In Search of Heer

by Manjul Bajaj

The world hates those who do not conform. It is easier to forgive liars and cheaters, thieves and murderers than to tolerate someone who does not aspire to the same things as others. To be loved and respected by his brothers a man must want what his brothers want—ample land to his name, rich food on his table and a comely wife in his bed. To be indifferent to these is to cast a slur on their lives.

Men only fight to become heroes in their women’s eyes. They only seek the trophies of land and gold to proffer them as offerings to their women. And women, what do they want? If only we knew that all of our lives would be simpler.