Today also, while walking from quarter to office, met those children on the road. We exchanged smiles. They came near and asked: हमको खाना खिला दो ना.. सुबह से कुछ नहीं खाया हूँ. I took them to their hut, met their father. He was smoking cigarette. I asked him: आप इनको खाना खिला पा रहे तो पैदा क्यों किया? He did not like it and tried to shout on me. I continued: आपको रात को दारू पीने के लिए पैसा है। अभी cigaratte पी रहे हो। कुछ तो शर्म करो। बच्चों को पठाते नहीं तो कम से कम खाना तो खिलाओ। He might have hurt and felt anger towards me. But I could see the face of his wife who was holding a small child in her hand. Felt satisfied that I could tell him what her heart wanted to say, but could not. I am happy that He did not receive the 100rs I showed to him. A dignity or pride of a father might have waken up and that is enough!
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 09:47:58 +0000