(Prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha)-
Everybody touch
Touch what?
The plate, to worship
Better be clear
Who is this naughty girl?
She is Kavitha Krishnamurty
And you?
Krishnamurthy
How come he answers your questions &
He answers yours?
We are similar to a photo copy machine
If the button is pressed on his side Copy will come out from my side
Never mind
Your zodiac sign?
Let it happen in God's name
Your good name?
'Udubatti' Shivappa
And yours?
'Agarbatti' Madhappa
Both 'Udubatti' & 'Agarbatti' Means Incense stick, right?
Though both the sticks are same their smell is different
His is incense
Mine is fragrance
Never mind
Your zodiac sign?
Let it happen in God's name
Don't you guys know your Zodiac signs?
No
But Why?
We are hidden beauties
Inspite of the leaves getting scorched
Flowers keep blossoming
Lets keep it aside
The reason for the 4 of us to get such names is
The Founder of our Orphanage Mr. Nanje Raj Urs
Any reason to choose such names?
As it was an Orphanage
2 brothers-renowned agarbatti manufacturers of that time
Were regular donors of our Orphanage
So we were given those 2 brothers names
Ohh..
Elder one is 'Oodubatti'
And the younger one is 'Agarbtti'
Yes
How did the other 2 get their names?
Environmentalist couple Krishnamurthy & Kavitha Krishnamurthy
Mr. Krishnamurthy had planted an Indian Almond tree in our orphanage
Mrs. Kavitha Krishnamurthy had planted poppy seeds plant
Therefore their names was given to these two
Ohh..
Did the plants yield well?
Let me know when you are free
Lets try to pluck together
You can take the Almonds & I shall keep the Poppy
What
Any more queries?
So all 4 of you are orphans
Does it need to be specially mentioned?
Fine
3 Masale Dose
Hhmm
3 Uddina Vade
Hhmm
1 Kashi Halwa
Whenever I came to pick the order, you wanted to ask me something, What is it?
Even now, it was out of my mind
Thank God, you reminded me
The thing is..
There is a girl in my hometown
She is a BSc graduate
If you are interested
I will ask her to come over tomorrow
Please excuse me
Just for the sake of erecting a pole
A carnival can't be organised
Our nature is such
All 4 of us are straight forward
People may get offended
But we are focused
No need to worry for such things
People will express opinions Whether you are at house
Or at a ' Farm House '
You hit the nail on the head
Please don't mind
As you know
That I am straight forward
Fine
By the way..
Where were the 4 of you born?
None of us know where we were born
But we know where we were found
Means?
I was found under a seat in an inter-state bus
In a bag of vegetables
I was found in a dust bin
Wrapped in a News paper
Therefore..
I was the ' News ' in that day's News paper
Stupid people
They have wrapped a just born baby in an English News Paper
Couldn't they find a Kannada News Paper in Karnataka
That was ' Oodubatti ' Shivappa's story
I was found in a public toilet
In the lavotory, Wrapped in a saree
By the way..
Though there are so many bananas,
you are eating the same one from a long time
Why?
One to eat
And the rest to lubricate
Lastly, I was found under a peepal tree Near Lord Nagappa statue
Put in a plastic basin
Kavitha..
My face has become pallid since I changed the cream
Repetitive sex will obviously make your face pallid
Thats true
Strong binding means lesser cracks
Hey
Get inside
Listen..
Get inside I say
Should I tighten it or Leave it as it is?
Don't do anything
Let it as it is
If required, I shall loosen it
Listen
Will you come & connect the circuits at our home?
If you are alone, I will come today
If two of you are at home, I will come tomorrow
Mister
I have seen many kinds of orphans
I have also watched the movie ' Anatharu ' (Orphans) starring Upendra & Darshan
But
I have never seen an ' Orphan ' like you
Thats true
It is difficult to find ' Orphans ' like us
I shall tell you an incident to substantiate
By the time we completed our education
Found jobs to earn & be self-reliant
The Founder of our Orphanage Mr. Nanje Raj Urs had passed away
Mr.Dattatreya Kattimani has replaced him
He said only 1 thing
And that is..
Now, you guys are standing on your own feet
But, as of now, we are sitting
I shall slap you
You naughty girl
It's better you speak less
Your such behaviour is what made
Shantamma furious
What did she say Sir?
Why are you asking me?
Ask her
What did you say my dear?
She asked me " How are the bra's that we have got this time for girls"?
So what did you reply?
I said " It's better than the last time but it sags sometimes "
Nonsense
Let it sag or droop
Can't you quietly wear whats given to you?
Calm down
Let's listen to what Sir has to say
But Sir
If you don't mind, can I ask you something?
What is it?
Who told you the ' sagging ' matter'?
As I am a lawyer, I asked out of curiousity
We can continue If none of you is interesed
Should I take up the topic that I am here for or not?
Actually, you were the one who deviated to another topic
Aey
You just keep quiet
If you are very curious
Assume that Sharadamma has told him
Isn't it a possibility Sir?
Bufoons
Let me calm down and then speak to you guys
Sir..
Sir..Sir.. Please come back Sir
This did not end here
More fun to follow
After about 20-25 minutes
After the caretaker had calmed down
We were called back
This time, none of us spoke
He wa the only one to speak
Though he was the only one to speak
It was meaningful
The thing that I want to tell is simple
You have all grown up into adults
And are capable enough to take care of yourselves
Untill now, you have stayed in the Orphanage
for the rest of your lives
Experience the bliss of staying in your own homes
If possible
You can support a few orphans
Don't consider it as an obligation
Or a responsibility
Because..
Anyone can give anything to anybody in this World
It's not easy to entrust one's heart
Wether you feed someone or
burn the funeral pyre
It should be done wholeheartedly
So..
Before standing in support
One should entrust their heart
Then..
The rest will take care of itself
True Sir
One more thing
You guys were not fortunate enough to know who your parents were
But
You have an oppurtunity to tell your kids that you are their parents
It's true that kids are essential for family & life
But
It should not be for the sake of custom or
Or one's sexual desire
Expecting our children to feed us in our old age
Provide medicines
Provide us bedpan during paralysis
or
Will perform our last rites, should not be the criteria to have kids
These things
Children will take care
Or the society will take care in the absence of kids
This is the distinctiveness of life
Once you have kids after marriage
Rather than giving them responsibility
Make them responsible
The reason for telling you this is..
It may sound harsh to you
But its a fact
Only because your parents were irresponsible
You guys ended up as orphans
Therefore..
If you can't accept responsibility
Forget kids
Don't even get married
Someone will perform the last rites after death
If not the city corporation will do it
Do you know why?
Why Sir?
If people ignore saying "Why should we be bothered abount an anonymous dead body"
It will start decaying & unable to bear the stinking smell, Someone will do the needful
It is not necessary to have children for it
Think about it
Humans are not orphans after their death
4 people will be there to carry
Affordables will arrange a band set
Inspite of having differences
Relatives will come to see you one last time
Therefore
Humans are not orphans after their death
But, when he is alive
If no one accompanies him for a coffee
Doesn't it make in an ' Orphan'?
There may be crores of people in the World
If he can not connect or support
Inspite of everyone around He is still an ' Orphan '
' Orphans ' are not the only ones who stay in Orphanages
There by..
None of you are Orphans
Until now, you had the support of the orphanage
And also us
It will continue in the future too
But,
More than anything
You will be there for each other
You will have your own little world
Definitely Sir
Fine, you may leave now
May God bless you
Sir..
A small thing before we leave
Tell me
Take your underwear
As it was put up for drying It had flown into my room, with the wind
Nobody had picked it until morning
So I got it
Whats the proof that its his underwear?
The lawyer in him comes out
Come on tell
Looking at a branch, can't you make out the source of the leaf?
Get lost from here
Sir
Sir..Sir..Sir..
The Manager taught us life lessons
These lessons which are not taught in any universities of the World
We decided then & there that
All 4 of us will stay together
so
3 sticks & 1 ball
Aey
Pardon me
3 boys & a girl
We seeked some time from the orphanage &
Started looking for a rental home
We needed a 3BHK house
We began to search
Guys
Don't talk nonsense in front of them
Namaste Sir
Namaste
I am ' udubatti ' Shivappa
We are looking for a rental home
As there was a To-Let board
We came over to enquire
What about them?
