tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89897166979757040132024-03-14T15:34:17.057+05:30BhadragiriMurthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.comBlogger270125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-35458759790613328652022-05-18T10:32:00.006+05:302022-05-18T10:32:45.550+05:30A Folk Festival of Arunachal Pradesh<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8civNrHNAtmLd_6hXu07SLu6S6UzE8iPU2MPIGbZfMdFz3V5oFsaHo7C4Ac1D6MVxVbj3Sg72Gq-qIrStOIPcjTkKBcBpHGzUNs4tpGRvkc_LfR1VHm4icfxI_U05TXfVHOGJKJqMrQ-vMLa2JrHOIXjbNqKnTgdSrNfi2HaluvzbFlbEv_Kjtsm/s2048/281358129_2094802800691609_2396058185530529684_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8civNrHNAtmLd_6hXu07SLu6S6UzE8iPU2MPIGbZfMdFz3V5oFsaHo7C4Ac1D6MVxVbj3Sg72Gq-qIrStOIPcjTkKBcBpHGzUNs4tpGRvkc_LfR1VHm4icfxI_U05TXfVHOGJKJqMrQ-vMLa2JrHOIXjbNqKnTgdSrNfi2HaluvzbFlbEv_Kjtsm/s320/281358129_2094802800691609_2396058185530529684_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Yesterday, I have received a unique souvenir from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It's all about a Folk Festival of Singpho race, and which has been running since 1985 to the present year. Dr. Gumlat Ong Maio, one of its editorial members has been rushed it on my request. My only quest for knowing the culture and heritage of North Eastern states made me read the material of its kind. This festival happened in the month of this February. 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By the way, the festival is called by Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi. And it's the 38th year of celebration. Though, Singphos are basically Budhists, they are always trying to keep up their age old unique customs. Nat-Worshipping is the name for it. 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Congratulatory messages from the Governor of the state and other dignitaries added. Bordumsa is the place where all these activities has taken place. My blog readers could already have known about the Dr. Gumlat Ong Maio was a well known writer apart from being a medical doctor. And his book was also reviewed in this blog some time back. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgver70A4B_NCbMmj3DQMs3O0HmgKgvw49vbD73ykZPUfqmY2dXLR0oWt8cU5C7IS3Sygc4OMx52ntQh2PGA3wYiSjvBh3_XNcin3BZdqhw7JjDfTXHqC2u1L15w-9Go3s4-kbvw8u6xXme6i9rkPJyb6f-pNdPJ5Y9YE8_LNVJCGj6ofcAcKzd7GK9/s2048/280934447_2094803144024908_7109048687378112830_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgver70A4B_NCbMmj3DQMs3O0HmgKgvw49vbD73ykZPUfqmY2dXLR0oWt8cU5C7IS3Sygc4OMx52ntQh2PGA3wYiSjvBh3_XNcin3BZdqhw7JjDfTXHqC2u1L15w-9Go3s4-kbvw8u6xXme6i9rkPJyb6f-pNdPJ5Y9YE8_LNVJCGj6ofcAcKzd7GK9/s320/280934447_2094803144024908_7109048687378112830_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-2967079972570809972021-08-09T00:03:00.006+05:302021-08-09T00:11:31.886+05:30"Fathers and Sons" a novel by Ivan Turgenev <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ikglgQFFySQnmhXtfD3uVB5xqdG9YWhsKTvubNdVuxLroJbCrNEb63NT-n6p7OFTIK-Pp0qX3jY12RL12bAAxiO7oq3KPam156R4J3jrS3fd3UtDWvuVtJxkMTttRM5Pg6EYh0UPd5I/s2048/9780141441337.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ikglgQFFySQnmhXtfD3uVB5xqdG9YWhsKTvubNdVuxLroJbCrNEb63NT-n6p7OFTIK-Pp0qX3jY12RL12bAAxiO7oq3KPam156R4J3jrS3fd3UtDWvuVtJxkMTttRM5Pg6EYh0UPd5I/s320/9780141441337.jpg" width="208" /></a></div>(Google pic)<p></p><p>Ivan Turgenev's novel "Fathers and Sons" comes to our mind when we ever thought of the ideology of Nihilism. What is it all about and what kind of impact it laid on the generation of nineteenth century..? For all that, we have to read this novel. We can also know that how the philosophical currents of France and Germany influenced the whole Russia. Slavs of various countries like Bulgaria, Poland and other countries have common cultural framework and they are proud of being apart from western European influence. Even in Russia there was considerable chunk of population who support the idea of Slavophile. Russian Orthodox Church played vital role in it.</p><p>Well, what is the concept of Nihilism..? ,broadly speaking, it rejects all kinds of religious and moral values and opposes all kinds of authorities. Without proper scientific examination and scrutiny, Nihilists don't accept anything. Practical approach in everything. This novel based on the life of a nihilist. His name was Bazarov. Human life can be lived with some principles but at the same time it's very difficult to stick to them in all conditions. </p><p>Now, let's get into the story. It was in the month of May,1859. A gentleman named by Nikolai Kirsanov was waiting for his son at the wayside of his nearby village. His son Arkady was studying at St.Petersburg university. His son arrived with his friend Bajarov. Nikolai received them wholeheartedly. Nikolai was a land owner of 5000 acres and owned 200 serfs also. Bajarov soon was disapproved by Nikolai and his brother Powell. Reasons are simple but bigger enough for the brothers of Nikolai to hate him.</p><p>Bajarov criticized Nikolai's liking towards classical music, poetry of Pushkin and other habits of appreciation of Russian history. Nikolai argued that not every old thing is to be hated. With Powell too, he maintained strained relation. Bazarov criticized even Powell for his passion for English way of dressing and their magazines. Arkady placated his father and uncle when they were angry about Bazarov's character. Strangely enough, Bazarov later fell in love with Anna Odinstsova. He lost his scientific temperament in this matter and also with the maid who kept by Nikolai. Bazarov was bound to face duel with Powell. There were many layers in the story. One should read it for having the real pleasure. </p><p>He did not lead a happy life even with his parents because of his nihilistic approach of life. At last, he died when he was conducting an autopsy. It showcased the thinking trends of Rural and urban areas of Russian society. This novel published in 1862 in Russian language. And made a sensation. Translated into English in the year of 1867. Captured the attention of whole Europe and was followed by Leo Tolstoy.</p>Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-76076960376134192592020-08-12T18:47:00.007+05:302020-08-13T10:45:53.248+05:30"The Brothers Karamazov" : An epic novel of Dostoevsky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccHY6t30GKcEaeT5P1ZuUsh2-7lEeFn1ufMWFTarNKpZOpARGmQWJDfxxRbyQcrexqEfMsdBCrfonV21WCW97Flq1bYcT_FpCuwsqFMAcAhalureL1hZ1AXDMQBW5fXKwqY4BitgcO4g/s1000/quote+of+Dostosky.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccHY6t30GKcEaeT5P1ZuUsh2-7lEeFn1ufMWFTarNKpZOpARGmQWJDfxxRbyQcrexqEfMsdBCrfonV21WCW97Flq1bYcT_FpCuwsqFMAcAhalureL1hZ1AXDMQBW5fXKwqY4BitgcO4g/s640/quote+of+Dostosky.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> I have recently gone through this much talked about novel ,"The Brothers Karamazov". And I would like to share my astounding thoughts in brief. Already a lot of people came out with their own interpretations on the theme,principal characters,ethical debates and so on.Trying my best to pick out some unique characters in the novel. In attitude and outlook,they would get us petrified and protracted. It's truly a classic novel.Not an easy reading at all.One should put a period of at least 15 days aside to read and understand its quality of eternity and spirit of life pestering questions.People simply say that it's a tale of murder mystery.And of course,that's true to some extent but it's far beyond such conclusion.To stir the attention of common reader,Dostoevsky might have taken such exterior and in reality he churned the entire human struggle in its interior layers. </p><p>The descriptions some times longer than what we have expected but all these are worth reading.For example,it took almost fifteen pages when Alyosha entered the house of Ilyusha,the stone pelting brat, and was introduced to the family members of that drunkard captain. But there was a beauty in every sentence of that episode.Not only that,the psychological conditions of three characters like Lice,Father Ferapont and Michael,the brother of Zosima the elder.Lise,the crippled and rich young girl how she had tried to seduce the monastic young disciple Alyosha was a message to all spiritual seekers.The trickier part is when he yielded to household life with her,she intrigued to switch her priority to his brother by requesting a letter to pass him.</p><p>Father Ferapont was another character.He was an ascetic with extreme fasting by taking very little bread ,that too with three or four days gap.Egoistic about his practices while he always was criticizing the elder Zosima for his popularity among the people.He didn't like confession taking from fellow brothers.And he was claiming that ghosts would personally talk to him,especially those who live on the trees of premises of monastery. The reader could identify many people with this character.His way of dressing,behaviour and talking ,everything could be seen in front of us. Dostovesky's selection of words,pattern of speaking styles invariably awesome.</p><p>Michael-the elder Zosima's brother, who was the reason to Zosima's saint like transformation was in fact nearing his death.How a human heart responds to the breath taking nature's bounty when it's under the knowledge of final journey was revealed through this character.The way he spoke with a bird and all other trivial activities strikes an unknown chord in us.Any many other things I like about this time tested novel.But it would be continued in the days to come whenever I feel for it.But it is wonderful to know that all this heavy duty psychological and philosophical thriller was written before Freud came into arena with his groundbreaking psychoanalysis theories.</p><p>----Murthy KVVS</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6xFZaaQ3hF8-Nc1Yla6KH13E3r_8fNWD8n8pbw9ut7OwRBvWyFKHiQ0dfwfIP2JdL5Grk2nXOHgDQOzbxOXuL0PjLPHkdpdGq_0mVLmrIblNV5ynylBPSr7ScsKFecsw3Z9ZJ7biUsM/s231/top-post-mark.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="47" data-original-width="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6xFZaaQ3hF8-Nc1Yla6KH13E3r_8fNWD8n8pbw9ut7OwRBvWyFKHiQ0dfwfIP2JdL5Grk2nXOHgDQOzbxOXuL0PjLPHkdpdGq_0mVLmrIblNV5ynylBPSr7ScsKFecsw3Z9ZJ7biUsM/s0/top-post-mark.gif" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-38887266001794607642020-06-27T18:22:00.001+05:302020-07-02T23:01:35.568+05:30A Review on my Kindle E-book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is the first story in KVVS Murthy' stories book "The Riverside man and other short stories". I am too obsessed with this story.
I don't know whether there is true "love at first sight " or not but surely that is true when a human being encounters an animal. If you love and treat them at first sight, a melancholic relationship develops and later on their sudden disappearance makes you to feel the pain, whenever you happen to see the place where you saw them first with a loving attitude. If you tame or I'll treat them they become a menace to you in course of time and you will be constrained to adopt even inhuman methods to get rid of them. The story depicts this truth in a beautiful manner. The language in story is simple and touching. From the very moment I saw the cover page of story my inner voice told me perhaps stories might be beautiful in this book and the very first story provide that my premonition was correct.🙏
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-5522553603820595442019-09-28T11:08:00.000+05:302019-09-28T11:08:17.603+05:30My Tryst with Pondicherry and It's adopted Son Prof. Manoj Das<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Whole world conspires to fulfill your dream if you have a longing for something without expecting anything in return,I mean, selfish in spirit.Prof.Manoj Das, the renowned Indo-Anglian writer came into my life during the days of graduation.Once I chose a book from our college library was on Sri Aurobindo and it was authored by Manoj Das. That was the very first time seeing his name and which appealed to me in an enigmatic manner.His style of writing had some magic and enthralling capability.<br />
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His books were read in later years also,of course with judicious intervals amidst my head-load of works.Among which 'The Tiger at Twilight (novella),The mystery of a missing cap (Stories) and selected fiction (Stories) are important to remember for me as they carried some flashes resembled to my experiences of childhood. Especially 'Farewell to a Ghost' story is one that haunts right to this moment. It engulfed into subconscious level for its powerful presentation.<br />
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And I shouldn't forget Dr.Kulamani Dash, a staunch admirer of Manoj Das who rushed me a book titled 'The Bulldozers'. It was a melange of diverse colors like sarcasm,comedy and a love story turned into a tragic situation at the end. All these are created by One great writer of our times and a resident of Sri Aurobindo ashram. He conferred with Padmasri,Kalidas Samman and many many honors.A columnist for many publications like The Hindu,The Indian Express and The Hindustan Times.<br />
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Fortunately, I have met such a remarkable author on the 21st of this month at his residence. It was in Dupey road,Pondicherry. All the surrounding streets are having the Exotic French names. After having visited 'Maha Samadhi' of Sri Aurobindo Maharshi, knocked the door of the gentle man. He warmly received me and we have talked almost half an hour,though I was given ten minutes of appointment. He appreciated my book's cover page art when I presented him my latest title 'The Riverside Man & Other short stories'. He got amused on knowing that the art was drawn by a Bureaucrat named Sri Vadrevu China Veerabhadrudu.<br />
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I aspired to have clicked some monuments,library,sprawling heritage sites inside but photography was prohibited.Many people were in meditation beside the Maha samadhi of Sri Aurobindo. It became a global destination long back.Many tourists seemed to be from various parts of the world. What a calm,serene,greenish and beautiful place filled with glorious aura..! Apart from it, Pondicherry is creating abuzz as an important educational hub. Environment is clean and the sea breeze let you feel comfort anywhere in the city.</div>
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I resumed reading this Puzo's novel in a journey. In fact, I should have read it long back since myself was and is an ardent fan of him for many of his deceptive tale telling techniques. This novel sets in the backdrop of second world war. Walter Mosca was a young war veteran of American origin. He returned to Germany after a few of days spent in his hometown,refusing a marriage proposal from Gloria. He also denied his mother's advice to settle down in a different way.<br />
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One fine morning, he sets out to the war zone of Berlin. Mosca met his German girl friend Fella again. War rules don't permit a relationship with local people. But you know love is blind as the age old adage goes by. In course of time, Fella became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy. He started his efforts to take Fella and the son to the US and for which some important legal papers to be approved by higher officials. There were some people who keeps playing against it.<br />
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The real troubles came upon while Fella caught up with he health problems. Military doctors were to answer their superiors when they treated outsiders. It made the couple irksome to come up with their real identities. Mosca compelled to have drugs by adapting foul play or she would get affected miserably. Surprisingly, the most wanted currency then was not dollars or marks or anything else,but American cigarettes. In black market, those crates have great demand. He exchanged them for medicines. However, his son and girlfriend died due to the timely medical treatment at the bay.At last, he returned to the US leaving his second son with a care taker in grief.<br />
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What Mario Puzo did want to tell us by this piece of work..? Well, the cruel face of war surfaced with many implications. Not only that, the way how Germans were being treated by the victorious nations was also described. Frankly speaking, this would nothing to do with Mafia like themes since Mario Puzo was acclaimed for his crime,manipulation,betrayal and Mafiaso saga.This novel had been written in 1955. That means his very first novel and it saw no big success comparing to The God Father. Perhaps he could have shifted to the genre of crime fiction seeing its fall.<br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-74314953980441366052019-07-23T23:17:00.000+05:302019-07-24T00:07:16.265+05:30The Riverside Man & Other Short Stories By Murthy KVVS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Murthy's "The Riverside Man&Other short stories" comprises of eleven enthralling short stories. He beautifully encapsulates his diverse experiences in these stories. This is his maiden attempt in English but he has successfully penned four titles in Telugu. His multiple interests in social activities speculate in these stories that will make you laugh and learn.</div>
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"The Guest Obsessed" articulates about obsession. Obsession with anyone or anything considers unscrupulous. This story brilliantly encompasses the obsession of monkeys and it's both consequences.</div>
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"Missing of an Old Woman" highlights the schizophrenia that rampant in the society. Every three out of five persons suffer from this chronic disease. One need not run away from harsh reality while one needs to face it boldly and find out solutions. This old woman has been portrayed symbolically and suggests that she can be anyone in the world. She roams and rests carelessly and recklessly by the side of dividers. The story emphasizes that our moral duty is to send off schizophrenic persons to hospitals rather we stand, stare and laugh at them.</div>
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"Rajanikant" The very name of this short story refers to Tamil superstar Rajanikant. Yes, it is because one of the students changed his name and is being called as Rajanikant. But after the headmaster's admonishing, he sticks to his original name and now continues his studies with pursuing business administration. It will definitely remind your "childhood should be like that, fun and frolic"(23)</div>
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"A Burial Ground and Memoirs" reveals the strong connection that lies between the place and our old experienced memories. Memory keeps us haunting and longing for bygone days and this story refreshes and rejuvenates the reminiscences.</div>
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"On the Fateful Day...!" reveals one's unplanned journey of life as one needs to adjust with moving time's plan. In one's life, everything occurs unpredictably in the domain of universal force.</div>
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"A Boulder in Stream" elucidates the story of a backbencher, silent, reticent boy. The teacher scolds him without knowing his mental condition for not responding to him. When the teacher came to know his family split through another student then he accepts his fault and said sorry. He says sorry to him.</div>
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"The Riverside Man" deals with a missing girl and saint. The missing girl is found but can the life of saint valuable for his/her family? Why not her/his family members bring him back? The saint sits beside the river and chant deeply. When the narrator questions his life and belongingness and he politely replied and states everything is uncertain except death then why do we worry about. Enjoy each and every moment of your life.</div>
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"Memorabilia" throws light on the nostalgia of the CIIL Campus, Mysore. The author shares his varied experiences about visiting R.K.Narayan's house, nearby places like Coorg, Ooty, Nagara Hole etcetera and his encounters with diverse culturally and linguistically persons.</div>
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I am happy to announce a piece of important news. A milestone in my journey of writing.13 of my short stories to be brought out shortly under the title of "The Riverside man and other short stories" and the cover pages are given in the post for you all. In fact, all the stories have taken place in this blog and after being considered the importance of these stories to be a printed book form, now I have geared up to have accomplished the task as soon as possible.<br />
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Received brilliant feedback from prolific writers, voracious readers and some of the accolades have been placed on the last cover page. All I would say is the book will be of its own class by the terms of narrative and landscapes were chosen. Most of the stories revolved around a non-fictional town where I have experienced many an incident in flesh and blood. A judicious mix of imagination too added to enhance the quality of readability.<br />
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I would also like to talk a bit about the cover page design. It's benign subtility with a loner nearby tall trees, foliages, and watching abandoned shelters in solitude enriched the total expression of the collection of my stories. I thought that it has been drawn only in view of it. I requested the artist and he obliged happily. He is none other than Sri Vadrevu Ch. Veerabhadrudu garu. A great writer, poet, essayist, painter and a household name among the Telugu diaspora across the world. Thanking him profusely for his kind gesture.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Blogger friends</span>, you are cordially welcome to review my book on your blog space. Please send your postal address to my inbox so that I can mail it by post or couriers, with postage free. Sorry, no PDF or soft copy. I don't like to put it on any other platforms except on my website and publisher's website for sale. I know, book promotion is an arduous task but I have my own plans regarding it. Let me test the waters.<br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-61000975764588308562019-05-13T12:21:00.003+05:302019-05-13T12:21:03.405+05:30Memorabilia..! (A Story by Murthy Kvvs)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are two reasons to step into Mysore. First, I have got a call from CIIL to attend the classes of translation studies. And the second one, to have a visit to the memorial house of Late R.K.Narayan, one of the eminent writers of India. I had written a letter to him during my college days after reading his novel 'Swamy and his friends'.Response from the stalwart was not expected as I was a just common reader among innumerable book lovers. Miraculously I received a letter from him. His signature under the lines typed on the white paper gave me immense joy and which had addressed none other than me. I had shown the letter to my friends and lecturers, in a spurt of enthusiasm. Everybody held me in great respect thereafter.<br />
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Thus R.K.Narayan entered my life giving me some special place in my circle. I started reading all his other works with great attention. Our college library became my favorite nestle whenever I had free time. All this was about more than three decades back. But the impact of such reading moved me to further shores regarding observing things around me and trying to pen it at times. I should say it's my initial inspiration to the journey of literary pursuits. Now I am in Mysore. But R.K.Narayan is no more. He passed away several years back, yet, there is a house where he lived once turned a memorial one at present. However, I have to be there for some time. See the magic of time, I am going to be there where he lived in flesh and blood, once upon a time. To experience his presence there.<br />
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"Do you know Yadava giri. How far from here?" I asked Dr.Sharma after having settled down on the campus of CIIL. He also came here to attend translation classes. Well acquainted with Mysore since he had visited it several times.<br />
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"Don't worry. First, let's see other places like Madikeri, Coorg, and someones in Kerala in our leisure and at last, you can see that. No problem" He suggested.<br />
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The training program encompasses almost one month. Every Sunday is a holiday, so we started going to places which were in and around Mysore. It gives us fresh air after the hectic schedule of the classes. There was a mini India in our campus literally, comprising of candidates from all states. In this way, a living example of national integration on the pretext of Translation mission. An exhilarating sight with different ages of candidates.Students, research scholars, Journos, teachers, and all other walks of life who were interested in Translation work. It's a skill enhancement program conducted by CIIL, a govt. of India organization.<br />
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Garden City has many interesting things to explore. With its heritage of sandalwood, silk and Royal Palace the green cover across the streets is stupendous. On one Sunday, some young people planned to visit Sultan bathery and nearby falls in Kerala. Almost 2 hours drive. We have also joined by paying charges for the trip. It was just like an educational tour, by knowing many things about the places.<br />
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Mr.Sharma, a German professor and I were from Telugu states. Hence we made into a peer group. And there was no dearth of fulfillment what a true traveler wished to have over a trip like this. There were other people mostly younger than us who made it hilarious in all respects. In return, we have covered some other places. Altogether a successful trip. After that, we all made our way to Ooty, Coorg, Nagara Hole and so on successively on different holidays. Not to say about roaming across the Mysore streets in the evening leisure times. Mysore cuisine deeply influenced by the Udupi style. We liked it very much.<br />
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Our campus seemed to have sprawled in almost one hundred acres or maybe more than it with buildings for many departments and hostels. By evening after classes ended, all we trainees were gathered on the green lawns in front of the hostel. And some have gone out for chilling their own way. And some were strolling after their dinner. There I have met two research scholars, Kamal Raj, and B.T.Reddy. They said that the training certificate would be useful for their future endeavors.<br />
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The young were more advantageous as they have a great weapon, the time. They would be professors or highly well placed in the future if they use it prudently. Cultural front too to be discussed here. In intervals of lectures, many trainees showcased their talent in singing, poetry recital and other crafts. How diverse and fascinating India is with all these mystified spirits of unity..!<br />
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Dr.Sharma had sung a song on the contribution of Kannada cultural greats like Pampa, Ranna, Kuvempu, Basaveswara and other stalwarts. I was overwhelmed on knowing this Kannada song was written by himself only. Being a Telugu one, penning such a wonderful Kannada song..? I requested him to upload it on Youtube. I am still waiting for the moment.<br />
