== WHY DIDIS MUST CARRY A TRISHUL ==
~ Part 2 ~
Namaskar,
After reading the letter about why Didis must carry a trishul (trident),
a few of us discussed the situation and came up with these points.
(Note: The original letter of this series is available here for your
easy reference.)
REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPT
Everything Baba has done was totally revolutionary at the time,
including the creation of female wholetimers. Back then, in India,
females were not allowed out of the house. So to have wholetimer Didis
moving openly around the society was quite revolutionary. Many crude and
dogmatic people did not like the idea that AM was creating female
wholetimers, hence our Didis needed a way to protect themselves. Many
say that is also why our Didis are required to carry a trishul. This was
a way for them to defend themselves against anti-social elements.
Of course, all Baba's teachings have lasting significance. What was
needed 30 years ago is most applicable today as well. Perhaps today,
more Indian ladies are allowed out of the house, but there continues to
be more crimes against women - in the form of rape, domestic violence,
and street crimes.
As materialism grows more and more in India, women are looked upon &
honoured less as mothers and viewed more as mere objects of sexual
enjoyment.
GREAT DETERRENT
Given the overall social and sexual environment, where Hollywood and
Bollywood portray women as thing for male gratification, it is quite
important for Didis all over the globe to carry a weapon. Because men
are constantly being bombarded with lustful images and they become prone
to committing sexual crimes. It happens - both inside and outside AMPS.
A trishul then is a weapon which can act as a deterrent.
Of course we do not want our Didis to have to stab anyone. But the
greater point is that when the public has knowledge that our Didis carry
a trishul, then crude people will be less inclined to attack our Didis.
Because those crude elements understand that our Didis are not just an
easy target - they move around with a trishul.
So this deterrent factor is solid reason why Didis must carry a trishul.
MATERIALISM IN VOGUE
As materialism spreads, females are looked upon more and more as sexual
objects. So even though women have more economic and social opportunity
than before, they are under greater threat of attack.
In such an environment, protection is needed. Everyone has the right to
protect themselves and our Didis should use this right. They should not
be easy targets or susceptible to an attack, whether it be a sexual
attacker or someone trying to grab their money.
Our Didis need to be prepared.
As stated in the first letter, we women are not as physically strong as
men. In other realms, we are certainly equal or even more developed and
mightier, but not in the crude physical sphere.
In that case we must be ready. Having a trishul is a great deterrent. It
will prevent many an attack. And of course if an attacker does strike.
Then our Didis will be ready; they will not be defenseless or become
victims. With tantric spirit they will retaliate.
I also like the idea (as stated in the first letter) of our Didis
learning judo or karate or some other form of self-defense. That is also
quite positive.
So those are the things I wished to add - look forward to hearing from
others.
Sincerely,
Maya Devii
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