True Feelings !!

It’s a fiction story of two strangers who coincidently interacted via social network and entered into a new world which was quite different from current generation. Both were strangers; never met with each other; never talked to each other but connected via same aspect of living life and viewing the world.

Love at first sight, Is it possible? Scientist said Yes but normally it happens when two parties see each other and then something happened in their mind or heart. This story is coming from imaginary world where no interaction happened but still considered something at first sight.

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. — Paulo Coelho

It's an imaginary story which is directly coming from my conscious or subconscious mind where magical forces conspires for a person to achieve the goal but assuming it could be real somewhere.

The story begins here:

Aniket. follower of lord Shiva Ganesha & Hanuman, belongs to small village of Madhya Pradesh. He had grown up in an environment which was surrounded by multiple religions & respect the value of others. His view to see the world was quite different. He was sharp, scholar and always does the things uniquely; which can easily win the heart of others. He was the person who always in the good book of their teachers, society people, friends and many more.

He had a simple funda in his life - We get life only once so enjoy each and every bit of it at fullest and do well from your side and leave the result on Karma. He was not studious guys, but when he studied then learnt the things from heart. He had only one aim in his life - fulfill the dream of their parents and let’s explore the beauty of the world with them because he had witnessed the pain and struggle of his family.

"Future is unpredictable so never plan the things for long time; try to accomplish it in shortest time even though you have to work hard - Don't fear to do because god may have different plan in place for you which could be in your favour or out of your favour; may be full of happiness or sorrow"

He realized it when he lost his father in a medical emergency. The things which he had planned; were getting broken in the front of his eyes. His father left many responsibilities on his shoulder at the initial stage of his career. He was a courageous son of his brave father who learnt many things from trim so he decided not to quit but to accept the current scenario and fulfill all the promises which he had with his father.

He was working in IT firm based at Mumbai. Life was full of challenges but he had taken it and started converted them as opportunities. He had created a great rapport everywhere. With his determination and never give up attitude; he started achieving the things even though lot of local politics involved. Everybody surrounded by him was amazed by the way he handled the things and managed it. He did do multi-tasking at extreme level but that was related to his work only. Day by Day he was getting into that region where beyond office and home; nothing visible to him.

One day, top boss of his firm called him because he also heard his name a lot from everyone. He had planned something for him; not additional responsibilities but wanted to balance the life of Aniket first. He invited him for a tea and asked Aniket to share — his daily routine and no. of projects which he was handling. He found that Aniket was doing extreme level of multi-tasking which won't be good for long run He interrogated more to know the reason behind this but Aniket didn't share the personal things with him; so he twisted his conversation to know about the hobbies and area of interest.

After listening the words of Aniket; his boss advised few changes in the routine and add few action items for him. Aniket was good in interacting with new people, travelling and exploring the things. Aniket started photography in his spare time and found that his life balanced very well after following the suggestion of his boss; that was the changing moment of his life.

Life cannot be live alone, we need a partner who can join us and explore the things together masti, gossiping, sharing, fighting and many more. He started a hunt to taxi a friend in social network even though he was aware about the danger side of social network but he was positive person so moving ahead with a great hope

One day white scanting the profile in social network, he found one interesting person - Her name was Nitya. He did initial look up on her profile and sent an invite. Next day hunt begin to search new one and this process continued in couple of months. Later one day he realized that he was referring Nitya's profile & comparing with others. He revisited Nitya's profile and decided to do deep dive on it but no acceptance from other side. He disappointed and lost the hope.

One day at around 2:30 am, his request got accepted by Nitya, looks like a new ray of hope on the way but again no luck. Post acceptance no talk things were started running as usual. He decided to left everything on god's hand with this fact - If our destiny is defined then definitely we will meet.  Sometime when we think that chapter is end and nothing further to read then god comes up with another version. He got the reply after 8 months from Nitya's side that was the time of Navratri. Aniket treated this as a magical sign from god side and an event which god has planned. Both got connected and started chatting with each other even though the response from other side was rare but precious for him. He started greeting Nitya's every day with positive thoughts.

Let me introduce Nitya — A fashion designer; belongs to oldest city of the world — Varanasi. Varanasi is famous for most of the things — Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga), Various Ghats — famous one Harishchandra, Banarasi Silk Saree, Ganga Arthi, lots of galiyan, BHU etc. She was holding unique feature inherited from her parents and living in knit family. She was gregarious person and always ready to help other without giving second thought of it. Everyone likes her company and important point was that she was pet lover.

Aniket decided to do something different for her so he started creating unique items which could be shared with her and add smile on her face. Every night he prepare something special after doing brain-storming and share with her on next morning... slowly- slowly he found that things were getting changed in his life and saw happiness in his life too. That was the genesis of true feeling: feeling to care for someone special, feeling to add happiness for someone, a feeling that cannot be expressed.

Nitya looks like her dream person because she was holding the same qualities which Aniket was looking for. Aniket decided to do something big this time so he started doing deep —dive on profile and started relating & finding the things about her (without having any single talk). It took couple of months to gather and then he had written a book about her. She got amazed after reading the book and acknowledged that 99.9% things are correct. She became speechless and appreciated the tremendous efforts of Aniket. She said - we didn't met, didn't talk and didn't chat much —How did you manage to get all the information; even though few things were new to her also.