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Time is nearing to departure. All these days brought me my college life back. Lectures of great experts maneuvered my spirits anew with unseen avenues. Mouthwatering dishes over chatting with new friends. Friends like mentors Tariq Khan and Anwar sirs. Above all the mosaic of different states' people yet to miss. What about your visiting to the memorial of R.K.Narayan's..? I know you're all going to ask me the same question.<br />
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Well..! I was to visit it alone as Dr.Sharma got his reservation ticket a bit earlier. I resumed walking up to St.Joseph's school and got an auto to get down at the Vivekananda Road where the wizard of Malgudi lived in a two storied house. The ambiance was cool with huge trees and neat roads around. There in the register signed and entered with a tinge of excitement. Every article used by the Malgudi creator kept in with utmost care. The writing desk, chair, bed, pens, photos, dresses, books and many things showcased for the visitors. Definitely one feels his existence in the astral plane. Did he believe in paranormal activities..? Yes, in his novel of 'the English teacher', the protagonist's wife was used to speak him after her death. He described it to have happened in a garden with the help of a particular person who kept meditating on the subject. I tiptoed out of the house.<br />
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What to do freeze this moment in the fashion of tributing the great soul..! I started thinking in many ways. At last, I decided to write a short story, however, the quality it would be of, a tribute with a few words to my favorite writer..! Let his soul forgive this greenhorn in case any morass being created by me on the pretext. (By Murthy Kvvs)</div>
Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-57602872369038577352019-05-04T11:44:00.001+05:302019-05-04T11:58:59.816+05:30The Riverside Man (A Story by Murthy Kvvs)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span id="p302" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">" A Six year old <span id="309">girl</span> was <span id="365-366">missing</span> in the <span id="355-356">crowd</span>.</span><span id="p303" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="367-368">Wearing</span> green dress and with blue ribbons.</span><span id="p304" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Her <span id="357-358">name</span> <span id="369-370">was</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="312">Soumya</span> and native of <span class="s-rg-t" id="313">Kurnool</span>.</span><span id="p305" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Please <span id="315">take</span> the <span id="359-360">kid</span> to the enquiry counter nearby northern gate of the <span id="361-362">temple</span>.</span><span id="p306" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Her <span id="363-364">parents</span> were in deep grief and waiting eagerly for the girl" announcement blared up in the <span id="316">mike</span>.</span><span id="p7" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I am <span id="289-290-53">used</span> to this <span id="260-261-57">kind</span><span id="57"> of</span> <span id="291-292-54">missing</span> <span id="262-263">news</span>, especially on the <span id="264-265">occasion</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="35">Sri</span> Rama <span class="s-rg-t" id="36">navami</span> <span id="266-267">celebrations</span> at our temple town <span class="s-rg-t" id="37">Bhadrachalam</span>.</span><span id="p370" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Visitors throng here from <span id="492">far</span> and wide to <span id="540">witness</span> the wedding ceremony of the <span id="394">celestial</span> couple Lord Rama and his <span id="493">consort </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="381-493">Seeta</span><span id="493"> Ma</span>.</span><span id="p371" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="382">Dharmasalas</span>, Lodges and all other outlets of the <span id="494-495">sort</span> <span id="395">remain</span> <span id="541-542">filled</span> with <span id="496">devotees</span>.</span><span id="p372" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="497-498">town</span> is decked up like a <span id="389">new</span> bride itself.</span><br />
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<span id="p373" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">With the <span id="499">advent</span> of <span id="500-501">Globalization cars</span>, jeeps and other vehicles made available to the public in large way.</span><span id="p374" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">That <span id="502-503">impact</span> is evident here when we <span id="390-543-544">see</span> the beeline of <span id="504-505">automobiles</span> in <span id="506-507">front</span> of every <span id="508-509">hotel</span> and lodge, not only on the <span id="510-511">occasion</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="383">Sri</span> Rama <span class="s-rg-t" id="384">navami</span> <span id="512-513">festival</span>, but also on <span id="514-515">weekends</span> and <span id="516-517">holidays</span>.</span><span id="p375" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">From <span id="518-519">here</span> one would go to <span class="s-rg-t" id="385">Perantapalli</span> resorts via boat cruise.</span><span id="p376" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">In our <span id="520-521">childhood</span>, <span id="522-523">things</span> were very much <span id="391">different</span>.</span><span id="p377" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="386-524-525">Buses</span> <span id="392-545-546">were</span> only the <span id="526-527">means</span> and <span id="547-548">travel</span> <span id="387-528-529">buses</span> with <span id="530-531">loads</span> of <span id="532">devotees</span>.</span><span id="p378" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As they <span id="549-550">entered</span> the <span id="533-534">town</span>, the <span id="535">pilgrims</span> would <span id="393-551-552">raise</span> their <span id="536-537">voice</span> in praising of Lord Rama.</span><span id="p379" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Now I hardly listen any of them.</span><span id="p380" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">But ominous sounds caused by <span id="538-539">visitors</span> and vehicles <span id="396">galore</span> all over.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">It <span id="665-666">was</span> evening turning into <span id="533-534">twilight</span>.</span><span id="p1">Ever year, on the <span id="535-536">day</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="58">Sri</span> Rama <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">navami</span> <span id="537-538">celebrations</span>,soon after <span class="s-rg-t" id="60">Kalyanam</span> completed, it is <span id="142">common</span> for me to <span id="143-667-668">have</span> a <span id="539">stroll</span> along the temple street to <span id="144-669-670">see</span> the bustling rush of <span id="540-541">visitors</span> and all other activities like <span id="542-543">exhibitions</span>,cultural programs, etc.,Luckily sometimes meeting a <span id="141">known</span> person on the <span id="544-545">way</span> is exciting.</span><span id="p794">Above all, <span id="834">cool</span> breeze sweeping over <span class="s-rg-t" id="818-1011-1012">Godavari</span><span id="1011-1012"> </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="819-1011-1012">river</span>.</span><span id="p795">And the sand dunes losing heat to facilitate the <span id="1013-1014">visitors</span> to <span id="835">sit</span> cozily.</span><span id="p796">They both never cease to <span id="1055-1056-836">take</span> me into their <span id="1015">lap</span>.</span><span id="p797"><span id="839">As usual</span>, river banks were <span id="1057-1058">filled</span> with the <span id="1016-1017">visitors</span>, some <span id="1018-1019">men</span> and <span id="1020-1021">women</span> were <span id="1059-1060-838">taking</span> <span id="837">holy</span> dips.</span><span id="p798">They did not seem to have bothered about their transparent <span id="840">wet</span> <span id="827">clothes</span> by coming out of <span id="1022-1023">water</span> to <span id="1061-1062-841">change</span> their <span id="828-1024-1025">clothes</span>.</span><span id="p799">Makeshift outlets were there, but very few <span id="1063-1064">cared</span> to <span id="1065-1066-842">use</span> them.</span><br /><br /><span id="p800">I <span id="1067-1068-843">took</span> a <span id="844">rather</span> long walk on the crunchy sand of the river bank.</span><span id="p1096">There, hardly any people were seen, a Sadhu like person was sitting about facing westward.</span><span id="p802">The <span id="845">long</span> <span id="846">white</span> beard <span id="1071-1072-848">gives</span> him a <span id="847">strange</span> look.</span><span id="p803">And there was a <span class="s-rg-t" id="822">Trishul</span> or trident beside him fixed in the <span id="1030-1031">sand</span>.</span><span id="p804">He was <span id="1073-1074">gazing</span> something over the <span id="1032-1033">flow</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="823-1034-1035">Godavari</span><span id="1034-1035"> </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="824-1034-1035">river</span>.</span><span id="p805">I intrigued to have a talk with him to <span id="1075-1076-849">know</span> what there <span id="1077-1078">is</span> in <span id="1036-1037">store</span> for me, like how they <span id="1079-1080">manage</span> their <span id="1038-1039">travels</span>, <span id="1040-1041">food</span> and any supernatural powers achieved so on.</span><br /><br /><span id="p806">I <span id="850">just</span> sat nearby silently.</span><span id="p807"> He was <span id="832">not </span><span id="832-852">moved</span> an <span id="1042-1043">inch</span>, <span id="853">staring</span> <span id="851">straight</span> the <span id="1044-1045">way</span> in such a languid demeanor.</span><span id="p808">I <span id="1081-1082">kept</span> <span id="1083-1084">waiting</span> like a <span id="1046">school kid</span> if he would <span id="1085-1086">turn</span> towards me.</span><span id="p809">No, it seems <span id="833">not likely</span> to <span id="1087-1088">happen</span>.</span><span id="p810"><span id="854">At </span><span id="1047-1048-854">last</span>, I have <span id="1089-1090">decided</span> to thaw the iceberg.</span><span id="p811">What to <span id="855">start</span> and how to <span id="1091-1092-856">call</span> him.</span><span id="p812">Much embarrassed at the <span id="1049-1050">moment</span>.</span><span id="p813"> I have donned many <span id="1051-1052">hats</span>, but it's <span id="858">entirely</span> <span id="857">different</span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"<span id="41">Hello</span> <span id="116">sir</span>...</span><span id="p1">Namaste" I <span id="138">greeted</span> him formally.</span><span id="p2"> He <span id="46">slowly</span> <span id="47">turned</span> his <span id="129-130">face</span> towards me.</span><span id="p3">His <span id="131-132">eyes</span> were <span id="149">twinkling</span> in the starry light.</span><span id="p165">He smiled and inquired with a nod, still no talking.</span><br /><br /><span id="p170"><span class="s-bl-t" id="172">"May</span> I know where you are coming from?</span><span id="p167"> I mean you look like a Saintly person,"</span><span id="p6"> <span id="33">I</span> <span id="160-161-48">asked</span> him.</span><span id="p7">Felt <span id="162-163">like</span> <span id="164-165">committed</span> a faux <span class="s-bl-t" id="27">pas..!</span></span><br /><br /><span id="p8">"I came here from <span class="s-rg-t" id="29">Haridwar</span>, before that many other places were also visited,"</span><span id="p9"> he said stoically.</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"Where do you belong <span class="s-rg-t" id="17">Swamiji</span>" I <span id="139-140">gathered</span> <span id="117-118">strength</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p11">"Sadhus do not <span id="42">have</span> native places.</span><span id="p173">Entire creation belonged to <span class="s-bl-t" id="174">theirs,"</span></span><span id="p13"> He <span id="141-142">answered</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p176"><span class="s-bl-t" id="178">"How</span> did you come and where have you got needed money for your expenses?</span><br /><br /><span id="p15">"<span id="45">Usually</span> ocher robed <span id="123-124">persons</span> like me were <span id="39">not asked</span> for <span id="125-126">tickets</span> in <span id="127-128">trains</span>.</span><span id="p16">They <span id="145-146-40">knew</span><span id="40"> that </span><span class="s-or-t" id="21-40">we'</span><span class="s-or-t" id="21-147-148-40">re</span><span id="40"> sanyasis or renounced ones</span>"</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p385">"About your food,"</span><br /><br /><span id="p1">"Some kind people <span id="324-325">offered</span> <span id="256-257">money</span> or <span id="69-258-259">food</span>.</span><span id="p2"> <span id="85">Of </span><span id="275-276-85">course</span>, sometimes I <span id="344-345-99">remain</span> empty bellied without any <span class="s-bl-t" id="42-70-277-278">food</span>"</span><br /><br /><span id="p386"><span class="s-bl-t" id="388">"Are</span> you not afraid of being alone?</span><span id="p389"> Travelling around places like this.</span><span id="p5">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p6">"What is there <span class="s-rg-t" id="61">to</span> afraid?</span><span id="p7"> <span id="97">Everywhere</span> you <span id="378-379">find</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="64">Panchabhutas</span> or five <span id="316-317">elements</span> and nothing else,mostly what <span id="380-381">happens</span> <span id="382-383-96">is</span> <span id="318-319-77-78">death</span><span id="77-78"> which is certain</span> to everybody.</span><span id="p8">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p390"><span class="s-bl-t" id="392">"Is</span> it not scaring you dying in this manner?</span><span id="p10">At some unknown place like an <span id="260">orphan</span>"</span><br /><br /><span id="p11">"It'<span id="326-327">s</span> most common phenomenon right from the <span id="261-262">ages</span> in our <span id="263-264">country</span>.</span><span id="p393">A Sanyasi has to live a life like that.</span><span id="p394">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p13">"Out there, so many Sanyasis were <span id="332-333-81">leading</span> most <span id="80">comfortable</span> lives and some are ruling <span class="s-bl-t" id="36">too</span>"</span><br /><br /><span id="p14">"<span id="267-268">Politics</span> <span id="334-335">need</span> certain <span id="269-270">faces</span> and maybe it could be one of them.</span><span id="p15">But real spirituality starts when one renounces wholeheartedly.</span><span id="p16">The <span id="271-272">world</span> <span id="336-337-82">is</span> a <span id="273-274">play</span>.</span><span id="p395">It should be played until one gets opened <span class="s-bl-t" id="396">inside,"</span></span><span id="p18"> He <span id="340-341">said</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p19">I don't want to <span id="342-343">argue</span> with him.</span><span id="p398">In fact, my intention was to know about his way of life like how he got his expenses to cope up with journeys, food and so on.</span><span id="p21">He <span id="352-353-87">had</span> his own convictions to <span id="354-355-88">lead</span> his <span id="293-294">life</span>.</span><span id="p22">I <span id="356-357">smiled</span> at him with <span id="295-296">reverence</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p399"><span class="s-bl-t" id="401">"Please</span>, take it.</span><span id="p402">You have given me your valuable <span class="s-bl-t" id="403">time,"</span></span><span id="p405"> I offered a ten-rupees note to him.</span><span id="p27">He <span id="90">looked</span> hesitantly and <span id="364-365">accepted</span> it later with a <span id="298-299">smile</span>.</span><span id="p28"><span id="71">I</span> got up and <span id="366-367">started</span> to <span id="368-369">move</span> from the <span id="300-301">banks</span> of the <span id="302-303">river</span>.</span><span id="p29"><span id="92">Soon</span> <span id="72">I</span> <span id="370-371">reached</span> by the <span id="304-305">side</span> of enquiry counter at the <span id="306-307">temple</span>,there was an <span id="308-309">announcement</span> going on about the <span id="91">missing</span> girl as she had been found out.</span><span id="p30"><span id="73">I</span> <span id="372-373">thought</span> of that ocher robed person.</span><span id="p31">The riverside man whom <span id="74">I</span> <span id="374-375-94">met</span> a few <span id="310-311">minutes</span> back.</span><span id="p407">In other sense, he was also missing one for his family, if there was anything like it.</span><span id="p33"> <span id="p406">(the End) </span></span></span><br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-26174772161058030072019-04-27T08:15:00.002+05:302019-04-27T08:27:03.984+05:30This is also a love story, I think..!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes things taught you well before in advance.By seeing or hearing of others' lives intently, you would be vigilant about the same shouldn't creep in to your own life.As usual, the melancholic sight that pumps the real lethal blow to memorize the lesson.How should I tell you all as it does belong to a human being and of whom I got a little acquaintance, of course with a distance to maintain?I should better not be sophomoric or oral acrobatic.There are limits.And let me pass on with what I have in me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">That was about some two and half a decade's back, I was used to visit our local temple once or twice a week.Now stopped going to any temples, please don't ask me the reasons.It's rather a big story and it would encompasses all this piece of work.One of our college mates had also frequented the holy place.After having obeisances, we got into a chat, about various issues of what had taken place in our college.By the way, She was a well trained singer and had a good fandom.She told me once that which always got down her having the first prize whenever she participated.It made me chuckled since it's the dream of everybody.Lots of days, lots of talks.Days went by and suddenly her presence was not there.I couldn't figure out any reason, for our talks only based on time tested discreet and decency.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quite unexpectedly, at a different town after so many years, we encountered in a meeting where she must have been called for her rendition.Our eyes met and I was expecting a surprise wish but to my astonishment, she had quit the dais and vanished as swift as she could.What made her to do so, I was sure of her awareness about my presence.And in no way, I harmed her.A lot of quizzical exercise in my brain.First time I approved the overheard saying that "oh...These women are not to be understood, their ways and means."And at the same time, my conscience kept warning me that there was something wrong with your intention.She had her own life to lead with her own problems.I postponed my judgement.Of all, who am I to do it?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, I had observed some sadness or being dejected in her face.I trust my instincts over many important situations of life whether it's me or others.I could grasp the woes of an average woman of our society.What sort of tribulations and trauma she was to go through was beyond the imagination, sometimes.Being a child in those dark days of my life phase,I know how shattered relations in a family would pierce the spirit of hope and happiness.And it squeezes marrow of the life.After all these years, I understand that nothing is deserved cursing since every dark and light side has its own influence on the life.Sometimes the suffering brings the best out of our life.Here, I should thank my Grand father, for he had introduced me for a great place in my life.That's library.Life has a symbolic connection with every happening.Through that I plunged into the world of travelling and which never seized to leave me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Well, anxious about the lady? Yes, all of a sudden another encounter happened in some program where we had a talk on presenting my book.She now seemed good and talked enthusiastically.Felt relieved.I never insisted the past to come up with.Onset of light makes everything bright.She phoned me one day and explained how her life had taken cruel twists with the first marriage.And the mental trauma she underwent thereof. I sighed at it as I already thought of something alarm she met with.Above all, she asked me to meet her present husband to feel how great he was in every aspect.Her account made me joyful.As she had got her highest position in education and employment, I Congratulated her.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"It looks great.Why don't you improve it into a good story" One of my blogger friends asked me.In fact, the above write-up has been submitted by me as a piece of article in response of Indeblogger competition.I too have such feel inside me.In fact, I planned it to be precise in every aspect because I was thought of it for the particular format.What's up?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yes, WhatsApp came to my rescue.I sent the article to her by WhatsApp to elicit her response.Be it positive or negative,come what may, no problem,because there was no name mentioned in it and at the same time one could feel the story.See how things take one into their grip to connive to achieve their ending. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Surprised to have reply at once.Here are our WhatsApp messages.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Oh.it's my story. Nice to here more of it."Her message.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">" Well... thank you.And which applies to all universal success stories" My message.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"All those innocent days seemed to have come back through your words"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"True.In one sense you're correct " </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">" I don't understand what you want to tell me,no offence please." </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Frankly speaking, I have penned it for a competition" </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Perfect.Reality always has its own charm.I understand it now." </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Admitted. And do you know how did fascinating stories always come to surface to lilt the human's heart? " </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Shed me some light" </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"It should always have come from their own experiences.Of what they see, feel and mix. " </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"A judicious mix of fiction is also necessary,hope you understand what I mean" </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"That's true. And a writer's responsibility too" </span></span></div>
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-11250801967557402672019-04-23T16:49:00.000+05:302019-04-23T16:51:48.961+05:30Gandhi Bhavan at Bangalore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last year, I was in Bangalore for a day or two during my Sri Lanka journey.Before reaching out for my flight, happened to have a stay at the Gandhi bhavan nearby Saravana stores.The premises was very clean and calm with lush greenery.Not only that,interesting things like Naturopathy health outlet,Gandhi literature and other staying accommodation facilities were there.Khadi propagating center was also in the same premises. Statues of different postures of Gandhi ji added much attraction to the ambiance.Sri Lankan blasts remind me all that old days.Our prayers with the Island country.Here are some pics I wish to share.<br />
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(On a wall,Gandhi ji with other patriots)<br />
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(Gandhian and other literature counter)<br />
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(Gandhi bhavan)<br />
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( Statues in the premises)<br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-53502094433077445492019-03-19T11:18:00.002+05:302019-03-19T11:18:44.680+05:30Clouds over the Green Pastures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Green pastures and the floating clouds,above all scattered houses here and there in the thickness of forest like ambiance.I was intrigued to capture the scene on the spot.It was around Nugarawaliya in Sri Lanka.In fact,not closer to it,You would meet it while journeying from Kandy to Nugarawaliya via some Tea production companies.There were a few good hotels from where you can see the landscapes and water falls vividly from the wall glasses.Always drizzling over the trip we had taken,November month to say.<br />
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The Island country offers a lot to the visitors,natural elegance apart from rolling back to cultural and historical glances in abundance.Diverse cuisine is available in many hotels.For Nature aficionados,a real visual feast where ever we go,that's what one could feel in brief.Serene waters in flowing,rushing in falls,how the form of waters appear in myriad ways are to be witnessed.Scaling heights of hills added extra beauty. </div>
Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-28745399024694247622018-12-08T00:15:00.001+05:302018-12-28T00:50:53.844+05:30Polling Duty (story) --Murthy KVVS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Polling Duty </span><span id="p1698" style="font-size: 15px;">(story)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> --Murthy </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="133" style="font-size: 15px;">KVVS</span><br />
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<span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="1187-1188-327">Notification</span> of election schedule in <span id="1189-1190">today</span>'s <span id="1191-1192">paper</span> <span id="1449-1450">brought</span> the bygone days back for me.</span><span id="p3" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It <span id="1479-1480">is</span> about almost a <span id="1215-1216">decade</span> passed by.</span><span id="p4" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">But those <span id="1242-1243">moments</span> are fresh in my <span id="1244-1245">mind</span>.</span><span id="p1699" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="1700">EVM</span> was something impossible to imagine in those days.</span><span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I was <span id="1528">drafted</span> as a presiding officer to <span id="1529-1530">execute</span> in a polling booth that <span id="331">situated</span> in a remote village.</span><span id="p7" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">There <span id="1545-1546">were</span> four more <span id="1295-1296">employees</span> in my <span id="200-1297-1298">team,</span><span id="200"> and</span> they <span id="1547-1548">were</span> from <span id="293">different</span> departments.</span><br />
