Ashwini, the fighter

Jeejabai', is an inseperable name from 'Shivaji' maharaj. It was 'Jeejabai' who harboured the dream of 'Swarajya (Free Maharashtra)' freeing it from the clutches of tyrannical king ruling over it. She shaped, morally, ethically, ideologically, physically (through Dadaji Konddev) the young 'Shivaba', and raised a great warrior.Jeejabai never went to war herself (she was politicalky active though), but her son successfully made her dream come true due to her teachings.'Jeejabai', is an inseperable name from 'Shivaji'

The way I see Ashwini, whose fierce side is coming out in open after Sai entry, was always aware of the the injustice happeing at Chavhan niwas. She must have harboured the dream of a 'just' family (Jo vyavahar ek bahu ke sathh ho raha, waisahi vyavahar dusari bahu ke sath ho itanahi mei chahati hun). She shaped Virat (Shiva) morally, emotionally. She is 'THE' reason why Virat remained a very sensitive, righteous human being and did not end up becoming an MCP. Looking at the importance, accolades,idolisation Virat received (he was almost kept at pedestal by the family),he not becoming an egoistic male, is not a small feat. She kind of singlehandedly won against the family in this respect inspite of being pushed and kept away from him. Her love for her son must be so pure, yet not blind to inculcate all the right values.

Sai was the first person to aknowledge her feat. "Woh apake bete hai. Apane unhe pala hai" Yes, Ashwini does own the credit.

Ashwini just not supported Virat-Sai fight the family, she led the battle from the front. It is praiseworthy how in all this she still has kept her values high ("Aap muzse badi hai. Apaka samman rakhana mera kartavya hai") No wonder her son even after his beolved wife's marksheets were thrown in the air, calmly came back and held the same hands with utmost politeness and tried convincing MMK to change her thinking.

Virat-Sai should get their due for standing up against what is wrong, but Ashwini is the real noble force they receive their strength from.

What could have Virat-Sai done if Ashwini had not stand-up for them at the time of gruhprevesh?

How their relationship had shaped if Ashwini had not insisted on completing post-wedding rituals and reception?

Ashwini needs big accolades for fighting the battle for Virat-Sai in their presence as well as their absence.If anything Virat can do (he is doing already) for his 'Aai' is to quickly bring 'Sai'rajya at Chavhan Niwas.

One more thing he can do is to give those flying kisses to his 'Aai' for making him the person that he is, hundred times in a day.

Ashwini, your Aai will be happy till eternity!❤️❤️

You wrote so nicely!!! Must say every word says so much about Ashwini....the greatness is that Ashwini doesn't want what happened to her must be repeated with Sai...hence she is fighting a fierce battle in the family to support her.

Virat Sir's upbringing is of utmost importance because in such a toxic family bringing up a child that too a son who is different in all aspects from the male heads is such a tedious task...but still she was successful...Virat is sensitive towards women...respects them..never takes any nonsense from anyone...never lies...doesn't believe in doing and supporting wrong, mainly who is committed to himself for his words...remember as rescuing Sai from the forced marriage, when he is speaking to Pakhi over the phone..she says whether he will forget his promise to her...he says "tum mujhe mujhse behter nahin janti"...he atleast has a sense as to what he is doing...that's why in the grahapravesh scene Virat breaks down after his aai hugs him and says tujhe anginat khushiyan mile and you have done me proud...

Virat sir is "Kamal in the keechad" ..the name Kamal is going to associated with his life though....

Originally posted by: deepthi2014

You wrote so nicely!!! Must say every word says so much about Ashwini....the greatness is that Ashwini doesn't want what happened to her must be repeated with Sai...hence she is fighting a fierce battle in the family to support her.

Virat Sir's upbringing is of utmost importance because in such a toxic family bringing up a child that too a son who is different in all aspects from the male heads is such a tedious task...but still she was successful...Virat is sensitive towards women...respects them..never takes any nonsense from anyone...never lies...doesn't believe in doing and supporting wrong, mainly who is committed to himself for his words...remember as rescuing Sai from the forced marriage, when he is speaking to Pakhi over the phone..she says whether he will forget his promise to her...he says "tum mujhe mujhse behter nahin janti"...he atleast has a sense as to what he is doing...that's why in the grahapravesh scene Virat breaks down after his aai hugs him and says tujhe anginat khushiyan mile and you have done me proud...