He is ' Agarbatti ' Madhappa
Oh..Ohh
He is Krishna Murthy
She is Kavitha Krishnamurthy
Parents & relatives?
We are not blessed with it Sir
Are you Orphans?
No Sir
We are friends
Is she married?
Why Sir?
People are eveready to serve an empty plate
Oh
So, thats the matter
Sir
In her case
The leaf hasn't ripened yet
It's still a bud
What?
She recently attained puberty
Rituals need to be done soon
Yes
I look like an adult
Only after fulfilling a vow I attained puberty
Get out..!!
Shivappa
This is the house that aunty referred
It's nice
Hope they let it to us
Mortar is chopped off
Who is it?
Yes
We are looking for a rental home Mam
Where do you work?
He is an electrician
I am a delivery boy at ' Kare Maadi, Oota maadi '
He is practicing LAW
She works in a beauty parlour
Are you Vegetarians or Non-Vegetarians?
We are not particular Madam
Working hard to make ends meet
Any elders?
She has recently attained puberty
Hence, she is the eldest amongst us
Shameless fellows
Go away from her
Yes Sir
Will you let-out the house to us?
No, it's not possible
She is not married yet
Its better you better talk about the house And not her marriage
Let me speak You keep quiet for a moment
Look Sir
I like him
Not sure whats in store for the future
Will you let-out the house to us
If you do
I sware on God that We won't have sex until we get married
He spit on us
Kavitha..
Do you really like him?
Yes
Then why didn't you tell us?
Some things should be told
Some things should be put forth
What is your opinion?
You are like an porn magazine
How much ever one resists pages keep flipping
Shall we go in search of houses?
First answer her
Yes
Why are you heeding to her words Will anyone want to marry her?
Listen
I am the one whom you will marry You make a note of it
How can you be so sure?
What is your name?
Krishna Murthy
What is my name?
Kavitha Krishna Murthy
That says it all
Talking to you will make me mad
Finish eating and join me I shall leave
Aey
Hey Krishna Murthy
If you agree
We can read page 14 & 17 of the adult magazine As soon as we find a house
On one side, we are struggling to find a house
These two have brought up a fresh issue
Once again we started to look for a house
Whom do you want to meet?
Is anybody there at home?
Pappa is there
Will you put a little word to him? can you call him a bit?
I shall put a complete word to him I shall call him completely
Pappa..
She is pretty sharp for her age
Yes
I had called you regarding the rental house Sir
' Udubatti ' Shivappa right?
Yes
Who are these guys?
It's for the 4 of us that we are looking for a house
3 boys and 1 girl?
Yes Sir
I won't let-out
" We won't let-out "
Why people won't let-out their house to us?
Please explain
Is it our fault that we are bachelors?
Or is 1 girl staying with 3 boys a mistake?
Please tell
Trust & purity exist only when one is bound by a relationship?
If so, I have a question
Are all the relationships in the World pure & trustworthy?
It's a never ending debate
Still
Please don't blindly conclude every mind to be contaminated
Yes, Its true
With custom exists misdeeds & delibration
But the choice should be yours
On a serious note
More than fun, jolly & sex in a relationship between a Male & female
There is affinity
There is trust
And also respect, concern among other things
To retain these
Husband-Wife
Or Sisters
Or Brother-in-Law - Sister-In-Law
Its not necessary to be bound in such relationships
Without being bound
One can stay pure
Yes
These things will be present with or without being bound by relationships
But only when we stay pure
One more thing
Lets keep our ' Mask ' aside and ask ourselves
wouldn't many men reach out for an external dice In order to secretly play a board game?
Similarly, many women
Wouldn't many women secretly tasted an other fruit than the one at home?
Please excuse her words
But, isn't it true?
Fine
There are people who have let-out their houses with trust
And there are many who have broken that trust
We just want to say
Please don't suspect every one
Have trust
Nobody is giving us an oppurtunity to proove that we are trustworthy
In such circumstance, our lawyer friend came up with an idea
I know that none of you believe in such things
Even I don't
Still, why not try it once?
Come to the point
Thing is..
If all of you agree
Shall we meet an Astrologer?
Why are you shaking your head looking at the cowry shells Guru ji?
Presumably, Since his younger days He must have played more with the cowry shells
I shall slap you
Stupid fellow
I am doing my calculations
And you say that I am playing with these cowry shells
Actually
One starts playing with cowry shells only after calculations, right?
Correct
You look like an intelligent educated girl
What have you studied?
As of now " Rathi Vijnaana ' (Porn Magazine
I have heard about Science
But not heard of " Rathi Vijnaana "
It's a huge subject
To study Science, you need to switch on the lights
To study " Rathi Vijnaana ", you need to switch off the lights
Switching off lights will lead to darkness
How can we see the words & the pictures?
Nonsense
Thats it's speciality
Only when darkness is formed
Does the light emanates from the pictures
get back to calculations
Is it?
Do you have any book in your bag at this instant?
If required
I shall switch off the lights
Sorry Guru ji
We have only one book
And that is in the Orphanage
Whenever required, all 4 of us get together and do combined study
You shut up
Keep this " Rathi Vignaana " topic aside
See if we can get a rental home
Okay, Fine!
What are you writing Guru Ji?
Houses
Own ones or rental ones?
You will definitely get beaten today
Why Guru Ji?
I am writing asrological houses
Not mould or tiles house
Is it?
I thought you will be getting us a own or a rental house
Hey
You keep quiet
We didn't want to come here
We came here with the hope of finding a rental home
But Guru ji
But you are caught up in other kind of houses & " Rathi Vijnaana "
Leaving these things Why don't you follow Science?
This generation youngsters
Blindly follow science and end up as fools
What you are saying is illogical Guru ji
There is no example of people turning naive because of science
Science is essential for development
And " Rathi Vijnaana " is essential for pleasure
Is it so?
Oh my God
Even if we 4 don't find a house And end up on streets
We will never come back to you
Lets go guys
I had cautioned them mid way
That lets not go there
You can see the result yourselves
Even after this, We went around looking for a house
But
We got varied reactions
Not possible
No
Impossible
Don't turn towards this direction
These 3 can stay
Not her
Why?
Does it need to be explained?
Lets move
If we stay here
We will have to keep blowing the ' flute '
What do you mean by ' flute '?
Hey
That's the main content in " Rathi Vijnaana "
3 boys & a girl?
Call Parimala Lodge
Aren't you ashamed?
Get Lost
I am Sorry
No Way
I shall sweep you with a broom
3 boys with 1 girl?
Yes
This is not happening
Even if we have to pay 1 month's rent as comission
Let us approach a real estate agent
Even I was thinking the same thing that ' Agarbatti ' Madappa said
But
I kept my mouth shut
And he spoke
As we were heading to the real estate office
On the way, we felt its better to call them before we visit
You know the reason
We sat down at the orphanage,
Out of the shortlisted few numbers 1st call was to Yashaswini real estate
Its ringing
Hello
Is it Yashaswini real estate?
Yes
I am 'udubatti ' Shivappa
And you?
' Rangayana ' Raghu
Guys
Does film artist ' Rangayana ' raghu have a real estate office too?
Why are you asking this?
The reciever says he is ' Rangayana ' Raghu
They say there are 7 look-alikes in the World
Can't there be similar names?
Continue
Are you the film artist ' Rangayana ' Raghu?
Every one who calls me Asks the same question
He is Paavgada ' Rangayana ' Raghu
And I am Turvekere ' Rangayana ' Raghu
just our names are same
Sorry Sir
Sir
We are looking for a 3BHK house for rent
I called you regarding it
What is your budget?
We are flexible regarding it
But listen to me carefully
Tell me
All 4 of us are friends
3 boys & a girl
None of us are married
We want a rental home
What?
3 boys & a girl?
Then do 1 thing
On the way, If you find a Medical store
Buy a few packets of condoms
And come behind the big wall of Halamma convention hall
I will get you a house
Cut the call I say
What did he say?
Nothing
It's ok, tell
Comments are not new to us
When I explained about us to him
He asked me to come behind the wall with condom packets
Give me the phone
Why?
I said give me the phone
But why?
Why are you calling him again? You keep quiet
Why are you calling him again?
Why is he calling again?
Mister
Not Mister Sir Its Miss
Who is this?
Upon calling you regarding rental house You asked to meet near the wall with condoms
Which flavour do you want Sir?