Aniket shared the honest response which was liked by her. Aniket was seeking her permission to have a call with her & finally day came when both exchanged the words. Aniket didn't find that he was talking to a stranger first time but looks like he knew her since long time [childhood days]. Both were interesting person because they were sharing lot of unique qualities. He started seeking the moment to have next call but it didn't go well. They were planning but unfortunately not able to do.

There were different thoughts popping up at Aniket's mind; moments came where he disappointed too because of his bad luck. But he kept trying and putting his efforts. 

One day, he came up with an idea & shared with her. Let's change the character for one day and swap the position (Aniket became Nitya, vice versa). That would help both to feel the things. Both agreed and tried; Nitya (in character of Aniket) found that a beautiful world Aniket had created for her where all memories were secured likewise a thread binded all the pearls together. She was amazed to see this imaginary world and never thought that someone could attempt at that level. She realized the Aniket's feeling for her was pure and divine. She thought to give a chance to him and decided to take this interaction ahead.

Meanwhile Aniket (in character of Nitya) found that a beautiful world and people were connected with Nitya. He was amazed to see the world of Nitya where she connected with her pets so deeply, also attached with her things, home and family. He found that Nitya was looking someone who couldn't be her partner only but a friend too. Then he decided that he would try his best to meet all the expectation of Nitya.

Next day; both came out from their exchanged role and shared the smile on Whatsapp then talked to each other. Both started talking to each other on daily basis and started liking the things of each other's view; they cracked joke together, do gossiping, shared the best memories of their life; gradually a strong bond had created. Aniket had promised her that he would always stand with her in every phase of life and try his best to fulfill all the dreams of her and execute the planned items which he created in his imaginary world

Later both had taken this friendship to next level and involved their parents to know about this bond. Aniket's family was already aware about Nitya because they had seen him working various nights when he was preparing the surprise gift for her Aniket's mother initiated a chat with Nitya's mother and they visited their places. Both families were cultured and found that their children were made for each other.

Aniket and Nitya both started a new phase of their life. Aniket started executing all the planned items one by one which he promised to Nitya. Whenever they planned for long holiday break then they ensured that parents of both families were there with them.

Do you think that God creates someone special for you? Ideally no and the reason is

One of the most beautiful aspects of the creation of man is God seeing the need for man to be in a relationship, to have a companion.  God places this need and capacity into the heart of each person.  Each has the potential to be a friend, a companion, a helper or a person of influence.

This is what God had in mind when he created you.  He created you in his image so that you could think, make choices, use your creativity, build relationships, faithfully work at the tasks in your hand and be a person of influence in the lives of others. 

Here I would like to conclude with below facts:

-         Destiny defines the events but to proceed with this depends on our hand. Nitya realized the purity of Aniket’s love and his true feeling so decided to continue her journey with him.

-         And when you want something with true desire; all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Aniket wanted to be a part of Nitya’s life and he put his all efforts at extreme level. Later that reached to Nitya’s heart.

God is just creating the moments for us and we are the actual players who perform the role.

Blind-Date : A Surprise Gift To His Dreamed One

Love has its own dimension and that dimension is unknown. Different people have different opinions toward love and their evaluation criteria have been drastically changed if we compare with past or old days. Some people fall in love “At first sight” where some not even “Multiple sights and continue their hunt” (May be they are too judgmental Or their defined parameters for the ideal one is not getting met). 

Well love is controversial topic but at the end it gives a lovely feeling. Therefore, I thought to share a heart touching one sided love story of a person “Madhav”. It’s my first time to pick the character name from South India for the story and hoping you like this imaginative story & the way I shaped here. 

The story begins here:

Madhav “An Orphaned Boy” who had grown up in a government orphanage in Chennai. This orphanage was located in a small village which was connected with mountains, rivers, trees, fields, animals, etc (In short – God gifted beautiful nature). Madhav was born in a family of strong moral values but horrible accident at his childhood had changed everything. He lost his family including mother, father & grandmother in a car accident at the age of 10 years. He was the only one who survived in the accident with broken hand and host of other wounds. He was in subconscious state when the local people evacuated him from the crushed car and admitted him to the hospital. 

Initially he was responding slowly to the treatment provided to him but gradually after few days he responded very well and came out from dangerous situation. During the time when he was in under observation, hospital administration had published an article about his family in the newspaper so that relative could contact them. When no one contacted the administration then they decided to proceed with the funeral of Madhav’s family member.  

Later, he was transferred to government orphanage. This orphanage was supported or funded by government and high class society people. Under the shelter of the beautiful nature and the love received from the new home, he almost erased the dark memories of his life.

“No matter how bad the circumstances are, don’t lose hope because after every dark night there comes a bright day – Anurag Prakash Ray”

God had given him a second life to continue the journey and discover the purpose of the life. 

Madhav noted - The majority of orphanage children and elder person displayed a positive behaviour. He was welcomed very well and later developed a great bonding with all of them. He was an intellectual boy and having positive attitude to learn the new things. 

He got an admission in government school and started his daily routine e.g. 7:30 AM to 1: 00 PM school, 2 hours daily sleep and then helping others in their work. At night, after finishing the dinner – He spends 2 hours for finishing the homework and early morning 4:00 am to 6:00 am – in learning & reading the things. His dedication toward the study and work impressed the people around him.  Followed the same routine for many years with up & down, he completed his 10^th standard with flying colors and decided to opt mathematic subject for 11^th & 12^th standard.

He never asked for any additional money from anyone. To continue his education, along with basic necessity; he decided to start taking tuition class after school hours so that he could save money for further education, fees and contribute something for the other orphanage children / people.