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<span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It was <span id="300">almost</span> five in the <span id="1317-1318">evening</span> as our <span id="1319-1320">vehicle</span> <span id="1588-1589-301">reached</span> the <span id="1321-1322">village</span>.</span><span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="1358-1359">vehicle</span> <span id="1613-1614">provided</span> by election commission has gone back with remaining staff to their respective places.</span><span id="p10" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Our <span id="1074">team members</span> <span id="1372-1373-317">comprised</span> of <span id="254">different</span> age groups.</span><span id="p11" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">We five people boarded in the <span id="1101-1102">school</span> along with the polling material.</span><span id="p12" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The very <span id="264">next</span> <span id="234">day</span> <span id="1400-1401">is</span> polling <span id="235">day</span>.</span><span id="p1628" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">We started pre arrangements soon after having a little rest.</span><br />
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<span id="p14" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">We have <span id="1435-1436">surveyed</span> the <span id="1159-1160">rooms</span> and <span id="1161-1162-324">premises</span> of the <span id="1163-1164">school</span> to make a plan for various <span id="1165-1166-325">requirements</span> like makeshift way for <span id="1167-1168">voters</span> to come in and exit.</span><span id="p1629" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And to prepare a corner to keep the ballot box on a table, with covering by a blanket for secrecy.</span><span id="p16" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Everything to be intact.</span><span id="p1633" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Somehow, we have completed all the work including filling up required papers by seven O's clock in the night.</span><span id="p18" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Tomorrow is <span id="1445-1446">going</span> <span id="251">to </span><span id="1447-1448-251">be</span> the <span id="1183-1184">De day</span>.</span><span id="p19" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">By 7 a.m. sharp, the <span id="1185-1186">juggernaut</span> of polling process will be <span id="326">commenced</span>.</span><span id="p20" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="1193-1194">Voters</span> will be queuing up for <span id="1451-1452">exercising</span> their <span id="1195-1196">franchise</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p1634" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As having said, our team is of a high-octane five members including me.</span><span id="p22" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="1199-1200">duty</span> like this can <span id="272">only</span> be succeeded with team spirit and every one <span id="1457-1458">has</span> to <span id="1459-1460-273">do</span> their <span id="1201-1202">part</span> to <span id="1461-1462">make</span> it fruitful.</span><span id="p23" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="274">same</span> thing has been <span id="1463">uttered</span> by me repeatedly.</span><span id="p1635" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Fortunately, our team members were very cooperative.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p1628">It was almost eight O clock in the night as we have returned to our worldly business from our conversation of many other things.</span><span id="p26">I went out to <span id="1468-1469-276">meet</span> some <span id="1208">villagers</span> or <span id="1470-1471">find</span> a <span id="275">small</span> hotel to <span id="1472-1473">prepare</span> <span id="1209-1210">meals</span> for us.</span><span id="p27">It <span id="1474-1475">was</span> a moonlit night.</span><span id="p1629">Village looked so calm, no one was on the street.</span><span id="p29">Dim lighting of <span id="1213-1214">bulbs</span> kept <span id="1478">pouring</span> from the street electricity poles.</span><span id="p30">Both <span id="1217-1218">sides</span>, unruly bushes were <span id="1481-1482">growing</span>.</span><span id="p1630">At last, I found a villager after walking a few yards to the corner.</span><br /><br /><span id="p32">"We <span id="1487-1488">are</span> the polling staff deputed here in your <span id="1226-1227">village</span> to <span id="1489">accomplish</span> the election process.</span><span id="p1637">It seems nobody is out there to ask something about.</span><span id="p1638"><span class="s-bl-t" id="1640">"I</span> introduced myself to the man.</span><span id="p35">He was grim and thoughtful for a <span id="1232-1233">while</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p36">"Here people used to go to bed by seven or seven thirty in the <span id="1234-1235">night</span>.</span><span id="p1644">There was no hotel or any accommodation for the meals.</span><span id="p1641">You have to help yourself <span class="s-bl-t" id="1642">only,"</span></span><span id="p39"> He <span id="1500-1501">answered</span> in a businesslike tone.</span><br /><br /><span id="p40">"My God...</span><span id="p1652">What to do, is there any hotel nearby the village?</span><span id="p42">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p43">"<span id="281">Yes</span>...</span><span id="p1647">But it is about 20 <span class="s-rg-t" id="1649">k.m.s.</span>' away.</span><span id="p1650">All the way is filled with wild animals apart from being stark dark.</span><span id="p46">"He <span id="1506-1507">informed</span> me and <span id="1508-1509-283">rushed</span> himself without <span id="1510">heeding</span> my further talk.</span><span id="p47">I <span id="1511-1512">sighed</span> for our <span id="1250-1251">fate</span>.</span><span id="p1651">Came back to the school-cum-polling booth.</span><span id="p49">On <span id="1513-329">disclosing</span> the <span id="1252-1253">fact</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="179">,our</span> second team member came up with a sweet news.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"<span id="322">Sir</span>...</span><span id="p1">don't worry.</span><span id="p2">I have <span id="416-417">brought</span> some <span id="344-345">fruits</span> and <span id="346">biscuits</span> with me.</span><span id="p3"><span id="457-458">Let</span>'s <span id="459-460-99">have</span> it.</span><span id="p4">Of <span id="388-389">course</span>,it can't be like a <span id="390-391">meal</span> in any <span id="392-393">sense</span>..</span><span id="p474"><span class="s-bl-t" id="476">"He</span> appeared like a messiah.</span><span id="p6"> <span id="79">All</span> our <span id="394-395">members</span> were <span id="102">happier</span> to <span id="103-470-471">have</span> something instead of going hungry <span id="80">all</span> the <span id="396-397">night</span>.</span><span id="p477">Each member got two bananas and two biscuits.</span><span id="p478">Wow.</span><span id="p9">What a <span id="104">great</span> treat for our <span id="112">tummies</span>.</span><span id="p10">There <span id="402-403">was</span> a tube well in the school <span id="105">premises</span> to <span id="404-405">provide</span> <span id="323">gallons</span> of <span id="324-325">water</span>.</span><span id="p479">No problem, we can endure the starvation of some more days.</span><span id="p12"><span id="77">We</span> became more confident after <span id="408-409-88">having</span> the <span id="330-331">water</span> up to our <span id="332-333">throats</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p13"><span id="78">We</span> <span id="410">spread</span> our <span id="334">blankets</span> on the <span id="335-336">floor</span> and <span id="411-412-89">rested</span> our <span id="337-338">bodies</span> cozily.</span><span id="p480">Through the doors wide opened, Sky was looking like the old friend with starry lighting.</span><span id="p15">Eerie silence everywhere.</span><span id="p481">All of a sudden, somewhere a feeble howling like sound came from a distant place.</span><span id="p492">That should be a fox for sure, howling from an half emptied belly like us?</span><span id="p493"> Or from an orgasm of night cap?</span><span id="p19"> Our <span id="108-343">pals</span> were sleeping fast.</span><span id="p487">Good God...</span><span id="p488">You made me capture nature's pulchritude.</span><br /><br /><span id="p494">In the early morning, all of us completed face washing and bathing, etc., polling agents keep coming one by one.</span><span id="p23">As a presiding officer<span class="s-bl-t" id="54">,I</span> <span id="428-429">have</span> to <span id="430-431">provide</span> them <span class="s-rg-t" id="53">I.D.cards</span> and at the same time <span id="432-433">have</span> to <span id="434-435-95">check</span> their <span id="349-350">credentials</span>.</span><span id="p495">Mock polling, paper sealing and other formalities have been done in their presence.</span><span id="p25">All those were <span id="438-439">performed</span> in <span id="353-354">time</span>.</span><span id="p26">We <span id="440-441-96">made</span> <span id="81">them</span> sit down on the <span id="355">benches</span> allotted for <span id="82">them</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p496">Voters were waiting in queues, and I nodded to the security person to send them in.</span><span id="p497">Security personnel has joined us this morning though they have had to report the previous day.</span><span id="p29">However<span class="s-bl-t" id="60">,this</span> <span id="454-455">is</span> not the <span id="361-362">time</span> for <span id="456">indulging</span> in <span id="363-364">arguments</span>.</span><span id="p30">It would hamper all the polling process.</span><span id="p31">One by one<span class="s-bl-t" id="62">,</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="62-365-366">voters</span> got rolling in.</span><span id="p473">Our team members sat in a row with eager to do their respective jobs such as verifying electors, putting tick mark in the electoral roll and indelible ink mark on fingers so on.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0"><span id="462-463">Work</span> was going on smoothly.</span><span id="p1">And our <span id="464-465">staff</span> also immersed in the <span id="466-467">process</span>.</span><span id="p724">By the ten in the morning, almost 50 voters came and exercised their right.</span><span id="p3">Now flow is slow.</span><span id="p723">Meanwhile, a polling agent asked me about the details of breakfast whether we have had.</span><span id="p722">I told him that the entire story of the last night and asked him to send any person to get it on payment.</span><span id="p6">Our <span id="601-602">staff</span> were <span id="129-711-712">having</span> <span id="603-604">water</span> for every <span id="605-606">now</span> and then to <span id="713-714">keep</span> them energetic.</span><span id="p7">But their <span id="607-608">faces</span> <span id="715-716">showing</span> their real plight.</span><br /><br /><span id="p8">The polling agent nodded for my <span id="609-610">request</span> but no firm answer came from him.</span><span id="p9">I <span id="140">determined</span> not to <span id="130-717-718">tell</span> him again.</span><span id="p10">Come whatever.</span><span id="p11">We were <span id="98">ready</span> to face it.</span><span id="p12">I too <span id="99">gulped</span> some <span id="468-469">water</span> again.</span><span id="p13">There <span id="611-612">was</span> no dearth of <span id="470-471">water</span> as we <span id="613-614">have</span> a tube well in the polling booth.</span><span id="p14"><span id="100">Certainly</span> we will never die.</span><span id="p15">But a <span id="101">huge</span> wave of <span id="472-473">weakness</span> was <span id="615-616">trying</span> <span id="97">to </span><span id="617-618-97">defeat</span> our <span id="474-475">spirit</span>.</span><span id="p16">We were <span id="131-619-620">determined</span> to face it whatsoever.</span><br /><br /><span id="p17">And another <span id="476-477">spell</span> of <span id="478-479">voters</span> <span id="621-622">came</span> into the <span id="480-481">booth</span>.</span><span id="p18">It <span id="623-624">was</span> a heavy rush.in other <span id="482-483">words</span>.</span><span id="p19">We became <span id="102">busy</span> and no <span id="484-485">time</span> to <span id="625-626">think</span> about our <span id="486-487">hunger</span> now.</span><span id="p20"><span id="87-496">Water bottles</span> were <span id="132">aplenty</span> at our <span id="497-498">side</span> and consuming <span id="88">water</span> like <span id="499-500">frogs</span>.</span><span id="p21">Almost four <span id="501-502">villages</span> around this one fall into our <span id="503-504">list</span>.</span><span id="p22"><span id="104">So</span> the voters turnout seemed big.</span><span id="p23">It was around 2 o'clock and the <span id="505-506">agents</span> were ready to go out.</span><span id="p24">Their <span id="507">substitutes</span> would come <span id="105">later</span>.</span><span id="p25">They <span id="631-632">promised</span> us to <span id="633-634">send</span> <span id="133">tiffin</span> or <span id="508-509">meals</span> from the <span id="106">nearby</span> village.</span><span id="p26">They <span id="635-636">left</span>.</span><span id="p27">And their <span id="510">substitutes</span> <span id="637-638">attended</span> with <span id="107">empty</span> hands.</span><span id="p28">No <span id="134">tiffin</span> or <span id="511-512">meals</span> were being sent by these <span id="108">new</span> agents.</span><br /><br /><span id="p29">Everyone of us became mute and <span id="109-639-640">understood</span> the <span id="513-514">situation</span>.</span><span id="p30">We <span id="135-641">consumed</span> <span id="515-516">water</span> abundantly.</span><span id="p31">No expectations from anybody else.</span><span id="p32">This <span id="517-518">day</span> <span id="111-642-643">is</span> the <span id="110">real</span> eye opener.</span><span id="p33"><span id="81">We</span> have <span id="644-645">paid</span> for what <span id="82">we</span> have <span id="646-647">done</span>.</span><span id="p726">We should have brought some more food like breads, chapatis and fruits.</span><span id="p35">Every <span id="525-526">village</span> is unique in our <span id="527-528">country</span>.</span><span id="p725">Some could cooperate with us, but some couldn't.</span><span id="p37"><span id="89">No</span> right to <span id="112-651-652">blame</span> anyone.</span><span id="p721">That's how people behave, no humanity no bull shit.</span><br /><br /><span id="p39"><span id="113">At </span><span id="113-533-534">last</span> we have <span id="657-658">completed</span> our poll work.</span><span id="p40">It <span id="663-664">was</span> 5 O'clock in the <span id="538-539">evening</span>.</span><span id="p41">All our <span id="540">team members</span> and I <span id="665-666">sighed</span> with a <span id="541-542">note</span> of <span id="543-544">satisfaction</span>.</span><span id="p42">All post poll work furnished and <span id="545-546">agents</span> have also left.</span><span id="p720">Everyone of us felt like a soldier, won a hard battle.</span><span id="p44">We were talking less due to <span id="549-550">weakness</span> but were <span id="669-670">raising</span> in our <span id="551-552">spirits</span>.</span><span id="p719">After two hours spent in leisure, our bus came to the polling station.</span><br /><br /><span id="p46">I <span id="675-676">requested</span> the <span id="559-560">driver</span> to <span id="677-678">stop</span> at the <span id="117">nearest</span> hotel or at least at the small grocery outlet to <span id="679-680">eat</span> something available there.</span><span id="p718">The bus was heading through the wild forest, and we all closed our eyes as the cool breeze moving over 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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-25128904385985360952018-11-27T06:58:00.000+05:302018-11-27T06:58:24.231+05:30Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Sri Lanka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This Bhakta Hanuman Temple is a unique construction on the hills of Wevendan.Exactly it located in the heart of Island country Sri Lanka.As the temple has been built on the location of 3,200 ft above to the sea level,entire area looked like a paradise with the views of lush greenery,flowing streams,falls and birds'chirping sound.</div>
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The temple was constructed by Chinmaya Mission and named it as Rambodha.Entire view gives a feeling of being in the nature's lap.The hills and clouds together make us seeing a panoramic sight of serene beauty.Lord Rama,Ma Seeta,Lakshmana and Vinayaka idols are there in the temple.All it is in the vicinity of 10 acres of land high above on the hill. </div>
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-25617770322430026702018-10-27T00:44:00.003+05:302018-12-28T01:20:02.070+05:30The Guest Obsessed (Story) ---Murthy Kvvs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span id="p0" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Count down started for the monkeys.</span><span id="p1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="1794-1795">decision</span> to <span id="2175-2176-481">control</span> their <span id="480">naughty</span> and eccentric ways has <span id="2177-2178">emerged</span> from all our <span id="1796">staff members</span> of the <span id="1797-1798">school</span>.</span><span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">One <span id="2386-2387">has</span> to <span id="2388-2389">know</span> the <span id="2015">prelude</span> or would get <span id="2390-548">confused</span> about it.</span><span id="p3" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Well, had that rogue monkey <span id="453">not</span> bitten <span class="s-rg-t" id="338">Venkat</span> Master on that day, the <span id="2069-2070">situation</span> would <span id="454">not</span> have turned grim.</span><span id="p4" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">However, </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">we are <span id="455">not</span> going <span id="476">to </span><span id="2450-2451-476-570">kill</span> <span id="411">them</span> but <span id="2452-2453-619">determined</span> to <span id="2454-2455">transport</span> <span id="412">them</span> into a <span id="569">dense</span> forest of <span class="s-rg-t" id="351">Chattisgarh</span>.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It'<span id="2473-2474">s</span> our border state with plenty of green cover.</span><br />
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<span id="p2559" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">You would ask that how many monkeys were there.</span><span id="p7" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Altogether thirty.</span><span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They have been <span id="2520-2521">collecting</span> the <span id="2143-2144">remains</span> of mid day meals of our <span id="2145">school children</span>.</span><span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They have never injured anyone except that one <span id="2161-2162">incident</span>.</span><span id="p10" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="483">So</span> we <span id="2179-2180-482">let</span> them <span id="2181-2182">go</span> on their own as there <span id="2183-2184">are</span> some kid <span id="389">monkeys</span> to feed.</span><span id="p2560" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The kid monkeys were cute and clung to the backs of mother monkeys.</span><span id="p12" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And often off to <span id="1829-1830">branches</span> of <span id="1831-1832">trees</span> to jump all over and what <span id="1833">not</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p2561" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As days go by, with increasing its number, becoming much naughtier than ever before.</span><span id="p2562" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As a matter of fact, they maintain certain discipline even in such an unruly behavior.</span><span id="p2563" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They would respect the cook of the mid day meals, even her helpers.</span><span id="p16" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The monkeys <span id="526">always</span> wait until the meals preparation got <span id="281">ready</span>.</span><span id="p2564" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Patience pays, they know it well.</span><span id="p18" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Cooking staff is just like food givers for them.</span><span id="p2565" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">So they keep distance with them in reverence, even when they hoodwinked at times.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p631">It's with children, different.</span><span id="p1">They grow <span id="115">angrier</span> by its growling upon any mischievous act of <span id="114">playful</span> children.</span><span id="p632">Sometimes, about pouncing over the parents who keeps visiting our school.</span><span id="p3">Our <span id="469-470">village</span> is so closed society and every <span id="471-472">news</span> <span id="562-563">tend to</span> <span id="564">spread</span> like the <span id="127">wild</span> fire.</span><span id="p633">Some villagers requested the head master to drive out these rogue monkeys from the school before any unwanted thing happened, interestingly there were some fans or devotees of these creatures in our village and those warned the head master not to harm the monkeys physically.</span><span id="p638">At last, upon many consultations, monkeys were decided to catch and transport them into a dense forest.</span><span id="p6">Of <span id="515-516">course</span>, expert workers have been <span id="612-613">given</span> <span id="517-518">money</span> as advance and <span id="91">they</span> <span id="614-615">requested</span> one week time to <span id="616-617">do</span> this project as <span id="92">they</span> were busy with the <span id="143">same</span> <span id="152">kind of</span> <span id="519-520">work</span> in another <span id="521-522">village</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p637">Meanwhile, some of the people belonging to electronic media came to our school to do a story on the revelry of monkeys.</span><span id="p639">They attended with due equipment like shooting <span class="s-rg-t" id="640">camera etc.</span> All they kept waiting for hours.</span><span id="p9">No <span id="534">trace</span> of a monkey found <span id="145">even</span> after the mid day meals time.</span><br /><br /><span id="p641"><span class="s-bl-t" id="644">"Master</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="642">ji</span>...</span><span id="p645"><span class="s-rg-t" id="646">what</span>'s the matter?</span><span id="p12">No monkeys are <span id="117">around</span> <span id="118">here</span>.</span><span id="p647">Have they run away?</span><span id="p648"><span class="s-bl-t" id="650">"the</span> press man asked me.</span><br /><br /><span id="p15">"It seems surprising to me.</span><span id="p16">They should have been <span id="120">here</span> by this <span id="440-441">time</span>.</span><span id="p17"><span id="105">Some</span> would be <span id="539-540">hanging</span> from the <span id="442-443">tree</span> and <span id="106">some</span> were jumping over helter-skelter across the <span id="147-444-445">premises</span>.</span><span id="p18">Exact time for their <span id="446">arrival</span>.</span><span id="p19">I am really <span id="121-148-149">clueless</span> about it...</span><span id="p651"><span class="s-bl-t" id="653">"I</span> lost in thought.</span><br /><br /><span id="p21">"We have waited <span id="123">long</span> enough.</span><span id="p22">Mid day meals time is crucial for them.</span><span id="p23"><span id="89">It</span> <span id="547-548">is</span> almost two hours past after <span id="90">it</span>.</span><span id="p24"><span id="124">Perhaps</span> the monkeys could sense our <span id="453-454">entry</span> into the <span id="455-456">school</span> with all these <span id="457-458">cameras</span> and <span id="459-460">bags</span>.</span><span id="p654">And they must have communicated among them to escape from here.</span><span id="p655">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p656"><span class="s-bl-t" id="658">"Yes</span>.</span><span id="p27">that could <span id="552-553">be</span> the <span id="463-464">reason</span>.</span><span id="p28"><span id="126">Still</span> I <span id="112">am </span><span id="112-554-555">wondering</span><span id="112"> that even a kid monkey is nowhere to </span><span id="112-556-557">see</span>.</span><span id="p29">How they got <span id="558-559">united</span> in the <span id="465-466">deed</span> <span id="560-561">is</span> a <span id="467-468">miracle</span>.</span><span id="p30"><span id="565">Vanished</span> like nothing.</span><span id="p31">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p659">After a friendly chat, the press crew went out in despair.</span><span id="p33">Thereupon I <span id="566-567">become</span> a <span id="129">great</span> enthusiast about the life style of monkeys.</span><span id="p34">It will <span id="568-569">make</span> a worth research indeed.</span><span id="p35">I <span id="570-571">started</span> unraveling the mystic behavior of these <span id="130">interesting</span> creatures.</span><span id="p36"><span id="132">Surprisingly</span> the monkeys <span id="572-573">appeared</span> in our school <span id="150">premises</span> on the very <span id="131">next</span> day.</span><span id="p37">Exactly the mid day meals time.</span><span id="p38"><span id="574-575">Strolling</span> like <span id="133">old</span> buddies.</span><br /><br /><span id="p660">God damns it.</span><span id="p661">How clever they are.</span><span id="p664">Who said animals were a novice.</span><span id="p42"><span id="95">They</span> could <span id="592-593">grasp</span> <span id="488-489">things</span> and do accordingly in great precision.</span><span id="p666">They thought that today was the safest to come here.</span><span id="p665">If they have ability to speak up like humans, that info can be an exciting story of struggle for existence on the earth.</span><span id="p667">In fact, the humans live in a rather safe condition.</span><br /><br /><span id="p668">One day, I was sitting under a shade of neem tree.</span><span id="p669">School children were sent out on the demand of Bharat.</span><span id="p670"> </span></span><span id="p777" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Bandh agitators.</span><span id="p1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">We the teaching <span id="535-536">staff</span> <span id="178">remained</span> in the <span id="537-538">school</span>.</span><span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Suddenly there <span id="659-660">is</span> a <span id="560">rustle</span> behind me.</span><span id="p3" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I <span id="681-682">looked</span> at it.</span><span id="p4" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">A monkey was there.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="159">First</span> I <span id="731-732">scared</span> a little bit.</span><span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And I <span id="184">determined</span> firmly to not shiver at whatever the <span id="624-625">situation</span>.</span><span id="p7" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The monkey came closer to me.</span><span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And <span id="174-776-777">seeing</span> me with its innocent eyes.</span><span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I keep <span id="175">calm</span> and staring somewhere else.</span><br />