Pink is favourite to females
The one that gives me pleasure is orange flavour
Bloody loafer, has cut the call
What a way to give back
While giving, give it with full force
Rather than calling
Lets directly go to a real estate office and try to convince
Fine, Lets go tomorrow
Sister
What?
Does orange flavour give pleasure?
Board is indicating their downslide
Yes
Where is the owner?
What do I look ike?
I thought you might be a typist
Whats the matter?
We are looking for a rental house
Can we discuss?
Please take your seats
Thank you
We still didn't get your introduction
Do you want a house or me?
Tell me
What kind of a house are you looking for?
But before that
We will tell about us
All 4 of us are friends
She is unmarried
So are we
We don't have anyone
Till now, We were orphans
Now we are togetehr
Other than inedible things We eat everything
But
I don't think any one of us have had sex until now
Yes..yes..
All 4 of us are looking for a
3BHK house
Nobody is ready to let-out their house to us
After listening to our story,
We need not tell you why people are not ready to let-out their house to us
But I can clearly tell you 1 thing
Whether you get us a house or not
We have the conciousness, wisdom & awareness of not crossing the limits in life
Yes
We are very much wary of the ' Line ' & the ' Scale '
You forgot the ' Lather '
We also wish to build a life like everyone does
We also wish to experience all kinds of pleasures
It's better to specify the kind of ' Pleasures '
Hey
Whats the need to specify
Won't she be aware that pleasure means Eating, drinking, smoking & ' Rathi Vijnaana '
Isn't it Madam?
If you guys are done Shall I speak?
Fine, you speak
Please don't mind Madam
She is the most ' Forward ' in our team
Upon asked to say a word starting from ' C '
The first thing she say is ' Condom '
And from ' N '
' Nirodh '
Actually, they both are same
The reason I said this is
In case of it being the prime witness in the court room
Two names for the same item..
Will you all keep quiet
People are not ready to let-out a house to us
If you keep behaving like this
We will have to stay in the Orphanage forever
Madam
The matter is
3 boys & a girl
need a rental home
Trusting us, if you get us a house
We won't let you down
This is my phone number
We shall take your leave
Just a minute
Many people have come to me looking for a house
I have got plots & houses to many people
I have never seen someone like you guys
Also
Got to have ' Balls ' to speak like you did
We had left our phone number with her
But none of us believed that we will get a call back
After around 8 days
How did you get to know my address?
You had ordered food from ' Kare Maadi, Oota Maadi '
I am here to deliver the same
Do you work in ' Kare Maadi, Oota Maadi '?
Is this your house?
Yes
Just a minute
Here you go
Cash or Google pay?
Sometimes cash & sometimes Google pay
You speak very well
I use card more than these 2
Why?
It's feels nice to swipe as soon as you find a ' Machine '
I shall leave, If you pay with any of the two
I have other orders to deliver
I will be back
Please
Yes
How much more time will it take to deliver our order?
Dose was ready
As there were a lot of holes in it
He is cooking it again
Listen
Whats the status?
I have seen holes in Dose
Have you ever seen it having ' Many ' holes?
Take it
Bye
Thank You
Welcome
Also
Listen
Yes
Even you speak well
With a litttle overdose of naughtiness
Not naughtier than your " Balls " statement
Such an unexpected meeting
Was not anticipated
2 days after this incident
A surprise was in store for Kavitha Krishnamurthy
Ms.Meenakshi
Hey
Ohh..
Do you work here?
Yes
Is this the 1st time that you are visiting our parlour?
Yes
At the parlour that I usually visit
Thr gorl that gave me service regularly quit the job
Still I went there a couple of times
But wasn't comfortable
I came over here to try
And I met you here
Good
Welcome to the parlour
Where do the both of them work?
Who both?
The one with the beard
And
The one who doesn't wear spectacles
Oh those two
The one with the beard is an electrician
The one who doesn't wear spectacles is practicing LAW
And the other one works in Kare Maadi, Oota Maadi as a delivery boy
I know that
How?
Recently we had ordered food in Kare Maadi Oota Maadi
He had come to deliver the same
Is it?
Your courage is laudable
True
My chest is such
34-34
What makes you say so?
Is it because I am a lone girl with 3 boys?
Yes
Girls are tough
Nowadays
boys are more decent than girls
Not all girls are the same
Same goes with the boys too
Our boys are just naughty
But
They will stay hungry in the absense of food
But won't eat muck at any cost
I could make it out the very first time that I met you guys
But I didn't know that you were this naughty
Not naughtier than your " Balls " statement
From then on
Ms. Meenakshi became regular to our parlour
But
We didn't expect her to meet Krishnamurthy?
Do you feel so?
What else?
It is not as easy as they think
Don't worry
I will get the case cleared in the next hearing
That would be ideal
Hi Mam
Hi
How are you?
It's all your blessings
What brings you here?
Are you practising law under her?
Who told you that I am practicing LAW?
Ms.Kavitha told me
Where did you meet her?
Krishnamurthy
Sorry Madam
Meenakshi
How do you know him?
They had come to our real estate office looking for a rental house
Is it?
Appa
If you are done with your work Shall we leave?
Is he your Father?
Any doubts?
Not doubt
I am surprised
Why?
This seed has produced such an harvest
Krishnamurthy
Get their papers from the car
Have to get it signed
Ok Madam
Nice guy
A little naughty
He once asked me
Come on Madam Lets affix our machine
Later I got to know
That he was talking about bringing a machine in a lorry from my brother-in-law's factory
Is it?
' Machine Guy '
Appa
You come after signing the papers
I have a few phone calls to make
Madam, I will take your leave
Ok Meenakshi
Bye
Ok Meenakshi
If possible, get them a house
I can assure you
That he won't trouble you
I will try Mam
They have a peculiar issue
What issue?
They are a team
3 ' Bells ' & a ' Speaker '
Bye Mam
After all
Even your daughter is naughty
Where should I sign?
Why did you come out?
You could have sat inside
Just a minute
Tell me, Mr. Raghupati
Ms.Meenakshi
You had shown me site no 231 near the University layout
Yes
You haven't given it's E C from 2016 to 2018 April
Also last year's tax paid receipt is missing
I got the tax paid receipt yesterday
But hadn't I given you the E C earlier?
I cheked, but didnt find it
When will you send it over?
Fine
I will call you day after tomorrow And bring all the documents myself
Fine, get it as soon as possible
Ok, fine
No need to worry
By the next week, your Father's case will be decided in your favour
Thank you
Why are you thanking me
You should thank my Madam
Just like she argues at home
She argues the same way at the court too
I will leave
Just a minute
How dare you?
Looking at my Father You say
This seed has produced such an harvest
Your Lawyer Madam was right
You are too naughty
Weren't you naughty while saying ' Balls "?
I will leave
Hello
It's me, the electrician
Have you changed all the sockets?
Forget sockets
Serving a Vade to eat
Upon asking foor chutney
She is asking me to grind it myself
Speak properly
What had you asked me to do?
I had asked you replace the old sockets with new ones
Isn't it?
Yes
After I brought new sockets from my money & installed them
Your Mother says that new sockets were not supposed to be installed and refuses to pay money
Oh God
Give the phone to my Mother
She is not here
She locked the house & went out to buy groceries
Where are you then?
Right in front of your house
Do you use Google pay?
You may send money
But who will check the work?
After I leave
You call me back saying that the work hasn't been done properly
Is not required
Wherever you are, come back immidiately Check the work and pay me
Fine
I will be there in 30 minutes
Ok
I kept quiet as she is an aged Woman
If not
I would have taken her to task
Loafer
If he had tried to take me to task
I would have pulled him down & ruffled him up
When Ms. Meenakshi came inside to pick her Father
We got to know about this altercation
But I didn't know that ' Agarbatti ' Madappa was that electrician
Nor did Ms. Meenakshi
Hello
Where are you? Not be seen around the house
I had come to urinate as my bladder was full
Bloody hell
I am coming
Meenakshi
Someone is at the door
Yes
What brings you here?
What are you doing here?
