Twisha Sharma's case and the burden placed on women
Twisha Sharma's case and the burden placed on women
In Hinduism, marriage is believed to be a bond that continues across multiple births. During the nuptials, the bride and groom are seen as embodiments of Lakshmi-Vishnu, or Parvati-Shiva, and are united through the seven sacred vows.
Traditionally, divorce didn't exist because marriage was meant to be a lifelong union. However, that's not true today. Compatibility issues arise, and not every marriage succeeds.
Men expect wives to be Sita, but...
Today, live-in relationships have become more common because people want to understand whether they are truly compatible.
Yet, a big contradiction is that many men expect their wives to be as devoted and pure as Sita, while they themselves don't aspire to live by Ram's ideals. Such unequal expectations and cases as Twisha Sharma's force us to rethink our understanding of marriage.
Should people be expected to remain together no matter what
Should people be expected to remain together even when the relationship becomes unhealthy/unbearable? There can be many reasons why a marriage fails, and not all of them are anyone's fault.
A daughter is no less valuable than a son. Yet many loving parents often stop listening to daughters after marriage. Many mothers-in-law also fail to understand that the newlywed deserves kindness, acceptance, and empathy.
Need of supportive in-laws
Constant criticism, blame, and interference can deeply affect a person's mental health. When something goes wrong, the daughter-in-law is often made the scapegoat.
Thus, the role of supportive relatives becomes crucial. Like a sister-in-law who treats her husband's sister as her own. Unfortunately, sometimes families become divided, in-laws maintain a distance, and women are left without support when they need it most.
Many women silently endure emotional and physical suffering
Many women silently endure emotional and physical suffering because they believe it is their fate.
Others feel trapped and hopeless. Some tragically lose their lives because they see no way out. The mindset of treating sons as inherently superior—the so-called "Raja Beta syndrome"—exists across all sections of society. It is not limited by education, wealth, or profession.
Where's the empathy for the pain suffered by others?
In Twisha's case, the mother's deep involvement in her son's affairs appeared to reflect this mindset.
Instead of allowing him to stand independently, she remained heavily involved in his personal matters. As a mother, it is natural to want to protect one's child. However, compassion should also extend to the person who lost her life.
Where's the empathy for the pain suffered by others?
Parents, please don't teach your daughters to adjust
Our Constitution is guided by the principles of justice, equity, and good conscience.
So, parents, please don't teach your daughters to adjust. Educate them, support them, and give them the confidence to make their own decisions.
If a marriage doesn't work, don't abandon them. Seeking justice after a tragedy cannot bring back a lost life.