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<span id="p798" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">After a few seconds, the monkey is still seeing towards me.</span><span id="p11" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I <span id="645-646">decided</span> to make eye contact now.</span><span id="p801" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Perhaps it felt safety around here.</span><span id="p802" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> That's why no sign of arrogance in its face.</span><span id="p799" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I never have a thought of attack this animal.</span><span id="p800" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> My body language might have sent the indication.</span><span id="p14" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Some <span id="550-551">minutes</span> went by.</span><span id="p15" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I <span id="651-652">wish</span> to <span id="140-653-654">break</span> the <span id="552-553">silence</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p16" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">"My <span id="554-555">friend</span>...</span><span id="p805" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">What are you looking at?</span><span id="p18" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> No <span id="558-559">food</span> is prepared today.</span><span id="p19" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="179-180">You </span><span id="179-180-657-658">know</span> our school claims holiday.</span><span id="p806" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Go somewhere for this <span class="s-bl-t" id="807">day,"</span></span><span id="p21" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> I <span id="661-662">said</span>.</span><span id="p22" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The monkey <span id="663-664">glanced</span> at me for a <span id="563-564">while</span>.</span><span id="p23" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And it <span id="665">lowered</span> its <span id="565-566">face</span> calmly.</span><span id="p24" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As if it <span id="142-666-667">understood</span> what I <span id="668-669">said</span>.</span><span id="p809" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Then, face lifted to see me.</span><span id="p26" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">There <span id="674-675">is</span> some <span id="569">friendliness</span> in its <span id="570-571">eyes</span>.</span><span id="p27" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It has gone slowly towards the <span id="144">closed</span> kitchen to <span id="676-677">check</span>.</span><span id="p810" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Soon after, it vanished into the thickness of unruly wild greenery.</span><br />
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<span id="p29" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">There <span id="679-680">was</span> a bad news on the following day.</span><span id="p30" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">That <span id="683-684">was</span> about the biting of a monkey.</span><span id="p31" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">An eighth class student <span id="146-685-686">was</span> the <span id="573-574">victim</span>.</span><span id="p32" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It <span id="687-688">was</span> rather a sharp bite on the right leg and <span id="575-576">blood</span> <span id="689-690">keeps</span> running out.</span><span id="p33" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">We the staff <span id="148-691-692">took</span> <span id="124">him</span> to the nearby hospital and <span id="149-693-694">sent</span> <span id="125">him</span> out to the <span id="577-578">home</span> after <span id="147">due</span> medical treatment.</span><span id="p34" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I was aghast.</span><span id="p811" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">What makes the monkey to do so?</span><span id="p812" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Yesterday, It was behaved like a nice one.</span><span id="p37" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Who <span id="699-700">knows</span> it could <span id="701-702">be</span> the <span id="151">different</span> <span id="117">monkey</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p797" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I inquired with a friend of the injured boy about the biting of the monkey.</span><span id="p39" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">He unraveled the <span id="581-582">secret</span> that his <span id="583-584">friend</span> has first initiated <span id="705-706">provoking</span> the <span id="119">monkey</span> by his intimidating gestures with a <span id="181">stick</span> and verbal hoodwinking.</span><span id="p796" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The monkey escaped at the moment and came back in the time of recession to attack him while he was rushing out alone.</span><span id="p41" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">That <span id="711-712">means</span> these <span id="591-592">creatures</span> knew how to <span id="713-714">act</span> in a strategic way.</span><span id="p42" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">My Goodness.</span><br />
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<span id="p43" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">"My dear boys...</span><span id="p44" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Don't try <span id="135">to </span><span id="135-153-715-716">harm</span> them.</span><span id="p45" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They won't come <span id="136">to </span><span id="136-154-717-718">attack</span> you unless you <span id="593-594">people</span> <span id="719-720">provoke</span> them.</span><span id="p795" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Is it, not the best example for that?</span><span id="p47" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">"<span class="s-bl-t" id="90"> I</span> <span id="156-723-724">asked</span> the <span id="595-596">boy</span>.</span><span id="p48" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="126">He</span> <span id="725-726">nodded</span> as if <span id="127">he</span> <span id="157-727-728">understood</span> it.</span><span id="p791" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Though I advised so, my inner self sighed with a light tremor.</span><br />
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<span id="p50" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Our <span id="597-598">colleague </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="93-597-598">Rameswara</span><span id="597-598"> </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="94-597-598">Rao</span> <span id="733-734">started</span> <span id="160-735-736">telling</span> his <span id="599-600">experiences</span> with the monkeys, during lunch time.</span><span id="p51" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="182">Prior to</span> this <span id="601-602">place</span>, he <span id="737-738">worked</span> in a <span id="603-604">village </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="97-603-604">Narayana</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="98">puram</span>.</span><span id="p788" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-bl-t" id="790">"these</span> monkeys are very clever than we generally consider about them.</span><span id="p53" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">In my <span id="163">last</span> <span id="164">working</span> place where I lived <span id="739-740">filled</span> with a <span id="605-606">band</span> of monkeys were always behaved like a disciplined group.</span><span id="p787" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They would give me the safe passage while heading to the house for the lunch, they just used to hide in the bushes of greenery for the time sake.</span><span id="p786" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They came out soon after I had left the house.</span><span id="p785" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They know how to respect a person who never meddles with their playful activities.</span><br />
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<span id="p783" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Some villagers got angry, and it led to electrocution to kill the monkeys.</span><span id="p784" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Some baby monkeys were also killed and on the incident, other enraged monkeys stirred like wild demons.</span><span id="p59" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They <span id="753-754">injured</span> the <span id="620-621">people</span> whoever were <span id="755-756">walking</span> <span id="176">on the </span><span id="176-622-623">road</span>.</span><span id="p60" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Both <span id="626-627">parties</span> <span id="757-758">were</span> at loggerheads.</span><span id="p782" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The entire village took it as a prestige point to get free of these creatures.</span><span id="p62" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">All the monkeys got <span id="761-762">killed</span>.</span><span id="p781" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">To my surprise, the people who involved in the mayhem of the monkeys had been forced to leave the village on different causes...</span><span id="p778" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-bl-t" id="780">"Rao</span> concluded.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p893">"You go to any place in India, village, town or metro.</span><span id="p894"> No place is seen without these monkeys.</span><span id="p1">Spreading like anything.</span><span id="p895">What's the way out?</span><span id="p899">And how to curb the menace of it?</span><span id="p4">Both <span id="696-697">governments</span> and <span id="698-699">people</span> should <span id="838-839">think</span> of the <span id="700-701">issue</span> on the <span id="702-703">ground</span> of <span id="704-705">realities</span>.</span><span id="p5">Once all these were <span id="208">hardly</span> seen except the monkey tamer brought to our <span id="718-719">homes</span> for <span id="209-856-857">having</span> <span id="228">alms</span>.</span><span id="p900">Now it became a headache.</span><span id="p901"><span class="s-bl-t" id="903">"I</span> sighed.</span><br /><br /><span id="p904">"Just a couple of days back, a monkey rushed into our house,"</span><span id="p9"><span class="s-rg-t" id="147">Rao</span> <span id="892-893">said</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p905">"What happened then,"</span><span id="p11"> I gasped with <span id="642">awe</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p12">"<span id="159">We</span> should <span id="779-780">remember</span> one thing while <span id="781-782">dealing</span> with <span id="162">them</span>.</span><span id="p13">Better not intimidate <span id="163">them</span> by <span id="643-644">gestures</span>.</span><span id="p14"><span id="645">Just</span> <span id="160">we</span> <span id="219">remained</span> calm as <span id="161">we</span> were <span id="179">not conscious</span> of <span id="164">them</span>.</span><span id="p15"><span id="165">They</span> <span id="783-784">kept</span> <span id="785">fumbling</span> for eatables.</span><span id="p906">After having a handful of morsels, they went out without damaging much.</span><span id="p907">Thank God, they never tried to attack us, we should be so discreet with them, of course, for our own <span class="s-bl-t" id="908">safety,"</span></span><span id="p18"> <span class="s-rg-t" id="89">Rao</span> <span id="792-793">answered</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p19">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="90">O.k.sir</span>...</span><span id="p915">I too have experienced in that sort...</span><span id="p916">Tell me how to get them out of our school?</span><span id="p912"><span class="s-bl-t" id="914">"I</span> asked him.</span><br /><br /><span id="p917">"The foolproof way is to tranquilize them by alluring some fruits or so in order to transport to dense forest, the farther the better."</span><br /><br /><span id="p24">All the <span id="658-659">staff</span> felt <span id="191">happy</span> over the <span id="660-661">idea</span> to <span id="806-807">implement</span>.</span><span id="p25"><span id="662">Villagers</span> <span id="808-809">promised</span> us to <span id="810-811">engage</span> the <span id="192">best</span> personnel to <span id="193-812-813">catch</span> the monkeys.</span><span id="p26">Everything is set <span id="220">aright</span>.</span><span id="p27">The concerned people were also provided with <span id="663-664">advance</span> and in a few <span id="665-666">days</span> the <span id="667-668">project</span> has to be accomplished.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">I have <span id="110-487-488">seen</span><span id="110"> through</span> the <span id="401-402">window</span> of some <span id="109">interesting</span> glimpses of monkeys.</span><span id="p1">They were <span id="130">jolly</span> as <span id="111">ever</span>.</span><span id="p2">The <span id="413-414">plans</span> we're <span id="505-506">making</span> were unknown to them.</span><span id="p3">Some baby monkeys <span id="515">attached</span> to their <span id="435-436">mothers</span>.</span><span id="p4">And some were <span id="532-533">jumping</span> on the <span id="459-460">trees</span> happily.</span><span id="p553">And a monkey kept searching for lice, in his friend's hair.</span><span id="p554">In turn, the latter assumed the same service.</span><span id="p555">They were in the world of their own where everything seemed merriment.</span><br /><br /><span id="p556">All of a sudden, a baby monkey cried out of fear.</span><span id="p560">Hearing it, all the remaining monkeys gathered in no time, around the bewildered baby monkey.</span><span id="p10">The <span id="403-404">dog</span> <span id="489-490">ventured</span> against it fled <span id="112">away</span>.</span><span id="p11">The big <span id="93">monkeys</span> were <span id="113">very</span> protective about the baby <span id="94">monkeys</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p12">One <span id="114">fine</span> morning all the <span id="95">monkeys</span> were <span id="491-492">caught</span> and <span id="493-494">transported</span> by a <span id="405-406">van</span>.</span><span id="p13">Everything went out as we have <span id="495-496">planned</span>.</span><span id="p14"><span id="115">Now</span> our <span id="407-408">school</span> is monkey-free and of serene ambiance.</span><span id="p15">We <span id="497-498">sighed</span>.</span><span id="p16">Our <span class="s-rg-t" id="48-409-410">Venkat</span><span id="409-410"> master</span> is much more happy.</span><span id="p561">Do you know why particularly this master has been chosen by monkeys?</span><span id="p562">He had always maintained a large stick for beating the monkeys whenever time permitted him to do so.</span><span id="p19">That'<span id="503-504">s</span> a <span id="119">great</span> fun for him.</span><br /><br /><span id="p20"><span id="97">He</span> would never care the <span id="415-416">advice</span> of other staff to <span id="507-508">be</span> <span id="417-418">restraint</span> and <span id="98">he</span> became more <span id="133">vengeful</span> upon it.</span><span id="p577">One day, he remained lonely in the office room.</span><span id="p22">That's the chance the monkeys used perfectly.</span><span id="p23">All they stormed into the office room and <span id="509-510">injured</span> him unto dreaded injuries.</span><span id="p566">They divided into three groups with each at the strategic point to let not him be escaped.</span><span id="p25">Our <span class="s-rg-t" id="55-421-422">Venkat</span><span id="421-422"> master</span> thundered with the <span id="423-424">incident</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p26">Some <span id="425-426">months</span> passed by.</span><span id="p27">Rainy season at its <span id="427-428">peak</span>.</span><span id="p28">We never have attached <span id="103">bath</span> <span id="100">rooms</span> in those <span id="429-430">days</span>.</span><span id="p573">And one night I came out entering into the bath room built separately a few yards away in the backyard.</span><span id="p30"><span id="88">I</span> <span id="516-517">heard</span> a mild rustle at the back side of the <span id="105">bath</span> <span id="102">room</span>.</span><span id="p572">Out of curiosity, I have gone there to have a look what the sound about.</span><span id="p32">It <span id="518-519">was</span> a monkey with its <span id="441-442">infant</span> in her <span id="443">lap</span>.</span><span id="p571">It looked helpless huddling her child, there was a sign of sorrow and repentance in her eyes.</span><span id="p34"> I <span id="108-520-521">understand</span><span id="108"> that they both have sneaked in to </span><span id="108-522-523">protect</span><span id="108"> from the ongoing rain</span> in the leeward of bath room wall.</span><span id="p574">"Have a nice stay.</span><span id="p575"> You are our <span id="576">guest</span>"</span><span id="p36"> I <span id="528-529">said</span> to them.</span><span id="p37">And got back into my <span id="455-456">house</span>.</span><span id="p38">No slightest provocation.</span><span id="p39">The <span id="457-458">creature</span> <span id="124-530-531">got</span> it.</span><br /><br /><span id="p570">On the daybreak, I checked the place where the monkey was seen with its kid.</span><span id="p42">No <span id="466">trace</span> of the <span id="467-468">animals</span>.</span><span id="p569">They must have gone out before the sunrise, perhaps not to bother us.</span><span id="p567">In every rainy season, my conscience provokes me to check the same place whenever I got out for the bath room if there were any of them.</span><span id="p45">Amazing<span class="s-bl-t" id="70">,I</span> have <span id="126">never</span> <span id="127">seen</span> them again.</span><span id="p46"> <span id="p568">(the End)</span></span><br /><span id="p47"><span class="s-bl-t" id="75">-----Written</span> by <span class="s-rg-t" id="72">Murthy</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="73">Kvvs</span></span></span></div>
Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-91526838840978489532018-10-12T10:12:00.000+05:302018-10-12T10:12:35.171+05:30URI Interfaith Conference<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>(Dr.Abraham Karickam,Dr.C.N.N.Raju,Dr.Yogi Devaraj,Dr.Shanbhoge and others) </i><br />
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Bandaragama was the place in Sri Lanka with picturesque landscape hosted the 3rd Asian assembly 2018 of URI.The event took place during 5-7 October,2018.CC members came from various countries like India,Korea,Bangladesh,Pakisthan and others.Sarvodaya movement ,the brain child of Gandhiji inspired the people in this Island country and it transformed into a substantial activity.Sarvodaya founder president Dr.A.T.Ariyaratne started the juggernaut with his team and which seemed in a great order.<br />
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<i>(Welcoming the Chief guest Dr.Wijedasa Rajapakshe,Minister for Higher Edn&Cultural affrs,Sri Lanka)</i><br />
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Dr.Wijedasa Rajapakshe,Minister of Higher education and cultural affairs attended as the chief guest.Artistes of traditional dance resplendent with exotic ornaments and dresses welcomed the guest and which turned out to be an eye-feasting item for onlookers.Lamp lighting,interfaith prayer and meditation activities have taken place.Introducing participants group wise made everyone knowing others better.Dr.Abrham Karickam (URI Secretary General) delivered his address of greetings.<br />
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Dr.C.N.N.Raju (Bangalore),Mr.Ravi Kandage (Sri Lanka) and Rev.Kalyan K Kishku (East India) have been elected as new Global Trustees and the URI fraternity congratulated them on the occasion.The second day carried group discussions,plenary reports and a speech by Fr.James Channan (Regional coordinator,Pakistan) on United peace:Transcending Boundaries.<br />
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(With Global trustee Dr.C.N.N.Raju)<br />
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Dr.Jehan Perera (Director,National peace council) described the religious tension in Sri Lanka and effective practices of initiatives related to religious harmony in his address.Cultural activities were followed and in which participants excelled in joy and meaning of collective work.Dr.Shanbhoge,Dr.Biswadeb Chakraborty,Frederica Helmiere,Jinwol Lee,Subhi Dhupar and many others participated.Bandaragama declaration released on the occasion.Thank you Sri Lanka.Thank you URI.<br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-11885209315292505282018-08-24T09:40:00.002+05:302018-08-24T10:10:25.562+05:30My Berhampur trip...!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's a long-awaited moment.At last got down at Berhampur of Odisha.The place is known for Telugu literary stalwarts like Gidugu Ramurthy,Tapi Dharma Rao and Uppala Laxmana Rao and many others.It was all about hoary past and what is going on there at present..? I know any sober mind would ask it.Going to unravel it what I felt on the visit.<br />
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Still the place is swerving with great guns. there are prominent poets,story writers,theater artists and all kinds of connoisseurs in terms of Telugu diaspora and in fact the town is a best blend of Odiya and Telugu cultures.Well,my presence seemed unexpected by the friends like Vijay Chandra as my bus drove me crazy by being late,almost more than one hour.For the last couple of years,I have been confined to bus journey for some reasons.Enjoying exotic passing landscapes in leisure and listening to common and middle class people have become my new interests.<br />
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Landed up at Lanjhi palli bypass road.An auto served me up to Railway station and where I have boarded in a hotel.Both Auto charge and Hotel charge were quite reasonable.After having a shower,came out for heading towards Prakasam hall.And that's the place where our legendary Telugu literary organisation VIKASAM was conducting a memorial lecture on Uppala Laxmana Rao garu,the great novelist and exemplary translator.(12th of August denotes 120th birth celebrations of Uppala garu)Vijay Chandra garu gave me clear cut instructions to reach the venue and which helped me a lot and avoided sweating out for my destination.<br />
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As I entered the Andhra bhashaabhivardini samajam's meeting chamber, founded that interaction session was on with Ms.KS Malleeswari garu,Awardee of TANA novel competition.And she was to deliver the key note address in the evening.Vijay Chandra garu waved me to be seated and Mandapaka Kameswara Rao Raju garu with his disarming smile welcomed me and it was the first time seeing him.Of course familiar on FB.<br />
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People who attended the meeting have also asked her several questions,related to past and present scenarios of Telugu literature.It was a great tradition eliciting thought provoking ideas of intellectuals to ponder over.Ummadisetti Ramesh garu,Setupati Adinarayana garu and others raised interesting questions.I was de-stressed of my journey.After the session,Vijay Chandra garu asked me whether I would come to his residence for boarding.I am always grateful to his kind heart.For his hospitality,right from Rayagada days to hosting a delicious dinner at his home.<br />
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Sethupati Adinarayana garu drove me to the place where I stayed.He spoke elaborately on his itinerary days of Russia.Many ground breaking issues surfaced in his talk.All this has taken place in the evening session.What I astonished about key note address was the chief guest had hardly spoken anything about the contribution of Uppala Laxmana Rao garu.She should better have touched the spectrum of translation strategies adopted by Rao garu since it was his forte.I know,she was competent enough.<br />
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New friendships made.And streets of Berhampur were walked out.Everything fresh and bright.Good bye Berhampur.<br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-42033284014696264222018-07-27T23:46:00.003+05:302018-12-28T07:58:01.197+05:30Missing of an Old Woman (Story)---Murthy K v v s<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i><b>Missing of an Old Woman (Story)---Murthy K v v s</b></i><br />
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<span id="p164" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Everybody in our pilgrim town knew that old woman, but I wonder whether anyone knew her whereabouts like her name and where she has hailed from and so on.</span><span id="p1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="118-119">language</span> she <span id="140-141">speaks</span> can <span id="39">hardly</span> be understood.</span><span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Sometimes <span id="123-124">people</span> used to stop there to <span id="148-149">listen</span> her rantings.</span><span id="p3" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They <span id="150-151">laugh</span> at her.</span><span id="p165" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">For passers by, it's one kind of entertainment.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="34">Nothing</span> more or <span id="35">nothing</span> less.</span><br />