This is my home
I am the electrician
For some time, We both didn't discuss about the altercation
I got all the work checked
And were back at the door
Sorry
Please don't mind
My Mother is a loud-mouth
It's alrite
Even I spoke harshly
Please forgive me
Still you shouldn't have said " I would have taken her to task "
Yes
I am a little short tempered
Some naughty words spurts out
I know that all 4 of you are naughty
Not naughtier than your " Balls " statement
By now
Our association with Ms Meenakshi reached a stage
On the pretext of house Our hearts got close
At the time when the hearts got close
a disaster occured
Just like " Lord Krishna is responsible for everything '
The one responsible for this disaster is
Mr. 'Agarbatti ' Madappa
Along with this
One more thing
You guys may be thinking
In this era of using UPS during power cuts
Why have they lit a petromax?
Any guesses?
Petromax is an integral part of our lives
Because
Since the time we orphans met
Irrespective of power cut
Our only source of light in the night was
Petromax
' Ray of hope ' of our lives was
This light
i.e.
Petromax's light
Therefore
The title of our story is
" Petromax "
Fine
Keeping this matter aside
Let's take up the disaster matter
Coming to the disaster
Only I knew about the disaster
They didn't know about it because
I had not told them
The thing is
He told us everything that happened at Ms. Meenakshi's house
And skipped the incident that happened on the road
We came to know about it only when
Ms. Meenakshi called
After returning from Ms. Meenakshi's house
Ms. Meenakshi was calling repeatedly
As I knew the reason
I had not recieved her calls
When I didn't respond to her calls
She called ' Udubatti ' Shivappa
Wash the chameleon
Cook the ladies finger
Hey bro..
You have kept a tumbler to take steam
There isn't any steam coming out of it
With me, Somethings are such that
It wii be raised
But not visible
Why is she calling at this hour?
Who?
Ms. Meenakshi
She must have found us a house
Namaste Madam
Have you had your dinner?
My foot
Where is he?
Who?
The electrician
he is right beside me
But why?
Are all 4 of you together?
Yes
Then put on the loud speaker
Why
I said, put on the speaker
But Why Madam?
Will you do it or not?
Just a minute
Why is Ms. Meenakshi speaking in singular regarding you?
She is also asking me to put the phone on loudspeaker
Did you tell her that you liked her bossoms & thighs?
I asked because she is very furious
Did you put it on?
There was a network issue
Speak Madam
Aey ' Agarbatti '
Don't you know the way to speak to people?
How many times should I call you?
Shouldn't you respond once?
I couldn't recieve Madam
My hands were struck in the grinder Madam
You better speak properly
Madam
Please tell us what went wrong
Why are you asking this to me?
You better ask him
I thought you guys were decent
Don't you know how to speak to elders?
If someone else was in your place I wold have hit him with slippers
This should be the last
It won't be nice if you speak to anyone disrespecfully
Shivappa
tell me Sister
Tell me Mother
Shit
Tell me Madam
Looking at you guys I am letting him off
Throw him out of your team
If you behave like this Who will let-out their house to you
Forget a house I won't even get a chat to you guys
Now onwards, none of you should call me
Dirty rouges
Bro..
Will you reveal the secret?
There was a disagreement with her Mother regarding payment
Later
Ms Meenakshi made the payment
You guys know it
If it was this simple Why would she get furious
Yes
I would have pulled the wire & make it skinkess
' Mother India '
Will you please stay quiet?
You continue
I collected money from Ms. Meenakshi and left from their house
Midway I saw her Mother shopping for some veggies
Then
Add a few more chillies
These chillies are stemless
I won't pay even 50 paise more
Hello Madam
See this, Though you didn't pay me I have collected it from your daughter
You are a cheapjack
Is it?
If I am a cheapjack You are a shabby Woman
Your husband must be a noble man
He has maintained such a shabby Woman
Don't spit
If not you would have become a cleaning mop
Listen
Even if she is really a shabby Woman You needn't have maintained her
Hey
Did I overspeak?
Not much
But please don't bring up Needle & buttons
Bro..
I understood ' Needle '
What do you mean by ' Button '?
For the next 3-4 days Ms. Meenakshi had not recieved our phone calls
When there was no reply for these 3 people's texts
Finally, I mustered some courage and texted her
I got a reply
It read " Shut your Ass "
We couldn't understand what to do
3-4 days passed
Besides
There was pressure from the Orphanage to vacate the premises soon
We concluded that phone calls & texts won't work out and
We arrived at a decision
Why are you here?
We are here to apologise for this loafer's mistake
No doubt that he has made a mistake
We request you to give us an oppurtunity to rectify it
It's not compulsary that you forgive us
But I never ever speak like this with anyone
We all grew up in a rough way without love & affection from our parents
He is short tempered
So more of provocation & taunts
It just came out in a flow
You better keep quiet
Please forgive us
If you have forgiven him
This is for you from my side
What is this?
3 masale 3 vade with holes
Sorry
3 uddina vade and 1 Kashi Halwa
Please accept it
How do you know that we like Kashi Halwa?
Last time when you ordered Kashi halwa was the only sweet
So I guessed that someone in this house is fond of kashi Halwa
Fine
Give it
Thanks
So, have you forgiven us?
I only said thanks
This is from my side
Why this?
Tell your Mother that the money paid for socket bax has been returned
Not required
Atleast take this
What for?
I heard you saying on the speaker phone " If it was someone else I would have hit him with my slippers "
Either you hit me or ask your Mother to hit me
Just be careful while hitting me on my left side
I have a tooth cavity
This is from my side
A Good News
Give it to your Father
It's the order copy stating that the case has been decided in your favour
Finally, a brush & coconut oil from my side
Please
All 4 of you are cheapjacks
If we are cheapjacks
And you?
A huge weight was lifted from our shoulders
Until now me & Ms. Meenakshi had not spoken about rental house
This was on a thursday
On Sunday Afternoon
Ms. Meenakshi called me
Hello
Tell me
Where are you?
I am in the toilet
Am I audible?
You are audible
Call me after you are done
Hello
Tell me
What is the matter?
I have to speak to all 4 of you
With us?
Yes
If its ok with you guys
Lets meet at Thamanna's garage in the afternoon
Fine
Speak
I called you all here
Not because you got me Uddina Vade the other day
Or because you gave me coconut oil
Nor because you got me Kashi Halwa
We know Madam
Your punches are always on target
You speak Madam
The first time that you guys came to my real estate office
I felt you guys are different
Gradually
I could understand you guys
Yes
Regarding us
One has to get in to understand the depth
The point was right
But the way it was put forth was not right Is your opinion
Fine
Proceed
Actully, In the entire World No person trusts any person
We all are living wearing a mask of oneness
Forget relatives
Parents don't trust their children
Even children
Are suspicious about their parents
In such scenario
You are team of 3 boys and a girl
Difficult to trust
But
I felt you guys are trustworthy
But
I don't have any particular reasons for it
I thing that I am going to do now
I feel is a noble one
If that proves to be wrong in the future
I won't be responsible for it
It will be you guys
What I want to tell you guys is
Till you die
Don't loose the trust that I have on you
Retain the trust
Trust and affection
Are easy to gain
Also easy to loose
Finally, I want to say that
It's alrite if you don't earn trust & affection
But don't loose the existing one
In a fortnight In 15 days
I will definitely get a house to you guys
This is the matter
Thank You!
Thank You So Much!!
People had long been away from affection
After the Covid-19 outbreak
In the name of social distancing
He was even physically away/far
And in such scenario
You got close to us
We will retain you & your trust
That's more than enough
We really like you
Same here
I like you all
Specially
I like you
Madam
If you don't mind I want to say something
Tell
You really are a ripped person
I don't mind to be ripped
I shall get it stitched from him
Are you shocked by my words?
Not just shocked
I was shell-shocked
Fine
You guys keep continue the discussion
Will be back in 2 mins
Where are you going?
To urinate
Even I will come with you
haven't pissed since morning
the bladder is full
Look at him
Alredy, he is going to raise a ' Pillar ' in joint venture
Hey
What about you & Ms.Meenakshi?
If you ask " What about Me & Ms.Meenakshi "?
I am male & she is female
Sir
We didn't ask your gender
We were asking about matter
Hello Madam
Let him have his meal peacefully
Why do you dig up & provoke?
Didn't you guys provoke us the other day?
What do you want?
What is cooking between you & Ms. Meenakshi?
Cook anything you want
But accept that something is cooking
What do you mean by " cook anything "?
It may be anything
What is that " Anything "?
You can silently play the drum
Or spin a top on the navel
But accept that you are playing
Hey
You are saying " spin a top on the navel "
Is this how respectable people speak?
