion regarding perfect behavior of elements which sidetracked on how Lord Ram was perfect everything but not a perfect husband. Why? The infamous and controversial ‘Agni Pariksha’. A Bit of Background Those who are unaware of the details, let me give you a quick recap. Lord Ram was given an order of 14 years of exile in forests by his father, as requested by his stepmother. Being the perfect son, he obliged. Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and…
Sorry Mumma
Dear Mumma,
I am sorry, I failed you. Believe me, I tried. I tried everything that you and papa said, everything that he and his family said. But it was not enough. It was never enough.
Why Some Women took Years to Come Out during #MeToo in India?
#MeToo in India; it started slowly, spread like a bang and it’s still going strong. With all those allegations come a lot of questions. Some are suspicious and some are just negative regarding the whole situation. Why Some Women took Years to Come Out during #MeToo in India?
“Why she didn’t……..?”
How to Handle Irritating Sexists Savagely?
Being a woman, we are often bombarded with borderline sexism and misogyny. Unwanted suggestions on topics like marriage, independence or lifestyle are very common. Sometimes having a healthy discussion works, sometimes the better option is to smile and ignore. But what if the other person is so persistent in his / her thoughts that every meeting with them is equivalent to a torturous agony. Arguing is ineffective and ignoring is useless. At such point, taking care of other’s emotions is of no relevance, all you want them to do is shut up and f**k off. So what to say in such cases?
How to Handle Irritating Sexists Savagely? Some sassy short answers in the defense:
Random Thoughts our World Should Get Rid Of
Humanity has grown from stone age to an era where we all are dominating over the planet. We live connected but still have many differences. While we keep fighting for major issues, some minor issues go unnoticed. Below are a few random thoughts our world should get rid of for a healthy and equal living for all.