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<span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="25">She</span> was <span id="43">always</span> in her own world.</span><span id="p166" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Sometimes, she was staring in the sky as if there was some message being received.</span><span id="p168" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Sometimes, she keeps muttering herself in a gibberish language.</span><span id="p167" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Sometimes, sleeping with an old blanket wrapped over her.</span><span id="p10" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Our <span id="120">townsfolk</span> is liberal.</span><span id="p169" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They never dare to touch her in any aspect, by letting her live like it.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0"><span id="167-168">People</span> <span id="213-214-42">found</span> her that she was no way hinder to their ongoing entertainment.</span><span id="p1">But there was <span id="43">always</span> a long heavy bamboo stick in her <span id="169-170">hands</span>.</span><span id="p2">Just like Kali <span class="s-rg-t" id="24">mata</span> <span id="229-230">holding</span> a <span class="s-rg-t" id="25">Trishul</span>.</span><span id="p245">Keeping it in view, a safe distance is maintained by the mob.</span><span id="p258">As days rolling by, people lost interest in her.</span><span id="p5">She <span id="237-238">became</span> an unannounced integral part of our <span id="194-195">town</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p6">Even the traffic police would <span id="38">not</span> go against her though she <span id="239-240-54">made</span> her <span id="196-197">bed</span> on the dividers of the <span id="198-199">road</span>.</span><span id="p246">Fortunately vehicles were not dashing, such a precision in things would come to our people when seeing heart wrenched scenes like it out of compassion.</span><span id="p250">And why should not they take initiative to send her the best hospital to cure this mental ailment?</span><span id="p259"> No hands to work, alas.</span><br /><br /><span id="p251">People empowered with great fortunes, coveted positions and influence would go on the road, seeing them with callousness.</span><span id="p255">What can stop them if they are really determined to help these ill-fated poor ones?</span><span id="p12"><span id="36">These</span> mentally <span id="50">sick</span> people on the <span id="175-176">streets</span> <span id="223-224">belonged</span> to none.</span><span id="p256">Are these bound to die like a dog or a pig one day?</span><span id="p257">What society we're living in?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0"><span class="s-rg-t" id="27">Gopal</span>, a <span id="219-220">friend</span> of mine <span id="258-259">has</span> a xerox shop, <span id="260-261-62">met</span> me <span id="79">on the </span><span id="221-222-79">road</span> one <span id="223-224">day</span>.</span><span id="p1">He <span id="262-263-64">told</span> me an interesting news about the <span id="63">old</span> woman. </span><span id="p310"><span class="s-bl-t" id="312">"Do</span> you know something?</span><span id="p3"> I <span id="301">interacted</span> with the <span id="245-246">woman</span> who <span id="76">always</span> was seen by the <span id="247-248">side</span> of <span id="60-61">dividers which is exactly opposite</span> to our <span id="249-250">shop</span>.</span><span id="p4"><span id="55">She</span> was not so chronic of mental disorder.</span><span id="p5">There <span id="302-303">was</span> a little bit of <span id="251-252">confusion</span> in her thought process.</span><span id="p313">Had she been taken care by any of her family members, she would have become a normal person?</span><span id="p7"><span id="58">She</span> must have <span id="307-308">been</span> on the <span id="253">verge</span> of <span id="309-310-78">getting</span> <span id="254-255">delusions</span> by <span id="256-257">now</span>.</span><span id="p8">I afraid it worsens further more..</span><span id="p9">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="28">Gopal</span>, you <span id="65">even</span> ventured to <span id="264-265">talk</span> to her.</span><span id="p11">That's <span id="66">great</span>.</span><span id="p12"><span id="225-226">People</span> like me posing as good samaritan never dared to <span id="266-267">approach</span> her.</span><span id="p314">She was bathing, sleeping and doing everything in that makeshift tent that can be washed out by any gutsy wind.</span><span id="p316">Thank God, no vehicle claimed her life though it is on the road.</span><span id="p315">As per your account, she could be all right by a small initiative taken by any kind person.</span><span id="p16">But who <span id="37">would </span>that be <span id="71">anyway</span>..</span><span id="p317"><span class="s-bl-t" id="319">"I</span> sighed.</span><br /><br /><span id="p18">"Your <span id="235-236">concern</span> about a destitute one is <span id="82">laudable</span>.</span><span id="p19"><span id="280-281">Let</span>'s <span id="282-283">wait</span> for a few more <span id="237-238">days</span>.</span><span id="p320">Then, we shall contact any NGO working on the cause of it.</span><span id="p21">Or <span id="289-290">let</span>'s <span id="291-292-74">take</span> the <span id="241-242">issue</span> to concerned government authorities.</span><span id="p321">Hope that will suffice on our part, I think.</span><span id="p23">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="48">Gopal</span> <span id="297-298">said</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p24">"Hmm...</span><span id="p25">you're <span id="75">right</span>.</span><span id="p322"><span class="s-bl-t" id="324">"I</span> admitted.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0"><span class="s-rg-t" id="26">Gopal</span> and I were busy with our <span id="242-243">routine</span> afterwards.</span><span id="p1">But she was there all the <span id="244-245">time</span> whenever I <span id="310-311">happened</span> to be <span id="312-77">crossing</span> the <span id="246-247">road</span> on any <span id="248-249">work</span>.</span><span id="p368">Be it a hotter day or a colder day?</span><span id="p3">It <span id="353-354">seems</span> no <span id="290-291">matter</span> for her.</span><span id="p4"><span id="64">I</span> <span id="355">tempted</span> to <span id="356">interact</span> with her to <span id="357-358-88">test</span> her <span id="292-293">level</span> of sanity.</span><span id="p369">On seeing someone who does know me well, I was taken aback.</span><br /><br /><span id="p370">After a couple of weeks, I was called for interview in Chennai.</span><span id="p371">I enjoyed my trip a lot, apart from the actual purpose.</span><span id="p8"><span id="68">I</span> took a bus journey from <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">Vijayawada</span> to our pilgrim town, in <span id="304-305">return</span>.</span><span id="p9">In <span id="306-307">fact</span>,our <span id="91">nearest</span> railway station <span id="367-368-92">is</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="62-308-309">Bhadrachalam</span><span id="308-309"> </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="63-308-309">road</span>.</span><span id="p10">Ironically it is <span id="313-95">situated</span> at <span class="s-rg-t" id="28">Kothagudem</span>, almost <span class="s-rg-t" id="29">40k.m.</span> away.</span><span id="p11">That <span id="314-315-78">has</span> a <span id="250-251">story</span> of a <span id="252-253">thriller</span> <span id="316-317">written</span> by a <span class="s-rg-t" id="32">tollywood</span> screenplay writer.</span><span id="p12"><span id="79">So</span> the lesser <span id="318-319">said</span> is better.</span><br /><br /><span id="p13">It was almost past midnight <span id="320-321">returning</span> from my <span id="254-255">journey</span>.</span><span id="p14">There <span id="322-323">was</span> no <span id="256-257">sign</span> of that <span id="80">old</span> woman <span id="93">on the </span><span id="258-259-93">road</span>.</span><span id="p15">Shocked to <span id="324-96">discern</span> the <span id="260-261">reality</span>.</span><span id="p16">I have <span id="325-326">had</span> intently observed that no <span id="262">trace</span> of her <span id="263-264">rags</span> or <span id="81">makeshift</span> tent around the dividers <span id="94">on the </span><span id="265-266-94">road</span>.</span><span id="p17">Clueless to <span id="327-328">guess</span>.</span><span id="p372">What happened to her in the mean time?</span><span id="p373">Shifted to somewhere else?</span><span id="p374">This is the safest place for her to abstain from all kinds of dangers.</span><span id="p375"> You could understand the sense.</span><br /><br /><span id="p376">Oh.</span><span id="p377"><span class="s-rg-t" id="378">who</span> am I to think all of it,my conscience moaned.</span><span id="p379">You're a human being like her, the other side of it resisted.</span><span id="p24">How difficult <span id="73">it</span> <span id="346-347">is</span> to <span id="348-349-87">have</span> <span id="276-277">empathy</span> though which <span id="350-351">is</span> the <span id="278-279">salt</span> of the <span id="280-281">earth</span>.</span><span id="p380">With all these concerns, my brain heated up all along the night, in the bed.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="35">Gopal</span>...</span><span id="p441">How did she get disappeared from there?</span><span id="p442"> What happened to her, met any accident?</span><span id="p3">"<span class="s-bl-t" id="65"> I</span> <span id="413-414">inquired</span> him the <span id="105">next</span> day.</span><span id="p4">He appalled at <span id="85">my</span> curious concern and <span id="109-425-426">shook</span> his <span id="355-356">head</span>.</span><span id="p5">(</span><br /><br /><span id="p443"><span class="s-bl-t" id="445">"I</span> was busy with my work and little known about it.</span><span id="p7"><span id="87">My</span> <span id="359-360">wife</span> who <span id="118-427-428">looks</span><span id="118"> after</span> our <span id="361-362">shop</span>, once said that the <span id="111">poor</span> woman had <span id="429-430">transported</span> by a <span id="363-364">van</span> on some <span id="365-366">day</span>.</span><span id="p446">We don't know further details about the van to whom which belonged and where she had been to.</span><span id="p9">"Said <span class="s-rg-t" id="79">Gopal</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">I <span id="371-372">sighed</span>.</span><span id="p447">God, what the secret of your playing.</span><span id="p12"><span id="82">She</span> is <span id="96">already</span> out of her <span id="296-297">mind</span>.</span><span id="p448">Where should she go and do?</span><span id="p449">Once, way back in her life, she could have been a lady like any other.</span><span id="p15">And <span id="97">now</span> became a <span id="302-303">street</span> ridden by the <span id="304-305">family</span> of her own.</span><span id="p16">And in this <span id="98">holy</span> country which <span id="377">valued</span> the family system a <span id="306-307">lot</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p17">After a few <span id="308-309">days</span>, being that old woman vanished <span id="113-114">clueless</span>, I <span id="378-379">went</span> to <span class="s-rg-t" id="45">Aalubaka</span>...</span><span id="p18">a <span id="99">small</span> village where one of my <span id="310-311">friends</span> named <span class="s-rg-t" id="50">Naren</span> kept <span id="380-381">working</span> as a <span id="312-313">science teacher</span> in a high school.</span><span id="p19">He <span id="100-382-383">is</span> a <span id="115-314">bibliophile</span>.</span><span id="p20"><span id="88">We</span> get <span id="388-389">engaged</span> into <span id="390-391">talking</span> for <span id="90-317-318">hours</span> and <span id="91-319-320">hours</span> whenever <span id="89">we</span> <span id="392-393">meet</span> and <span id="321-322">subjects</span> varied to infinite.</span><span id="p21">He <span id="102-394-395">answered</span> one of my <span id="323-324">queries</span> <span id="396-397">related</span> to mental ill-health.</span><br /><br /><span id="p450"><span class="s-bl-t" id="452">"schizophrenia</span> is very prevalent among the people.</span><span id="p23">There <span id="398-399">are</span> five <span id="327-328">types</span> in it.</span><span id="p453">In our country, people think of insulting to meet a concerned doctor.</span><span id="p25">And it gets chronic as time passes by.</span><span id="p26">A survey report <span id="405-406">says</span> every three <span id="93">person</span> out of five <span id="104-407-408">needed</span> this <span id="116-333-334">kind</span><span id="116"> of</span> <span id="335-336">check</span> up but hardly cared by <span id="94-337-338">people</span>.</span><span id="p454">What to talk of empathy?</span><span id="p28"><span class="s-rg-t" id="60">the</span> less we <span id="341-342">talk</span>, the better...</span><span id="p29">"Said <span class="s-rg-t" id="61">Naren</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p30">"You're <span id="106">right</span>.</span><span id="p435">We would see this kind of ill-fated ones on every street and no one gives a damn for them.</span><span id="p434">Perhaps they must have been in advanced stage, unconscious of dressing and cleanliness...</span><span id="p33">"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"Fortunately, there <span id="129-130">is</span> a <span id="103-104">trend</span> of <span id="131-132">recognizing</span> such <span id="105-106">people</span> have <span id="133-134">begun</span>" <span class="s-rg-t" id="14">Naren</span> <span id="135-136">passed</span> a news paper to me.</span><span id="p1">It <span id="137-138">carried</span> an interesting news article.</span><span id="p154">To my surprise, It was about the old woman of our town.</span><span id="p3">She was getting tonsured in the <span id="111-112">photograph</span>.</span><span id="p4">Our sub collector has <span id="141-142-34">taken</span> <span id="113-114">initiative</span> to <span id="143-144-35">send</span> all these <span id="115-116">people</span> to the <span id="33">special</span> hospitals.</span><span id="p155">At least one officer was there with a right spirit, let this tribe increase.</span><br /><br /><span id="p6"><span id="28">I</span> don't know how <span id="29">I</span> have <span id="145-146">had</span> <span id="147-148">missed</span> this <span id="119-120">paper</span> on the <span id="121-122">day</span>.</span><span id="p156">However, with a happy note, the story ended.</span><span id="p8"><span id="30">I</span> was desperate to <span id="151-152-38">see</span> the <span id="125-126">name</span> of the sub collector.</span><span id="p9">It <span id="153-154">was</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="26">Yogita</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="27">Rana</span> by <span id="127-128">name</span>.</span><span id="p10"> (</span><span id="p11">Written by <span class="s-rg-t" id="17">Murthy</span> </span><br /><span id="p12"><span class="s-bl-t" id="18">Kvvs)</span></span></span></div>
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<i><b>Rajani Kant ( Story)----Murthy K v v s</b></i><br />
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<span id="p0" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="22">Rajani</span> Kant <span id="288-289-55">met</span> me yesterday, in the <span id="229-230">park</span>.</span><span id="p1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Quite <span id="70">unanticipated</span>.</span><span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">He <span id="306-307">started</span> <span id="308-309-61">telling</span> me many <span id="260-261">things</span> about his <span id="262-263">village</span> where <span id="51">I</span> have <span id="310-311">worked</span> for some <span id="264-265">years</span>.</span><span id="p335" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I felt the days of yore in front of me, of course, not all happier moments, though.</span><span id="p331" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Sometimes I was planning to flee from the village.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">To <span id="316-317">be</span> in an executive post as a school head master <span id="318-319-64">was</span> not an <span id="63">easier</span> job.</span><span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">One <span id="320-321">has</span> to withstand the <span id="276-277">politics</span> of the <span id="278-279">staff</span> and tussle <span id="322-323-73">seeking</span> village leaders as well.</span><br />
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<span id="p7" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="66">But</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="43">,I</span> would dare say now, those <span id="280-281">days</span> were not at all <span id="65">toughest</span> moments in my <span id="282-283">life</span>.</span><span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">How ridiculous I was then.</span><span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">A naive teacher sans the <span id="284-285">knowledge</span> of worldly ways <span id="324-325">turned</span> into a high school head master on <span id="286-287">promotion</span> has so much to learn how to <span id="326-327">deal</span> with <span id="67">different</span> people and which <span id="328-329-69">taught</span> me <span id="68">new</span> lessons.</span><span id="p10" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Enough of <span id="71">tribulations</span> all along these <span id="231-232">years</span> <span id="290-291">made</span> me shrewd to <span id="292-293-56">face</span> any given situation.</span><span id="p11" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="233-234">Time</span> gradually hardens my <span id="235-236">nerves</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p12" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Don't go away with <span class="s-rg-t" id="25-47">Rajani</span> Kant <span id="294-295-58">has</span> something in common with that <span id="57">super</span> star <span class="s-rg-t" id="26-48">Rajani</span>.</span><span id="p13" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">In <span id="237-238">fact</span>, this <span id="239-240">fellow</span>'s <span id="59">real</span> name <span id="296-297">was</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="29">Vikas</span>.</span><span id="p14" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">A <span id="241-242">student</span> in our <span id="243-244">school</span> once upon a <span id="245-246">time</span>.</span><span id="p15" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Pursuing business administration course at <span id="247">present</span>.</span><span id="p336" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">One day, he had been sent to my chamber when he was in class ten.</span><span id="p17" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="250-251">complaint</span> was simple but complex in <span id="252-253">nature</span>.</span><span id="p18" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">This fellow kept writing his <span id="254-255">name</span> as <span class="s-rg-t" id="34">Rajani</span> Kant, not only on text books, even on the answer sheets of home <span id="72">exams</span>.</span><span id="p19" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Teaching staff <span id="302-303-60">tried</span> their <span id="256-257">level</span> best to <span id="304-305">prevent</span> the <span id="258-259">habit</span>.</span><span id="p20" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">But he never heeded to their <span id="266-267">words</span>.</span><span id="p337" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">So he was in front of me, with folded hands.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p415">"What's your name?"</span><span id="p1"> I <span id="361-362-89">questioned</span> him.</span><br /><br /><span id="p2">"My <span id="302-303">name</span> <span id="381-382">is</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="42-304">Vikas</span><span id="304"> </span>sir,"</span><span id="p3"> He <span id="395-396">replied</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p4">"That sounds <span id="102">good</span>.</span><span id="p5">Your <span id="343-344">parents</span> <span id="104-401-402">gave</span> <span id="82">you</span> a <span id="103">beautiful</span> name.</span><span id="p6"><span id="106">Then</span>, why are <span id="83">you</span> <span id="105-403-404">writing</span> your <span id="345-346">name</span> as <span class="s-rg-t" id="65">Rajani</span> Kant all the time?</span><span id="p7"><span id="349-350">Teachers</span> <span id="405-406">complaining</span> against <span id="84">you</span>.</span><span id="p8">If <span id="85">you</span> do it <span id="109">again</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="71">,I</span> will <span id="107-407-408">call</span> your <span id="351-352">parents</span> <span id="77">and</span> the last resort would be <span id="409-410">issuing</span> the <span class="s-rg-t" id="70">T.C.</span> <span id="78">and</span> <span id="86-116-117">you</span><span id="116-117"> </span><span id="108-116-117-411-412">know</span> one more <span id="353-354">thing</span>, your <span id="355-356">name</span> is not to be <span id="413-414">changed</span> in the admission register <span id="115-415">according</span> your fancies.</span><span id="p9">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"<span id="90">Yes</span> <span id="279">sir</span>...</span><span id="p416">I won't do it <span class="s-bl-t" id="417">again,"</span></span><span id="p12"> <span class="s-rg-t" id="34">Vikas</span> <span id="363-364">said</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p419">Thereafter, no complaint received about him.</span><span id="p14">Our teaching staff was <span id="91">also</span> on high five about the <span id="282-283">change</span> in that <span id="284-285">boy</span>.</span><span id="p421">However, a strange fact came to my notice.</span><span id="p420">His friends, some how, learned the episode that has taken place regarding the nomenclature, wide spread over the village.</span><span id="p17"><span id="296">Villagers</span> too started <span id="373-374">calling</span> him as <span class="s-rg-t" id="40">Rajani</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="41">kant</span> in <span id="297-298">mockery</span>.</span><span id="p18">This <span id="112-113">brat</span> was <span id="375-376">reported</span> to be happier over the unexpected popularity.</span><br /><br /><span id="p19">I <span id="377-378">returned</span> to my guest house soon after <span id="379-380">paying</span> <span id="114-299">obeisance</span> to the Lord Rama at the <span id="300-301">temple</span>.</span><span id="p20">My guest house was exactly in <span id="305-306">front</span> of the <span id="307-308">park</span>.</span><span id="p21">This pilgrim town <span id="383-384-94">changed</span> <span id="93">a </span><span id="309-310-93">lot</span> in the recent years.</span><span id="p22">On <span id="311-312">weekends</span> and <span id="313-314">holidays</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="44">,It</span>'s <span id="96">very</span> difficult to <span id="385-386-95">get</span> a <span id="315-316">room</span> in the <span id="317-318">hotels</span>.</span><span id="p23">And what to <span id="387-388">talk</span> about <span class="s-rg-t" id="46">Sri</span> Rama <span class="s-rg-t" id="47">navami</span> and <span class="s-rg-t" id="48-319-320">Mukkoti</span><span id="319-320"> festivals</span> with swerving visitors.</span><br /><br /><span id="p24">I have <span id="389-390-97">taken</span> <span id="321-322">rest</span> in the <span id="323-324">room</span> till <span id="325-326">evening</span>.</span><span id="p25">By <span class="s-rg-t" id="51">seven'O</span> <span id="327-328">clock</span>, came out for a fresh air.</span><span id="p26">Entered the <span id="329-330">park</span> located nearby.</span><span id="p27">Here, our <span class="s-rg-t" id="54">Rajani</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="55">kant</span>, sorry <span class="s-rg-t" id="56">Vikas</span> the <span id="98">old</span> student <span id="391-392-99">met</span> me unexpectedly.</span><span id="p28"><span id="79">He</span> was first to <span id="393-394">identify</span> me.</span><span id="p422">He was no longer a boy now, transformed into youth.</span><span id="p30">I <span id="397-398">connected</span> to the <span id="335-336">past</span> when <span id="81">he</span> <span id="101-399-400">reminded</span> me of the <span id="337-338">incident</span> of his <span id="339-340">passion</span> about the <span id="341-342">name </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="63-341-342">Rajani</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="64">kant</span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"Oh...</span><span id="p1"><span class="s-bl-t" id="34">Vikas..!</span></span><span id="p2"> What a pleasant surprise...</span><span id="p353">What are you doing now?</span><span id="p350"><span class="s-bl-t" id="352">"I</span> asked him.</span><br /><br /><span id="p5">"I am <span id="109-341-342">pursuing</span> business administration in <span id="298">Hyderabad sir</span>.</span><span id="p6"><span id="110">Came back</span> in <span id="299">vacation</span>.</span><span id="p354">In fact, I have been waiting for a friend here.</span><span id="p355">Really I am happy to meet you after some years.</span><span id="p356"><span class="s-bl-t" id="358">"he</span> flushed.</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"I am <span id="87">here</span> for <span id="306-307">having</span> a darshan of Lord Rama.</span><span id="p11">After <span id="255-256">retirement</span>, I <span id="308-309">settled</span> at <span class="s-rg-t" id="36">Khammam</span>.</span><span id="p12"><span id="310-311">Seeing</span> you like this is great.</span><span id="p359">I would never forget your village where I worked and retired, my boy.</span><span id="p360">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p14">"<span id="261-262">Things</span> <span id="316-317-90">changed</span> <span id="89">a </span><span id="263-264-89">lot</span> since you had exuded your services sir.</span><span id="p15">A <span id="91">new</span> state carved out from <span class="s-rg-t" id="40">Andhra</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="41">pradesh</span>.</span><span id="p361">Bifurcation hit our area, unlike any other place.</span><span id="p17">Our <span id="77-267-268">village</span> <span id="318-319">merged</span> into <span class="s-rg-t" id="43">Andhra</span>, of <span id="269-270">course</span>, along with many <span id="78-271-272">villages</span> adjoining to this temple town.</span><span id="p18"><span id="273-274">Students</span> <span id="79-320-321-93">got</span> <span id="275-276">problems</span> with both states in <span id="277-278">terms</span> of <span id="80-322-323-94">getting</span> <span id="81">different</span> certificates from <span id="82-92">different</span> offices.</span><span id="p19">Joining hostels <span id="324-325">became</span> a <span id="95">big</span> task.</span><span id="p362">And nativity issue cropped up when attended recruitment drives.</span><span id="p21">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p22">"<span id="96">Yes</span>...</span><span id="p363">I am also reading in the news papers.</span><span id="p364">All of a sudden, some areas cut off with old division and district administration due to the bifurcation.</span><span id="p25">Adequate arrangement should have done before <span id="279-280">separation</span>.</span><span id="p365">This is what the real bunch of woes to be faced by the inhabitants living in the border areas of the states.</span><span id="p27">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p28">"<span id="287">Sir</span>...</span><span id="p368"><span class="s-rg-t" id="369">nowadays</span>, we people keep boasting of global citizens, can't we solve it all with a meaningful dialogue by sitting across the table?</span><span id="p367">Whatever the states could be, we are all living in one country.</span><span id="p31">Both state heads should <span id="335-336">come</span> to amiable terms to soften the <span id="294-295">lives</span> of the <span id="296-297">people</span>.</span><span id="p366">Am I wrong?</span><span id="p33">"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"You'<span id="269-270">re</span> absolutely correct <span class="s-rg-t" id="32">Vikas</span>.</span><span id="p1"><span id="271-272-82">See</span> the further irony, Lord Rama's temple falls into <span class="s-rg-t" id="33">Telengana</span>.