Sudeshna Sut Pranayani

Sequel to Karna Nandini

"Maa, what are the duties of an ideal woman?"

"To nurture and take care of her family. To tie everyone forever in the bond of love, inculcate right values and when situation demands, protect her family"

"But putri you are not only a woman but a future queen and member of royal family too. Such a situation may also come when you would have to pick up weapons and protect your people and family. You should be always prepared for it"

"But maa, I have baba, nath, you both, matashree, my bhratas Shankh, Uttar why would I need to protect my family?"

"Problems don't send you a warning before coming and we would never know God's plan. We should always be prepared to face the worst. A woman is the actual strength of the family, remember"

She kept gazing at the descending figure of her mother while her words kept ringing in her ears, creating a maze in her mind.