Virat sir is "Kamal in the keechad" ..the name Kamal is going to associated with his life though....

@ Bold..oh..my..my..just beautiful...you need🤗 for saying this for kamal connrction

(KAMAAL HO AAP!❤️)

Thank u. Abhaar..I have just started picking up some marathi words since I started watching this show.

This is woven so beautifully! Ashwini as Jeeja maata :')

Thank you for this beautiful piece, made my night! 😳

Originally posted by: nautankitadka

This is woven so beautifully! Ashwini as Jeeja maata :')

Thank you for this beautiful piece, made my night! 😳

You made my day by saying this!❤️🤗

Ashwini is the jaan of this show.❤️

I so love these cultural references, i think it brings more depth to my view on characters. So, thank you for that.

Yesterday Ashwini said she was proud of her upbringing, Sai said it before her, during a kitchen scene after the stick drama. Sai told her that she was sure Virat would not hit her because he had her upbringing. That impeccable trust on each other and on the one who ties both of them together❤️

Nicely said! 👏

Ashwini - Sai bond needes to be preserved ❤️

I wrote a LONG eulogy to Rajmata Jijau and it vanished! 😵😭 Now whatever, I can remember:

Loved your post and the comparison to Jijabai. There are many similarities. Even the alienation that Jijabai and Shivaji had from Shahajiraje (right since she conceived Shivaji) because he did have differences with his father-in-law. For almost all their life, Jijau and Shivaji had only each other because Shahaji had married Tukabai and even disowned Shivaji as his heir. Some challenge this fact but the estrangement is known. So, even Virat has been Ashwini's sole reason to live through this oppression. And Virat, has grown up knowing half-truths that lie beneath the layers of the perfect oil canvas that his family makes. Ashwini has shielded him and taught him the right values but like Jijau, she has not taught him to wage war until compassion fails.

It is a fact that Shivaji was not a warrior initially. He did not fancy wars. He worked on tact and diplomacy. Most of his early conquests were through diplomacy or bribing commanders of enemy forces. But, when Adilshah sent Fateh Khan to kill him, he fought his first war. Jijau taught him to lead by the heart, show compassion and understanding. But then, if it would fail the value of justice, it was okay to pick up the weapon. In the last few episodes, Ashwini has hinted of this too : Ab main chup nahi rahungi.

Yes, Jijau never went to war but she almost did once when she received the news of Shivaji being unable to break out of Panhala fort, sieged by Sidi Jauhar's force. Jijau wanted Shivaji's Sarnaubat Netaji Palkar to arrive from another territorial battle to join her in saving her son. But because Palkar was delayed, she was so upset that she had already armed herself and was willing to rush to Panhala on her own. When Palkar finally arrived, she was so enraged at the prospect of losing Shivaji that she was ready to cut off Palkar's head with the sword in her hand. Somehow, Palkar is said to have calmed her and convinced her to stay back in Rajgadh while he went to Shivaji's aid.

Rajmata Jijau -- the one woman who held Shivaji when he lost his beloved Saibai to death. Although Jijau also passed away soon after and then Shivaji was said to have lived unhappy, going to war despite Soyarabai's attempts to take over the mantle of Saibai, she was truly not just his shade in the sun but also his mirror. Here, too, Ashwini will show Virat the mirror when it is needed (we all know it will be needed).

Originally posted by: ..Peppermint..

Ashwini is the jaan of this show.❤️

I so love these cultural references, i think it brings more depth to my view on characters. So, thank you for that.

Yesterday Ashwini said she was proud of her upbringing, Sai said it before her, during a kitchen scene after the stick drama. Sai told her that she was sure Virat would not hit her because he had her upbringing. That impeccable trust on each other and on the one who ties both of them together❤️

@ Bold True. We do not get to see MILs like Ashwini very often on ITV.

Yesterday, Ashwini said, she is lucky to have son like Virat. But I felt Virat is lucky to have her as Aai in that Chavhan Niwas.Holding on to the values inspite of being almost ostrasized is not easy..so hats off to Ashwini..!