Lata Hirani
If V had known, he would have stayed away from Vimu's family! Ever since Emanya Urvi came, I have become a member of Vimu's household! Why? Why?' Seema's embarrassment intensified but who was there to listen? In Vimu's house, in his own words, 'There is no opportunity to die!' Everyone had this condition. Seema clenched her fists and banged against the door. The result is that it hit his hand! 'What times do we live in, Mom!' He spoke loudly. Mom threw vegetables without saying anything. Seema's friend Vimala's house was like a wedding. There was great fanfare. Sweets were being made in the house. Time was given to Sharnai, dhol-nagaramwala. A big dinner was to be held. Little nine year old Urvi had to be decorated with full code. By asking him, one item of his choice was brought. Urvi was such a sweet girl that even a stranger would love her! A decorated Urvi's procession was about to leave. Seriousness shone on Urvi's gentle innocent face. Sometimes there were questions in his eyes, but only to Seema. Also, where did anyone else have the opportunity to see it? Parents and relatives were happy. He felt as if he had become blessed. Urvi of such a young age, but see how much devotion is filled in her! This cannot happen without the merit of the next birth. Even at the age of playing with toys, why does he feel so detached from the world? Urvi swam the ocean and brightened our lives. Ever since Seema heard this, she was suffering from mental agony. Both Vimala and A studied in college together. A lot of friendship between the two. Both have B. Sc. did Vimala grew up in a conservative family. After graduating, parents found a good boy and got him married. Vimala had no objection to it either. Seema had the desire to study further. He has Ph. D did. Became a lecturer in college. But their friendship was safe. Urvi grew up in front of Seema's eyes. He loved Urvi, who was like a smiling little doll. Six months ago, Seema took him to the zoo. Urvi's eyes were filled with wonder when he saw the large fish in the newly built aquarium! He started running like a fish. Seeing the colorful fishes, 'Aunty, shall we go to the shop from here? I want to buy all these color dresses.' Saying, she started jumping and was stuck by Seema's finger. 'Let's go, son! After going home and having breakfast, I will take it.' Urvin was forbidden to eat outside. Mom was ready when they both reached home. 'Son, it's late. Soon after breakfast we have to go to satsang.' 'Yes, mom' Urvi forgot about going to get the dress. Seema said bye and left. Urvi remained in his mind all the way. Urvi used to go to satsang with mom every day and listen carefully to Guruji's words. It's true that Urvi used to get serious while doing the pooja, but ever since she heard about Urvi's asceticism, she was distracted. He had spoken to Vimala earlier. 'How young is Urvi! How can she decide to leave the world, when she does not even know what the world is?' Vimala says 'It's all about religion. you don't understand Urvi himself says that he wants to take Sannyas. When she goes to satsang she does not take the name of getting up. Its religious rituals are very strong.' Seema once tried to talk to Urvi's father Sureshbhai. 'How can such a small Urvi take Sannyas?' Sureshbhai was a little irritated, 'Even though the age is young. How strong are the rites of his previous birth! Without that, such a price would not happen.' “That's true of you, but you should not wait until you make such a decision after you fully understand about that life?” His religious rites are to remain even then!' Seema boldly said. 'If Seema has the grace of God, only he will get such yoga. Don't worry Urvi.' Sureshbhai had given the answer. After that preparations started in full swing. The casual meeting with Urvi was reduced. Seema also got the same reply from her own home, 'We will not interfere in anyone's affairs. Her parents do not love her daughter!' It was true. Parents have love for their children! But Seema's mind was not ready to accept this. And he had no remedy. The day of hermitage had arrived. Everyone was happy. Seema was very sad 'Isn't this matter like child marriage? How to decide the direction of his life in the child stage! Doesn't life need something to know, understand and then decide?' 'What do you think?' Sureshbhai understood, 'Stop wrong thoughts. What happens is exactly what happens. Let's be careful that now no code of Urvi should remain incomplete. Go wash it quickly, Urvi's favorite pink dress is left to get from the drycleaning…'
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