Marriage in Indian families is not only a solemn event to look forward to but some backstage happenings make such humorous situations that all the tension of getting apart from a loved one is relegated sometimes. These days we feel so tired at the end of the day that we just fall asleep the moment we hit the bed but before that it is such fun to be together. I am really happy that all of us are together at this momentous occasion of our life.
Yesterday Vikrant's sister and Anshu got to talk to each other as both are in the same situation. Both have to work very hard these days and both want to present the best picture they are capable of! And it seems both are a stiff competiotion to each other. Sheetal i.e. vikrant's sister wants to know more about Anshu's dresses and same is the case with Anshu. But these days both are so dead tired of the work pressure that by the D-day both would be just able to survive the day and this mutual feeling of care has brought them together. So, yesterday it was really interesting to hear both of them to talk of the futility of such a marriage where both parties have to suffer the heat of the work load. So both decided that they would go for a simple marriage affair instead of the conventional marriage so as to provide relief to persons working behind the scene. Such camaraderie coming out of the similar situation!
Ah, this marriage affair has really frightened the younger siblings on both the sides. Ashu has been busy distributing the invitation cards and in the evening told Nidhi to go for this assignment herself! Her papa is equally tired and as far as I am concerned, least said is the better. We all, I am sure would be a bundle of worn out creatures at the marriage. And all our plans to introduce our younger daughter as a suitable candidate for the prospective eligible bachelors would go down the drain.
And to watch KS so engrossed in making Kaliras for Nidhi, captured by Ashu on the new camera, is worth the effort. So busy was he in the work that he didn't even pay attention to say cheese! How excited were we earlier but the moment the D_day is approaching a feeling to get over with all this is gradually engulfing all of us.
Not only this another new experience has come our way these days. Everyday we go to market to fetch Dupattas, laces and gota etc. that by the time we get back home, the enthusiasm to put those on clothes just ebbs away!
Ahh dear Saroj
It is hardly surprising that you are nearing exhaustion. From what I know of the whole period of preparation and all that is involved up to the great day it is bound to take its toll. But then the day will come and there will be much joy and such a feeling of celebration and happiness for does this new union refelect a deep spiritual truth about the way all life interconnects and constantly renews itself in celebration of the whole dance of creation.
I hope that you will find time to rest and look back over the past preparations and the celebration of marriage itself and realise its deepest spiritual gifts. I have enjoyed being honourd to share this period of yours and to add my blessings from so far away. I will add more on the day itself but now I think you would want me to depart and so I will - may the light of wisdom guide you through all your days in this life.
K