In fact, purdah originated in the culture of Islam and is an alien phenomenon to Hindu women (Singh NP). Muslims practice this particular form of purdah, while Hindu women do not. If they must leave the house, they are required to observe purdah by wearing ‘burqua’ – a dress that covers Islamic women from head to toe. Although the behavioral rules of purdah are complex and depend upon the particular context and region, purdah is generally a cultural practice that confines women within the four walls of their homes.
Purdah is practiced to protect the dignity of woman” (Singh NP). Sushila Singh, a professor at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India, explains the Urdu language terms of purdah as well as hijab: “Hijab may be understood as the dignity of woman. Yes just one colour like thesupreme master who too is a single entity.
Kabirbelieves that those who did it, may be one in a lakh or even lesser,finally realized that the colour of the blood that flows in the veins ofhuman beings on this planet is only Red. That alone shall help in seeking our reunion with the beloved.That alone shall clear all impediments and set the mind free. According to him the illusory veilmade from these five threads has to be done away with to set the mindfree. He believes that the five impedimentsthat veil us are Kaam ( Lust ), Krodh ( Anger ), Lobh ( Greed ), Moh (Attachment ) and Ahankaar ( Ego ). Never by removing the veil partly.Kabirrepeatedly talks about five impediments that put a veil on human beingsor create a Maaya Jaal for them. Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol Serial Director's Cut Unless the covering from the face is removed and eyes aremade to see freely, the glimpse of the beloved can never be had. It is a mark of respect for elders ( males ) bythe woman who are supposed to follow this practice.The Veil orGhoongat that kabir is talking about is a bigger Ghoongat or The veil ofignorance.
Those who wear a sari, make Ghoongat from its one end to covertheir face and head.
=WHAT DOES KABIR CONVEY WHEN HE SAYS 'GHOONGAT KE PAT KHOL TOKO PEEV MILENGAY '?WHAT IS GHOONGAT KE PAT KHOL?Ghoongatis a veil or a Headscarf worn by ladies to cover their head and face.The practice is still prevalent in rural areas and also in some jointfamilies. Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol Re, Tohe Piya MilengeGhunghat ke pat khol re, tohe piya milenge - (2)Ghunghat ke pat khol reGhat ghat me tore, sayin basat hain - (2)Kathu bachan mat bol reTohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re - (2)Dhan joban ka garb na kije -2, jhutha inaka mol reTohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re - (2)Jake jatan se rang mahal me -2, piya payo anamol reGhunghat ke pat khol re, tohe piya milengeGhunghat ke pat khol reSune mandirSune mandir diya jala ke -2, aasan se mat dol reTohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re - (2). Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol Serial Director's Cut.