Orphanage administration was glad to see the achievements of Madhav and the contributions or values which he was adding in the society. Therefore they decided to present a bicycle to him so that he could manage his time effectively and it would be easy for him to commute. His education and tuition classes, both were going good. He became a good famous tutor there and whom he was teaching; they were also scoring good marks in their schools. Followed the same pattern for 2 years and completed his academic part with good result. 

After 12^th Standard, in everyone life a turning point comes that is – What next? Similar situation occurred in the front of Madhav. He decided to go for B.Sc. (Mathematics) because he loved the teaching profession and also his father was a teacher so he wanted to go ahead with this. He studied day & night and prepared himself for the entrance examination in order to get the best college for his graduation.

“Keep your dream alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believes – Gail Devers”

Finally result announced, Madhav secured 2^nd Rank and applications were invited for admission. He applied & got an admission in the one of best college with scholarship. College was 8 KM far from his orphanage and his bicycle was a lovely friend to support him in every day commute.

A new chapter started: First day & First Show – I intended to say senior gang got the new “BAKRAs” for ragging. The first “BAKRA” was Madhav – They ordered Madhav to do 90 degree salute to all the seniors. He did well and continued his first admission formalities. It was hectic day for him so didn’t get a chance to interact with other people. Next day, they targeted Madhav again in order to test his tolerance level. Initially started with 90 degree salute, classical dance on hip-hop song and then the main task – Propose a girl. It was a challenging task for Madhav to propose a girl but he attempted.

He thought whosoever the first girl would come on his way, he would propose her. Suddenly, a beautiful girl crossed his way – that was Lavanya.  Lavanya was born and brought up in upper class society. Her father was a successful business man. She never struggled to get the things in her life, whenever she demanded anything – Her family arranged it on time. She was very beautiful, got oval shaped face & long straight hair, blue eyes and an interesting full mouth. She was cheerful & had a smiling face. She was very friendly and blended of modern outlook, whereas Madhav was a traditional guy. She had a different plan for future that’s why she joined this college for the study of Hospitality management. 

He stepped toward her, in an attempt to propose her but the minute she turned & said “Hi”. His mouth dropped open as if to say something, but he quickly closed it. His heart beat started pumping with double rate and a silence atmosphere created around him – He wanted to tell lot of things but words were coming out.  At last, he broke his silence and said the truth that as part of ragging, he had to propose any girl and fortunately you were the first one. Madhav introduced himself & said –I, I, I, I….Love you, She smiled and replied – I could understand your situation & love you too. The conversation ended here with “Bye”.

“No one believes in love at first sight until that special person comes along and steals your heart – Unknown”

Madhav was thinking, whatever she said – it was true or just for fun. But answer of this complex situation puzzled him whole night. Throughout the night, he was recalling each & every moment like the way we generally play particular movie script using forward & rewind. Genesis of something started here...

Next day, new dawn and started his day with full of confidence & happiness. He wished his seniors & moved toward his class. During the lunch time, he wandered here & there to get the glimpse of that girl again but no luck. He continued his other stuff after classes e.g. tuition class and reached home at evening. The strength of his tuition class was growing day by day because the way he was solving the problem and explaining it, people liked that approach. Madhav was much focused person and had some goals but one soft heart too which he lost after meeting with her. 

One week was almost getting over and no sign to see her again but sudden he heard the same voice. He turned and noticed that she was going to canteen with new friends. Madhav didn’t want to miss this opportunity so he followed that group from canteen to her classroom but without anyone’s notice. At least, he got to know about her department and a new check point!!

And the day came when both met at the entrance gate. Madhav initiated the chat and apologized for all things which happened earlier. She replied Okay, no problem. While walking together & going to their department, Madhav had given his introduction (skipped all the family & orphanage data) and requested to share something about her. She shared it. Genesis of new friendship started here …

Both started reaching at college gate at same time. She informed the driver to drop & pick up her from gate only and Madhav used to come by his own bicycle. Both started sharing the good time – A walk from gate to department, lunch & snack time with friends, and evening walk from department to gate. Sometime they were bunking the class for movie, wandering around the college and city with friends. They were sharing the good or bad things which happened in college, personal life, dreams & helping each other in case of any problem.  

One side a good friend circle formed; another side bad boys or aimless rich kids with too much money wanted to have a date with Lavanya. She was a very beautiful girl therefore lots of people were keeping their eyes on her. Also attempted to stop her and proposed her but she rejected their proposal straightaway & slapped them. Few got angry when she rejected their proposal and waiting for right time to take the revenge. Also they had a fought with Madhav because he was close to her and warned him to stay away from her.

Madhav was a normal person but he had good contacts because of his tuition class, all the students who were studying in his tuition class, they were always ready to support him. Adding another phase of the coin – Lavanya was the first person whom he proposed even though it was a part of ragging but she was residing on his heart. He liked her company, her way to express the things, her Masti and all... 

2.8 years had gone and their friendship became stronger; only 4 months were remaining to move to next phase of their life. One day, Madhav called her and invited her for coffee. At same time, many things were going on his mind – he wanted to check with Lavanya; what she thinks about him. She came and greeted him “Good Evening”. Here heartbeat of Madhav was pumping with double rate. Both enjoyed the coffee then decided to go for a walk. 

