Just loved reading it as if a movie was rolling in front of my eyes. Still remember your Mother in law attending our wedding... a lady of 21st century with a mesmerizing persona..same goes with Geetha aunty and the genes continue in Kanchana and Ria too.
This is my second comment to acknowledge a very well drafted and well conceived theme. India certainly needs this change in overcoming not only gender but also income inequalities through socio political initiatives.
Complements to Prasan, Geeta richly deserves to be congratulated for her role in shaping My dear Prasanna.
This is the most beautiful content I read in past some days. It is heart warming to see the gratitude you have for all the women in your life. Totally amazed when you said you're feminist at heart. The society is still patriarchal and very few men believe in equality and live by example.
I know Mrs Prasanna, one of the most beautiful ladies I met. My daughter is hard of hearing and she is helping us in our journey every possible way for our brighter lives. You're indeed fortunate to have Geetha ma'am as your life partner.
An outstanding article which almost made us relive what you went through and the amazing ladies who played such a key part in molding your life!! It is especially emotional for some of us since we have been previliged to see all these matriarchs, live alongside them and savour many golden moments that can never be recreated!
My mother who has helped shape my life is somebody whom I will always be indebted to. Thanks to her running the house and simultaneously working at a government office for 30 years of her life I got all that I wanted in life. I believe she is the best chef I have seen in my life and even to date I can relate to the lovely delicacies she makes!
I incidentally finish 20 years of wedlock this year and my wife is the other pillar of my life whom I will always be thankful to. What an action replay we have had from your foot injury to my fractured leg in 2003. It was my wife who single handedly took care of me for almost 2 years from a walker to crutchea to a walking stick to my own feet. She too along with my mother has stood by me through the ups and downs of life.
Your ever helpful nature can never be forgotten. I will always be thankful to you for always being my second father. Somebody whom I still look up to whenever I am in need of help. I can recount so many things from the 500 rupee note you would always give me to the amazing assistance you provided to us in Delhi to the numerous instances of career guidance!!
A salute to all the lovely ladies that you helped us remember!!
Very well said. Acknowledging the architects of your life is an humbling experience. You begin to wonder if what you have achieved could have been possible at all without the support of your parents and your significant other half. I am proud of you Son.
Of the women in your life, your mother in law Dr. Subhadra was certainly a dear friend of mine. To me she was Ammu. A liberty she gave me by virtue of my long friendship with the her and the family, much prior to your coming on the scene. Your description and adoration for her is truly justified for the kind of woman she was. Besides being an accomplished doctor and a talented singer, she was an extremely good human being and intelligent. When I introduced you to her, it was incidental. No praises for that. But she saw in you the potential to be a success. Probably she also saw in you a future son-in-law material. The attention and interest she took in shaping your career and your living up to her expectations, has truly paid rich dividends. Today, you are a name to reckon with in the legal profession. Your acknowledging her as an important woman in your life is truly deserved. Geetha is probably her best parting gift to you. God bless you both and I feel very fortunate to have a good friend like you.
Our mother had another trait.she would cure scorpion bite .She would take a bunch of broom sticks ,uttering some mantra would move the bunch up and down for a few minutes.then askthe victim to shake vigourously. Would give the victim a glass of butter milk.The victim would walk out reiieved.Do not know how it worked. May be faith cure or hypnosis.
People would knock on our doors even in the middle of night. She would get up without a murmur..
The piece of about women in your lives added real meaning as you were talking of your own experiences. First person accounts always adds value and so did this and your adeptness in the art of storytelling especially on you mother, mother in law and aunt was so good it did give me a vivid picture of what transpired then. It was almost like a video playing out in front of me.
I was particularly moved by the love and affection shown by your aunt. Sadly such unrestricted affection for your nephew is dying so much that we may soon see it in period movies only. Wish those those good old days would be back soon but then if wishes were horses……
‘Home delivery’... amused me.. these days we use on a different note and the usage of it in your narration hit me so hard ... yes, literally..😀I could relate to it with both my grand mothers 🌷.. I could also relate to that portion about your ‘better half’ and I 👍👌...
my appreciation and compliments to you for having chosen this topic most appropriately this week and acknowledging it gracefully, that👍
I dont know If I may be permitted to mention here my observation , rather my two cents ... how come u missed to mention about two more who , am sure have (and still ) influenced /Inv your life 🤔.. your daughter and chip of the ol’block and her off spring who continues to bear semblance to some of your striking ‘traits ‘..
once again my congratulations to you on your ‘Sunday filter coffee mornings’which brightens up our Sundays.. 🌹
Reading this brought back so many memories, Prasanna uncle. My mom was the rock in my life and she probably borrowed some of your mom's resilience. I was recently telling my husband about how Geetha Aunty inspired my mom to get a diploma in speech and hearing at the age if 40+, which eventually paved a path to a successful career for my mom. I'm proud of my mom's achievements and I am what I am today, because of her resolve.
Ha ha
Thank you Shahji. I'm so happy that my narrative resonates so well with you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Just loved reading it as if a movie was rolling in front of my eyes. Still remember your Mother in law attending our wedding... a lady of 21st century with a mesmerizing persona..same goes with Geetha aunty and the genes continue in Kanchana and Ria too.
Thank you very much for expressing your feelings so nicely.
This is my second comment to acknowledge a very well drafted and well conceived theme. India certainly needs this change in overcoming not only gender but also income inequalities through socio political initiatives.