Keep quiet
I have also seen what ' respectable people ' do
In the movies, grapes are tossed on the lead actress's navel
chickens are dropped
Not only that
They also pour liquor
Is these what respectable people do?
Or whatever they do is termed " Respect "?
Keep that matter aside
If the top is spun on the navel
How to knock out the top?
Bro..
For now, the furore you created by knocking out her Mother is enough
Do you want me knock out Ms. meenakshi with my hands?
Bro..
Knock out is not done with hands
It's done with a " Nail "
You better keep quiet
Else, A knock out punch on the head
will split the head into two
Hey
All of a sudden, why are you having such a doubt?
What else?
She says that if ripped open she will get it stitched by you
Also
When she goes to urinate you follow her
Won't the urine flow out If you come with us
Fine bro
After the dinner
Lets go together to urinate
Now don't change the topic
Tell us whats happening
Fine, I will tell
One with a pen will obviously feel like writing a few words as soon as he sees a paper
That shouldn't conclude
That his intention was to write a letter
But
I am in love with her
Wah!
Thats the way to say it
Congrats bro
Thank you
Glad to know
But better be careful
Just because you have a pen, If you rush to write you may break the nib
You are in love with her
Whats the guarantee that the feeling is mutual?
You fool
Only if the ' hair ' likes the ' comb '
it will allow the comb to draw the parting line
Or else it will get intricated
Yes it will
With a person like you
It will get intricated
And will also crack open the parting line
We are done with my topic
The other day she asked you a question
You haven't yet answered it properly
What is your answer?
I forgot to tell you guys
couple of nights back, During the power cut
In the light emanating from this petromax
I sat with her & read ' Rathi Vijnaana ' for 20 minutes
True
He read it so well
I felt like the paragraph should never end
Thus..
For us, who were looking for a house
Before we found a house We found affectionate hearts
I found Ms. Meenakshi
Kavitha Krishnamurty found Krishnamurty
But
We had not discussed this openly
After around 13 days
I got a call from Ms. Meenakshi
Yes tell me
Where are you?
I was at the Brahmin's cafe
A good news for you
Did you find a house?
I am pregnant
Why?
Are you shocked?
Hello
Tell me
Are you shocked?
Listen
I am yet to play on your pitch
How did the ball reach the boundary?
Hello
Tell me You are audible
Stop kidding & tell me the matter
Congrats
I have found a house for you guys
Oh My God..!
Were you shocked when I said that I am pregnant?
Obviously
Fine, Lets meet near SLV at 3:30pm
I will park my bike
And lets go together in your bike
Aren't we going to see the house?
In your case, Everything happens in reverse order
First we will be meeting the owner
Then we will see the house
Owner wants to meet & speak to you guys
And later comes deposit amount & rent
Anyway, Thank you
Thank you so much..!
Fine
See you
Bye
Listen Kumar
Yes Appa
Don't tell anything about the site to the next door aunty
I won't tell Dad
She will ask me to buy it for her
Ok fine
Actually, What is the price per Sqft at this place
₹1700-₹1850 Madam
It's not so expensive
Last year, I had brokered a deal of a 40x60 site at ₹1400 Madam
How can it rise so much in just 9 months
It's an odd dimension
To the ones with extra maritial affairs
These odd sites are very profitable Madam
Yes
Last year I got a site for my friend at the same place
He gave the site documents to his wife
And the site to his mistress
He had told this to me earlier
Who is he?
My son Madam
your son?
Yes
You have a dark complexion
And he has a fair complexion
I was born on a new-moon day
He was born on a full-moon day
Let it be Madam
Even we are trying
Let the deal happen through either of us
Ok, fine
I will call in 4-5 days
Ok Madam
Come lets go
Hi!
So you are here
Just a minute
No issues, take your time
What about lunch & coffee?
Done with both
Yours
I had lunch Yet to have coffee
Fine, lets go
We can have coffee on the way
Come
One more thing
Yes
Do you believe in God?
We might not have parents
But the God has blessed us with proper hands, legs, eyes, speach etc..
Also with this World
Along with affectionate hearts like you
What else is required
to believe in God
Then bring your right hand forward
Why?
Just do it
Will you put a tattoo?
Is it on your hand that you want me to put a tattoo on
I was at the Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple when you called
There I felt like tieing this to you
So
I got it
I have also got vermillion
Thank you
Why?
It may be a Mother, A Sister, A relative
Or A prostitute
Female affection is exceptional
True
Being a female, I shouldn't be telling it
True
Let it be
I have affectionately tied a sacred thread to your hand
What will you tie?
I shall answer the tieing thing later
For now, What I can tell is
These hands that have been affectionate to me
I won't exploit it at any cost
Fine
Shall we start?
One more question before we leave
Ask
You said " you won't exploit it at any cost "
Won't you really exploit me?
Ms. Meenakshi's punch
Made me speechless for a while
We had coffee on the way to
Old-Age home
Wait here for 5 minutes
Fine
As soon as we got a call saying that He fell of giddiness at the old-age home
We rushed to this place
A person who never felt giddy in many challenging circumstances
Reason for him loose concious and fall down as soon as he saw her
is a small story behind this
A story that started with ' Ottu Shavige ' & a petromax
Now
Begins ' That Story '
This is Mrs. Sudha Murthy's own house
Located in Saraswathi Puram 11th main
Earlier it had a beige colour paint
Now it has white colour paint
He is Mr. Surendranath
Mrs. Sudha Murthy's son
An automobile Engineer
And she is
Mrs. Sudha Murthy's Daughter-In-Law
Mrs. Pratibha Surendranath
Sales Manager in a Hundai car showroom
Lastly, this kid is
Mrs. Sudha Murthy's granddaughter
Looks like a ' Watermelon ' but
Speaks like an ' Orange '
A little sweet &
A little sour
Her name is Swathi
This is
Mrs. Sudha Murthy's
Small family
Happy family
The first time I met her was on
Ashada Friday
I remember it very well
At around 11:30am
I had just come out of the Temple
This is today's first order
And the order was for
' Ottu Shavige ' from Mahesh Prasad resturant near Ballal Circle
Why is he calling at this time?
Yes tell me
Bro../Dude..
I had come to a house to replace the calling bell
Once the work was done
The house owner, A lady
Gave me a cup of coffee
Asked me to solve a riddle
Will you try to solve it?
Why Appaji
Couldn't you solve it?
I can solve electric issues
can't solve riddles
Aey
Rather than concentrating on the job
Why are you venturing into ' other ' stuffs
This woman is well known to me
In every meeting She asks me to unfold
Or asks me to release
Cut the call
I will call you later
Whom are you looking for?
An order was placed for ' Ottu Shavige ' on ' Kare Maadi, Oota Maadi '
I am here to deliver the same
Is it?
Give
Any elders at home?
How do I look like?
With the exception of horns
You look like a Wild buffalo
Call someone
Tell me, whats your issue?
Dude..
All of a sudden, My senior
Is calling me for a late night movie show
What could be the reason?
Don't you & Madappa have any work to do?
Cut the call
Mr. Krishnamurthy
Hello
I had told you something, whats the status?
Exept that movie, all other movies are housefull Madam
And which is that movie?
" Aase Pooraisu " (" Fulfill my Desires ")
(A) certificate
' Ottu Shavige ' from Kare Maadi, Oota Maadi
Give it dear
Swathi
Thank you Amma
Fine
Hello
When you come to deliver the next order
I will head-butt you
It all started from here
Mrs. Sudha Murthy repeatedly ordered ' Ottu Shavige '
Shall I head-butt you?
Ohh God
Don't do it dear
' Ottu Shavige '
Namaste Amma
' Ottu Shavige '
Shall I head-butt you?
Amma ' Ottu Shavige '
Give it dear
Thanks
Why is the junior Madam silent today?
Amma Namaste
' Ottu Shavige '
Fine dear
Amma can I ask you something?
Go ahead dear
The thing is..
Nothing Amma
Why dear?
He is scared that I will head-butt him
Namaste Amma
He is my friend
As well as my relative
I am ' Agarbatti ' Madappa
I am an electrician
Namaste Amma
Namaste
What is your name baby
Swathi
Nice Name
Though your name is Swathi
Your growth is over spreading like a Banyan Tree
Sorry Amma
He is a little mischievous
' Ottu Shavige '
Swathi Hey
Swathi
Get the money Don't you have manners?
Ok Granny Don't you have manners?