After walking few KMs, Madhav got down on one knee in front of Lavanya and shared the feeling which he secured for her in his heart. Lavanya was amazed & replied that – We are just best friends and beyond that I never thought it. Madhav tried to persuade her but no luck. At last, she had broken her silence and revealed the truth which he was not aware. She said that she already in love with someone and wanted to marry with him. After hearing this, Madhav was sad because his heart was broken but meanwhile, he didn’t want to hurt Lavanya so he diverted the entire topic & transformed into Joke, But Lavanya took it seriously.

Next day, Madhav was waiting for her at the college gate but she informed the driver to drop her inside the college; not at the gate. Lavanya’s behaviour hurt him a lot. During lunch time, Madhav tried to connect with her but she replied that she was too busy on assignment so couldn’t join. Madhav was apologizing multiple times for last night incident but she was silent. Madhav was very sad & thinking that his small mistake had drastically changed everything which he never thought about it. 

He apologized multiple times; every day waiting at the gate, during lunch time – waiting for her to have the food.  Sometime he also followed her car by his bicycle but she ignored him. One day, he stopped her on the way and asked “Why are you behaving odd from couple of weeks”. She replied in a bad tone: Listen, I don’t want to see you anymore and you are not my kind of boy. And I don’t want to talk to you anymore.”

Madhav replied with smile –Okay cool down Lavanya, I promise… will not show my face. Take care and study well. He stepped ahead and decided not to hurt her again. That day was very painful for Madhav; he reached his home and locked himself for 5 hours. Other members of the orphanage were surprised because they never seen Madhav in such condition. After 5 hours, he opened the door and requested his colleague for a walk. During walking, he expressed his pain and about Lavanya’s behaviour. His colleague suggested him to forget and focus on coming exam. 

Madhav started going college early and leaving late, also shifted the timing of his tuition class to avoid the time clash. He was utilizing the additional time for his study. Followed the same pattern for next 3 months; he appeared for the final semester and cleared it with flying colours. 

All the friends started their parallel life and moved ahead… after college 6 months was over; both Lavanya and Madhav never tried to contact each other. Sometime Lavanya was thinking that she behaved very rudely with Madhav whereas Madhav promised her that he wouldn’t show his face. 

Life is too short. We never know what happens from one minute to the next.

One day a horrible incident happened with Lavanya; she was doing shopping for her engagement in the market. She was very excited and purchased lot of things. At the same time gang of chain-snatcher was also trying their hand. They noticed golden chain with a beautiful pendent on Lavanya’s neck and attempted to snatch it but she caught them. In hurry to safe their life they threw acid on her face and ran away. She asked for the help then people gathered there and immediately called the local doctor.  Local doctor had diagnosed her and did the basic treatment. Also said, her face was saved but few part of face & major portion of acid entered into eyes so couldn’t say at the moment. She transferred to best hospital where advance treatment started.  Later 7 hours, doctor came with one bad news that she lost her eye-sight due to this attack and minor part of left side of the face was affected.

This news had created sensational everywhere e.g. newspaper, T.V and Radio etc. Police started searching the chain-snatchers who committed this crime. Lavanya was not aware about this fact that she lost her eyes-sight because she was timely saying that she was able to complete dark. Family & doctors around her were saying that both eyes & few portion of the face were impacted therefore they covered it with loose bandage. Meanwhile, when her boyfriend & family got to know about this news then they decided not to proceed further in engagement and taken their steps back. This incident had changed everything.

Meantime, when Madhav got to know about this bad news then he couldn’t controlled himself and picked his bicycle and reached to hospital directly. As he promised her that he wouldn’t show his face to her so he was watching her from outside of the ICU. Tears were falling from his eyes. He checked with nurse or doctor about her condition and got to know that she lost her eyes-sight in this accident. The moments, the dreams she shared with him were flashing in his eyes. He left the hospital because it was tough for him to see her in such pain. She was the first person whom he loved a lot and wanted to do anything for her. He reached home and locked himself and recalling all things. He questioned himself & god: What god has given him since birth, only pain and struggling life?  Why bad things happen to good people? 

At last, he decided that he couldn’t see her in this situation therefore would donate his eyes. He reached to hospital without telling anyone about this decision to his orphanage. He requested doctor to use his eyes for her and not to reveal this with anyone. Initially doctor was not agreed with this decision because here one person forcefully pushing his life into the dark world for other. He shared all the things with doctor about his past and convinced him. Doctor asked him to sign all the forms and submit the authorization letter. 

He did it, Doctor started with further proceeding and informed Lavanya that they would be doing some operation on her eyes (Lavanya was not aware about this fact that she lost her eyes-sight). Operation successfully executed, the eyes of Madhav transferred to Lavanya. Two days later, he got discharged from the hospital and called his colleague to help him. When he reached his home then all the member of the orphanage were stunned because they never ever seen such sacrifice, anyone had done for someone. They welcomed his decision and supported him. Madhav requested all the member and administration of the Orphanage – Not to reveal this information with anyone in case when internal or external people would approach you.

After few days, doctor removed the bandage from her eyes and requested her to see. She opened her eyes slowly and responded properly. After acid attack, it was the first day when she saw her face in the mirror. She didn’t notice minutely about her eyes at that time and worrying about few portion of the face which was also operated. She was happy that she back to her normal life and got to know about her broken engagement. It was a painful & confusing experience but a new learning for her. 

One day, when she was watching her face closely on the mirror then observed her eyes were different. For time being she thought it was because of acid attack but she was not convinced properly so decided to go to hospital to investigate. She asked all the doctor and administration but no-one was revealing the information. She was upset and sitting at the corner; waiting for others to help her. At last, when she lost the hope and a nurse came to help her but she requested her, not to tell anyone else hospital administration would fire her from job. She promised… Nurse got the address of that person who donated his eyes from database but name was removed so only address was available. 