</span><span id="p2">And his <span id="234-235">hundreds</span> of <span id="236-237">acres</span> of donated lands have <span id="287-288">gone</span> to <span class="s-rg-t" id="53">Andhra</span>.</span><span id="p3">Even some <span id="249-250">streets</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">Bhadrachalam</span> <span id="303-304">merged</span> into that <span id="251-252">state</span>.</span><span id="p4">If <span id="71">you</span> <span id="309-310">wish</span> to <span id="311-312">visit</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="61">Parnasala</span>,<span id="72">you</span> <span id="313-314">have</span> to <span class="s-rg-t" id="62-315">cross</span><span class="s-rg-t" id="62"> Andhra</span> <span id="316-317">merged</span> <span id="257-258">villages</span>.</span><span id="p321">People of the area were never concerned when the act was perpetrated.</span><span id="p6">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p7">"They were saying it all due to <span class="s-rg-t" id="65">Polavaram</span> project."</span><br /><br /><span id="p322"><span class="s-bl-t" id="324">"Whatever</span> the project, people are to be preferred.</span><span id="p325">Well.</span><span id="p326"><span class="s-rg-t" id="327">how</span> about the iron gate we fixed in our school to prevent the stray animals?</span><span id="p11">"<span class="s-bl-t" id="39"> I</span> diverted the heated topic.</span><br /><br /><span id="p12">"That <span id="277-278">was</span> <span id="83">fine</span> <span id="76">sir</span>.</span><span id="p13">Hmm...</span><span id="p14">I <span id="279-280">happened</span> to <span id="281-282">meet</span> <span id="84">old</span> staff like <span class="s-rg-t" id="40-223">Vasu</span><span id="223"> </span><span id="77-223">sir</span> and <span class="s-rg-t" id="41-224">Raghu</span><span id="224"> </span><span id="78-224">sir</span> a <span id="225-226">couple</span> of <span id="227-228">times</span>.</span><span id="p15"><span class="s-rg-t" id="44-229">Ramesh</span><span id="229"> </span><span id="79-229">sir</span> was <span id="283-284">said</span> to be <span id="94">passed away</span>.</span><span id="p332">I don't know the exact reason.</span><span id="p17">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p329"><span class="s-bl-t" id="331">"Have</span> you changed your name?</span><span id="p328"> In those days, you were passionate about.</span><span id="p20">"<span id="73">I</span> <span id="289-290">smiled</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p21">"<span id="74">I</span> will never <span id="87">ever</span> change my name sir.</span><span id="p22">How foolish <span id="75">I</span> <span id="291-292">was</span> in those <span id="238-239">days</span> to <span id="293-294-89">have</span> such a <span id="88">crazy</span> idea.</span><span id="p336">That very thought drives me nuts even now.</span><span id="p24">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p25">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="56">Vikas</span>...</span><span id="p26">It <span id="297-298">was</span> not an <span id="240-241">act</span> of <span id="242-243">shame</span> or so.</span><span id="p27"><span id="244-245">Childhood</span> should <span id="299-300">be</span> like that<span class="s-bl-t" id="57">,</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="57-246">fun</span> and frolic.</span><span id="p28">Well...</span><span id="p29"><span id="301-302">convey</span> my <span id="91">best</span> regards to all of the <span id="247-248">village</span>.</span><span id="p333">It gave me a lot of sweet moments in my <span class="s-bl-t" id="334">life,"</span></span><span id="p31"> I <span id="307-308">said</span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p1"><span id="44-45">Moving</span> towards the cement bench <span id="46">located</span> in a <span id="35-36">corner</span>.</span><span id="p2"><span class="s-rg-t" id="5">Godavari</span> flows with a faint sound just behind the <span id="37-38">park</span>, beneath the <span id="39-40">bridge</span> which would never fail to showcase the <span id="10">best</span> view of the Lord Rama's <span id="42-43">temple</span>.</span><span id="p3"><i> <span id="p0">(<span class="s-rg-t" id="4">The</span> <span id="34">End</span>)</span> ----Written by <span class="s-rg-t" id="7">Murthy</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="8">Kvvs</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span id="p1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><b>A Burial Ground and Memoirs <span id="p332">(story)</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="19">----Murthy</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="18">Kvvs</span></b></span><br />
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<span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="44">He</span> was nearing the <span id="51-255-256">house</span>, assuming it could <span id="315-316">be</span> the <span id="257-258-69">residence</span> of that <span id="259-260">gentleman Krishna </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="31-259-260">Rao</span>.</span><span id="p333" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">No more houses found around the place and the ambiance seemed dead calm, yet green fields covered the house just like a maze, fortunately there he discovered a small path to reach the gate of the house.</span><span id="p4" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="46">He</span> was <span id="323-324">excited</span> that many <span id="273-274">things</span> of the <span id="64">past</span> days will be unraveled in a few <span id="275-276">minutes</span>.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="277-278">moment</span> <span id="47">he</span> <span id="325-326">meets</span> Krishna <span class="s-rg-t" id="38">Rao</span> <span id="48">he</span> might <span id="327-328">be</span> of <span id="279">short</span> of <span id="280-281">words</span> in hurry.</span><span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">In <span id="282-283">view</span> of that, he meticulously prepared a <span id="284-285">list</span> of important queries to elicit key points, not to <span id="329-330-65">miss</span> a trivial one from the <span id="286-287">loads</span> of <span id="288-289">reminiscences</span> of Krishna <span class="s-rg-t" id="39">Rao</span>.</span><span id="p334" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As a freelancer, he contributed many interesting stories to different publications.</span><span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">But this is somewhat <span id="68">special</span> in <span id="290-291">nature</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">This is all about the <span id="292-293">burials</span>.</span><span id="p10" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Be <span id="56">not afraid</span>.</span><span id="p11" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">He was very much sober as much as we all <span id="294-295">do</span>.</span><span id="p12" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">He was <span id="296-297">going</span> <span id="57">to </span><span id="298-299-57-59">write</span> a <span id="215-216">story</span> about the <span id="217-218">burials</span> where several British people were buried before <span id="219-220">independence</span>.</span><span id="p13" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It is <span id="61">now</span> called as <span class="s-rg-t" id="20">Dummugudem</span>, a <span id="60">sleepy</span> village on the surface for this <span id="223-224">generation</span> and very few <span id="225-226">people</span> are aware of the <span id="227-228">history</span> how <span id="58">a </span><span id="229-230-58">lot</span><span id="58"> of</span> <span id="231-232">action</span> had taken place here once upon a <span id="233-234">time</span>.</span><span id="p14" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="235-236">River </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="24-235-236">Godavari</span> flows at the <span id="237-238">mouth</span> of the <span id="239-240">village</span> and over where the <span id="241-242">locks</span> were <span id="300-301">built</span> to <span id="302">accommodate</span> the <span id="243-244">water</span> to paddy fields along with <span class="s-rg-t" id="25-245-246">boat</span> <span id="303-304">travelling</span> by <span id="305-306-62">making</span> another <span id="247-248">stream</span>.</span><span id="p15" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">All cargo <span id="307-308">was</span> to <span id="309-310">arrive</span> this way right from <span class="s-rg-t" id="26">Rajamundry</span>.</span><span id="p335" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">In those days, it's the most used way for people for any communication.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">Adjacent to the <span id="486-487">river</span>, before <span id="614-615">entering</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="55">Dummugudem</span>, the <span id="488-489">hamlet</span> was called as "Work shop", here navigation center was <span id="616-617">established</span> by the British officers.</span><span id="p709">A couple of rock laden buildings constructed by those colonial rulers were remained there as their signatures.</span><span id="p710">With their high walls, slope roofs, gorgeous windows and abundant timber used inside make one transport into the past decades.</span><span id="p3">And there were some colossal <span id="131">trees</span> in the <span id="533-534">place</span> must have <span id="644">planted</span> by those <span id="535-536">people</span>.</span><span id="p712">Amazingly, those trees looked like what we could see in some European countries.</span><span id="p711">However, the shade of trees is still the favorite place for domestic animals like cows and buffaloes.</span><span id="p6"><span id="166">Sometimes</span> <span id="606-607">children</span> are <span id="702-703">playing</span> in the cozy <span id="135">place</span>.</span><span id="p7">By night fall, nobody goes there since the <span id="136-608-609">place</span> <span id="704-705">turned</span> into a devils work shop.</span><br /><br /><span id="p8"><span id="124">He</span>, our <span id="610-611">reporter</span>, has <span id="706-707">seen</span> all this an <span id="612-613">hour</span> back and now got to the burial <span id="137">place</span> which located at <span class="s-rg-t" id="119">Lakshmi</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="120">nagaram</span> almost adjacent to work shop.</span><span id="p9"><span id="125">He</span> was <span id="708-709">approaching</span> the lone house where Krishna <span class="s-rg-t" id="123">Rao</span> lives in.</span><span id="p10"><span id="126">He</span> <span id="618-619">stood</span> in <span id="496-497">front</span> of the <span id="498-499">gate</span>.</span><span id="p11">Never liked to <span id="139-620-621">call</span> him loudly.</span><span id="p12">Some <span id="500-501">instinct</span> signals him the gentle man would come out on his own.</span><span id="p13">He <span id="622-623">keeps</span> <span id="624-625">examining</span> the <span id="502-503">surroundings</span> intently.</span><span id="p14"><span id="168">All of a sudden</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="65">,Krishna</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="63">Rao</span> came out from the foliage of his <span id="506-507">garden</span> located at the <span id="508-509">corner</span> of the <span id="510-511">gate</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p15">"Are you <span class="s-rg-t" id="67">Madhu</span>, reporter of some magazine?"</span><span id="p16"> Krishna <span class="s-rg-t" id="74">Rao</span> <span id="628-629">asked</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p713"><span class="s-bl-t" id="715">"Yes</span>.</span><span id="p716"><span class="s-rg-t" id="717">sir</span>.</span><span id="p19"> I <span id="630-631">am</span>.</span><span id="p718">My friend should have informed you the <span class="s-bl-t" id="719">matter,"</span></span><span id="p21"> <span id="634-635">replied</span> our <span id="521-522">reporter</span> with a <span id="523-524">smile</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p721"><span class="s-bl-t" id="723">"Yes</span>.</span><span id="p23"><span class="s-rg-t" id="86">very</span> happy to <span id="144-636-637">meet</span> <span id="129">you</span>,<span id="127">I</span> will <span id="145-638-639">tell</span> <span id="130">you</span> all the <span id="525-526">information</span> that <span id="128">I</span> <span id="640-641">know</span> about the <span id="527-528">burials</span> of that British people..</span><span id="p24">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p724"><span class="s-bl-t" id="726">"Oh</span>.</span><span id="p748">Great sir.</span><span id="p729">I have met a right person at last.</span><span id="p730">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p28">"Please <span id="149">do</span> one <span id="531-532">thing</span>.</span><span id="p731">See there, the dilapidated walls.</span><span id="p30">Hardly just two <span class="s-rg-t" id="94">furlongs</span>.</span><span id="p31">That'<span id="645-646">s</span> the <span id="537">burial ground</span>.</span><span id="p734">Keep watching the tombs yourself...</span><span id="p735">And I will join you later soon after finishing my garden work in a <span class="s-bl-t" id="736">while,"</span></span><span id="p34">the <span id="170">old man</span> <span id="651-652">said</span> in a <span id="151">friendly</span> tone.</span><br /><br /><span id="p35">The <span id="540-541">reporter</span> <span id="653-654">started</span> <span id="655-656">walking</span> towards the <span id="542-543">direction</span> <span id="657-658">mentioned</span> by the <span id="171">old man</span>.</span><span id="p36">The narrow path <span id="659-660">leading</span> to the broken gate of the <span id="544">burial ground</span> is <span id="661-662">having</span> unruly bushes.</span><span id="p37">But it'<span id="663-664">s</span> not an arduous walk.</span><span id="p38">A <span id="152">cool</span> breeze <span id="665-666">seized</span> to <span id="667">unleash</span> from <span id="545">somewhere</span> else.</span><span id="p747">Is it an air of joy felt by the deceased souls on knowing the news of there was someone coming here this day?</span><span id="p738"> Of course not to be buried.</span><br /><br /><span id="p41">He <span id="680-681">entered</span> the <span id="558">burial ground</span>.</span><span id="p742">Walls looked very weak and rustic, at any instance of a heavy blow they could be collapsed.</span><span id="p43"><span id="156">Already</span> some <span id="563-564">portion</span> was <span id="682-683">broken</span> into <span id="565-566">heaps</span> of <span id="567-568">debris</span>.</span><span id="p743">The best part here is no trace of human activity around the area.</span><span id="p45"><span id="572-573">Sea</span> of <span id="574">serenity</span> everywhere.</span><span id="p744">Really souls rest in peace here, no doubt.</span><br /><br /><span id="p746">These people buried here must have been dispatched their services to move the juggernaut of the British empire, in their own capacities.</span><span id="p745">What kind of dreams they had in their lives is difficult to imagine.</span><span id="p49">Condemned here in eternal sleep for ever.</span><span id="p50">There could <span id="690-691">be</span> a dyer and an Arthur Cotton and many of several other characters.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">Some <span id="190-191">tombs</span> were <span id="250-251">made</span> of polished granite.</span><span id="p1">Their <span id="192-193">details</span> <span id="252-253">ascribed</span> on each <span id="194-195">tomb</span>.</span><span id="p288">On the first one he saw, was belonged to a young British civil servant.</span><span id="p3">His <span id="226-227">name</span> was <span id="272-273">furnished</span> as Angus <span class="s-rg-t" id="34">Alstair</span> Fernandez.</span><span id="p4">He <span id="274-275">served</span> as Assistant Collector and <span id="56">special</span> agent of <span class="s-rg-t" id="35">Bhadrachalam</span> Agency, in those <span id="228-229">days</span>.</span><span id="p5">Interestingly that <span class="s-rg-t" id="38-230-231">ICS</span><span id="230-231"> officer</span> died so <span id="57">young</span> at the <span id="232-233">age</span> of 25.</span><span id="p6">The maximum age limit for civil service <span id="276-277">was</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="39">twenty one</span> in those <span id="234-235">days</span>.</span><span id="p289">Maybe an epidemic caused his death, who knows.</span><br /><br /><span id="p8">He moved on to another <span id="240-241">tomb</span>.</span><span id="p290">In fact, these were two but constructed in close, one was Miss Sarah Claire and next was Miss Dorothy.</span><span id="p291">They both were missionary teachers as per the details on the surface.</span><span id="p11">And there was another <span id="200-201">tomb</span> almost in the midst of the <span id="202-203">ground</span> was <span id="254-255">belonged</span> to a girl named as Charlotte <span class="s-rg-t" id="21">Henrita</span>.</span><span id="p12"><span id="256-257">Died</span> at the <span id="206-207">age</span> of 15 years old.</span><span id="p13">Her <span id="208-209">father</span> was <span id="258-259">working</span> as an inspector general of Medical and <span id="210">health department</span> based at Madras.</span><span id="p14">Almost the <span id="211-212">place</span> <span id="59">cited</span> <span id="48">here</span> was more than 600 <span class="s-rg-t" id="24">k.m.</span> and how it happened to burying here?</span><span id="p15">Clueless.</span><br /><br /><span id="p292">Most of the tombs had got a raw deal by some hooligans, maybe in search of hidden riches in the coffins or under them.</span><span id="p17">Almost all <span id="220-221">burials</span> were dug up and <span id="264-61">displaced</span> in some <span id="222-223">extent</span>.</span><span id="p18">Sure to be <span id="265">vanished</span> in a few <span id="224-225">years</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="31">,if</span> it <span id="266-267">continued</span>.</span><span id="p19"><span id="55">At least</span> these are <span id="54">better</span> to be preserved as historical monuments.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p220">"Hello<span class="s-bl-t" id="221">, </span>"a voice was heard from behind him.</span><span id="p1">He <span id="187">shuddered</span> for a <span id="147-148">while</span>.</span><span id="p2"><span id="56">Came out</span> from his thought process.</span><span id="p3">The <span id="173-174">voice</span> <span id="205-206">belonged</span> to none other than Krishna <span class="s-rg-t" id="37">Rao</span>, the <span id="57">old man</span>.</span><span id="p4">They <span id="207-208">exchanged</span> <span id="175-176">smiles</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p5">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="40-177">Oh..my</span><span id="177"> goodness</span>, In<span id="178-179"> fact</span> I am <span id="209-210-51">waiting</span> for you sir,"</span><span id="p6"> our <span id="181-182">reporter</span> <span id="211-212">said</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p7">"You <span id="213-214">seem</span> to be <span id="215-216">absorbed</span> in the <span id="183-184">past</span>" <span id="58">old man</span> <span id="217-218">smiled</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p8">"<span id="52">Well</span> said.</span><span id="p223">I have been transported to the British era of ruling.</span><span id="p224">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"Once upon a <span id="149-150">time</span>, this <span id="151-152">village </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="21-151-152">Lakshmi</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="22">nagaram</span>, <span id="53">considerably</span> populated.</span><span id="p11">I <span id="188-189">born</span> and brought up here and at the <span id="153-154">age</span> of twenty, <span id="190-191-48">left</span> it for <span id="155-156">employment</span>.</span><span id="p225">In those days, surroundings were very busy with people.</span><span id="p13">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p226">"Then how come it turned into a desert look?"</span><br /><br /><span id="p15">"That'<span id="194-195">s</span> the <span id="163-164">magic</span> of <span id="165-166">time</span>.</span><span id="p16"><span class="s-rg-t" id="31">Dummugudem</span> and <span class="s-rg-t" id="32">Lakshmi</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="33">nagaram</span> were <span id="196-197">treated</span> as twin villages.</span><span id="p17">Several British families settled here in <span id="167-168">line</span> of <span id="198">dispatching</span> their <span id="169-170">services</span>.</span><span id="p227">To maintain navigation center, revenue works and survey, etc., apart from it, they established a church and hostel so <span class="s-bl-t" id="234">on"</span></span><br /><br /><span id="p236">"Did you know any British employees personally?"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"<span id="75">Yes</span>...</span><span id="p1">I will <span id="297-298-76">tell</span> <span id="64">you</span> whatever I <span id="299-300">know</span>.</span><span id="p2">A <span id="257-258">person</span> with <span id="259-260">enthusiasm</span> like <span id="65">you</span> is scarce anyway.</span><span id="p317">You can still see the rock studded building of the hostel at the work shop area.</span><span id="p4"><span id="72">Ms</span> Sarah Claire and <span id="73">Ms</span> Dorothy <span id="311-312">were</span> <span id="283-284">in-charges</span> of it.</span><span id="p318">They had imparted basic education, lace knitting and carpentry to the boys and girls, mostly came from tribal and other oppressed classes.</span><span id="p319">Food and accommodation free for inmates.</span><span id="p7">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p321"><span class="s-bl-t" id="323">"Have</span> we not exploited in colonial ruling?</span><span id="p320"> Apart from the facts you mentioned.</span><span id="p10">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p324"><span class="s-bl-t" id="326">"Who</span> said no.</span><span id="p12"> It was <span id="301-86">prevailed</span> without any <span id="237-238">doubt</span>.</span><span id="p327">What here happened was happened everywhere, forms could be different.</span><span id="p329">The nations first opened their eyes unleashed all over the underdeveloped nations.</span><span id="p328">Apart from evil, eventually, some good also happened with their invasion.</span><span id="p16"><span id="245-246">Education</span> came down to <span id="79">common</span> masses in our <span id="247-248">caste</span> ridden society.</span><span id="p17"><span id="249-250">Schools</span> and <span id="251-252">colleges</span> opened for <span id="253-254">girls</span>.</span><span id="p18"><span id="255-256-88">Superstitions</span> like Sati were abolished.</span><span id="p19">English language <span id="302-303-81">opened</span> <span id="80">new</span> windows among us.</span><span id="p20"> Even Swami Vivekananda said once <span class="s-rg-t" id="37">'because</span> of you, the fetters of the age old <span id="89">superstitions</span> <span id="304">loosen</span> in this <span id="261-262">country</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="40">,oh</span>..</span><span id="p330">British government, thanks to you'...</span><span id="p22">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p331"><span class="s-bl-t" id="333">"Countries</span> like China and Japan developed with their own languages...</span><span id="p337">You know.</span><span id="p335">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p25">"The <span id="267-268">soul</span> of China and Japan is <span id="82">entirely</span> different.</span><span id="p26">They don't <span id="83">have</span> <span id="269-270">hundreds</span> of sub castes like us.</span><span id="p345">Here diversity in languages, culture, local customs and political fabric all these are different.</span><span id="p338">Everybody considers their language, and caste is superior to others.</span><span id="p349">Political unity achieved by the British ruling or us could have been continued as hundreds of princely states.</span><span id="p339"><span class="s-bl-t" id="341">"the</span> old man analysed in his own way.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"I <span id="162-163">retired</span> 20 <span id="122-123">years</span> back.</span><span id="p1">Sound <span id="124-125">health</span> by God's <span id="126-127">grace</span>.</span><span id="p2">I <span id="178-179">have</span> a vehicle facility to <span id="180-181">reach</span> the nearest railway station if necessary.</span><span id="p3"><span id="145-146">Commodities</span> are available to live peacefully.</span><span id="p4">Also blessed with <span id="147">Internet connectivity</span>.</span><span id="p5">My <span id="148-149">garden</span> is there above all.</span><span id="p187">What more should I long for?</span><span id="p188"> In addition, people hesitate to venture into my house because of the burial ground's proximity.</span><span id="p189">Of course, except my doctor.</span><span id="p190"><span class="s-bl-t" id="192">"Old</span> man smiled.</span><br /><br /><span id="p193">"I don't know how to express my gratitude for your kind info about all these."</span><br /><br /><span id="p11">"Oh...</span><span id="p12">that'<span id="166-167">s</span> my <span id="130-131">pleasure</span>.</span><span id="p194">Let's go to my residence to have more chatting over a frothy coffee.</span><span id="p195">By the way, what will be the heading of your future <span class="s-bl-t" id="196">story"</span></span><br /><br /><span id="p15">"Hmm...</span><span id="p200">Probably 'A burial ground and memoirs'...</span><span id="p17">how <span id="176-177">is</span> it?</span><span id="p18">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p20">"Just terrific..."</span><span id="p21"> <span id="182-183">tugged</span> at the <span id="141-142">sleeve</span> of his <span id="143-144">guest</span>.</span><span id="p22"> <span id="p201"><i>(the End)</i></span></span></span><br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-50870781870441794322018-05-09T18:12:00.002+05:302019-03-05T01:18:02.129+05:30On the Fateful day...! (A Story)---Murthy Kvvs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>On the Fateful day...! (A Story)---Murthy Kvvs</b><br />
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<span id="p226" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Is it true or something fiction?</span><span id="p230" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Or any other motive behind the news?</span><span id="p236" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> Whatever it could be, which sent shock waves through my spine as the news got read by.</span><span id="p234" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">You want to know about it?</span><span id="p235" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Yes.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="55">there</span> I <span id="215-216">am</span> for you.</span><span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I have <span id="217-218-61">come</span><span id="61"> across</span> a queer news in "<span class="s-rg-t" id="37">Orissa</span> Post" daily a <span id="181-182">couple</span> of <span id="183-184">days</span> back.</span><span id="p7" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It <span id="221-222">was</span> my hobby browsing online editions of <span id="43-56">different</span> states to <span id="223-224-59">know</span> how the <span id="185-186">things</span> <span id="219-220">taking place</span> in <span id="44-57">different</span> <span id="58">public</span> domains.</span><br />
