TO DRAUPADI

A remark on the current state of the society.

            TO DRAUPADI           

[Disclaimer: The poem does not intend to hurt anybody’s religious sentiments. It is purely for the purpose of entertainment, art and awareness.]

[Note : - If you don’t know who is Draupadi, follow the link given below the poem to find out.]

 You are not a s**t.

You are not a w**re.

You are not what people think.

You don’t deserve the abhor.

You didn’t choose polyandry,

It was a nonsensical fate.

A man’s sly desire,

But you get all the hate.

We hail Karn’s sacrifices.

We all feel his pain.

He is held like a hero.

Your go in vain.

When the rules of a game

Became bigger than your honour.

The respected men, shame,

Pushed humanity to a corner.

Turned a deaf ear to your screams

As you were disrobed to their gaze.

The honourable men errant extremes

But dirt is shoved in your face.

A symbol of rape victim

S**t shamed by the society.

A fodder of the chauvinists,

A pacifier of their insecurity.

But you don’t need our sympathy,

You are fire in disguise.

The sexism,however, is thriving

So I incessantly despise.

You are not a s**t.

You are not a w**re.

You are not what people think.

You don’t deserve the abhor. 

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Reviews

[Dayran]

The will to stand up for a woman's honor is something our societies are coming to be aware everywhere. It brings a special purpose to a man's life to do so. It re-introduces the man to the ideals of love and sex. A poem in great support for such a cause.

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you Daryan. Indeed I support the He for She motion. I have been able to convert a few of my friends with this poem so far.

[MANIPADMA]

A very powerful poem that brings out the ethos and pathos. I love the last stanza - "But you don't need our sympathy ..."

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you so much Manipadma for coming around and expressing your views. :)

[MANIPADMA]

you are welcome :)

[Ruth]

Wow...impressive and educational...bold and precise, enjoyed...

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you so much Poppy. ^_^

[Leslie Philibert]

I enjoyed this, and gave me here some insight into the Hindu religion. A poem that will send a lot of readers to look at the background, good write, my congratulations.

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you so much Leslie :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

An excellent tribute and at the same time a statement against the abuse that many women still face today in our 'modern' times. A spirited write.

[Shivam Murari]

Thanks a lot for reading and expressing your views, John. :)

[Devanshu Rajput]

I love Mahabharata. It is not just the story of the battle of Kurkushetra and vengeance, it's also a tale of sacrifice, fate and sanctity of a women.

According to me the story of Draupdi , is like:- When Arjuna married to Draupadi, and went to meet his mother Kunti, wile she was sitting in front of a Small Temple with her back at the Pandavas, and Draupadi. Arjuna said:-

"See, ma, I have a gift for you" He had termed Draupadi as the gift for her. And, Kunti unaware of the fact, said:-

"Distribute the gift among yourselves, as you have ever did"

Pandavas, never disobeyed the orders of the Kunti. so they had to marry Draupadi.

Mahabharata is a dynamic, literature. World's longest poem.

But, I always wonder is:- It was the Yudishtra, who was the elder of the Pandavas, and also one of them to put at stake their wife in the game of dice. But, in the end Yudhsitra goes to heaven. Why? Had, he not outraged the sanctity of a women? I think this is one of the loophole in Mahabharata.

I liked your poem much. It reflects the irony of today and also justifies the role of Draupdi.

I also will take your some more time, as you mentioned the name of Karan in it.

According to me, Karan was also as much a victim of his own fate. Behind the pathetic life of Karan, was a big role of Pandavas, They called him "Sut putra(The son of the charioteer)" Pandavas, were hubristic of being Kshatriya.

Thanks for sharing the poem.

Devanshu

[Devanshu Rajput]

But, I think Pandavs did not turn their "deaf ears" toward the disrobing of Draupdi. They did react, but they were helpless.

They took the revenge, the battle was much more for her respect, than the crown of Hastinapur.

Devanshu

[Shivam Murari]

You are very correct there about the tale of how and why Draupadi married five men. Although, there is a gap in what you have said and what is the reality. If you ever have the chance to read the REAL Mahabharata (do it, it's great!), you would find that on realizing what she had asked them to do, Kunti straight away told them a sharp NO. But Yudhishthir, who had fallen in love with Draupadi at the first sight (Drauoadi is said to be more beautiful than Sita!), convinced how it was ethically correct and only fitting that she married each brother. In fact, further in detail, you would find that Yudhishthir tried his best to keep Draupadi away from the other four brothers.

You mentioned the biggest loophole in Mahabharata. That bothers me too. Draupadi was the first to fall off from Heaven because she was in love with Karn!! She was just in love with him, she never even approached him. How is that a crime? Yushishthis is said to have gone to heaven solely because he stood by his dharma "Justice". He didn't even poke his nose in the issue of cheer haran, because he had bet her and Draupadi was Kauravas'. So he has done justice? Women in Mahabharata have been expressed as slaves with no life!

I know and must say that Karn is one of the most morally complex "hero" ever written. You know about all the sacrifices he has made, you know about all the pain he has felt. He is an inspiration to many, a model to many. He faced loss in his life, but he got the glory post his death and he gets that till date. There are so many children with the name of Karn! But what about Draupadi? She, without any mistake and despite all the pain and injustice, became subject of mockery! She became equivalent to a prostitute. That is what I have talked about in the third stanza.

As for "turned a deaf ear to your screams", I was basically talking about all the knowledged, respected men like Ghritrashtra, Bhishma Pitamah, Dronacharya and many more. Such honourable men and they don't speak a word?

