MP Board · Class 10 · Hindi · Kshitij Poetry: KanyadaanWhat does the line 'Ladaki hona par ladaki jaisa mat dikhai dena' signify in the poem?

The line 'Ladaki hona par ladaki jaisa mat dikhai dena' signifies that while the girl has a female identity biologically, she should not possess the stereotypical weaknesses, helplessness, and submissiveness associated with women in a patriarchal society. The mother wants her daughter to be physically and mentally strong, capable of resisting oppression, standing up for her rights, and refusing to become a silent victim of domestic violence and exploitation.