“You are so lucky. So many people at your beck and call, to do anything you wish for.” Gleamed Nitara.
Nitara was the closest companion to the Princess of the Singhal Kingdom, Padmavati or Rani Padmini as she was dearly called.
Padmini who will be 16 years in a few months, was unmoved by the admiration in Nitara’s voice. Where others only dreamt to spend just a day in her shoes, Padmini’s heart longed to break the great walls of this fort.
The Princess of Singhal empire was free to go anywhere in the fort, but she fled trapped, like the bird in the cage made of gold.
Padmini wanted to fly, to do everything her heart says, dress simply, laugh loudly, chat endlessly.
Oh! How she wanted to take that boat and sail away, to explore the world, where she won’t be a princess anymore.
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I have grown up reading about Royal Kingdoms and one thought has always tickled me. How many of these Princes and Princesses actually wanted to be one? The thought that, could it be they might not have wanted to live the life of a Royal? What if they might not have wanted to spend their lives abiding the strict decorums of their Kingdom?
I read an article on the dos and don’ts referring to Queen Elizabeth II and her lineage and at some places, I felt pity for them. As per the article, a Royal cannot dress casually, cannot eat whatever they want, cannot even paint her nails of any color. In fact, a very strange point was – One cannot even continue eating if the Queen has finished her meal. Seriously? Well, for a slow eater like me, I would definitely be hungry always.
If I had to live with so many restrictions I would have gone crazy. And I will not be wrong to connect this with the common man too. Don’t we sometimes see parents pushing their children to do something just because it’s a family tradition? I hope we let our children live free.
This is my tribute to all the Royals since Kingdoms have existed who wanted to be set free, to live as they wanted to. And, of course, to children today who are pulled down owing to society and family pressure or to satisfy the ego of their parents.
Linking this post to @Mayuri6 and @twinklingtina for FridayFotoFiction
Just heard that Karni Sena sees this as distorting Rajput history and they are breaking their laptops in protest against this.
U know it makes me laugh. No offence to Rajputs or their history. But, I want to ask them why all the hullabaloo for a woman who died centuries ago. Don’t even know if real or fictional. If they want to protect their history, start from protecting, respecting women. M sure this is a part of their Rajput history too. Padmavati is known/respected/admired for jauhar. I want to ask these men and women how much do they respect and admire every woman in their family/community?
That was a fiction character too!
Wow! Unbelievable, people are fighting over a fictional character! Seriously? Do they nothing better to do?
This is wonderful Meha. Seriously who feels good being trapped and not living the life the way she wants!
Thanks, Tina. Yes, every living being must be let free. Their life, their way. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
P.S.- Think you confused me with Meha. I’m Rashi 🙂
Interesting perspective to explore via this pic prompt Rashi! Gilded cages are still cages and one longs to fly away; sadly most dont get why cause they dont value what they have and long for what they dont!
Agree, Shalini. Some are trapped but want to fly while those who are free don’t value the freedom. Thanks from dropping by. 🙂
This is lovely Rashi. To live a life following the royal dos and don’t s forever must be stifling despite all the grandeur.
PS : The info on Queen Elizabeth was intriguing! Will read up more on that 🙂
Thanku so much, Meha 🙂 Yeah, I always wonder about the restrictions and limitations the Royals have to live in. Do read on Queen Elizabeth, it is super interesting 🙂
The grass is always greener on the other side, isn’t it!
Good one, Rashi!
Thank you for writing for #FridayFotoFiction
I agree, Mayuri. We always long for what we don’t have or can’t have. Thanks for a great prompt. 🙂
Once again this is STUNNING 🙂
I mean I love your way of looking at things . She was a fictional character off-course but this is totally sensible. Who loves to stay in a cage, let everyone breathe and set them free forever. Restrictions from elders are a must at times else things would go haywire 🙂