Complements to Prasan, Geeta richly deserves to be congratulated for her role in shaping My dear Prasanna.
ShyamMohan.A
Thank you Shyam for the kind words of appreciation. Much appreciated.
Superbly written Prasan
Enjoyed reading it very much with someone very special to me from your mom’s household.
Thank you Shashi.
Superb😍
Hi Prasanna sir,
This is the most beautiful content I read in past some days. It is heart warming to see the gratitude you have for all the women in your life. Totally amazed when you said you're feminist at heart. The society is still patriarchal and very few men believe in equality and live by example.
I know Mrs Prasanna, one of the most beautiful ladies I met. My daughter is hard of hearing and she is helping us in our journey every possible way for our brighter lives. You're indeed fortunate to have Geetha ma'am as your life partner.
Thanks for this brilliant write up.
Cheers!
Kala
Thank you for the kind sentiments
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Amazing Sir, True facts and your articulation is fabulous!
Thank you Veda.
An outstanding article which almost made us relive what you went through and the amazing ladies who played such a key part in molding your life!! It is especially emotional for some of us since we have been previliged to see all these matriarchs, live alongside them and savour many golden moments that can never be recreated!
My mother who has helped shape my life is somebody whom I will always be indebted to. Thanks to her running the house and simultaneously working at a government office for 30 years of her life I got all that I wanted in life. I believe she is the best chef I have seen in my life and even to date I can relate to the lovely delicacies she makes!
I incidentally finish 20 years of wedlock this year and my wife is the other pillar of my life whom I will always be thankful to. What an action replay we have had from your foot injury to my fractured leg in 2003. It was my wife who single handedly took care of me for almost 2 years from a walker to crutchea to a walking stick to my own feet. She too along with my mother has stood by me through the ups and downs of life.
Your ever helpful nature can never be forgotten. I will always be thankful to you for always being my second father. Somebody whom I still look up to whenever I am in need of help. I can recount so many things from the 500 rupee note you would always give me to the amazing assistance you provided to us in Delhi to the numerous instances of career guidance!!
A salute to all the lovely ladies that you helped us remember!!
Very well said. Acknowledging the architects of your life is an humbling experience. You begin to wonder if what you have achieved could have been possible at all without the support of your parents and your significant other half. I am proud of you Son.
Ps. Thanks for helping me scrape through my law exams, even though it took more than one innings ! Sounds like a return gift !!
That the fees are still outstanding is a different matter :)
My dear Pras,
Of the women in your life, your mother in law Dr. Subhadra was certainly a dear friend of mine. To me she was Ammu. A liberty she gave me by virtue of my long friendship with the her and the family, much prior to your coming on the scene. Your description and adoration for her is truly justified for the kind of woman she was. Besides being an accomplished doctor and a talented singer, she was an extremely good human being and intelligent. When I introduced you to her, it was incidental. No praises for that. But she saw in you the potential to be a success. Probably she also saw in you a future son-in-law material. The attention and interest she took in shaping your career and your living up to her expectations, has truly paid rich dividends. Today, you are a name to reckon with in the legal profession. Your acknowledging her as an important woman in your life is truly deserved. Geetha is probably her best parting gift to you. God bless you both and I feel very fortunate to have a good friend like you.
Thank you Asvin, for the kind words and sentiments. Your depiction of 'Ammu' is so very true. She was indeed a special person.
Our mother had another trait.she would cure scorpion bite .She would take a bunch of broom sticks ,uttering some mantra would move the bunch up and down for a few minutes.then askthe victim to shake vigourously. Would give the victim a glass of butter milk.The victim would walk out reiieved.Do not know how it worked. May be faith cure or hypnosis.
People would knock on our doors even in the middle of night. She would get up without a murmur..
Absolutely correct. I skipped many such attributes to keep the length under control.
The piece of about women in your lives added real meaning as you were talking of your own experiences. First person accounts always adds value and so did this and your adeptness in the art of storytelling especially on you mother, mother in law and aunt was so good it did give me a vivid picture of what transpired then. It was almost like a video playing out in front of me.
I was particularly moved by the love and affection shown by your aunt. Sadly such unrestricted affection for your nephew is dying so much that we may soon see it in period movies only. Wish those those good old days would be back soon but then if wishes were horses……
Kudos to all the women, who have made a difference in our lives!
‘Home delivery’... amused me.. these days we use on a different note and the usage of it in your narration hit me so hard ... yes, literally..😀I could relate to it with both my grand mothers 🌷.. I could also relate to that portion about your ‘better half’ and I 👍👌...
my appreciation and compliments to you for having chosen this topic most appropriately this week and acknowledging it gracefully, that👍
I dont know If I may be permitted to mention here my observation , rather my two cents ... how come u missed to mention about two more who , am sure have (and still ) influenced /Inv your life 🤔.. your daughter and chip of the ol’block and her off spring who continues to bear semblance to some of your striking ‘traits ‘..
once again my congratulations to you on your ‘Sunday filter coffee mornings’which brightens up our Sundays.. 🌹
Reading this brought back so many memories, Prasanna uncle. My mom was the rock in my life and she probably borrowed some of your mom's resilience. I was recently telling my husband about how Geetha Aunty inspired my mom to get a diploma in speech and hearing at the age if 40+, which eventually paved a path to a successful career for my mom. I'm proud of my mom's achievements and I am what I am today, because of her resolve.
Thanks Priya for so succinctly articulating your sentiments. We miss Suma even today. We all grew up together and bonded big time.