The issue requires a lot of discussion.
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I present my views as under. I am not master of history. But whatever I read and analyzed, the same I would like to share here.
I request everyone not to take it as biased one towards any gender, region or religion.
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To start with; let us go into the history and tradition of Indian Culture.
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In many pictures of Indian Goddesses all of us have noticed their beautiful face wearing gold ornaments studded with pearls and emeralds etc.
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If one stays in a temple for some minutes with perfect eye contact of a Goddess; what one feels at that time cannot be described in writing.
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Similarly Indian married women were known as Goddess and still we can notice many old Indian women have names likes : Prabha Devi, Shakuntala Devi, Shyama Devi, Nirmala Devi, Laxmi Devi etc. etc.
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Even married woman's husband used to call her "AAP" instead of "TUM." (In English, the word You is used interchangeably for both the words ). A great respect was there.
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But unfortunately; as usually happens by passing of certain time, the good traditions are broken by some persons for the sake of their own convenience. They misuse the circumstances prevailing in the society.
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Before Mughals entered in the country; our women were not required to have Parda but due to Mughals' tradition and fear of losing "LAAJ" by women; this was introduced in our social system.
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Still Mohammedan Community and especially resident of Rajasthan, UP and Bihar follow it as their tradition. Because these areas were very near to the capital of Mughals.
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Wherever some traditions are followed; next generations' elders are unable to explain why we are following some traditions. They just say - it is our tradition. This answer is not accepted by the youngsters. Rather than to try to find out the history, it is simplest for them to break the tradition.
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In old Indian culture; the money was kept 1/3rd in form of cash in business and every year at least 30% of profits were used to be withdrawn from the business and this cash profit was used to be invested in Gold Ornaments and Silver Utensils. Rich families used to buy precious stones and pearls also. If one visits Kolkata; then he can find the same tradition still being followed in business community. Needless to say; West Bengal is well known to preserve the heritage..
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.........to be contd.......
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Please don't post any comment. till I conclude......
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Please bear with me.
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