Sexuality has been prevalent in the world since the age of mythology. It has been a million years, but we still struggle to understand its meaning. Since bisexuality falls under a broad category, most people cannot grasp it. We should not be shocked if we encounter individuals who are not only ignorant of the subject but also insensitive to it.

This tale may have its earliest mention in the Bengali version of the Sanskrit Padma Purana; it is also retold in the well-known Bengali Krittivasi Ramayan, which dates to perhaps the fourteenth century CE. According to the scriptures, King Dilipa, the emperor of the Suryavansh dynasty, was in great trouble. According to the prophecy, his dynasty would give birth to Lord Vishnu in the Rama avatar. But he was tensed by the fact that he had no heir to continue his lineage. He tried all austerities but in vain. Unfortunately, he lost his life without fathering an heir.

As it violated the cosmic will that Rama would be born into the ancestry, this incident was not only catastrophic for the kingdom of Ayodhya but also disturbing on a spiritual level. But this incident gave a stamp of approval to queer love.

In search of guidance, Queen Chandra and Queen Mala, the widows of the king, approached a priest. He gave them a peculiar potion and asked them to engage in intercourse to produce an heir. And this was the beginning of a passionate sexual craving between two females.

In those times, a widow was supposed to grieve in a solitary room, quitting all her wishes and desires. Chandra and Mala embraced their new journey. It portrays contemporary women who decide to start over after a storm. In this society, a widow deals with their own experiences of grief, loss, or trauma along with economic insecurity, stigmatisation based on their marital status, discrimination, and harmful traditional behaviours. In these situations, it is crucial for a widow to push through her grief and take charge of her family. It serves as a stark reminder that weeping in soltitude shouldn't be a continual part of life; rather, accepting it and striving to go through the pain would pave a way to a new life.

It was not just a relationship bound together to save a kingdom, but the ignition of true love between two co-wives turned lovers. That night, amidst the dark, silent night, both were filled with overflowing sensual desires. This unacceptable bond was blessed by the God of Love, Kamdev, and the elder queen, Mala, who gave birth to a boy.

At first, she saw herself as a sinner and tried to commit suicide. But Lord Brahma stepped on time to calm her. He assured her that this birth was natural and indeed a blessing, which must be accepted with grace. Brahma established not only the triumph of same-sex love but also same-sex parenting. As the boy was born of two Bhagas (Vulvas), he was named Bhagiratha. He became a legend who continued the Suryavansh clan and was later credited with bringing the divine Ganga to earth. It explains why Ganga is also known as Bhagirathi.

It was not thought to be that strange that Chandra and Mala were in love. Even if the relationship between co-wives were seen as envious, their love story would still stand out as a homosexual love story with no negativity. It was pure, ecstatic, and normal—a kind of normalization our society desperately needs.

A scholar named Ruth Vanita wrote an essay titled, “Born to Two Mothers: The Hero Bhagiratha," based on this incredible story of ancient mythology. She used this to argue against article 377 of the Indian constitution, which criminalised homosexuality. Finally, this law was removed in 2018, making bisexual relationships legal.

However, we live in a society where being legal does not always pave the way for things to be socially acceptable. But, we should remember that love is a feeling that needs to be cherished. It deserves respect and demands acceptance. Love in any form makes the world beautiful and blessed. This gorgeous spectrum of bisexuality ought to be accepted and embraced.