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<span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="225-226-60">Let</span> me forward a <span id="187-188">bit</span>.</span><span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="189-190">news</span> I read on that day was all about Ghosts.</span><span id="p237" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Yes, you heard it right.</span><span id="p11" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Some <span id="161-162">people</span> who <span id="193-194">belonged</span> to the Indian Paranormal Society <span id="195-196-49">gave</span> <span id="163-164">interview</span> and wherein they <span id="197-62">disclosed</span> their <span id="165-166">findings</span> of haunting areas in and around <span class="s-rg-t" id="22">Bhubaneswar</span>, of <span id="167-168">course</span> beyond it.</span><span id="p238" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The team was researching on abnormal entities, and which are difficult to be proved with physical evidence.</span><span id="p13" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">They have <span id="201-202-52">had</span> their own equipment to <span id="203-204-51">carry</span><span id="51"> on</span> their <span id="171-172">work</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p239" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">You could ask me how the hell I was connected with such bizarre news.</span><span id="p15" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Had <span id="39">I</span> <span id="41">not</span> visited <span class="s-rg-t" id="28">Bhubaneswar</span> a <span id="175-176">month</span> back, <span id="40">I</span> would <span id="42">not</span> have given a damn for it?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t"><span id="p387">Some times my travels go unplanned, however far they are and the woes they bore.</span><span id="p388">It was nothing comparing to the excitement of the journey that would give a true relief from the daily chorus.</span><span id="p2"><span id="362-363">Seeing</span> a <span id="84">new</span> place <span id="364-365-85">is</span> my utmost priority of all.</span><span id="p3">To be frank, going to <span class="s-rg-t" id="53">Bhubaneswar</span> <span id="374-375">is</span> not the first <span id="318-319">time</span> for me.</span><span id="p4">This is one of the most adorable places for me for many <span id="320-321">reasons</span>.</span><span id="p389">Both the ancient history and modern spirit mingle here so comfortably with serene laid-back life.</span><br /><br /><span id="p6">I have <span id="376-377">reached</span> the <span id="322">railway station</span> of Master canteen area of <span class="s-rg-t" id="57">Bhubaneswar</span>.</span><span id="p7"><span id="65">It</span> was about past two thirty and <span id="66">it</span> seemed <span id="90">almost</span> midday.</span><span id="p8">There <span id="378-379">were</span> two <span id="323-324">ways</span> <span id="380-381">leading</span> to <span class="s-rg-t" id="58">Jananpath</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">Marg</span> main road, from the <span id="325-326">station</span>.</span><span id="p396">I took left side one and after crossing the bus stop, turned to a small passage which leads to hotels in the lane.</span><span id="p10">The <span id="289-95">locality</span> was called as <span class="s-rg-t" id="30">jhunjhun</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="31">wala</span>.</span><span id="p11">Boarded in a modest <span id="70">hotel</span> <span id="341-342">called</span> <span id="71-290-291">hotel</span><span id="290-291"> </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="32-290-291">Ashok</span>.</span><span id="p12">It worth the <span id="292-293">money</span> <span id="343-344">paid</span> by me.</span><span id="p390">It was under half way construction when I had been here last time, say, a two year back.</span><span id="p14"><span id="294-295">People</span> at the reception counter were humble and informative.</span><br /><br /><span id="p15">Some Ganesh <span class="s-rg-t" id="36">Mishra</span> <span id="349-350">was</span> receptionist <span id="351-352-81">last</span> <span id="296-297">time</span> and <span id="72">he</span> <span id="353-354">arranged</span> a <span id="298-299">vehicle</span> for <span id="300-301">sight</span> <span id="355-356-82">seeing</span> the tour at the reasonable price.</span><span id="p16"><span id="73">He</span> <span id="357-96">clears</span><span id="96"> off</span> all my <span id="304-305">queries</span> about <span class="s-rg-t" id="39">Orissa</span>, with <span id="306-307">patience</span>.</span><span id="p17">I do not know where <span id="74">he</span> is <span id="83">now</span>.</span><span id="p18"><span id="75">He</span> was replaced by new ones now.</span><span id="p391">Time moves with its own plans with the people it needed.For worse or better...!</span><br /><span id="p21">The <span id="310">hotel room</span> was <span id="88">comfortable</span> with jasmine like <span id="87">white</span> bed and another <span id="311">blanket</span> in spare.</span><span id="p22">I <span id="370-371">slept</span> like a <span id="89">dead</span> one till the <span id="312-313">evening</span>.</span><span id="p395">Maybe out of the tedious journey.</span><span id="p24">Took a shower after waking up.</span><span id="p25">Lodged the <span id="314-315">keys</span> with the <span id="316-317">reception</span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t"><span id="p0">.</span><span id="p1">Then, it was shown in that hall,a phenomenon wide eyed portraits of Puri <span class="s-rg-t" id="21">Jaganath</span> and his <span id="213-81">siblings</span>.</span><span id="p291">What could be the real concept behind the prominence of eyes?</span><span id="p3">Never dared to <span id="281-282">interpret</span> it for myself.</span><br /><br /><span id="p4">I came out of the <span id="242-243">hotel</span>, keep walking <span id="79">slowly</span> through the <span id="244-245">passage</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="49">Jhunjhun</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="50">wala</span>.</span><span id="p5">Reached the <span class="s-rg-t" id="53">Ashok</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="54">nagar</span> main road.</span><span id="p292">It was turning at night.</span><span id="p293">Heading straight and impulse to stand in front the Panda Mart shop to taste some street side food.</span><span id="p8">I have <span id="290-291">taken</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="57">Dahi</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="58">vada-Aalu</span> dam...</span><span id="p9">a typical <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">Odiya</span> item.</span><span id="p10">It <span id="250-251">satisfied</span> my taste buds.</span><span id="p11"><span id="252-253">Happened</span> to <span id="254-255">see</span> the hoarding of <span class="s-rg-t" id="26">Toshali</span> fest where handicrafts exhibition was going on, moreover there was a music show of <span class="s-rg-t" id="27">Satyajeet</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="28">Jena</span> in the <span id="214-215-83">premises</span>, the child prodigy came to lime light from <span class="s-rg-t" id="29">Saregama</span> <span id="84">li'l</span> champs whom <span id="60">I</span> like <span id="68">very</span> much for his singing talent.</span><br /><br /><span id="p294">Why should I miss it?</span><span id="p13"> <span id="62">I</span> have <span id="258-259-70">caught</span> the <span id="216-217">bus</span> <span id="260">heading</span> towards <span class="s-rg-t" id="36">Baramunda</span>.</span><span id="p14"><span class="s-rg-t" id="37-218-219">Toshali</span><span id="218-219"> </span><span id="218-219-85">premises</span> was all busy with <span id="63-71">different</span> stalls hailed from <span id="64-72">different</span> states.</span><span id="p15"><span id="220-221">People</span> seemed like a swerving ocean.</span><span id="p16">It'<span id="261-262">s</span> a <span id="222-223">time</span> for <span id="65">checking out</span> <span id="224-225">textiles</span> and other handicrafts apart from <span id="66-80-86">chilling out</span>.</span><span id="p17"><span class="s-rg-t" id="38">Sambalpur</span> textile outfit <span id="263-264">was</span> with <span id="73">special</span> attraction by <span id="265-266">conducting</span> the power show on how they <span id="267-268">make</span> Ikkat <span class="s-rg-t" id="39">sarees</span> and so on.</span><span id="p18">It <span id="269-270-74">took</span> almost two <span id="226-227">hours</span> <span id="271-272-75">having</span> a <span id="228-229">round</span> of all outlets to cover.</span><span id="p295">Around eight o' clock, the music show commenced and which lasted unto ten o'clock.</span><span id="p20">In <span id="236-237">return</span><span id="47">,</span>the auto was <span id="279-280">engaged</span> as the <span id="238-239">frequency</span> of <span id="240-241">buses</span> is <span id="78">low</span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t"><span id="p0">I have <span id="53">got down</span> from the auto at the <span id="179-180">entrance</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="24">Jhunjhun</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="25">wala</span>.</span><span id="p1">Conceived walking through the <span id="44">small</span> passage and there was a shopping complex in dilapidated condition.</span><span id="p2">It must have been under reconstruction work.</span><span id="p262">Roads wear the deserted look.</span><span id="p4">A <span id="51">chilly</span> wind <span id="252-253">keeps</span> <span id="254-255">swaying</span>.</span><span id="p5">Somewhere a <span id="213-214">dog</span> was crooning.</span><span id="p6"><span id="215-216">People</span> were <span id="52">hardly</span> seen.</span><span id="p7">Got the <span id="217">hotel room</span> at <span id="218-219">last</span>.</span><span id="p263">After fresh up, switched on the local tv channel for happenings around.</span><span id="p9">There <span id="257-258">was</span> a <span id="57">ruckus</span> in the state assembly over the <span id="222-223">remarks</span> <span id="259-260">made</span> by some <span id="224-225">minister</span> <span id="261-262">named</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="39">Damodar</span> rout on Brahmins.</span><span id="p10">And he was <span id="45">also</span> seemed to have sacked on the <span id="181-182">reason</span>.</span><span id="p267">Down south, nobody gives a damn when the Brahmin bash prevailed since the latter lost the political clout after independence.</span><br /><br /><span id="p12">Flipping through different channels eyes became wary.</span><span id="p13"><span id="230">Switched</span> off the tube light along with the tv.</span><span id="p14"><span id="231-232-46">Closed</span> my <span id="189-190">eyes</span> to have a sleep.</span><span id="p268">Within some minutes, I could have plunged into a deep sea of sleep, then, suddenly I felt like a sharp hand touched my back and dropped after a few moments.</span><span id="p16"><span id="239-240">Surprised</span> and <span id="241">bewildered</span>.</span><span id="p17"><span id="42">I</span> <span id="242-243">wanted</span> to <span id="244-245-47">open</span> my <span id="197-198">eyes</span>.</span><span id="p18">Tried hard.</span><span id="p19">My <span id="199-200">efforts</span> went futile.</span><span id="p269">This time, I wanted to cry out, no use.</span><span id="p21">My God What is happening here for me.</span><span id="p22">Paraplegic literally.</span><br /><span id="p23">I <span id="248-249-48">understand</span> for the first <span id="205-206">time</span> what the <span id="207-208">spine</span> chilling <span id="209-210">night</span> meant by.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t"><span id="p472">I desperately <span id="483">wanted</span> some <span id="509-510">power</span> to <span id="484-514-515">face</span> this <span id="482">invisible</span> enemy.</span><span id="p652">Who will be that?</span><span id="p474"><span id="479">My</span> <span id="487-511">Spiritual</span><span id="511"> Gurus</span> <span id="485-518-519">came</span><span id="485"> to</span> <span id="480">my</span> <span id="512-513">mind</span>.</span><span id="p475">They were <span id="520-521">appearing</span> inside me with the <span id="486">playful</span> smile.</span><span id="p476">I prayed intensely to overcome this dreadful spirit, if it was so.</span><span id="p276">My <span id="403-404">eyes</span> <span id="452-453">kept</span> opening <span id="298">slowly</span> after five <span id="405-406">minutes</span>.</span><span id="p277">I <span id="306">remain</span> triumphant at <span id="407-408">last</span>.</span><span id="p278">With the <span id="409-410">help</span> of my invisible Gurus.</span><span id="p279">Woke up from the <span id="411-412">bed</span> to <span id="299-454-455">have</span> some <span id="413-414">water</span>.</span><span id="p280"><span id="456">Switched</span> on the <span id="415-416">tube</span> all along the <span id="417-418">night</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p281">Next <span id="419-420">morning</span> proved that <span id="421-422">I</span> was alive as usual.</span><span id="p282">Daybreak <span id="300-457-458">brought</span> the <span id="423-424">confidence</span>, a thousand <span id="425-426">times</span>.</span><span id="p521">My <span id="606-607">attendance</span> at several <span id="608-609">meetings</span> <span id="538-629-630">required</span> two more <span id="610-611">days</span>.</span><span id="p522"><span id="532">Surprisingly</span> no <span id="612">trace</span> of that invisible spirit <span id="631-632">experienced</span> all these <span id="613-614">days</span>.</span><span id="p523">I can not <span id="533">say</span> what the exact reason for it and even my imagination quips with no <span id="615-616">clue</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p524">The receptionist <span id="633-634">maintained</span> a mysterious silence when I <span id="534-635-636">asked</span> him about the <span id="617-618">incident</span> <span id="637-638">occurred</span> to me.</span><span id="p525">Also <span id="535">wanted</span> him to come up with <span id="619-620">details</span> whether anyone committed suicide around the <span id="621-622">place</span>.</span><span id="p526">He <span id="539">remains</span> <span id="540">mum</span>.</span><span id="p527">I did not have time to <span id="639-640">insist</span>, <span id="541">furthermore</span>, as my <span id="623-624">train</span> could <span id="641-642">leave</span> in some <span id="625-626">minutes</span>.</span><span id="p528">As I was slipping out of the hotel gate, <span id="542">inordinately</span> glanced back.</span><span id="p529">He <span id="643-644">keeps</span> <span id="645-646">staring</span> at me.</span><span id="p530"><span id="537">Perhaps</span> he <span id="647-648">wanted</span> to <span id="536-649-650">tell</span> me something and his <span id="627-628">disability</span> deterred, who <span id="651-652">knows</span>?<i> (The End)</i></span></span></span></div>
Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-14024034636833344942018-04-19T10:18:00.000+05:302018-04-19T10:18:35.791+05:30It happens once in a while..!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A news article in today's Sakshi (Telugu daily) intrigued me to scribble a few words about a man whom I got acquainted almost 44 years back and I was a ten years old kid then.He was a doctor in a small town hospital,perhaps,those could have been earlier days in his career.Like it happened sometimes,his picture flashed in my memories almost 2 days before his demise somewhere in Hyderabad.</div>
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For unknown reasons,his name and face registered in my sub conscious mind and no contact was maintained all these years.He was then a slim and handsome guy with pensive nose unlike being appeared in the news article.Amazed at seeing the magic of time,bludgeoned his younger version into the present one.</div>
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Come to the point,his name is Ithamraju Pandu Ranga Rao, a medical doctor and rose to the heights of rarity to introduce many noble programs in the state,all I could know about him through this article gave me a virtual journey into my childhood.And got me how a man could progress in course of time.Rest in peace doc. </div>
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-77044384005926529372018-04-10T20:18:00.001+05:302018-12-28T09:53:58.826+05:30Dantewada (A Story)---MURTHY KVVS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Dantewada (A Story)---MURTHY KVVS</i><br />
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<span id="p0" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It was <span id="87">almost</span> <span id="290-291">ten</span> o'clock in the <span id="292-293">morning</span> as his <span id="73-294-295">bus</span> reached <span class="s-rg-t" id="35">Konta</span>, a <span id="86">small</span> <span id="78">town</span> in <span class="s-rg-t" id="36">Chattisgarh</span>.</span><span id="p1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="74-296-297">bus</span> has not stopped in the <span id="102-298-299">premises</span> of <span id="75">bus</span> stand but at the entry point of the <span id="79-300-301">town</span>.</span><span id="p2" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">It's <span id="85">not certain</span> to <span id="361-362-93">call</span> that <span id="318-319">place</span> as a <span id="80-320-321">town</span>.</span><span id="p3" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Fairly bigger than a moderate village.</span><span id="p4" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">That's for sure.</span><span id="p5" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="58">Bhadrachalam</span>,a pilgrim place of <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">Telengana</span> is roughly sixty-five kilo meters away from this <span id="337-338">town</span>.</span><span id="p6" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Telugu population at <span class="s-rg-t" id="61">Konta</span> is <span id="106">considerably</span> large.</span><span id="p401" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Mostly migrated in search of green pastures, be it in business, agriculture or employment.</span><span id="p8" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">There <span id="394-395">was</span> an <span id="346-347">air</span> of exotic news whenever they <span id="396-397">come</span> into the border places of the <span id="348-349">state</span>.</span><span id="p9" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="66">Dummugudem</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="71">,Charla</span> and <span class="s-rg-t" id="67">Venkatapuram</span> all these <span class="s-rg-t" id="68">mandals</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="69-350-351">Bhadrachalam</span><span id="350-351"> division</span> <span id="100-398-399">have</span> <span id="99">shortest</span> routes to <span id="400-401-84">enter</span><span id="84"> into</span> the <span id="352-353">villages</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="70">Chattisgarh</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p10" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="39">Srinu</span> <span id="101-354-355-88">got</span><span id="101-88"> off</span> the <span id="302-303">bus</span>.</span><span id="p11" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And start walking straightway.</span><span id="p407" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Deforestation is not at its peak around here, so there was a cool breeze from all directions as he resumes his way thoughtfully.</span><span id="p13" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="312-313">Streets</span> seem tidy, <span id="104">sans</span> any excreta of <span id="314-315">humans</span> or <span id="316-317">animals</span>.</span><span id="p14" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="90">Small</span> things like these would <span id="357-358">display</span> sober qualities of particular place.</span><span id="p15" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Red soil.</span><span id="p16" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And lush greenery all around.</span><span id="p402" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The concrete road has different shops both side.</span><span id="p18" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Roof tile <span id="81">houses</span> and other concrete <span id="82">houses</span> were there.</span><span id="p19" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">A few of two storied buildings too.</span><span id="p20" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">This <span id="363-364">was</span> the prima facie.</span><span id="p21" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="43">Srinu</span> has taken <span id="365-366">left</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="44-322-323">turn</span> now.</span><span id="p22" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">There <span id="45-367-368">was</span> a <span id="76">bus</span> stand and the <span id="77-324-325">bus</span> <span id="369-370">kept</span> gushing to <span id="371-372-94">leave</span> the <span id="105-326-327">premises</span>.</span><span id="p403" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">He eyed a four wheel vehicle which transformed as a mini portable hotel.</span><span id="p24" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="47">Srinu</span> <span id="376-377">wanted</span> to <span id="378-379-95">have</span> a <span id="328-329">tea</span>.</span><span id="p25" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Inevitable after a tedious journey.</span><br />
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<span id="p26" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">"Ek chai <span class="s-rg-t" id="48">dedo</span> bhayya,"</span><span id="p27" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> <span id="380-381">said</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="52">Srinu</span>.</span><br />
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<span id="p28" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">The <span id="330-331">vendor</span> <span id="382-383">served</span> it in a <span id="332-333">glass</span>.</span><span id="p29" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="334">Almost</span> to the brim.</span><span id="p30" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="335-336">Tea</span> was <span id="96">very</span> strong.</span><span id="p31" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-rg-t" id="53">Srinu</span> was <span id="384-385-97">having</span> it with <span id="386-387-98">taking</span> reasonable intervals.</span><br />
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<span id="p408" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s-bl-t" id="410">"Are</span> you from a Telugu family?</span><span id="p33" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"> Tea vendor <span id="390-391">asked</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="57">Srinu</span> in impeccable Telugu.</span><span id="p34" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">He was shell-shocked for the unexpected query.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p710"><span class="s-bl-t" id="712">"My</span> goodness...</span><span id="p1">do <span id="207-208">you </span><span id="207-208-606-607">know</span> Telugu" <span class="s-rg-t" id="67">Srinu</span> shot the counter question?</span><br /><br /><span id="p713"><span class="s-bl-t" id="715">"We</span> are also from Telugu land sir...</span><span id="p718">We have come here for the sake of business.</span><br /><span id="p4">Our <span id="550-551">ancestors</span> <span id="655-656">belonged</span> to <span class="s-rg-t" id="120-552-553">Razole</span><span id="552-553"> area</span> of East <span class="s-rg-t" id="121">Godavari</span> <span id="554-555">district</span> in <span class="s-rg-t" id="122">Andhra</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="123">pradesh</span>.</span><span id="p5">They <span id="673-674">moved</span> to <span class="s-rg-t" id="132">Bhadrachalam</span>, the renowned pilgrim place during the <span id="577-578">period</span> of bridge construction in the fifties.</span><span id="p6">Right now the <span id="590-591">place</span> <span id="695-696">falls</span> into <span class="s-rg-t" id="157">Telengana</span> after <span id="219">bifurcation</span>.</span><span id="p719">However, our family got here almost seven years back to earn some extra bucks like <span class="s-bl-t" id="720">this,"</span></span><span id="p722"> He said, reminiscing the older days.</span><br /><br /><span id="p723"><span class="s-bl-t" id="725">"What</span> the hell are you talking?</span><span id="p726"> It's more than ten years we have come <span class="s-bl-t" id="727">here,"</span></span><span id="p11"> his <span id="495-496">wife</span> <span id="178-608-609">added</span> the missing link and <span id="610-611">rushed</span> towards the borewell to <span id="612-613">bring</span> the <span id="497-498">pitcher</span> of <span id="499-500">water</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p729"><span class="s-bl-t" id="731">"Oh</span>...</span><span id="p737">Yes.</span><span id="p736">Sir, she must be true...</span><span id="p15">how <span id="209">wonderfully</span> the <span id="502-503">time</span> <span id="614-615">keeps</span> <span id="616">pacing</span> up these <span id="504-505">days</span>.</span><span id="p738">Unimaginable you <span class="s-bl-t" id="739">know,"</span></span><span id="p17"> he <span id="619-620">admitted</span> his <span id="506-507">mistake</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p741">"How is your business going on, sir" inquired <span class="s-rg-t" id="742">Srinu</span>?</span><br /><br /><span id="p743">"Especially Dosa, the pride of our region is in more demand, literally these people would die for it"</span><br /><br /><span id="p20">"That sounds <span id="182">great</span>.</span><span id="p21"><span class="s-bl-t" id="88-213">Ah</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="88">..</span></span><span id="p22"><span id="183">by the </span><span id="183-517-518">way</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="92">,do</span> <span id="214-215">you </span><span id="214-215-625-626">know</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="90">Rammohan</span> who works as a <span id="519-520">teacher</span> around here,"</span><span id="p23"> <span class="s-rg-t" id="94">Srinu</span> <span id="184-627-628">asked</span> him after <span id="185-629-630">making</span> the <span id="521-522">payment</span> for the <span id="523-524">tea</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p744"><span class="s-bl-t" id="746">"Aa</span>..</span><span id="p747"><span class="s-rg-t" id="748">you</span> mean <span class="s-rg-t" id="749">Gurji</span>?</span><span id="p750"> I do not know where he exactly resides.