Lavanya dropped multiple letters to that address but not getting any reply. One day, she decided to visit on that address and found it belongs to some orphanage. She enquired, to know about the person who donated his eyes for her but no positive response she received. She returned with tearful eyes because she was trying hard but getting no input from anyone. Madhav’s colleague informed Madhav about the same and expressed her pain to him. 

After 1 month, Madhav requested his colleague to drop a letter to Lavanya and invite her for dinner from well-wisher (eyes-donator). Madhav’s colleague arranged everything and planned a beautiful location for the dinner. All set, just waiting for the Lavanya to come.

She came and escorted by one the friend of Madhav. Ambience was good, beautiful sky with twinkling stars, chill atmosphere and dinner table at the center of the garden with pleasant lights. She was very eagerly waiting for the person who donated his eyes to her. Waiter came and requested her to wrap a blindfold around her eyes, she did. 

Madhav’s colleague helped Madhav to reach to place. Lights Off, complete darkness was around then waiter requested her to remove the blindfold from her eyes. Lights On, Lavanya was shocked after watching Madhav in that place. She started crying, because she realized that she did lot of mistakes in her life to identify the people. She also recalled the moment when she talked roughly with him. She was crying badly. Madhav replied –

Lavanya, please stop crying, Lets bygones be bygones. You are so special person in my life and I don’t want you to cry for anything. If you will cry then it would hurt me a lot.  He shared all the past incidents which happened with him since childhood (which he didn’t disclose to her). You added happiness in my life. I cannot see you in that situation that’s why I have taken this step. I wanted you to achieve your dreams which you had shared with me long time back. 

Tears from Lavanya’s eyes were continuously falling. She was thinking that I had given him lot of pain but still he sacrificed for me and always thought about my good & future. He donated his eyes for me to see the world. Life taught her a big lesson which she would never forget. She apologized for everything and decided to support him forever.

“In case you never get a second chance: don't be afraid!" "And what if you do get a second chance?" "You take it!” ― C. JoyBell C.

Maa : My God !!!

Mother’s Day (Hindi: Maa Divas) is one of the special; among all other days of my life including my birthday, first job etc. Long time ago someone asked me few questions on the same day that was “Define Maa and her importance in your life”. At that time my response was “Maa is my god and her value in my life is endless”

If this question would ask during my engineering time, then I am confident that for us 32 pages answer sheet won’t be enough to answer this single question and we all will be passed in single attempt without any study (BTW “Shivani” Bhi Hum Engineer’s Ki Dushri Maa Jaise Hi Hain, Jishne Engineering me Humara Khayal Rakha :D – This context is applicable for all the engineers who have done his/her engineering from RGPV University)

During the course of my life I have come across with many people and also captured their thoughts on this space, honestly speaking that is “Mind Blowing”.

We people are sharing a very good space with our mother and bonded together, which is unbreakable. If anyone would ask you “Whose voice is best; you have ever heard” (Don’t give an initial thought of your girl/boyfriend, wife/husband etc.) because no voice is better than your mother’s voice. There is a fact behind that:

“Prior to landing in this world, a baby develops the capability to recognize the voice of his/her mother. That’s why after taking birth; he/she starts responding to their mother’s voice because they are already familiar of that pleasant touch and voice”

Now I would to like share a real fact in conjunction with my short fiction story on this special day, so let’s begin:

Once upon a time there was a farmer in a small village around the city - Varanasi {Old name: Banaras}. He was working hard in his ancestor’s field with his wife and trying to manage home with limited money whatever they earned. In his family there were 3 members including him - “Shanti” (his daughter – 14 years old) and “Prabha” (his wife).

Shanti was very beautiful and sharp girl. She wanted to study in a good school, but very well aware about the financial condition of her family. Therefore she never demanded anything from her parents. She continued her schooling beneath the tree.  She was good in Sanskrit, Hindi and Mathematics (Hindi: Ganit) and always scored good marks on these subjects. She knew cooking, gardening, agricultural things and always helping her mother at her home.

One day when farmer went to town to sell his vegetables then coincidentally he came across with a Pandit who was searching a bride for a young boy. He inquired little bit more about that boy, his family. Pandit had shared the detailed input – (Young boy “Pramod” 20 years old, lost his parents 2 years ago, having 2-3 fields for agriculture and also a farmer). Farmer had requested to Pandit to initiate the talk for his daughter’s marriage with Pramod. Pandit initiated the tread; both families accepted it and Shanti & Pramod tied in a single knot.

Newly married couple started their new phase of life happily and see sight they completed their first anniversary. One day when Pramod returned home from field and he didn’t find Shanti anywhere. He checked with his neighbor and nearby people, but no information received. Later sometime he saw that Shanti was coming with “AmaaJi”. AmaaJi was a well-known Vadhiya (Ayurvedic Doctor) at his village. Pramod was little bit angry, but his angriness turned into happiness when he heard good news from Shanti that was “They would become parents in some months”.   

Pramod was very excited to welcome his new baby so whenever he got the opportunity to visit “Varanasi” then he bought the toys. Shanti’s parents were eager to meet her daughter and her mother planned to stay with her daughter for some months so that she will get rest from her daily tasks during that period. Weekend came, Pramod travelled to Shanti’s home which was situated opposite side of the river Ganga (and the normal mode of communication was only boat to reach that place).

