Monday 8 February 2010

Love day and some wisdom

Like any other day today also we, a group of women in various age group, went for a walk. On the way we usually discuss everything - from our neighbour to the governmental policy.  Shanta aunty is the one who talks most of the time. She is a motherly figure like the one we see in the old bollywood movies. Concerned for everyone. But today, she was silent, deep in thought. Once we reached the park i went to her and asked," what happened aunty, why are you so silent? Is there anything at home?". " No beta, i was thinking..."." what aunty?" " Is this guy who talks about disturbing the lover's day celebration poor?". The rest of us said in one voice 'can't be, why?" "Then does he has a big family to feed?" That also got a negative answer. Now all of us were curious, why Shanta aunty was this much concerned about that person whom she had no connection we know of. Seeing our face she sensed our concern. She said smiling. I read in newspaper that he got more than 2 lakhs pink chaddi last year. Even after that he is still saying the same thing. So i thought he really wanted those chaddis". We all rolled on ground laughing.....
But this innocent concern gave us the topic for our discussion. Why that guy and his men started making such a ruckus again this year before Valentine's day? What purpose this threat was supposed to serve?
Rugmini aunty felt that the Sena is the marketing wing of some big greeting card and gift companies. Instead of stopping people from celebrating the festival he is spreading it across the country. She said," otherwise why did  he come up days before the celebration? He could have sat silent and stopped people on the day". Right Na? Even we saw logic in Rugmini aunty's words. If it's true, just think what fools are those who follow them and do whatever they tell them to do!!

For Yellamma aunty this is a new subject. She doesn't even know what is a Valentine's day. For her she has been living with a man for the past 35 years. Not even once they said 'I Love You' to each other. Does it mean they don't love each other?
Some days ago Yellamma aunty's granddaughter gave her and her husband a card and a rose. She said it is the Grandparents day.But  this gift didn't makeYellamma aunty  happy. She says anyone can give you a card and a rose, but to be there when the other person needs you and do things without asking to be done is what counts and that is love according to her. Other than giving the card and the rose Yellamma aunty's grand daughter never gave her even a glass of water when she was not well, or even noticed her on other days. Her words moved us. We all felt it to be true.
One thing is sure we are living in a world of hollow exhibitionism. We call up, send messages, say ' I Love You' a thousand time, buy diamond rings. But never shy away from breaking a relationship at the drop of a hat.  So, what is the purpose of Valentine's day or days like that if we don't feel for one another from heart.
Our serious conversation was ended with Janamma aunties funny quotes. She said, " these men are wasting their time and energy on something so stupid and trivial. The pair we saw last year and felt they were much in love can be seen with another partner today. They also will look like deep in love. So, after many years of such pairing they will exhaust with partners and the Valentine's day celebration will die its natural death". Oh, God! what an old wisdom.. Are you listening??
Regards
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