Don’t worry. This is not another rambling of a heart broken, dejected, rejected guy. It’s far more significant and important than that petty issue.
Over time, I have formulated a somewhat bizarre theory – a conspiracy theory, if you want to use that phrase. I think our ancestors (referring to the men here) had seen the power, the potential of women and they got scared. They were petrified. They realised that if something was not done about it, soon, they would have the lower hand. And I guess the mountainous ego of men existed even then, which did not allow this domination.
Using nothing more than muscular superiority and a hint of foresight, they devised a society, a system where woman was the one to follow and man, the one to lead. Of course, if you see from my point of view, there are hints strewn all over the place that point to this conclusion.
Right from the start of all things – birth, it’s evident that they’re superior. Nothing we men do in our lives equals in importance or significance to their ability to give birth, to bring a new life into this world. (at this point if you’re going to argue saying ‘that’s not possible without man’, I pity you and your ego. We’re merely donors, that’s all)
Borrowing from Hindu mythology, have any of you wondered why the God of Power is a Goddess? (Shakti) All the important ‘departments’ are with Goddesses – Vidya (Saraswati), Money (Laxmi), Earth (Dharti) and Power to name a few.
Recently at the Karwa Chauth, another thought struck me. Has man been so adamant and consumed by his ego that he does not even need to please the Gods (we’ll debate their existence later, this is in relevance to our ancestors who definitely believed in them) to get a ‘good wife’ or for the long life of his wife? (once again, debating on whether man wants a long life for his wife is fodder for another discussion) Why is it that traditionally, only women were to fast for a good husband? Man apparently believed (or still believes) that he does not need the help of God to make his life better. Or was it once again just a trick to establish the dominance?
I know I’ve only, so to say, ‘blamed’ man’s ego for this. But there is another possibility. Like I had mentioned earlier, foresight. The power that women wield is extensive, no two ways about it. Therefore, if it were to be used for the wrong reasons, it would cause a lot more damage than a man gone bad. Plainly putting, a villainess would have wreaked more havoc than a villain, or probably 10 villains.
These are of course not enough instances to ‘prove’ my theory. But I think it’s a good starting point nonetheless. (moreover, I know how boring really long articles get)
I think it’s time we men accepted this truth. Of course, the first step would be to at least accept that they are equals, superiority ka baad mein dekhenge. So take a step back men, and look at this objectively.
This is my way of showing respect to all the women I’ve known and met.
5 comments:
Totally Agree and well said......but just to let you know.....post marriage we dont dominate our man.....
Theres one more aspect in the whole domination and ruling of the society by men...it could possibly be the male community or the people in power at the initial stages purposely made the different types of goddess so that the position and power still remains in their hands..and women done come to put their hands on that aspect in the real life..coz as far my knowledge says its all about power...we created goddess in our mythological society...As far as the female capacity of destruction is considered i fully agree they r more dangerous than a man..not to forget that the whole epic of ramayan and mahabharta exists on the basis of women..ramayan coz of sita...and mahabharat coz of dropadi..well this is my own line of thinking..no offense..
none taken...but i'm confused by your comment...it sounds like you're agreeing to what i have written but at the same time disagreeing...
Nice post... some good points...
Only one problem - Man is not just a donor. In fact woman is just a recipient.
Lemme explain -
1. In nature, every organism follows selfish behaviour.
2. Man (the male species) wants to mate with as many females as possible. This is why you could be married to Ash Rai but will still check Shilpa Shetty whenn she walks by! :)
3. From 1 and 2 - This means that man wants selfishly to spread his genes... He wants more of HIS kind.
HIS kind. He is not a donor.
Hey good to see you blog too. Nice post. Though I can't agree in total.
I agree that Men have subjugated Women over the centuries by demanding respect and creating a culture where to be a Woman is to be dependent. I'm not a fan of that. And that should change.
But I can't see Women as the stronger sex. No... to me women should learn to be independent but there is some woman-ness that should never leave them. They should be vulnerable, sensitive and emotional. Not because that would make them 'weaker'. But because that makes them special. In a Man's world there's no room for sensitivity and good ol' passion. For want of a better allegory I'm gonna say that men are like the outer shell of a coconut... all hard and tough and women are the softer part inside. Women give flavour and taste to life!
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