A funny story: 'Bondan-Mukti'

- Coordination: Pratibha Thakkar

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On that cloudy night of Shravan month, Mehul became mad. The tears of the ceremony seemed to juggle with the pouring rain. Vidhi was looking for happiness from her past. Was the marriage with Jay really happiness or sorrow ?? Holding Jay's hand, she came to a completely unfamiliar house as a daughter-in-law and that Jay came out in such a mud !!! The love of ritual, the bond of marriage, the love of children ... Jay didn't mind this kashaya.

The day when Vidhi was married and standing on the doorstep of the house, Vidhi was waiting for her acceptance as her daughter-in-law. But as soon as he saw the ceremony, Sujataben applauded.

'Jay, who brought this up ?? You are not ashamed to make such a crippled girl of Parnat a bride and bring her home !! '

Seeing Sasuma's roaring form, Vidhi's limbs began to tremble with fear. Frightened, Vidhi tried to hide her delicate body behind Jay's huge back.

To fall in love with Jay, to get married - the ritual was not even imagined in the dreams of this life. The chic, heart-throb young Jay of the college was the heartbeat of every young lady in the college and he himself was a young lady who excelled in looks and qualities but the eyes of the beholder were fixed on her armpits. But Jay was fascinated by the ritual. To the attraction of young Haiyan, Mohan understood Nadan Vidhi Prem. In Magdhavastha, the magic of Jaya's love spread over Vidhi's mind so much that Vidhi was ready to marry Jay.

The rice kalash dholi ritual entered the house of the father-in-law but the father-in-law got neither the place of the daughter-in-law nor the honor of the son-in-law, yet the ritual kept patience in mind.

Sujatabe ordered the newlyweds to move away from her on the pretext of preserving her reputation in the society and family as she was the daughter of a relative and also a disabled son. Jay and Vidhi obeyed America's command and waited for America forever.

Despite Sasuma's anger, disgust, and hatred for herself, Vidhi always insisted on talking to Sujataben on the phone, even across the seven seas. Vidhi, who was deprived of her happiness in her childhood, used to try to become a believer in the form of Sasuma.

In time, Vidhi became the mother of two beautiful sons and both times, with the persuasion of Vidhi's father-in-law Vinaybhai, Sujataben had to accept the responsibility of childbirth without a mother. During these two occasions of living with Vidhi, Sujatabe saw that Vidhi's disability was nowhere to be found in her life. Being a housewife, she worked hard to save the house, loved Jay as a loving wife, cared for the lives of both children, and respected her mother-in-law as a parent.

In Vinaybhai's heart, the ceremony had taken the place of the daughter-in-law. Gradually, Sujataben's hatred of the ritual began to wane.

As a result, Vidhi's in-laws were coming to America today to have fun with their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. But now nothing was happening like before. The family was seen cheering. Vinaybhai and Sujataben were coming to enjoy the happiness of the happy world of Jai-Vidhi but now where was the smiling-sports world, where was Vidhi and Jay's company ... Jay's absence was in Jay's house. Jay, who had a butterfly instinct, became irresponsible towards home, rituals and children. Jay's college-age dilfenk activity was reactivated. And Kelly, who works in her own office, was heartbroken. All ritual attempts to bind oneself in love failed. And the home-world of the ritual was revealed.

The betrayal of Jay for the ceremony was unbearable. Do you appreciate your love and faith? The ritual seemed to stir from within. Vidhi felt that this trauma was an attack on her own self. The ceremony was a sign of coming out of this tragic past. And on that listening night when Mehlo rained heavily, tears welled up in Vidhi's eyes. After raining all night, Mehul calmed down as soon as the morning dawned, the earth shone again with the golden rays of the sun and then a new, albeli, golden morning dawned in the life of the ritual. The whole night was spent in tears, free from the tragic past and the birth of a new incarnation of the ritual. - Full of confidence and drunkenness. Now the gentleness of the ritual had melted away and turned into self-empowerment ... The ritual, which always revolved around Jay and the children, had now begun to take a step in the direction of loving oneself. !!! Vidhi kept thinking, 'Why is the seal of acceptance always on the existence of a woman! I'm just enough for myself! ' The ritual took a firm decision not to ruin the rest of life for fear of the people, fear of society. It was time to implement that decision.

Jay's infidelity, indifference to the in-laws who came to enjoy and the decision he took against her by becoming a sword ... Vidhi prepared herself to tell all this.

Vinaybhai and Sujataben Harkhatan Hai, who were completely unaware of Vidhi's situation at home, reached Jai-Vidhi's house. But seeing the firmness of the ritual's face, which was always calm and gentle, and the gleam of confidence shining in his eyes, Sujataben felt something strange. By hardening the care, Vidhi told all the facts to the in-laws. And at the same time stated the firm decision he had taken. The ceremony was due to her decision to break free from this hollow marriage. Vidhi had decided to divorce Jay and leave the house forever. Vinaybhai and Sujataben seemed to be overwhelmed. It was out of the question for both of them to see such a result of Jay's butterfly attitude.

Even though Vidhi's statement seemed to be true, Sujatab tried to take Jay's side in the position of believer. Get Jay back on this road. Save your home-world. Jay has just made love with you ....! Where has your love gone? '

'Mom, why is it only my responsibility to save the home-world ... isn't this home-world victory?' The ceremony argued sharply. 'Our marriage is not the result of love but the result of Jay's persistence in getting what he likes ...... I was stupid then. Couldn't tell the difference between infatuation and love. Sad but the truth is that I am only physically handicapped but Jay is mentally handicapped. And that is why he is longing for the new Sahara. Jay never had the ability to understand me or my love, and he never will. My physical disability has never been a hindrance for me. And that is why it is not acceptable for me to live at the mercy of anyone.

This act done by Jay is an insult to a wife, even more than that, to her love, to her existence. I am going to be free from this marriage bond forever. But yes, the house that is covered with this love is mine and will remain mine. Jay has to leave this house.

Mother-now acceptance as your daughter-in-law- I am overwhelmed by the rejection. I have given you the status of believing from the heart. You and Dad are always welcome in my heart, in my home, not in relation to in-laws but in relation to my parents. You are happy with me, with the children. I leave the decision to you. '

Vinaybhai looked at Sujataben with a suggestive look ... Sujataben's love for the ritual was overflowing. Sujataben embraced the ceremony with love. Vinaybhai's eyes watered with joy at seeing this mother-daughter relationship transformed into mother-in-law. For the beginning of rebirth, the ritual took steps towards liberation from bondage.

- Anjali Desai Vora (New Delhi)