She Walked Naked—So Truth Could Be Seen
She Walked Naked—So Truth Could Be Seen A reverential spiritual reflection on Lalleshwari History often misunderstands those who refuse disguise. When Lalleshwari , lovingly addressed as Lal Ded and Lal Arifa , is remembered as having walked unclothed, the mind rushes to scandal, symbolism, or rebellion. But her nakedness was none of these. It was not provocation. It was precision. She walked naked because nothing false remained worth covering. In spiritual life, clothing is not only fabric. It is persona. Reputation. Role. Certainty. Moral performance. Spiritual identity. Lalleshwari removed these layers one by one—not dramatically, but decisively—until there was nothing left to protect. And when nothing needs protection, truth becomes visible. Her nakedness was not about the body. It was about the absence of concealment . Most of us live wrapped in careful layers. We clothe ourselves in beliefs to feel safe, in opinions to feel strong, in labels to feel known. Lalleshwa...
