Rowdhiram - just girl things!
The autumn air carries the familiar scent of camphor and marigolds. It is that time of year when the idols of goddesses are gently dusted, dressed in silk, and celebrated for nine nights. We are reminded that womanhood is whole and divine—that within women lives the wisdom of Saraswathi, the grace of Parvathi, and the strength of Kali. Yet, looking around, a quiet question remains: how many young girls are actually told the true stories of these goddesses' strength?! Instead, we are brainwashed with compliance! What rises up inside me isn't bitterness; it is Raudhiram —a word the great poet Mahakavi Bharathi used to describe a balanced, righteous anger. He offered a simple piece of advice to girls/women: ரௌத்திரம் பழகு (Practice righteous rage). But what does it mean for a girl to practice this kind of rage? It means learning to stand up for yourself. It means quietly but firmly holding onto your rights and refusing to compromise your dignity just to keep the peace. ...