You talk nonsense
Let it be son
By the way
Last time you said that you wanted to ask something but didn't
you can atleast ask me today
Oh that thing
You keep ordering ' Ottu Shavige "
Don't you cook any rice sambar or curry at home?
We cook all these things
But
I love ' Ottu Shavige ' with milk Kheer
And you?
You love ' Ottu Shavige "
He loves ' Pressing "
Amma Namaste
She is Kavitha Krishnamurthy
Even she can be called my relative
Namaste Amma
I work in ' Spins '
He keeps speaking about you & ' Ottu Shavige "
So I came over to see you
Thats good
Here is your
' Ottu Shavige '
Come in
It's alrite
We will leave after you pay
Swathi
Keep it inside & get money
Amma
If you don't mind Can I tell what I felt?
What
Along with you I liked your lips very much
May be, since your wedding you haven't had many lip-locks with your husband
So even at this age it's still glowing
Hey
Let it be son
Look dear
More than lip-lock
Me & my husband ' locked-up ' more often
She is the one I spoke about
Amma
Amma Namaste
He is..
We can call him your friend or relative
Take it Amma
Swathi
Keep it inside & get money
Ok Granny
Namaste Amma
I am Krishnamurthy
I am practising LAW
God Bless You
He is only practicing
But I have never seen him
Argue like T N Seetharam
I would have
If my senior allowed me that freedom
Let me know if you have any disputes or demands
I shall file a case & whack it
My daughter-in-law needs to be whacked
Can you do it?
Not only whack I shall bang her
I meant..on the head
By this time, A few petromax of our orphanage
Had broken down
To get them repaired
We left on a wednesday or thursday
The service shop was at Nanjummmallige
Suleman cycle shop
They used to rent out cycles and petromax
And repair them as well
Don't know if it was a coincidence or our luck
Amma also came there that day
Careful man
Mr. Kankapura
We are tired of getting these petromax to you
Atleast this time repair them properly
Bro.. Whatever I do I do it properly
Pass that cloth
You said " Whatever I do I do it properly "
Give me an example
Ok listen
Me and my younger brother got married on the same day
In a year, I had a kid
He doesn't have a kid even after an year
Is it?
Now tell me
Who did it properly?
I meant Family planning
Fine
Properly or not
First repair it
Ok fine
Why is this lady calling at this hour?
Who is it?
The same one who asks to solve riddles
Hey
If you keep loosening the spare parts wherever you go
Some day you will be detached
There is nothing of that sort
It's difficult for me to disentangle my dhoti when it gets struck
Will I detach the ' spare parts '
Recieve the call
Yes tell me
What are you doing?
I was peeling
Should I make a video call?
You naughty..!
No need
Did you solve the riddle that I gave you?
I am not able to solve it Sister
look
I get very angry when you call me Sister
What else should I address you as?
Address me as Usha
I shall blow cool air
If I call you by your name
Won't your family members & your husband get angry?
My husband would get angry if He was ' Proper '
Is it so?
Yes
Why did you call me?
Come home if you are free
I will only solve the " Riddle '
What happened?
Bro..
She is saying " come home if you are free & I will solve the 'Riddle' "
Bro..
Don't get lured by the offer
It may lead to your spare parts being brought to suleman shop for repair
Ok bro
Hello, I am busy now
So bad
You make excuses whenever I call you
God Promise I am not lieing
1 & 1/2 bags of beans has been brought at the orphanage
We have to peel it within today
I ask you to come home to solve
And you say that you will peel at the orphanage
Look
Whether its a knot or beans
It should be peeled where it's available And serve it when it's not available
I will call you later
Bro
Be careful while entering & peeling
I meant. Be careful of the thorns while plucking flowers
By the way
Your senior had called you to a late night movie it seems
She called me
We couldn't go
Why?
Did you have any objection to it?
No objection or permission
But
I had called you to a matinee show
Why didn't you come?
That movie title was frightening
Was it frightening?
What was the title?
" Kenakadiru Kanda " (" Don't Provoke me Baby ")
Do you know what the tag line was?
' Whether it's a snake or a flower '
Great guys
If you guys have finished eating
Go to Ananthu trader at Santhepete
Give them the list of provision items required for the orphanage
Ok bro
Come bro
Get that petromax dear
Amma
Ohh..!
Namaste Amma
Amma Namaste
Namaste
What brings you here?
I am here to get this petromax repaired
Are you surprised?
Yes
We thought only we use petromax in this age
You using it in these modern times is surprising
My Father gave this to me for my baby shower
When I asked for the reason
I don't know if he told me the truth or not
He said " You were 3 months old when your Mother passed away
From then on, I spent my life with a ' Petromax ' "
The one who became a petromax of my life
Became the light of your life
Among all the things he said
Only 2 words stayed in my heart
" LIFE "
And " LIGHT "
Therefore
I have preserved it
" Life & Light "
Your Father became the ' Light " of your life '
Our Fathers became the ' Darkness " of our lives '
In the absence of Father, It would have been great If our Mothers would be the ' Lights ' of our lives
Don't know whether they themselves were lost in the darkness or pushed us into it
What we saw in that darkness is
the ' Light ' of the petromax
Yes Amma
Don't know why we are sharing this with you all of a sudden
Since we arrived at the age of discretion
We had only heard " Amma "
But we saw you
We often think
If we find a ' Mother ' in future
She should be like Infosys Sudha Murthy
Here you are also Sudha Murthy
And she is also Sudha Murthy
She sits on a chair and you on a wheelchair
Just a minute
Hello
Mr. Krishna Murthy
Namaste Madam
tell me
I am at your friends parlour I am at the parlour that your friend works in
She is on leave today it seems
Yes Madam
She is here with me
Let it be
In my next visit I will take service from her
Ok Madam
I will inform her Madam
Ok Madam
Krishna Murthy
Yes Madam
Last time when we planned for a movie
You had said that only 1 option is available
" Aase pooraisu " "(Fulfill my Desires) "
Yes
Is it still running
Who is it?
My senior
Last time I had told her about a movie " Aase pooraisu "
She is asking if it is still running
That day
We spoke like actual Mother & children
After this Mrs. Sudha Murthy kept on ordering ' Ottu Shavige '
' Udubatti ' Shivappa kept delivering those orders
As our relationship with Mrs. Sudha Murthy grew
An incident occured on December 13th
On that day
We wanted to surprise Amma
But we ourselves got surprised
But before that surprise
Please excuse us Ms. Meenakshi
Why?
We are speaking from a long time
You are silent
What if I am Silent
I have a ' Mother ' by my side
Now, the surprise
Namaste Amma
Namaste
How come all 4 of you have come together?
Your address, phone number and also your birthday was mentioned in our Kare Maadi, Oota Maadi App
We got to know that today is your birthday
We came over to wish you
If you permit
Can we come inside?
Please come
Hi putta
Hi..!!
You are looking very pretty my dear
Thanks Give it to me
Amma
Why did you get all these?
Some things need to be told before giving And some should been given directly
We planned to give you happiness & surprise together
This is for you
Also Sorry to have called you a buffalo
Thanks
But you can't escape my head-butt
Swathi,
you shouldn't speak like that dear
It's alrite, She is just a kid Let her speak
Even I am sorry dear
To have called you a Banyan tree
You will get it from me someday
Let him say anything dear
Actuall you don't look like what they both had said
You are like a jackfruit
Keep quiet
If she peels the fruit
Do you know what will remain?
Oh my God!
You guys are very naughty
Sorry Amma
There are filthier things happening around us
Still some stupid fellows
Ignoring all those things
Term this naughtiness as " Double Meaning "
true dear
Some people just keep speaking
Still
A statement shouldn't be given Just because there is a camera
One shouldn't comment Just because there is a keyboard
It was like hitting with a shawl wrapped around
Now
Lets celebrate Amma's birthday
Before that, I want to ask you something
What is it dear?
I read your name as Sudha Murthy in the App
Were you working earlier?
Yes
I was a senior branch manager in State Bank of India
It was not even 6 months since I took VRS
When I lost my husband
3 months after his death
And due to a peculiar illness
I lost the strength in my legs
If she wasn't there
Even I would be Orphaned
From now on, Don't worry Amma
" We will be with you " Is a regular dialouge
Knowing that it's not easy
People jus boast about saying it
One thing I can assure you from our side
As much as possible we will stand shoulder to shoulder
Definitely Amma
If it's possible we will say yes
Or else we will say No
Yes
We are very strict in this matter
On Monday, she called me to read ' Rathi Vijnaana '
I said No
She again called me on Wednesday
I said Yes
Uncle
Vijnaana means Science, right?
