We have so much spirituality in India, and one of the highest levels of atrocities against women. I was discussing this very same incident with a group of people recently.

My own take on this particular incident: I wish Draupadi had held on to her ego in the palace itself when the messenger came, and refused to leave the palace. When forced by the messenger, had she surrendered, then Krishna should have helped her escape the palace to her father’s kingdom.

From there she should have given a show cause notice to Bhishma, Dronacharya and Dhritarashtra as to why they should not be attacked for failing to uphold the dignity of a queen and a woman. She should have issued notice to her five ‘valiant’ husbands as to why she should remain their wife. On their failure to respond, she – accompanied by Krishna – should have attacked with a full scale army to capture Kurukshetra, to uphold a Dharma that recognises the rights of women….

That would have been a real Mahabharat – and a real change in the status of Indian women. With Krishna completely supporting the right of a woman to defend her dignity — against Kings and Husbands even. She would have been an Ideal Hindu woman.

My intention is not to provoke. The realities of Indian women, who are not so fortunate as to read your post, are what motivate me to write what I have.

Having said this, I do agree your argument has been beautifully put…..

Sangeeta