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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

He Lives Today & For Years Ahead



Amitabh Bachchan 

T 534 - My Father wrote his introduction thus -"मिटटी का तन , मस्ती का मन , क्षण भर जीवन मेरा परिचय ..but he lives today and for years ahead  (Original Here!!)

The above tweet by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan for his father "Harivansh Rai Bachchan", was the most heart touching statement I saw on twitter.

Wherever we go or however we react, we reflect our parents. Whatever I hated in my childhood thinking them to be just a mist is now a reality of life. He teach us everything we should know from beginning of our life, we don't listen seriously but when it comes to reality then the lessons revolve in mind and the heart says, "My father said the same."

I don't know if it is with everyone or just me, but a reality of life is that, those who never heard his teaching had earned a vault of sickness (of any type) in their life.

Wandering in jungle during a morning walk when I was 7, he said, "Exercise must be in daily routine", I followed him to a playground, we started that day, we were on time daily, but 8 came, then 9 and 10, Papa had less time due to load of work and we both ran out of our routine... Now what... we'll take it later... Read next...

At 10, I was heading to buy a notebook from a shop in market, he said "No". I thought angrily "Why Not?" but had no courage to argue. Mom was told not to give money to child, that was only what I heard then... So What.... We'll take it later... Read Next...

At 11, borrowed an instrument box from a class mate and lost something from it. Consequence was severe, I was in dilemma how to ask papa for paying him back or do what... Finally with some courage I asked, was scolded but papa makes up everything when you are in trouble. He taught me borrow only when it is most important, if you can't avail that thing. Borrowing & sharing are troublesome words, may cause severe hazards if not handled properly. So what... Later Buddy.. Check out next...

Similarly various events in next years of my teenage gave me the thing to make me what I am today.
Always he will be there besides you walking silently reviewing your decisions, either you are learning walk, to ride a bicycle, to choose your college, your bike and everything. He will correct you in his own way.
Walking in a city when he points your torn jeans and asks you, "Is this the way?" You know the answer, but you have to make your eyes see the earth, because you know this is not right and being a grown up you have to make it right on your own.

Roaming in a strange city alone, when my eyes saw the same situation again.
Eyes went wet and heart said, "Now What? Still you need him to guide?, there is no communication between earth & heaven, slow down, watch your step, make him feel proud wherever he is..."
Jeans was folded again with a charm on face & looking at sky I said "Thanks Papa"
Now lets comeback to some consequent events of my teenage... You can yourself relate them to above mentioned precedents.
1. I saw friends, who used to visit shop at early ages(not everyone) had a bad habit of wasting money on unwanted things. Few went to drinking and smoking at 13 only.

2.  Few guys went to stealing, were found in theft due to borrowing and paying back of unnecessary items. Some were indulged in gambling and betting, finally ruining their career.

I did forget the first one which everyone think in their 30-35s that they need to loose weight & want to remain fit. Hahaha... its quite obvious but if I had listened to Papa, I wouldn't have gained a weight of 80 in my Matriculation.

So, these are only few such precedents & their consequent, a lot are there, but they can't be expressed even on the canvas of sky...
Listen what he is saying, make him feel proud before its too late... :)
Thanks for Reading!! :)