Eunuch of eunuch society

 

Eunuch of eunuch society

 

Ragiz told Agudenba: Hijras often recited the "Double Mantra", and he closed his eyes and recited the "Ode to the Auspicious Eight Saints". But Mr. Agudemba and the Dawa girl seemed unable to understand what he was chanting. So Ragiz continued to talk about Hijras to Mr. Agudumba and Miss Dawa.

Ragiz said:

Speaking of the special group of “transvestites”, many people will immediately think of Thailand. In fact, this third gender group of people also exists in India. However, there are some differences between the "transvestites" in India and those in Thailand. In terms of appearance, their appearance is very "eye-catching". They have thick eyebrows and wigs, thick and high-pitched voices, and strong bodies. They are not weak and charming like Thai shemales, so they are still very recognizable.

Hijras are called "the bride of God" in India, and their English name is: hijras, which belongs to a branch of the Hindu sect. Hijra means "impotent person" in Urdu, indicating that the person involved has no sexual and reproductive capabilities for women. Its origin comes from the heroic character Aravan in the ancient Indian epic "Mahabharata". Aravan turned into a lonely soul during the ceremony. The omnipotent goddess Durga felt his devotion and cast a spell to resurrect Aravan's head. From then on, Aravan was worshiped by Hindus as a half-human and half-god, and they were proud to marry him. This is the origin of the Hijra people. Hijra people come from all walks of life in India and their religious backgrounds include Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. People who become hijra swear to give up material desires and remain in poverty forever. Follow the instructions of Mother Goddess Mata.

In terms of physical characteristics, only a small number of Hijra people are born intersex, and most of them undergo gender reassignment or castration surgery starting from the age of 10 to 15. Except for a very small number of hermaphrodites and women who have never had menstruation, the vast majority of Hijra people are castrated from men with normal physiological conditions. Because castration was outlawed, the surgery could only be performed in secret. A person who has just been castrated usually needs to live in seclusion for forty days before he can wear women's clothing, put on makeup, comb his hair in a women's style, learn to dance, and be qualified to guard the Mata Temple - the original man has died and replaced him. It is a "divine male and female", namely Hijra. Because they are sterile, they do not identify themselves as women, but because they have lost their male reproductive organs, they no longer identify themselves as men, and thus become a veritable third gender.

     Hijra is a South Asian term for transgender or transsexual people. The hijra is generally considered a member of the third gender - neither man nor woman. The vast majority of hijras are male or intersex people, but there are also some hijras who are female, generally called hijras.

Although hijras are considered eunuchs, only a small number of them have undergone sex reassignment surgery.

The Hijras are tall and thin, but have disproportionately broad shoulders. They are barefoot and wrapped in a pink and purple sari. Their faces are thick and pink, and they have a huge red mole between their eyebrows, which looks like a third eye.

Hijra people generally use female names and like to wear female clothes. You can use "she" to refer to this group. Their main job is to pray for their masters on weddings and funerals, and to ward off evil spirits and avoid misfortune. Their reward is "sari", sugar and wheat flour. With the impact of modern civilization, Hijra people have come out of secrecy into the sunshine and performed openly in public.

Hijras, in some weddings and funerals in India, you can often see some dancers wearing bright "sari" and heavy makeup, but they still have many masculine features on their faces. This is the Hijras, the dancers of the gods, a special group of people in Indian society.

The social status of the Hijras is unique and respected in Bangladesh. They play a special role in the community and are seen as bringing good luck and blessings. Hijras often play a ceremonial role at special occasions and celebrations, such as weddings, newborn celebrations and other important social events. They showcased their talents through singing, dancing and art performances, adding joy and color to the event. Their main job is to pray for their masters on weddings and funerals, and to ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters. Of course, this blessing is not free. You must pay them to leave, otherwise not only will you not receive the blessing, but you will incur the curse of impotence or infertility. But hijras are friendly neighbors and it is tradition to receive their blessings. Hijra strictly maintains her own ethics and does not drink alcohol, do not take drugs, does not seek medical treatment in regular hospitals, and does not make friends with outsiders.

Under normal circumstances, if a boy wants to become a "Hijras", he must do so voluntarily or with the consent of his parents. They have to ask an older "Hijras" to be their "mentor". After initiation, students must promise to obey and be loyal to their instructors, whom they call "mother."

Ragiz continued:

Due to the special social status of "Hijras", after becoming "Hijras", they often cut off ties with their original families and form small groups with each other, and several small groups form a large group. The small group is composed of a "mother" and her several "daughters" and is called a "family". They called their group a "matriarchal welfare society." There is a supreme leader.

Most of the "Hijras" live in slums with poor conditions. The income earned by each of them must be handed over to the public, and then distributed by the "mother". If the "mother" of a "family" dies, their property is given to the commune, which redistributes it.

Hijras is also known as Unak. That's because they are born with deformed genitals. Whatever their circumstances, nearly all Unakis were forced to run away from home at a certain age and join a society of Hijras, or eunuchs.

Eunuchs are the most despised and isolated group in India. They live in a dark and secret world on the edge of society, following their own habits and rules and keeping a long distance from ordinary people.

The social status of eunuchs is even lower than that of untouchables, and most people avoid them. In people's eyes, they are scary and ridiculous characters. When they walk along the road splendidly wearing seductive saris, heavy gold jewelry, and heavy makeup, others will turn around or walk away.

When eunuchs heard about a festive event, which family bought a new house, which family gave birth to a boy, which family got married, which store opened to welcome guests, they would mysteriously appear in groups, singing and dancing. , they will not leave until their boss gives them money.

Many of the young eunuchs were so beautiful that it was almost ecstatic. They can easily pass the exam and become female models. But some of the eunuchs who attended the party looked like old women in a pantomime. No matter old, young, beautiful or ugly, all eunuchs have one thing in common. When you realize that you are a Unac, you leave the ordinary world behind forever.

Other eunuchs will become your parents and family. Eunuchs look out for each other and live in loneliness and social hostility. They cannot marry, have no children, cannot integrate into society, and their only friends and confidants are other eunuchs.

However, despite their humble status, eunuchs have begun to organize themselves to express their views. They are trying to regain some of the respect they once enjoyed. Eunuchs were used by the thousands to guard the concubines of the Mughal kings of India.

Ragiz added:

Now, to a very small extent, eunuchs are beginning to break out of their secluded lives. A few years ago, a fashion show organizer in Mumbai invited eunuchs to serve as models at an evening party, walking gracefully on the T-stage in front of an upper-class audience. Some eunuchs were also elected as municipal committee members.

Mr. Agudumba and the Dawa girl were very surprised when they heard what Rajiz told about Hijra.

Ragiz sang an auspicious song often sung by Hijras, "May I bless you":

 

On the road and forks in life,

I see thousands of people weary and discouraged;

Let the sun shine into the darkness,

I wish to rejoice the weary.

 

May I be a blessing to everyone,

Let the Lord shine from my prayers;

May the Lord hear my cry for supplication,

May everyone be blessed today.

 

See how many millions of people are in sin,

Even though you are bound, you still have to serve the devil.

No one came to help and save,

I pray that the victims will die and be resurrected.

 

Can save people from the bondage of sin,

We should dare to go through fire and water,

We all go and preach grace,

Suffering death on earth and being reborn heavenly.

 

I believe that the Savior will return soon,

Once the opportunity has passed, it will be difficult to perform one’s duties;

May I wish you success,

Your and my happiness are all in the blessing.