Sunda 'musing'--2--[continuation]..tvk

[kk4646]

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I too started feeling 'jittery'...If no one turned up to take that lady...I had to think.. to do smething..Either I to walk -of or to put her in the proper place..I didn't like to leave her in lurch..Just to change her mood..I engaged her in a conversation..
Mam..how did you reach here from Triplicane..?
I went to Nanganallor from Triplicane and from there I boarded a bus to Saidapet And switched to another one to reach here..said the lady..
Mam.. Why you have to travell like this..at this age ..?
Actually I wanted to return back to Triplicane but my in-laws insisted to stay here for the night..but I think they have not informed Ramu here ..
Very unfortunate..I had been to the house in third cross here twice earlier but it was day time..


I lost my patience and phoned again to that gentleman who has informed me that he would pick-up that lady ..
Sir..we are still waiting in the Firstmain Road....
'O'..you are still there ..why..? you could have informed her and left.. She can take care of herself.. 'curt' reply from him..
Sorry Sir.. If you have any difficulty..I will bring her..tell me your address..with a 'bit' of rised tone I told him..
No..No.. I will come now..
After the lapse of another 5 mts..a middle aged man droped in.. The look in his eyes and the expression in his face clearly showed the 'apathy' in what he was doing..This lady recognised him and asked him why he was late in picking her..etc..etc..
Both of them discussing something and started walking..I followed them few steps behind ..just to know their destination..They entered THIRD MAIN ROAD..and reached the third house on the right side..as told by that lady..


So this lady had third cross registered in her mind instead of third main road and got confused since it was darkened surroundings..This is what I have guessed..and It may be due her age factor... PITY was neither that lady nor that gentleman had the curtesy of thanking me for what I have done and they simply walked away...without looking back..


On reaching back home I told my better-half about this and how I have helped a aged lady...She simply laughted at me..
You should understand..a lady who had the courage and 'guts' to travell alone at this age from Triplicane to Nanganallor and to here by switching over bus at Saidapet... certainly would have found a way out..Either she would have gone back to Bus stand.. try reach that house by following the route again as she told you...or she would have taken a bus to Saidapet and then to back to Triplicane instead of venturing in darkness..
So don't try to boast yourself as if you have acted as a 'good Samariton'...


I thought over her reply..and felt there was 'logic' in what she said..It could have happened as she said..


But ...then why that lady was in tears...and praying to all her Gods..?


I..Don't Know...!!


TVK

 

[guruvayurappan]

dear TVK sir !
it happens to many of us who are having pity towards aged and less privileged.many are taking advantage of the soft nature of good people. as said by your wife, they came out with their plan and utilize the service of helping nature persons. because of such people ,let us not change our in born quality.
she utilised your service while in distress and does not want to continue it when the purpose is served so that it will not be a problem for her relative.she might have suspicion of your integrity cos lot of care shown.
in train journeys ,the good looking and affectionate talking people are stealing the belongings of the co passenger .
be happy about helping a person and forget that rest since you not done for any appreciation & for your own nature
guruvayurappan .

 

[guruvayurappan]

dear TVK sir !
since it is navarathri time ,you might have missed sundal from near by house and hence you have given title as "sunda missing 2 "
guruvayurappan

 

[kk4646]

dear TVK sir !
since it is navarathri time ,you might have missed sundal from near by house and hence you have given title as "sunda missing 2 "
guruvayurappan

True... I missed the 'y'..and noticed it only later...I have decided to leave it as it is..so that reader can have some fun..!!

TVK

 

[shakuntala]

TVK,

O.K We cannot go into other' mind and read what their intentions are..especially a stranger.Why she was crying and praying to all Gods...one cannot guess. Just let us behave as per our nature,an old lady needs help you thought, and helped her. Helping someone who we thought(whether she really needs help is doubtful as Viji said) is in need of help. Were you expecting praise from Viji when you told her this incident? I think so....everyone wants a pat when done something as a good samaritan, especially chivalry.Disappointed? Viji is practical, I guess.

 

[Raji Ram]

தவக் கவி அவர்களே!

தங்கள் நல்ல மனதுக்கு நன்றி சொல்லாமல் சென்றாள், அந்த அம்மையார்! :tsk:

நல்ல வேளை. அந்த அம்மையாரைத் 'தலையில் கட்டியதற்காக' உங்களை

வையாமல் விட்டாரே அந்தப் புண்ணியவாளன்... அதற்காக மகிழுங்கள்!


குறிப்பு: ஆங்கிலத்தில் ஏனோ இத்தனை 'பஞ்ச்' வருவதில்லை, எனக்கு!

 

[C RAVI]

Shri TVK,


The old lady and the gentleman who picked her up might have not had the sense of expressing their thankfulness to you for some reasons unknown to us. BUT, what you did out of your sense of sympathy to the old and crying lone lady is highly appreicable and you should carry on the same in your life as possible, as long as some one is feeling comfortable having you with him/her, when one is stranded somewhere.

Many people will have thier opinions about how right were you or how wrong were you to have attended to that old and crying lady. BUT, the fact is, that old lady was feeling comfortable and you had your sense of satisfaction. Helping some one in some way, for us to feel happy and not guilty of ignoring the needy, gives true meaning to our compassionate individuality, no matter IF we receive "Thanks" or not, IF we were been appreciated by our near and dear ones or not.

 

[Raji Ram]

Dear Ravi,

I noticed a lady of around 50+ in the corner of First MainRoad ..... TVK

The lady is only 50+ young!!

She might get angry if she is referred to as an 'old lady'!

 

[C RAVI]

Dear Ravi,

The lady is only 50+ young!!

She might get angry if she is referred to as an 'old lady'!

LOL!!!!! :lol:

 

[prasad1]

If you intentions are pure, and you did your duty, that should be your reward. Others should appreciate it.

 

[shakuntala]

Somebody has to translate it to me, please. I do not know Tamil. I am a Telugu Brahmin.

 

[kk4646]

Somebody has to translate it to me, please. I do not know Tamil. I am a Telugu Brahmin.

Don't worry...RajiRam Madam will definitely do it for you...I too can do it...but you will get different meaning altogether..!!

TVK

 

[guruvayurappan]

dear shakuntala !
raji madam was addressing sri. tbs as blessed poet. she also said that you(tbs) must be happy for not getting the scolding from the person (punniyavanthudu )who picked the old lady for making him to take care of that lady, even though not got the appreciation for helping the lady.
guruvayurappan