Yes dear
But you are not old enough to read ' Our Science '
So you read ' Your Science '
Now will you get a knife?
Ok
Amma
A small surprise for you
Careful dude
Ok Dude
Ohh
Ottu Shavige
Yes Amma
Once we learnt that you love Ottu Shavige
We thought of getting this cut instead of a cake
I asked her milk to prepare Kheer
Sorry
I asked her to get milk, but we couldn't bring & prepare it
Along with it
As the petromax is the ' Source of Light ' for all of us
We have brought it in the form of a candle
Light it and don't blow it
Amma
Why are you crying?
If there is nothing Why are you crying?
These are tears of joy
What joy did we provide Amma?
Nature of people who give joy & happiness to others is such that
After doing everything
They say that they haven't done anything
One should be worthy to Even to make someone cry
Specially
Those who can bring out the tears of joy are
Actual humans
Having given birth to such wonderful kids like you
It's your respective parents misfortune that They could not retain you guys
Also my misfortune that I didn't give birth to children like you
Why are you speaking so Amma
Please cut your favourite Ottu Shavige
Stay happy
Have fun
It's your day
Yes Amma
You shouldn't remove the plug when the power is on
Aey
Doen't she know when to remove?
You speak nonsense
Candle
Knife
Bro..
You have created enough ashes by lighting fire
Please give it to Amma
Amma take it
Very glad
Amma
Light it
Excuse me
Whats going on here?
Who are you all?
Thing is
Pratibha
They are my conversants
They are here to meet me
What nonsense
Just because you know them, you have allowed them inside the house like relatives
Are you out of your mind?
Miss
Is this the way to speak to elders?
Shut up..!!
How dare you?
You are questioning me at my own house
Listen prati..
Keep quiet
I said keep quiet
Aey
Who are you all?
Why have you come here?
Mummy
They are here to celebrate granny's birthday
Being family, We don't celebrate this woman's birthday
What makes you celebrate it?
What is this?
As I like Ottu Shavige
They have got it in place of cake
Oh My God
Whats happening in this house?
If they are at so much ease that they can enter our house and cut a cake
Since how long is it happening?
Swathi
Why didn't you tell me before?
Mummy
These uncle & aunty are very nice
Shut up
Go to your room
I said go to your room
All of you
Get lost!
Even after I asked you to leave Why are you looking at that woman?
Get lost
You guys..
Shut up
You shouldn't utter a single word
Hey you
Why are you leaving this behind?
Take back you fucking cake
My foot
Birthday it seems
That is when we got to know
that the Amma that we saw
Was quite different from the one that was inside that house
We never imagine that she would be in such confinement
Looking at others we feel that we are orphans
Actually we are orphans
For instance
Mrs. Sudha Murty
Inspite of having a son, daughter-in-law and a granddaughter
Isn't she a 'Orphan'?
Single woman
Don't know what she went through after we all left
To run away from all this She doesn't have power in her legs
A humble request
There might be many differences between you
Inspite of your presence at home
Don't ' Orphan ' your aged parents
With an ego that you are feeding them or helping them with their daily needs
Staying away from them
Even you don't become ' Orphans '
Elders make mistakes
But you younger ones should forgive them and become admirable
Your ego might not allow you to forgive When the elders have made a mistake
But
Wouldn't the same elders forgiven the mistakes that we have done in our younger days
Just think about this one thing
Even you will get old one day
I hope you all understood
In the week after this incident
We hadn't recieved any phone call or message from Mrs. Sudha Murthy
Even we had not done it from our side
Because
Phone call or a message from our side might put her in trouble
Madappa
You are a short tempered person How could you control your anger?
Control?
I was furious
If Amma had given a signal
If she had given..
I would have ragged & dishelved her
Thank God he said ' Ragged '
I thought.. Aey
You better shut up
I am not able to tolerate him
And you have started
Coming back to Mrs.Sudha murthy
A couple of day after the incident
I was getting ready to take bath
For a while none of us spoke
The tears were continuously flowing out of Mrs Sudha Murthy's eyes
Finally, I gathered myself and spoke
Amma
Why did you take trouble to come here?
You could have called or messaged us
We would have come over
Where would you have come to?
We know that its not possible come home
We could have met in some Temple
Why did you take so much trouble
You guys came to my place and got insulted
So
I came over to youe place to apologise
Please don't use such terms Amma
Forget it Amma
What should we do to keep you happy?
We will try our best to do it
Then
You should never come to meet me
Nor should you call or message me
You shouldn't even try to locate me or know about me
This is all that you have to do
If possible
Forgive me
That was the last time that we saw Amma
After that day,
We are seeing her today
As Amma wished, We didn't call or message her. nor did we go in search of her
That is why ' Udubatti ' Shivappa fell unconcious
This is the story of our association with Mrs, Sudha Murthy
Now tell us
Why are you staying in an old-age home inspite of having your own home?
Lets talk about it at the right time
Now go and see the flat
Flat?
Yes
It's in Bogadi
I still want to ask you
3 boys & a girl
you also know that we all are unmarried
You don't even know us
In such scenario, How did you agree to let-out your house to us?
When Meenakshi told about a team of 3 boys & a girl
I instantly remembered you guys
but I didn't know that it was actually you guys
When I showed your pictures on my phone
She asked me to bring you along
That brings us all here today
Amma
You could have called us after you came here
After I came here
I was feeling lost
So
I couldn't think anything
Fine Amma
Whenever you feel like sharing your grief
You can share it with us
Chandrakala
I am getting it Amma
I have a condition to let-out the flat to you guys
What is it?
Is it that me & him, lost in thoughts shouldn't sleep together?
Isn't it the issue that we are facing since we started to look for house?
I shall slap you so hard that your face will be swollen
Has Amma ever thought about us in that way?
Sorry Amma
Amma
You don't need to worry
Even if these two are lost in thoughts
I won't let them sleep
Bro..
Will you keep quiet?
Amma
Please tell your condition
Between us
There won't be any agreement
Or any advance
You just have to pay rent
What Amma is saying is a ' Harsh Truth '
If people would retain trust only on papper
There wouldn't be any place or value for affection
True
If we, who are always yearning for money, property, position & power
Can let go of our ego
There won't be a need for any papper
Or a court
Nor any lawyers
True
If people could let go of their ego
Many historical Kingdoms would not have descended
Amma
Chandrakala
Yes
If the sweet is ready
Serve it to them
Ok Amma
Shivappa
Amma
You very well know why I am giving this to you
Let all of your lives be filled with Light
What a surprise & twist
Until now, We couldn't find a home
Along with home we found a Mother
Also the hearts reconnected
That night
None of us spoke
We lighted the petromax that Amma gave
And sat quietly
Is it a new complex?
Yes
Recently completed
People have started occupying
Is there a lift?
Why bro..
If its unavailable, can't you climb the stairs for time being
I can climb
I have 2 boils on my right thigh
It may rub while climbing
Coincidently
May be ' Agarbatti ' Madappa's bad luck
lift was not yet operational
Moreover it was the 3rd floor
We got tired to climb
' Agarbatti ' Madappa's boils got rubbed
Poor fellow
I have already seen the flat
You guys see
Thank you
Yes Mr. ' Lodge ' Babu
What
Do you really want a site?
You are at the lodge 24/7
Why would you require a site?
Ok
I will send over a broker, Mr. Karunakar
To the lodge
Don't mistake him to the ' other kind ' of broker
He will come to the lodge & discuss about the site
Fine
I shall hang up
Not bad
Lighting & ventilation is quite good
The common issue with flats is that
Most of the builders
Would have accomodated a slipper stand
But wouldn't have a specified place for God
What if there is no pooja room/temple
Having faith in God is important
The flat is convenient
Total 3 rooms
2 on this side
And 1 on the other
All have attach bathrooms
From now on, I can peacefully read ' Rathi Vijnaana '
Though it's a bit compact I chose the 1st room
Because
I will be the lone person sleeping here
So, this is sufficient for me
Atleast from now on, I should sit here & solve neatly
I mean the ' Riddle '
The balcony room was alloted to me & her
If he studies ' Vijnaana ' in the balcony
I can read ' Rathi Vijnaana ' inside the room
It need not be mentioned that The 3rd & final room is for me
Not too small nor too big
Let it be
To take measurements Measuring guage may be small or big
' Item ' is important
How is the flat?