Shanti’s parents welcomed Pramod and packed their bags with load of fruits, sweets and small clothes which Prabha had made for her grandson. While returning a cyclone came & boat sank.  All the passengers lost their life.

This heartbreak moment had changed everything; Shanti had lost her parents & husband. She didn’t want to live after that and decided to end her life, but AmaaJi supported and explained “Ending your life would be easy step for you, but think about the unborn baby who had never seen the world yet and also last sign of Pramod”. Shanti controlled herself and decided to continue her life just for her baby.

She sold her father’s property and decided to use that money for a year. One day she got pain and informed AmaaJi. AmaaJi came with some other ladies and supported her at her tough time. Later evening her house was started echoing with cry sound of a baby boy “Kailash”. Shanti lost everything at her early age and knew that coming time & life would be rigid. She decided to resume the agriculture work of her husband after 6 months because that was the only source to generate the money and feed the family.

Every day she used to go to field with Kailash and put him in temporary Jhula [English: Swing] beneath the tree (handmade Jhula which normally villager’s prepared using their saree) and continue her agriculture work. Few years had flown by following the same routine and on another side “Kailash” was also growing rapidly. See sight Kailash turned 5 and started going school in his village. He was cute and sharp boy; easily grasp the things.

As soon he developed the capability to understand the world & circumstances then he realized that his mother had done lot of sacrifices, faced tough time and worked hard for him and survival. He wanted to support his mother at agriculture work, but Shanti didn’t allow him. Shanti wanted her son to focus on his education only and fulfill the dream of his father. For higher education, she shifted Kailash to Varanasi so that he would get better quality of education and independent life to handle the day to day circumstance. Shanti sold two agriculture fields of her husband for her son’s education.

Kailash prepared his mindset to do something bigger for his mother and started working day & night to achieve the goal. He used to write a letter every day to his mother and on another side Shanti became happy after reading the letter. In case postman forgot to deliver the letter at her home, then she reached to post office in order to collect it.

Kailash completed his schooling with flying colors and got selected in B.H.U University for graduation. See sight 4 years completed, he got placed in one of the company. Not a single day, he missed to write a letter to his mother during his graduation & schooling time. Prior to joining the company he planned to visit his hometown after 6 years. He visited his hometown instead of going home; he directly reached to field where his mother used to work. He saw his mother working on the field under the extreme sunlight; tears automatically started coming out from his eyes.

His surprise visit added more happiness and smile on his mother’s face. He stayed there 1 week and supported his mother on agriculture work. He requested his mother to sell everything and shift to new place where he got the joining. Shanti replied “This place is not a normal; your father had spent his entire life here and built this.” She blessed her son for his future life and asked him to write a letter every day.

Kailash joined the new firm and gained the confidence of his management. All the people in his firm were very impressed with Kailash’s nature; work, Out of box thinking and dedication. He got the opportunity to go onshore for 2 years for project purpose and worked very well there. Every day he used to call to his mother at post office on fixed time frame. After completing his tenure there, he returned and planned to take 2 months LOP in order to do some pending task at his home.

He visited his birthplace and used that money which he earned at onshore in order to build a temple and small permanent house for her mother. After completion of temple and house; he arranged inauguration function where he invited all the villagers. People gathered for this function and appreciated for everything which he did for village and his mother. He delivered the speech where he emphasized the importance of his mother in his life and struggle/sacrifices which she did for him. But before closing the speech he did one mistake; because of this “Bhagwan Khud Sharam Se Uski Maa K Saamne Jhuk Gaye” [God himself succumbed to shame in the front of Shanti]. At the same time, temple started leaning and tilted to one side.

His last word: My mother has done a lot of sacrifices & struggles for me which I have seen since childhood. Therefore I have constructed this temple to repay everything whatever she did for me.

I have tried to connect the above story with a fact that I have heard since childhood from my ancestor’s and others about Maatri Mandir (Temple of the Mother) also called as Kashi Karvat Temple on Scindia Ghat. “Old man saying that there was a man who constructed this temple and told her mother that by this way he paid everything whatever  she did for him, at the same time temple started leaning and titled to one side”

Moral: "No one can ever repay the debt of his/her mother’s milk".

Message to All:

We people are busy in our own schedule; sometimes not having time for our friends, relatives, family etc. But think about the person who is waiting at home just to listen your voice so please add “Make a Call to your mother or father” in your “Every Day To-Do List”. If someone asked me “Have you seen God? Then answer would be always Yes, My mother is my god.

Thanks to all of you for reading this space and please leave one of your memorable moment which you have spent with you mother in below comment section.

One house & Two doors !!

One house & Two doors:  It sounds like a normal words which can be guessed easily by people, e.g. house having either two entrances or one entrance and another exit. But this “One house & Two doors” has a different story where the normal life of a person is connected with desire of a person who doesn’t exist in this world.

I tried to pen down some real elements with fiction and hoping it will add more interests while going through the story.

The story begins here:

Once upon a time there was a Zamindar (English: Land holders) in a small town of Jharkhand. He was very sharp, wise and wealthy person. He was holding many lands of his town and around too. If the matter was related to money or land, then he was a very particular person, but he had one good quality – He always helped the people when they needed. Some time he had given his land to the people for their agriculture purpose without any rental cost, when they struggled to get the food for their family. People of his town considered him as a “God” and respect him a lot.

