For a mother, her daughters undoubtedly matter, too. Yet her soul is where the son is, just as the light is where the sun is, though the sky matters, too! May be, it is the natural selection as some would put it, but beyond any gender issues, a mother does have a softer corner for the son.
Aai was no exception to this universally accepted truth. Both her sons were absolutely special to her. Of course, both of them have been truly worthy of her deep affection, too.
To provide that trite, traditional tale, they would be like her two hands, so very central to her very existence. Well, sure she was ambidextrous, if the metaphor could be continued. Yet, after all, she was not a leftie. Just as naturally she would use the right hand, equally obviously her heart had the softest corner for Raju. Not that she liked Sanju any less, but she loved Raju a little more, by a fraction or two.
Raju absolutely lived up to her adoration throughout her lifetime. Every Friday, after he would return from his institute at 7 p.m., he used to call her up. "Ghe vishranti" ( take rest) was all that she said. But that phone call was her oxygen. Well, the soul is where the son is!
He used to come to Mukund Nagar every weekend without fail, and she used to look forward to that visit. She loved everything about him, his jollity, his sincerity, his straightforward behaviour, and so on. I have written in depth about their bond on June 7, 2021.
Yes, June 7 is Raju's birthday. As per her practice, i shall begin the day by gulping down a dollop of asafoetida and ghee as traditionally the Mriga Nakshtra, the herald of the monsoon season, falls on June 7. Here is wishing Raju a Very Happy Birthday! All his dreams are sure to come true, given our parents' infinite affection for him, the son of their souls, just like Sanju!
Pratima@ Parents' love is like the internet, invisible, but helps you stay always connected! Unlike the Mbps, however, it helps you route better with your real self, right?
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