I know people blame Draupadi for Mahabharata, a world war that ruined the whole dynasty. But I always say this to such questions, if injustice is done to anyone, especially at the level at which it was done to Draupadi, the world WILL BE destroyed.

[Shivam Murari]

BTW, your review is brilliant. It's nice to see that you take so much interest in such deep topics. Mahabharata, I must say, is the most complicated saga ever written. It triggers a never-ending debate.

[Devanshu Rajput]

What stands Mahabharata apart, is the that every event is related to one another. From the birth of the Santanu from Kuru to the the Prakshit, everything has been meticulously written.

Some of its character, are worth remembering. Be it Abhimanyu, be it Bhismaptiama, or be it Rytutsu or be it Barbarika.

Devanshu

[Shivam Murari]

That's true. It's an interwoven tale, and one full of treachery and intrigue. It always calls for thought on each and every topic. It's true there are very many memorable characters in the poem.

[Devanshu Rajput]

Oh sorry, I didn't read you first comment.

I don't actually have t read 12 volumes of Mahabharata. But, I read Wikipedia, they give much detail than the Ramanad Sagar. Lol

You told many new facts of Mahabharata. I immediately will research on the mentioned topics.

Thanks for giving me time.

Devanshu

[Shivam Murari]

Sure. Do check those facts out. I would also tell you why Draupadi fell in love with Karn. It was her belief that had she been Karn's wife, the cheer-haran would have never happened. Karan would have never bet her.

Also, check out the one-year-one-husband scheme that Yudhishthir had set up for Draupadi and how treacherously stole others' "turns".

[Devanshu Rajput]

If she would have married Karan, Mahabharata would not have occurred, I think, or it would have?
read moreIf she would have married Karan, Mahabharata would not have occurred, I think, or it would have?

On that note, I think I should mention this. When the Pandavas, ascended the Himalaya with Draupati,and being dogged by a stray dog(Actually, Yam Dut), all except Yudishtra got heaven. On the way, everyone, except him died. And, Yudhistra, gave reasons to all the brothers and also Draupti, that why they are going to hell and not heaven.

The reason, that Yudhsitra gave to Draupti, was:-

Draupadi was partial to Arjuna.

This blatantly shows his attitude towards her. Immaterial, she was married to all, she first was the wife of Arjuna. That is the fact.

Can you tell me more about that, one-year-one-husband scheme?

Devanshu

[Shivam Murari]

Well, perhaps not. She was the major reason for the war.

[Devanshu Rajput]

If she would have married Karan, Mahabharata would not have occurred, I think, or it would have?
read moreIf she would have married Karan, Mahabharata would not have occurred, I think, or it would have?

On that note, I think I should mention this. When the Pandavas, ascended the Himalaya with Draupati,and being dogged by a stray dog(Actually, Yam Dut), all except Yudishtra got heaven. On the way, everyone, except him died. And, Yudhistra, gave reasons to all the brothers and also Draupti, that why they are going to hell and not heaven.

The reason, that Yudhsitra gave to Draupti, was:-

Draupadi was partial to Arjuna.

This blatantly shows his attitude towards her. Immaterial, she was married to all, she first was the wife of Arjuna. That is the fact.

Can you tell me more about that, one-year-one-husband scheme?

Devanshu

[Sami Khalil]

The victim should not be shamed by any society but the victimizer and the abuser. People can be harsh and judgmental without knowledge or true investigation. They are quick to blame someone else except those perpetrators and themselves. An excellent write...:)......

[Shivam Murari]

So well said Sami. It's such a shame, in fact, that sometimes even those who have the knowledge of who the real victim is care far too less before putting all the blame on the victim. This happens specially with the rape victims.

Thanks a lot for coming around. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome. ...:)......

[Pax]

an Indepth look on what's societies mistake, I may not know the full story of here life, but in your poem I see the mistake human that repeats all around, its like the cycle of karma never comes in full circle. Like I always say: who are we to judges someones life based on what we see only.... there will always be a deeper reason, and we will never know the full extent of it unless we walk in their shoes.... a intense piece, my friend.

[Shivam Murari]

Thanks a lot. You can read her story for a deeper insight on my blog.

[Devanshu Rajput]

Glad to see you here Pax. Shivam bhaiya, Pax is a great philosopher. His quotes and poems really has a deep impact upon me. He is one of very, very best friend of mine.

Devanshu

[Shivam Murari]

I know Devanshu, I and Pax have been friends for a long time now. He was one of the first persons I contacted post my hiatus from this website. He is a pure genius.

[Akshay Rawal]

Draupadi, in her erstwhile life, had reiterated the want of a husband five times, while allowed to plead for any boon from Lord Shiva- the reason she was married to the five Pandavas. Draupadi's polygamy, in-fact every event in the Mahabharata has been stated as a ramification of a chain of events, out of human errors. Her father, whom she derived her name from, had wished all the ill-luck in her life, from the gods, just because he didn't want a daughter. No one, who has known Mahabharata, can ever allege her of infidelity, or licentiousness. If people still doubt her, and they state Mahabharata as the source to all their accusations, the answer is the Mahabharata itself. That's all I can say.

[Shivam Murari]

Very correct, Akhay. Her plead to Lord Shiva was incoherent and so he mistook her request to be a plead of five husbands. But the point of this poem is to set up an analogy between Draupadi - a target of insult- and a rape victim - who is forced to hide her identity, instead of the rapist. Thank you for taking your time to read the poem. :)

[Akshay Rawal]

I get your point here. I detest sexual abuse too. Reading you is my pleasure.

[Shivam Murari]

Thank you :)