Why do hijras (eunuchs) look so scary and frighten even the bravest men? | Munipalli Akshay Paul |
- Mentality : According to Medieval Indian history ; transgenders were hired to safe guard private quarters of rulers.
- They served as body guards; assassins and also spies.
- Naturally, Indians often fear them for psychological reasons.
- Myth : There are many myths associated with them.
- In Mahabharat ; Pitamah Bhishma -epitome of truth and valor - refused to take on Shikhandi - a transgender for ethical reasons.
- Many Indians fear their curse and long for their blessings.
- Naturally, they are treated as supernatural beings who maintain their secrecy.
- Manners : It is considered a social crime to hurt or harm a transgender.
- No one wants to harm a transgender ;who is treated as a social outcaste in India.
- Many Indians out of pity try to monetarily help them
- Facts : Some of them belong to well educated and well off families.
- Many indulge in abusive behavior because of vicarious anger; illiteracy and addiction.
- Life molds all human beings according to good; bad or ugly experiences.
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