Thursday, May 6, 2010

Unexpected Guest


I met a 75 year old (or rather young) lady today. She and her Husband had come to visit my Landlady. They were old time friends when both their husbands were in Defence services. They were meeting each other after 45 years….!!! I was really amazed and really happy to see the connect that they all still had with each other.The lady , let me call her Dadima..coz she told me that she has a grand-daughter of my age.So, this Dadima had such an astonishing personality that awed me.She was smart, she was intelligent , she was well-read , she was well-informed and she was so fluent with her English and her pronunciation so accurate. And she was so aware of the latest fashion and trends – she took my hand into hers and looked at my nailpaint and remarked that they were a very nice shade.She complimented me that I had long beautiful fingers and she even admired the ring that I wore in my finger.She told me that she had been trying to find such a ring to gift to her grand daughter. Dadima had come from Cuttuck, Orissa and she told me about all the political situation of Orissa , Jharkhand …about the illegal mines and all.She even told me about the latest murder mystery in Koderma area near Ranchi about some girl named Niirupama. I was unaware of this news although I belong to Ranchi , maybe I’m not following the news channels since a few days. But , dadima was better aware of the world and happenings than me . She despised the unnatural and untimely death of a 22 year old girl and said that she herself is a Brahmin and doesn’t believe in casteism and things like that. She said she felt sorry for the boy who was lamenting on the national TV that she had promised him that she would convince her family and that when she would return , everything would be fine.Dadima, was dressed smartly in a crisp sari nicely pleated , a tight bun which made clear her face and a big red round bindi . She looked very smart , I must confess.She asked me about my work , my future plans and all. She was very loving.I had to leave for office , as I was already late , so I couldn’t talk much to her.But whatever interaction , I had with her , I liked it. Sometimes , totally unknown people can appeal to you so much . I liked everything about her , her presence itself propagated positive vibes all around . Instantly , I felt some positive energy all around.
I’m really glad, I met this lady today.

1 comment:

  1. ya!!u r rite!!day lady was blessed by god!!giving so much impact on others...

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