</span><span id="p751"><span class="s-rg-t" id="752">but</span> better search after going further distance straightway.</span><span id="p28">hmm...</span><span id="p29"> take a turn and <span id="186-634-635">make</span> <span id="525-526">inquiries</span>, I guess there were some <span class="s-rg-t" id="103">Gurjees</span> at the location."</span><br /><br /><span id="p30">What <span id="636-637">does</span> he mean by <span class="s-bl-t" id="109">Gurji..!</span></span><span id="p31">Oh...</span><span id="p32">that'<span id="638-639">s</span> for <span class="s-bl-t" id="111">Guruji..!</span></span><span id="p33"><span id="640-641">Thank</span> God...</span><span id="p34"><span id="216-642-643">came</span><span id="216"> to</span> <span id="644-645">understand</span> his <span id="532-533">pronunciation Influenced</span> by his mother tongue.</span><span id="p35"><span class="s-rg-t" id="113">Srinu</span> <span id="187-646-647">thought</span> it for himself.</span><span id="p36"><span id="189">At </span><span id="189-534-535">last</span>,he <span id="188-648-649">found</span> the <span id="536-537">house</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="114">Rammohan</span> without many problems.</span><span id="p37"><span class="s-rg-t" id="117">Rammohan</span> seemed to <span id="191-650-651">have</span> a <span id="190">good</span> taste, his <span id="217-540-541">residence</span> was more than a comfortable <span id="652">nestle</span> for his <span id="542-543">family</span>.</span><span id="p38">There <span id="653-654">was</span> a mini shopping complex in <span id="544-545">front</span> of the <span id="546-547">house</span>.</span><span id="p39">Alongside a <span id="548-549">garden</span> with <span id="192">different</span> plants.</span><br /><br /><span id="p40">They <span id="657-658">exchanged</span> <span id="218">pleasantries</span> after a nap in the <span id="556-557">room</span> allotted for <span class="s-rg-t" id="124">Srinu</span>.</span><span id="p41">He <span id="659-660">slept</span> like a <span id="193">dead</span> one for about two <span id="558-559">hours</span>.</span><span id="p42">His <span id="560-561">body</span> sandwiched in the <span id="562-563">bus</span> due to the <span id="564-565">condition</span> of the <span id="566-567">road</span>.</span><span id="p43">It was about crossing twelve o' clock in the midday.</span><br /><br /><span id="p44">"My <span id="568">brother-in-law</span> has already informed me about your <span id="569">arrival</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="125">,</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="125-570">Srinu</span><span id="570"> sir</span>.</span><span id="p755">He also told me to take extra care of your further course of the journey.</span><span id="p756">"</span><span id="p46"> <span id="663-664">Said</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="128">Rammohan</span> with a gentle smile.</span><span id="p47"><span class="s-rg-t" id="129">Srinu</span> reciprocated with a courteous flush.</span><span id="p48"><span class="s-rg-t" id="130">Srinu</span> <span id="198-665-666">got</span> an <span id="573-574">urge</span> to <span id="667-668">reveal</span> the <span id="575-576">truth</span> that <span class="s-rg-t" id="131">Rammohan</span> has been <span id="669-670">informed</span> on his request only.</span><span id="p49">But something <span id="199-671-672">stopped</span> him.</span><br /><br /><span id="p50"><span class="s-rg-t" id="136">Rammohan</span> <span id="675-676">engaged</span> his <span id="579-580">wife</span> with <span id="677-678">preparing</span> <span id="581-582">delicacies</span>.</span><span id="p51"><span id="171">He</span> <span id="201-679-680">called</span> his <span id="200">younger</span> son to <span id="202-681-682">show</span> him to <span class="s-rg-t" id="137">Srinu</span>, the <span id="583-584">guest</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p52">"He <span id="683-684">is</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="140">Vikram</span>, my <span id="203">younger</span> son.</span><span id="p757">He is studying in class tenth, here only.</span><span id="p54">Hindi medium.</span><span id="p760">Help us a lot in our business transactions.</span><span id="p761">"</span><span id="p56"> <span id="689-690">Said</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="148">Rammohan</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p57">"What <span class="s-rg-t" id="149">Rammohan</span> sir...</span><span id="p58">You have <span id="205-691-692">been</span> a <span id="587-588">teacher</span> here, if I am <span id="177">not mistaken</span>" <span class="s-rg-t" id="150">Srinu</span> astounded.</span><br /><br /><span id="p762"><span class="s-bl-t" id="764">"Have</span> you got it informed from my brother-in-law?</span><span id="p60"> That's <span id="206">right</span>.</span><span id="p61">But here in <span class="s-rg-t" id="158">Konta</span>, teaching staff is underpaid and we <span id="697-698">have</span> to <span id="699-700">adopt</span> other source for a decent life.</span><span id="p62">I <span id="701">take care</span> of <span id="592-593">Cement </span><span id="174-592-593">business</span> and my <span id="594-595">wife</span> <span id="221-702-703">looks</span><span id="221"> after</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="161">Kirana</span> shop, of <span id="596-597">course</span>, all in our <span id="175">business</span> complex <span id="220">situated</span> in <span id="598-599">front</span> of our <span id="600-601">house</span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0">"Won't <span id="351">you</span> get any problem being bunking the school duties?"</span><br /><br /><span id="p1624"><span class="s-bl-t" id="1626">"Do</span> you know something surprising?</span><span id="p1627"><span class="s-rg-t" id="1628">the</span> real problem starts if you attend the school.</span><span id="p3">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p4">"It's really intriguing..."</span><br /><br /><span id="p5">"I have been <span id="1558-1559">working</span> in an interior village of <span class="s-rg-t" id="278-1333-1334">Konta</span><span id="1333-1334"> block</span>.</span><span id="p6"><span id="370-399-400">There</span><span id="399-400"> </span><span id="1577-1578-399-400">are</span><span id="399-400"> many </span><span id="1346-1347-399-400">people</span><span id="399-400"> in the </span><span id="1348-1349-399-400">village</span><span id="399-400"> who do not want my </span><span id="1350-1351-399-400">presence</span><span id="399-400"> </span><span id="371-399-400">there</span><span id="399-400"> everyday</span>.</span><span id="p7">Hmm...</span><span id="p1631">Influence of "inside" people is imminent in the nutshell.</span><span id="p9">My <span id="470">everyday</span> presence <span id="1615">hampers</span> their <span id="1416-1417">activities</span> and so on.</span><span id="p10">If <span id="358">we</span> mingle <span id="484-485">too much</span> with <span id="1150-1151">locals</span>,sleuths of <span id="1152-1153">police</span> can <span id="1436-1437">be</span> after us.</span><span id="p1633">Should we really need all these headaches since we are suffering from our own?</span><span id="p1632"> That's why I go to school now and then to pay a visit to the village head, That's it.</span><span id="p13">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p1635"><span class="s-bl-t" id="1637">"Oh</span>.</span><span id="p1638"><span class="s-rg-t" id="1639">you</span> got that problem.</span><span id="p16"> Well...</span><span id="p1634">Where is your elder son, not to be seen?</span><span id="p18">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p19">"He is <span id="1510-1511-494">pursuing</span> <span id="1290-1291">engineering</span> in <span class="s-bl-t" id="235">Chennai</span>"</span><br /><br /><span id="p1640"><span class="s-bl-t" id="1644">"Have</span> you, not Engineering colleges around here?</span><span id="p21">I <span id="1516-1517">mean</span> like <span class="s-rg-t" id="239">Jagdalpur</span>...</span><span id="p22">"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p336">"Maybe out there, but children ought to know how the far off places fare with different things, you know."</span><span id="p1"> <span id="295-296">Said</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="37">Rammohan</span>.</span><span id="p2">That sounds <span id="97">too</span> <span id="96">good</span> to <span id="313-314">believe</span>.</span><span id="p3"> <span class="s-rg-t" id="62">Srinu</span> never wanted to move farther on the <span id="282-283">topic</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p4">The wife of <span class="s-rg-t" id="71">Rammohan</span> beckoned to him to <span id="333-334">have</span> the lunch.</span><span id="p5">It was <span id="105">almost</span> quarter past one.</span><span id="p6">They are <span id="90">not aware</span> of the <span id="106">passing</span> time with their ramblings.</span><br /><br /><span id="p7">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="76-289">Srinu</span><span id="289"> sir</span>...</span><span id="p348">How about having a gulp of beer?</span><span id="p9">"<span class="s-bl-t" id="81"> Rammohan</span> <span id="335-336">asked</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="79">Srinu</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"I <span id="297-298">used</span> to take it once in a <span id="253-254">while</span>...</span><span id="p341">Why not.</span><span id="p349">Let's go for it.</span><span id="p13">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p14">Both of them <span id="301-302">got</span> into the <span id="93">special</span> room <span id="112-303">situated</span> in the <span id="256-257">complex</span>.</span><span id="p347">There were four chairs, a small table and an iron safe.</span><span id="p16">It <span id="306-307">seems</span> to be <span id="308">devoted</span> for the <span id="260-261">activities</span> like these.</span><span id="p17"><span id="95">Well</span> planned.</span><span id="p18">We <span id="309-310">sat</span> and <span id="311">relaxed</span>.</span><span id="p19"><span class="s-rg-t" id="44">Rammohan</span> <span id="312">poured</span> <span id="84-262">beer</span> in the two large goblets.</span><span id="p20">They have <span id="315-316">taken</span> one <span id="85">beer</span> each.</span><span id="p21">This <span id="263-264">time</span>, for a <span id="265-266">change</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="47">,Rammohan</span> <span id="317-318">made</span> <span id="267">cocktails</span> of <span id="86-268">beer</span> and Vodka.</span><span id="p22">He <span id="319-320-98">had</span> enough <span id="269-270">stock</span> of <span id="271-272">Vodka bottles</span> in the Iron safe.</span><span id="p23"><span class="s-rg-t" id="49">Srinu</span> got aback for a <span id="273-274">second</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p24">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="50-275">Rammohan</span><span id="275"> sir</span>...</span><span id="p344">My actual capacity is only one beer, now you got it cocktails with Vodka.</span><span id="p345"><span class="s-rg-t" id="346">getting</span> me into trouble.</span><span id="p27">"<span class="s-bl-t" id="58"> Srinu</span> smiled coyly.</span><br /><br /><span id="p350"><span class="s-bl-t" id="352">"What</span>'s the purpose of boozing?</span><span id="p29"> <span class="s-rg-t" id="61">to</span> <span id="109">get off</span> from all these <span id="113">mundane</span> troubles and to have a good time,isn't it..?</span><span id="p30"> Do <span id="114-115">you </span><span id="103-114-115-329-330">know</span> what the great Omar <span class="s-rg-t" id="64">Khayam</span> said once?</span><span id="p353"> Boozing is not a sin.</span><span id="p354"> The real sin is being sober after once you got boozed.</span><span id="p32">"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p0"><span class="s-rg-t" id="42">Srinu</span> <span id="364-365">struck</span> with the logical <span id="128">utterance</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="43">Rammohan</span>.</span><span id="p1"><span id="95">This</span> <span id="366-367">is</span> the <span id="287-288">day</span> <span id="105-368-369">getting</span> <span id="289-290">wisdom</span> from <span id="96">this</span> <span id="291-292">guy</span>.</span><span id="p2">Let it <span id="380-381">be</span>.</span><span id="p3"><span class="s-rg-t" id="69">Srinu</span> <span id="388">resigned</span> and <span id="389-390">start</span> sipping the <span id="323">cocktails</span> along with <span class="s-rg-t" id="70">Rammohan</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p415"><span id="417">"Well</span>.My </span><span id="p5">friend tell me something about your <span id="342-343">journey</span> towards <span id="344-345">here</span>" a <span id="346">closeness</span> <span id="398-399">felt</span> in the <span id="347-348">tone</span> of <span class="s-rg-t" id="90">Rammohan</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p6">"My <span id="349-350">father</span> was <span id="400-401">suffering</span> from a chronic <span class="s-rg-t" id="91">kneel</span> <span id="351-352">pain</span>.</span><span id="p7">Somebody <span id="125-402-403">told</span> me that <span id="103-104">there </span><span id="103-104-404-405">was</span><span id="103-104"> a particular guy in </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="92-103-104">Dantewada</span><span id="103-104"> of </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="93-103-104">Chattisgarh</span><span id="103-104"> with the </span><span id="103-104-353-354">expertise</span><span id="103-104"> of </span><span id="103-104-355-356">Herbal medicine</span><span id="103-104"> that </span><span id="103-104-406-407">comes</span> from their <span id="357-358">ancestors</span>.</span><span id="p8">That'<span id="408-409">s</span> the <span id="359-360">reason</span>.</span><span id="p421">Your brother-in-law is my classmate, and he asked me to meet you here during my journey.</span><span id="p10">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p427"><span class="s-bl-t" id="429">"Oh</span>.</span><span id="p12">that's <span id="106">nice</span>.</span><span id="p422">You can go there by bus.</span><span id="p14">but the <span id="295-296">condition</span> of <span id="297-298">roads</span> is <span id="108">worse</span>...</span><span id="p15">Which will <span id="109-370-371">eat</span><span id="109"> up</span> all your <span id="299-300">time</span>.</span><span id="p424">Five to six hours journey.</span><span id="p423">Do one thing, engage a private vehicle to save the time.</span><span id="p18">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p19">"Nothing to <span id="378-379">worry</span>...</span><span id="p425">I will make it.</span><span id="p426">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p430">"That's the spirit."</span><br /><br /><span id="p22">"<span class="s-rg-t" id="58">Rammohan</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="59">ji</span>...</span><span id="p431"><span class="s-rg-t" id="432">how</span> is your life in the alien state?</span><span id="p24">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p25">"Not a <span id="309-310">moment</span> I felt <span class="s-bl-t" id="62-112">so</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="62">...!</span></span><span id="p26">We had been come here in my <span id="311-312">childhood</span>.</span><span id="p433">My father served in this place as a private medical practitioner, in those days we never have heard any disturbance.</span><span id="p435">Everywhere lush green ambiance with sprawling woods.</span><span id="p434">For the last ten years, things got worse.</span><span id="p30">A <span id="116">big</span> chunk of <span id="324-325">population</span> <span id="117">here</span> is Telugu speaking lot.</span><span id="p31">And next Marwaris, of <span id="326-327">course</span> a few Bengali families too.</span><span id="p436">All the business vested in these three sections.</span><span id="p33">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p437">"Why things went haywire or disturbed."</span><br /><br /><span id="p438"><span class="s-bl-t" id="440">"Different</span> people say different reasons.</span><span id="p441">But a portion of Adivasis allege that our Telugus were the real cause for all this wreaking havoc in their lives.</span><span id="p37">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p442"><span id="444">"Is</span> it true?</span><br /><br /><span id="p445"><span class="s-bl-t" id="447">"Hmm</span>.</span><span id="p450">Some extent.</span><span id="p41">"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><span id="p1175">"Had we read any news about <span class="s-bl-t" id="1177">Chattisgarh.</span></span><span id="p1176"> It would have something regarding terrorism so on?</span><br /><br /><span id="p1">"Many <span id="829-830">villages</span> <span id="307">remain</span> <span id="262">deserted</span> <span id="263-324">due</span><span id="324"> to</span> the tussle between the two <span id="831-832">sides</span>.</span><span id="p1179">For livelihood, these poor people enter the border villages of our Telugu states...</span><span id="p1182">An exile within <span class="s-bl-t" id="1183">country,"</span></span><span id="p4"> <span id="1094-1095">said</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="156">Rammohan</span>.</span><br /><br /><span id="p5">"<span id="284">Yes</span>...</span><span id="p6">we <span id="1118-1119">used</span> <span id="962">read</span> the <span id="963-964">news</span> about <span id="965-966">things</span> <span id="229">like</span> that, their <span id="967-968">struggle</span> for <span id="288">common</span> facilities <span id="230">like</span> <span id="969-970">water</span>, land,<span id="971">sanitation</span> and human trafficking etc. These <span id="972-973">people</span> are seen near <span id="243">bus</span> stand of <span class="s-rg-t" id="180">Bhadrachalam</span> <span id="1120-1121-289">waiting</span><span id="289"> for</span> their <span id="244-974-975">buses</span> apart from travelling for <span class="s-rg-t" id="181">dailywage</span> works to nearest <span class="s-rg-t" id="182">mandals</span> <span id="231">like</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="183">Paloncha</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="188">,Manuguru</span> and so on.</span><span id="p7">They always look silent and <span id="1136">mind</span> their own business.I n</span><span id="p8"><span id="203-299">ever</span><span id="203"> have seen them</span> to socialize with other <span id="1019-1020">people</span>...</span><span id="p9">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p10">"These <span id="1048-1049">are</span> <span id="833-834">Maria tribes</span> and <span id="264">mostly</span> attracted to <span id="835-836">extremism</span>.</span><span id="p11">There <span id="1050-1051">is</span> another <span id="837-838">tribe</span> called <span class="s-rg-t" id="102">Muria</span> and those are comparatively progressive in all respects.</span><span id="p12"><span class="s-rg-t" id="103">Salwa</span> <span class="s-rg-t" id="104">judum</span> is <span id="1052-1053">created</span> with these <span id="839-840">folks</span> to retaliate Maria dominated extremism.</span><span id="p1185">Of course, the organisation is no more now, that's a different story.</span><span id="p14">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p15">"Once I heard over a <span id="845-846">farmer</span> based at <span class="s-rg-t" id="111-847-848">Nellipaka</span><span id="847-848"> </span><span class="s-rg-t" id="112-847-848">village</span>,the <span id="849-850">Maria tribes</span> were skillful at the <span id="851-852">work</span> of Chilli plucking.</span><span id="p16">And <span id="225">they</span> would never <span id="265">leave</span> a <span id="853-854">piece</span> of chilli in the <span id="855-856">field</span>.</span><span id="p17"><span id="226">They</span> are <span id="255">not </span><span id="255-266">fussy</span> about <span id="857-858">things</span> like our local ones.</span><span id="p18">By the <span id="308-859-860">ending</span><span id="308"> of</span> the <span id="861-862">season</span>, they make money or chillies and <span id="1054-1055-267">leave</span> the <span class="s-bl-t" id="115-863-864">place</span><span class="s-bl-t" id="115">..</span></span><span id="p19">no <span id="268">extra</span> word <span id="228">they</span> <span id="1056">utter</span> without <span id="865-866">necessity</span>"</span><br /><br /><span id="p20">"There <span id="1059-1060">is</span> a <span id="869-870">link</span> between <span class="s-rg-t" id="119-270">so</span><span class="s-rg-t" id="119"> called</span> civilization and <span id="871">communication skills</span>.</span><span id="p1190">The more you want to appease others for your own ends, the more you need to brush up your communication skills.</span><span id="p1186">Else, what the need of extra talk?</span><span id="p1187">Sometimes, it's difficult to distinguish which is genuine talk or pretending act.</span><span id="p1189">Watch out on TV screens, whenever a cyclone hit some places, how greatly the residents articulate their woes and want benefits from the side of government.</span><span id="p1188"> Have you ever seen the same serious coverage with these people?</span><span id="p1191">Because these people do not know how to showcase their problems with the intensity needed.</span><span id="p27">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p28">"You're <span id="275">true</span>..."</span><br /><br /><span id="p1192"><span class="s-bl-t" id="1194">"Can</span> I tell you a shocking incident that I have seen in the nearest village?</span><span id="p1197"> One day, on a request of an NGO, I accompanied their team, they were of a medical team.</span><span id="p1199">Almost four people were killed in that village, in an action taken between the police and extremists.</span><span id="p1198">There was a small baby, aged about one year, also killed in that incident...</span><span id="p33">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p34">"My God...</span><span id="p1202"><span class="s-rg-t" id="1203">how</span> painful to know.</span><span id="p1200"> The parents must have been mourning like hell.</span><span id="p1201">"</span><br /><br /><span id="p37">"No.</span><span id="p38">Your <span id="923">guess</span> went <span id="278">wrong</span>.</span><span id="p1204">Mother of that baby was sitting about laying chin on her folded knees.</span><span id="p40"><span id="220">No</span> teardrops or <span id="221">no</span> <span id="930-931">sobbing</span>.</span><span id="p41"><span id="279">Dead</span> calm over there.</span><span id="p42"><span id="236">She</span> was <span id="280">also</span> a <span id="932-933">mother</span> like anybody in the <span id="934-935">world</span>.</span><span id="p43"><span id="237">She</span> was <span id="281">also</span> <span id="282">feeling</span> <span id="315-936-937">anguish</span> and sorrowful.</span><span id="p44">But <span id="238">she</span> doesn't know how to <span id="1096-1097">express</span> her <span id="938-939">pain</span> by crying out <span id="257-258">in </span><span id="257-258-940-941">order</span><span id="257-258"> to</span> <span id="1098-1099-283">get</span> <span id="942-943">sympathy</span> from others...</span><span id="p45">"<span class="s-bl-t" id="158"> Rammohan</span> <span id="1100-1101">keeps</span> <span id="1102-1103">describing</span>.</span><span id="p1205">The cocktail works so harder inside, piercing his heart to come out.</span><br /><br /><span id="p1206">All of a sudden, mobile start buzzing.</span><span id="p48">It <span id="1104-1105">was</span> a <span id="947-948">call</span> from the <span id="949-950">house</span> to <span id="1106-1107">remind</span> the <span id="951">lunch</span>.</span><span id="p49">Both of them <span id="1108-1109">moved</span>.</span><span id="p50">"The journey to <span class="s-rg-t" id="164">Dantewada</span> is not possible today and I would start tomorrow whatsoever" <span class="s-rg-t" id="165">Srinu</span> thought so, but hesitated to <span id="1110-1111">reveal</span> it.</span><br /><br /><span id="p1207">"Why don't you set out tomorrow, take a nap after <span class="s-bl-t" id="1208">lunch,"</span></span><span id="p53"> <span class="s-rg-t" id="170">Rammohan</span> <span id="1112-1113">said</span>.</span><span id="p54"><span class="s-rg-t" id="171">Srinu</span> <span id="1114-1115">exclaimed</span> that whether he <span id="1116-1117-285">has</span> anything like clairvoyance.</span><span id="p55"> <span id="p1210">(the End)</span></span></span><br />
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Murthy K v v shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208442195760265289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8989716697975704013.post-17692103887680558862018-03-18T09:54:00.003+05:302018-03-18T16:07:25.558+05:30A Story compilation "Twenty Tales" by Rabinarayan Senapati<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One window takes us into another window.Sometimes to a shore of exotic exhortations.That's what the vibrant side of internet.The story writer got released this book in the hands of veteran writer Sri Manoj Das and the same pictures attracted my attention while browsing the concerned FB page.That's how things get streamlined to have a copy of "Twenty Tales" written by Rabinarayan Senapati.<br />
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Let me speak out a few words as I have finished the reading a couple of days back.There are twenty stories in the compilation as the title corresponds.Some are small and some are big in size.However above 215 pages altogether.Madhubana hills and its surrounding villages of Odisha state encompassed in most of the stories with extracting hues of people life.Writer told it in a palpable spirit to provide the glimpses of human's woes and blues.How industrialization took a toll in the lives of go simple and happy villagers was described in stories like "Return of the Axe and Ghuguniwala of Madhubana" etc.<br />
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You would feel being in Madhubana with its characters like Lalu,a small time vendor who experiments with his life on the advent of industries in his locality and Bidisha,a destitute woman lost all her property as she was devoid of worldly ways.A Saudi returned Mirza Ayub' resolve towards newly usurped phenomena,all these take readers into the vicinity of Madhubana.Almost 10 stories based on this landscape and the happenings were not of fiction but the results of colossal development spree.<br />
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And there were other stories like caste,tryst with destiny,daktarbabu so on.Able disabled filled with light sarcasm while Old students association brings out the love and affection of buddies about their college days.One Rajendra depicted in this can be seen out in the world with true love towards his old friends of college.A literature farmer's suicide based on award wapasi incident which carried a message about ossified ideologies.<br />
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Senapati's style of writing is simple,straight and crispy.No unnecessary bombastic linguistic show off to confuse the reader.He wants to convey what Madubana quintessentially was and is with ever changing situations.He sincerely confessed his possible short comings as he was being occupied with his profession of medical doctor.However it proved an added strength while writing about corporate hospital strategies and other details in many stories.--- Murthy K v v s </div>
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