If I tell you that this was brilliant then it would be an understatement of epic proportions!! This was way and above that! Draupadi for me is no less than an enigma; a tale that has been mis-interpreted over and over again. She is one such fable that has so much to offer everytime it unfolds! I really can't understand why her name and her character is dragged to be filthed by the muck of abyss? Was it her fault that Kunti divided her among the Pandavas so that the brotherhood remains strong? Was is her fault that Hastinapur got divided? Was it her fault that she was dragged by her hair in court to be stripped publically? Was is it her fault that she stood up for what was just and right?
Men are allowed to marry multiple times; they are allowed to pick favorite among all their wives; they are allowed to have keeps in their chamber...all this is their right! But if a woman is to place her ivectives or questions over that she looses her cahracter? Why Draupadi cannot be counted among the ideal women of history? Only because she was vocal about her rights??
People sympathise with Karna; Duryodhan even! They praise the Pandavas and Subhadra...even Dusshashan gets his share of mercy then why should Draupadi beg for the respect that is her?? It pains me so much that she still is held guilty of a crime she never comitted.
Your first few scribbles to this very piece ran on a similar wavelength! And I honestly couldn't agree more. Its like you are peeking into this Yajnaseni's burnt soul and pouring out her molten and unsaid thoughts! I would love to read more on this: especially by you!
And please whenever you feel you palm itching with a narration; do send me a PM. It makes my day!
Awaiting imaptiently for the next installment!
Love,
Shivani
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