A girl who was brutally raped and murdered, went to heaven. Near the entry she checked herself in the golden mirror. All signs of cruelity that had been done to her body was gone. Now, she had a glorious, translucent form. The four guards of Heaven greeted her at the gates. But suddenly, she stopped and stepped aside.
Every soul was always eager to enter heaven and meet God. Since eternity, nobody had ever done that. So, the four agitated guards asked her, “Why are you refusing heaven? My dear, come back to the queue and enter the great gates.”
The girl smiled and recounted, “You know I was gang raped by a group of filthy men, who were jeering and spitting on me…”
“Yes, we know that…,” the guards cut her short in chorus. “Please don’t tell us the details. We know you have suffered immensely but once you enter the gates, all pain and sadness will vanish. Your troubled soul will find peace. All thoughts will leave you and you will bask in eternal glory.”
The girl still hesitated. The wind played with her hair as she she looked around with delight but still showed no inclination to enter.
“Dear, what is going on your mind? Do you feel any sort of guilt? Do you think you can’t face God after what happened to your modesty?,” the guards asked in chorus.
The girl laughed for a long, long time while perplexed guards looked at each other.
“It is not that! The reason why I don’t want to see God is not because I am ashamed. I have done no wrong. Wrong has been done to my body.” she answered.
“Then?,” the guards asked.
“It is because God will be shamefaced on seeing me. I know, He will never be able to meet my eyes. I want to spare Him the shame as I love Him too much,” the girl wandered away after saying this leaving a trail of shimmering light behind her. The guards stood unmoved, red faced.
God heard her, clutched his heart and cried…
( Written after viewing a terrible image of a dead, rape victim in West Bengal, India. She moved me beyond words. A tribute to such victims.)
So sad… 😢
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Ritu, I accidentally saw the image on twitter today and have been feeling so upset. I just had to write this. Thank you for reading.
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It is horrifying to think that even after going through this… that girl was still thinking of others…
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Yes, she knew God would be shamefaced about the brutalities of His creation – Man. She refused to see God to spare Him the shame.
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See.. that’s even sadder…
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I hope God finds some way…the girl is already at peace but God is agitated. The onus is now on God to get her back…! I just pray rapists get an incurable disease after committing the crime – just wishful thinking!
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From your mouth to God’s ears!!
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Ritu… you really got me thinking here… I will change the ending little bit so that it become less grim. Thanks a ton for interacting. Lots of love!
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No worries! But I think the ending as it is will prompt a great response!!!
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Thanks a lot Ritu 😀😀😀.
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It’s sad
😓😓😓😓
Tears came out
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I know… thank you!
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The wrenching horror relative to actual incident notwithstanding, I appreciate your creative flair in crafting an immensely readable short story. Just be at it, Shivangi, as you have what it takes to be a great storyteller…🤗
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Very kind of you Sir…! I am very happy to hear that!
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Very meaningful dedication!
Hoping that such cruelty stops, from the mind and from the acts.
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Very good comment Prakash… from mind is important too…
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A beautiful and stirring story. But unfortunately, in this world created by God, Inspite of his love, monsters still do exist.
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True Pradita… thank you for coming over😀👍
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You’re most welcome 😊
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Such a touching story Shivangi! That is sad about the girl that was raped and murdered. 😦
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Thanks a lot PJ
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Great Sherin… am glad you have a friend. And since you are already talking it out… you will sail through! Take care!
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shivangi if i said you are good in something i meant it,i said it not because to get any help from you. i saw a childhood innocence in you which i lost somewhere 🙂
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Thank you Sherin… sab theek hai… I have got loads of piled up work. As for your questions, you know well that these questions will never ever stop. Since in OCD a sort of maze is created in the brain. Break this circle by changing lifestyle and routine. Do not pay attention to the questions… you already know the answers. These questions will stop you from moving on. Do not seek approval, you are doing great! And I will answer your comments but not your questions this will create more questions in you. Tell your mind, I am not going to be tricked by you and relax! You will make it! All the best
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So many dynamic elements in this piece. Simple prose that carries so much weight. Really great job.
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Thank you for your kind comment😀
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We will never be able to understand how a rape victim feels. I mean more than being the victim of the act and perpetrators, she becomes the victim of thoughts, guilt, shame, what society thinks etc etc. It’s a death while still being alive.
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True fren… this is the sad reality. The victim suffers more than the perpetrator because of our societal set up.
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True.
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Human beings need to feel ashamed. Rape and sexual harassment are two sides of the same coin.
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Thanks a lot for coming over dear.
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Heart melting story.. 😞
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Thanks a lot
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To be honest……
The worst crime is Rape and doing anything against the modesty of a woman is beyond a real man’s perview.
Well expressed emotions
Simply touched and tormented my heart ❤️ too.
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Thank you Sir😀
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Heart-touching Story.
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Thanks a lot Gaurav😀
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God Bless All
🙂
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Heartrending!
You are really good at very short stories. You manage to convey so much in so few words. That’s a skill.
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Very kind of you Sir. Thank you😊
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