One day, he heard about a good deal of land within his town. The person “Subodh” who was selling the land was considered, as a “Second Wealthy Person” in the town sometime before. He was infamous for hogging the land of farmers. Firstly, he gave them amount on loan with huge interest and when they were not in position to return, then he had seized their lands. But after seizing the land of a farmer; inauspicious things started happening at his home. In parallel he had lost his other properties and this land was the only last hope for him to get back his life again to the normal state.

Zamindar visited the land site and had shown his interest to buy because near to that land, he noticed good things e.g. market, river, school, hospital and nature, etc. A done deal between the parties and Zamindar became the owner of the land. He decided to build a very large home at this space because of the surrounding amenities. After 6 months, his new house was ready to live which had big entrance door and many rooms with proper good ventilation. He shifted his joint family where he was a youngest member in his family & recently got married.

Unexpected things started happening at his new house:

• After few days, he noticed some big cracks in the last wall of his house which was parallel to the entrance door. Whenever he gets these cracks refilled or repaired then on next day same cracks occurred.  At last to overcome with this problem he decided to break that space and made a door so that people could also enter to the house from backside.
• Next problem was in pipeline that was Electricity problem. He got only one phase at his house which was frequently getting down on daily basis. On the backside of his house there was one Govt. hospital which had 3 phases connectivity. He applied to get 3 phases connectivity at his house and requested to remove the previous one, but it didn’t work. Electrical department had denied this request because they cannot extend the supply to the primary door & some other locality reason. Therefore, they suggested to get new electric meter installed on the backside door. At last his house got two electric meters and their billing addresses were:For Primary – Door 1, Meter No: XXX, QT. No – 1 and For Backside – Door 2, Meter No: YYY, QT. No - 1 .Everything was in control after that, but after 4 months; another problem was waiting to knock the door.
• Govt. had proposed a plan to divide this locality into two regions, but his house was constructed in Center where half portion falls on one region and another half on another region according to the proposed separation line. He got frustrated day by day issues and not getting any solution. One day he visited Govt. office and submitted the evidences that he was paying the two electricity bills for same house. Everyone was shocked. Govt. Employee was already ready with layout of new society which they were planning to build there. Zamindar was a very respectable person in his town and everyone also aware about his kindness and the work that he did for society & helpless people. Senior Govt. Officer had taken the efforts of Zamindar in consideration and came up with new plan.His house had two doors ( Front Side : Door 1, Facing EAST and Back Side : Door 2, Facing WEST) so Door 2 would be renamed as Door 1 and would be associated with region 2; Door 1 would be as it is and associated with region 1.

In short half part of his house would be accountable for First House of that new region and rest half part for another region. Confused?? Refer the below:

At last, a single house got two identities because of two different addresses.  It seems this problem was the last one. Everything was working well & they were enjoying their stay after that, but…

After 2 years, a baby girl added in his family. Zamindar had arranged a huge party for her name Karan where all the members of his town were invited. Many Pandits had gone through her Nakshtra and Kundli and came up with Letter “S” as initial of her birth name. And, then baby girl got a name “Sukanya” as a new identity. Sukanya was sleeping during daytime and awaking whole night. Whenever she didn’t find anyone around her then she started crying. She changed the sleeping pattern of her family members, but family members loved to play with Sukanya. Slowly-Slowly, after few months her family member observed that Sukanya started playing alone at night and not disturbing anyone. Sometime she giggled and sometime she produced different sound; her family members were very happy after watching this, but they were not aware about another part of the story.

Sukanya was not playing alone, but she got a friend “Sunita” who died accidentally at same place where this house was situated. Sunita - “An invisible friend or a ghost” who used to come every day to meet and play with Sukanya. Both of them developed a good bonding and started liking their company. No one was aware about this friendship at Sukanya’s home. Initial days, it was acceptable, but later their different behaviours & instances were getting noticed by all.

Behaviours & Instances: [Noticed by family member & few friends]

• Sukanya started living alone in her room and talking alone whole day.
• Whenever anyone trying to bullying her in school, then they get automatically punished.
• Whenever she had to go out with friends, then she always wore the same dress which was selected by Sunita.
•  Sukanya loved to sleep whole night during exam time whereas Sunita did the study on her behalf.  And, in the examination hall – Sunita used to whisper the answer and Sukanya just preferred to write.

At last, all the results were in favor of Sukanya, but at her home – All the members were worried.

Zamindar was an orthodox person and didn’t believe in paranormal activities yet, but these circumstances forced him to believe. Therefore, he visited nearby Tantrik house and requested him to help us. Tantrik agreed and visited his house, as soon as he stepped in then paranormal activities started suddenly…

The wind was blowing hard and the door to the backside door was opening and closing against the wind, while the lights were flickering on and off; Items like toy cars, chairs and utensils started shifting from their original position; Spooky footsteps started coming …

Everyone was shocked & feared after watching this because they experienced all the instances first time in this house. Before starting the Pooja, Tantrik had made two circles – One for Sukanya and another for entire family members. He instructed to everyone that “Not to cross that circle at any cost”. He began his Pooja and was trying to get that soul from his Siddhi.  Sunita became aggressive; she didn’t harm anyone yet from day one, but these things were hurting her a lot.  She started doing mimicry of each family member and warned Tantrik to leave this place…But Tantrik had applied all his efforts which he gained till so far and mentioned that he came here, just to talk to you and will not harm. Sunita trusted him and appeared in her original form. Tantrik and Sunita; both started their conversations.

