Chapter 11: Not Every Man Is The Same
The sound of the rustling of leaves and the noise of animals coming from all sides of Aamir's team made it seem like the jungle was alive. The air was feeling quite thick due to the encounter with the girls. As they started going deeper into the jungle, Rahul turned towards that beautiful tall girl who was also the leader of that group of girls, his curiosity was increasing.
"So, do you also want to take admission in Nalanda University?" Rahul asked
Meera, who was walking ahead of him, stopped in her tracks. She turned her face towards Rahul, her gaze was steady but observant. A deep breath came out of her lips as she started to explain, her voice was very calm and full of pride.
"Yes," Meera replied, her voice was solid. "We have also come here for the trials of Nalanda University, but this is not just about survival. It is about proving something profound—our strength, our independence, our ability to flourish without depending on anyone. She stopped for a while, her eyes passed over her companions who were following her. "We have come from Vasundhara, a place which is different from everyone else.
Aamir's team listened to her carefully, their curiosity increased. Meera kept her voice steady while talking about her motherland.
"Vasundhara is not just a city," she explained. "It is a way of life. For centuries, it has been a society that is completely dominated by women. There are no men in Vasundhara. We don't need them, nor do we want them." She looked at her team, each one of them standing with the same pride she had in her heart. "The culture there believes that men often think highly of themselves, and we are better off without them."
Aamir was a little surprised and he asked, "So, there is no man? Not even a family?"
Meera said with a slight smile. "That is right. In Vasundhara, as you might be thinking, there is no traditional family structure. We raise the children together. Orphan girls are raised by the community like our own children. This is not about biological relationships, but about the bonds we make with each other. Love and respect are the foundation of our families, not a necessity."
This revelation shocked Aamir's team, especially Rahul, who was still thinking about this idea. "Heaven is for women, isn't it? But men are not allowed at all?"
Meera nodded, and a smile came on her face as she continued. "Yes. People who come from other places misunderstand us. They think we need them, but we don't. We have built everything ourselves – our home, our life and our future. We don't need their help, nor do we want their help."
"How did you become the leader of your group?" Aamir asked, his curiosity increased further.
Meera's eyes did not stop meeting Aamir's eyes. "I was chosen because I understand our feelings from outside through someone else. I was swallowed by the head of Vasundhara, so I always knew what responsibility I had to bear. As a leader, it is my duty to ensure that the women of Vasundhara never have to bow their knees before anyone - not even in such matters."