My
friends and I were waiting nearby a temple for our friends to arrive. Since we
had nothing to do, my friends wanted to visit the temple. I was on my periods.
While
we were entering the temple, one of my friends said,
"You
shouldn't do that! You said you were on
your periods earlier, didn't you?"
"Yes, I did. But I don't follow such rules
and restrictions. It doesn't matter to me."
She
asked me, "Do you believe in God?"
I
replied, "Yes, I do".
Unsatisfied
with my answer, she demanded, "If you do, you should follow the
tradition."
I
was surprised by her reaction. She was educated but more than that she was working
for women empowerment herself.
And
I was like, "Really?" I had
mouthful of words to say but I didn't.
I said, "My God never told me not to visit the temple when 'm menstruating.
If you think I am cursed, look at me!"- I smiled, entered into the temple,
put on the red tika on my forehead and told,
"Superstitions mustn't be
mistaken for traditions!"
