Why I Think Padmavati's 'Jauhar' Was No Worse Than Euthanasia
The whole controversy around the movie 'Padmavati' has sparked a variety of debates in this 'secular' nation. While some of the opinions are acceptable and are valid, many of them are mere bogus allegations. Amidst all this chaos, a word that has surfaced is - Jauhar. What is ' Jauhar ' ? Tracing its roots from the Arabic translation of the Persian word, 'Jivhar', meaning jewel or merit, it is the practice of mass self-immolation by women to avoid capture, enslavement and rape by any foreign invaders, when facing certain defeat during a war. Jauhar was common among Rajput women and the Rajput community considers it as an act of valour and takes pride in it. But the Pandora's box of opinions has something else to offer. One amongst many of these questioned the practice of Rajput queens to commit ' Jauhar '. They are asserting that choosing death over life is not an option and life is all about struggle. But, wha...
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