Sunita shared her life history: ~

She was a younger daughter at her family. She was staying at same place with her family where this house was built, but after death they left this space. Her father was a famous Vaidh and used to run Ayurvedic Dhavakhana here. We had a big house here with two doors; mostly people come from backside door because it was connected to remote village & Khacha-Rashta.

Her father was very well known person and always ready to help poor people. Sometime they denied to take the fees from poor people and provided treatment to them at free of cost.  We had a joint family where my big brother followed the path of my father and Tau Ji, but my father wanted me to go for different stream. She was a topper and very active student at her school who loved to participate in Sports, Quiz, Dance and etc. She had a dream to become an Engineer and wanted to make her parents proud of her, But…

One day while returning to her home from school, she noticed a long electric wire at her backside door steps. She tried to look around, but didn’t find anyone so she thought it would be unwanted and stepped ahead to remove it. Unfortunately as soon as she touched the wire; some local people far from her house and holding another end of wire; connected it to the electric pole. She got high volt electric shock and lost her life. Police came to the accidental place and sent the body for Post-mortem. Local people who were trying to steal the electricity by connecting the wire illegally to the electric pole got jail for 5 months but because of their ignorance; Sunita lost her life.

After her death, it was hard for her family to stay at that place so they sold the house to one farmer and moved to some other town, but later this house was captured by Subodh (from his hook & crook method). Subodh destroyed that house and planning to use this area for his farmhouse. Few weeks later after destroying that house; unexpected bad things started happening at Subodh’s house and slowly-slowly he lost everything.

Sunita mentioned that she doesn’t want to harm anyone in Sukanya’s house because they are helping and very kind hearted person like her family member. In parallel, Zamindar logically connected all the instances which he experienced in this house e.g. backside door, electricity & region issue with Sunita’s word. He observed the connections e.g. backside wall was cracked and they built door to overcome this problem because Sunita used to come from that door at her house, electricity issue because she lost her life at backside because of electric shock, region issue where Door 2 turned as Door 1 for new area because for Sunita that was the primary door.

End of her story!!

Sunita shared her bonding & friendship which got developed with Sukanya because she found herself in Sukanya. Zamindar & his family was scared after hearing this and requested Tantrik to get his daughter free. Tantrik instructed Sunita to leave this space and stop this friendship here; proceed ahead so that everyone and Sukanya live their life happily.

Sunita denied because she didn’t get the chance fulfill her last dream. She promised everyone that she will leave this space and friendship with Sukanya once Sukanya get married. Prior to that, she wanted company of Sukanya to fulfill her last dream.  After hearing Sunita’s word, Zamindar trusted her and his family agreed to support her so that she would fulfill her dream.

Everything back to the normal routine after that, Sukanya got Sunita as a good friend who was always ready to support her. Both were enjoying their company; playing together, studying together and going school together. This friendship was accepted by Sukanya’s family, but not by society because they were not aware about Sunita. People started treating Sukanya as a strange person because of her behaviour and not allowing their children to interact with Sukanya.

Month by month, year by year, time flew quickly and Sukanya cleared her 12^th standard exam with flying colours. She created history and became first girl to secure the no. 1 position in her town from 1^st to 12^th standard. To continue her graduation, she moved to Kolkata where she faced the challenges in college, but that was shorted by Sunita. Sukanya completed her BCA degree with 8+ GPA and selected in one of the IT Company during campus placement.

She joined the company and observed lot of chaos on her first day in IT. Whomsoever she met, they were disappointed by their work. Some people were not getting the result of their hard efforts, some were taking the credit of others, some people were waiting for onshore aspiration and all. Sukanya was disappointed after hearing all these points but Sunita motivated her in each and every step.

Sukanya started working with full pace because she has to fulfil her dream along with Sunita’s last dream. Both were working together, but with a single identity. Wherever Sukanya got stuck, Sunita came in picture and took it forward. Her peers & managements were impressed with her dedication and extended hour support, but they were not aware about Sunita. Sunita added luxury in Sukanya’s life; by providing weekend & late night support and completed all the deliverables prior to end date.

Slowly-Slowly two years completed in the firm where she got good rating, hike and additional perk, but Sukanya wanted to do something big. So, she decided to take a jump and moved to another firm with additional hike.

New firm, a new door of opportunities, new people and more challenges...:) She continued with same pace around 2 years in one project where nothing was systematic. After that, she took release and moved to new account where she got the chance to work on same automation part, but whatever she learned previously; here it was different. After some time, Sukanya decided not to explore new things now in this new account because it was not adding any value, but Sunita had zeal to convert complex challenges to simpler. So, she enforced Sukanya to be online only and sat at her desk for presence, but assignments would be done by me. Sukanya agreed with Sunita’s word and followed it.

Sukanya started doing less and Sunita started converting that in big. Day by Day client and management were getting impressed from her work and dedication. Whatever she planned, she got beyond that… good rating and promotion in shorter time span. Day by Day Sukanya was soaring toward success and behind her every success; there was hidden desire of Sunita which she wanted to achieve and at the end she achieved it. She added luxury life and exponential growth in Sukanya’s career which Sukanya wouldn’t forget.

Finally the last day came when both were getting separated after 26 years where one side Sukanya got married and another side Sunita achieved her desire via Sukanya and started her journey toward the heaven….

Someone said “If people died accidentally or at early age without achieving their strong desire then their soul won’t get heaven or hell until they achieve it “.

Note: Try to google “Haunted Place in <Your City>” and visit at your own risk. Hope you will get someone like Sunita J