Namaste,
It seems singer Yesudas (Jesudas) has elicited strong negative reaction from women all over India for his recent comment on women wearing 'Jeans'.
http://indianexpress.com/article/ind...wearing-jeans/
There are many ways to wear a jeans. It can be that really tight-fitting jeggings along with a revealing tank-top. Or it be a modest loose-fit with a lengthy top. Depending on how it is chosen to be worn, the resultant look can be completely different.
But that said, (being someone who wears Jeans) I noticed for long that Western clothes/jeans, Western music and Western hairstyle (bob cuts/haircuts) DO have a tendency to strengthen the 'Rahu' or the focus and ego on one's own good looks. This is partly because Western clothes are more form-fitting and are mainly worn because of this reason - they hug the body fittingly (unlike how a sari drapes around the body) and thus more efficiently complements the body, increasing one's pride about their own good looks. This is my genuine observation.
There are some professions for which Jeans/pants will be very convenient, regardless of the country - police force being one. Also for students who have to run and catch public conveyances, jeans and pants can come very handy, also because they are more durable than pijama pants that tear easily.
But, it is a valid point for Yesudas to recommend traditional Indian attire because among younger generations, Indian attire and hairstyle (such as wearing plaits) is dying, atleast in the Metropolitan cities. However, what is invalid is him trying to say that, to keep men under check, women should comply and not wear something for this reason. He could have avoided this being the reason.
So all this being said, I truly believe that if someone is a true sadhaka who wants to get rid of pride about one's own beauty, wearing modest Indian sari is the most recommended. If Yesudas had mentioned this as the reason, I would have applauded.
But perceptions vary, your perception might be completely different. May I know the same, if you are willing to share it?
Thanks and regards.
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