First class
Its built according to Vaastu
More than vaastu
We believe in Reality
Ventilation
Sufficient light
God's blessings What more is required?
Everything is fine
But I need to press & check
Press what?
Main switch
Madappa
Better frame your sentences properly
Be careful while using words like " Press " & " Push "
Sure
By the by
She told the we need not pay any Deposit amount
But she mention the rental amount
You have to discuss that with Amma
Fine, lets go
On the way, lets have a strong coffee
Lets go
Just a minute
Before we leave with your permission
Can I hug you once?
Tell me
Can I hug you?
Are you getting tempted?
Not that way
Thank you
But why?
Even in normal circumstances, getting a own or a rental home is a challenging task
In such scenario
Trusting people like us with no direction & fortune
Thank you for getting us this house
Thank you so much
Everybody has direction & fortune
Even if fortune is missing
Direction will definitely be there
Once you follow that direction
You will automatically find fortune
Brother..
Have you finished wishing her?
Why bro..
If you are done
Even I want to wish her with a hug
Why Sister?
Won't you hug someone like me?
Brother..
I can pull out a wire from a complicated pipe
Thats my wiring expertise
But I don't know to talk politely or delicately
Or to thank
We are glad that you got us a home
Brother..
Now tell me
What shall we do next?
Mr. ' Agarbatti ' Madappa
If you are done
I am next in the queue
Today seems to be a hugging day
Good
Finally
To find a rental home
was as pleasing as getting milk & obattu at the Orphanage
So
After visiting the flat
Me & Krishnamurthy headed to the Taluk office as we had some work there
And I
Had to meet someone at Irvin road
A lady
After everone left Me & Mrs. Meenakshi were left behind
Both of us had no work to do Both were free
If you are done Shall we leave
Just a minute
Yes Ma
Take it
It's Amma
Is it your Mother?
No
Sudha Murthy Amma
Amma Namaste
Namaste Son
Did you all like the flat?
We like the flat
As well as Ms. Meenakshi
Sorry Amma
We liked the flat
As well as Ms. Meenakshi's affectionate heart
Fine Son
On an auspicious day, complete the tradition of spilling over of milk
Sure Amma
I will also invite you on that day
Please come & bless us
Fine Son
Go to a Temple and enquire with the priest about an auspicious day
Thank You Amma
I will give the phone to her
Hello
Ok Amma
I shall call you later
Fine dear
Shall we leave?
Tell me before we leave
For getting you this flat
What will you give me?
What should I give you?
You will get your comission for sure
Is it?
Rather than you giving comission to me
Will you accept if I give you
Will you be giving?
I am feeling nervous
You accepted my gift
Will you give me what I ask for?
I can give if it's giveable
Ask me if it is askable
If you suddenly give it like you did now
If you take it yourselves It will be tough
Really?
Was just teasing you
What do you want?
Will you definitely give?
Haven't you people left yet
No bro..
Ohh
Assuming you guys have left
We were about to leave
Were looking for the keys
Isn't it Sister?
Err.. Isn't it Ms.Meenakshi?
Mr. Shivappa
Keys will be in the pockets
Not in the lips
We saw her put a stamp on you
Bro..
We are yet to spilled over milk at this home
Hope you don't ' spill ' anything before that
Be careful
Shall we leave
If you guys leave
We shall ' Spill ' wahtever we want to
After this
As Amma Said, Had to go to the Temple
and get an auspicious date & time from the priest
Without burdening him with that responsibility
I went to the Temple and collected the information
January 21st
8:30am - 9:40am is an auspicious time to perform the tradition of spilling the milk
As only we 4 were together since our childhood
Now, Ms. Meenakshi is an addition to our team
As it is an auspicious ceremony
it was decided to invite a few people
first among them were
Head of our Orphanage
And the inmates of the Orphanage
Second was Ms. Meenakshi
Third one was
My ' Night Show ' Madam
Mrs. L Shantha Devi
Last and most important is Mrs. Sudha Murthy
We decided to invite her last and 1st invited
at our Orphanage
Very glad to know
I will definitely come
We have also arranged food for the inmates of our orphanage
Everybody should have lunch without fail
Sure
Specially for you, we have added Chiroti in the menu Sir
Oh
But we didn't know your preferred milk
Aey
He may drink Donkey's milk or a Dog's milk
What bothers you?
Isn't it Sir?
You stupid fellow
from which play is this dialouge Sir
This isn't from any play
I drink buffalo's milk
And you say, Donkey's milk or Dog's milk
Let it be Sir
You drink your preferred milk
But I have a question
What is it?
Is it true that those who drink buffalo's milk have a low IQ?
Low or high
Lets get to the topic
Milk's topic came up because
Last time while celebrating Ganesha Chaturthi at the Orphanage
Seeing the milk that was served along with chiroti
You had said " there is a nicely formed cream Which milk is this "?
No one knew whose milk was it
I shall slap you
You are sayin " whose "?
You should say ' Which '?
Packet milk or Cow's milk
At his age, when Its difficult for him to drink skimmed milk
What say miss
Won't the full creamed milk get stranded in his throat?
It has never got stuck down my throat
Frankly speaking
Sir is fond of cream & honey
Stop it
Senseless fellows
Just like bad habits are contagious
Her company has spoiled you
Sir please don't get angry
I apologise on behalf of her
Still
The milk she was referring to Was it Mrs. Sharadamma's?
I meant, was it supplied by Mrs. Sharadamma?
Even God can't stop your naughtiness
No Sir
We will not speak anymore
Please do come
Ok
By the by
From a long time she has just spoken 1 word and remained silent
Who is she?
Sir
I am Meenakshi
I am a real estate agent
She is the one who helped us in getting a house
it's not a help sir
There is also a selfish motive
Their affection is what brought me here
Very glad to know
They are very nice people
But
Extremely naughty
Especially her
Naughtiest of the lot
Yes Sir
Excess things should be piled up
Things should be scattered when there is shortage
Get out I say
Asking her to get out Why did you stand up Sir?
Shut up
Dumb head
Scattered it seems
Why do you always provoke the caretaker
Is he a flirty cobra?
What say miss?
Why are you asking her?
Let it be guys
The next person we went to invite is
Mrs. L Shantha Devi
Sorry
I made you wait
Thats alrite Mam
So
Whats the matter?
Finally they found a house
Congrats
She is the one who got us a house
Really?
Yes
Thank you Meenakshi
Its ok Mam
So the matter is
January 21st, Friday morning We are spilling over the milk at our house
As an elder, you should come & bless us
Whatever case you may have in the court that day
Keeping all that aside
You should come Madam
It's a request from all of us
Ok
I will surely come
Thank you Madam
But
You are inviting for spilling over the milk just like a house warming ceremoy
It's surprising
But
The joy of spilling won't be there in entering
Dear Sister
You please keep quiet
If she get angry while spilling
And file a case
Our entry won't be into the house
It would be into the Court
Is this the way you guys speak?
Yes Madam
We are a little naughty
But we walk the talk
That's true
To walk the talk
More than posting the status in your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Courage is important
Let it be
I will definitely come
But I have a condition
Is it that I have to come with you to a late night movie show?
Yes
I have come prepared for such a situation
As soon as the spilling over ceremony happens
Lets go
Which movie?
" Sarasu Sahakarisu " "( Sarasu co-operate)"
The next place they went to invite is
My home
A surprise was waiting there
Do you know what it is?
Did they inform that they were coming over?
They told they wanted to speak something
Even I was not informed
Didn't know the matter
Yes
We have planned to spill on Friday morning
Spill what?
Milk
With whom?
With you
First throw him out
Please excuse us madam
Aey
I shall slap you
Don't you use your brain before you speak?
Exactly
If you tell her that you will spill milk with her in front of her husband won't he get furious?
Mr.Lawyer
Will you shut your mouth
While elders are speaking
You don't have 1 sense & 2 manners?
Bro..
We are aware of 1 sense & 1 manners
What is 1 sense & 2 manners?
1 Manners
The other one is speech
Guys
Me who has spilled is sitting quiet
you guys are conceptualized spilling variously
Do you guys think that spilling is a simple thing?
True
I have read in ' Rathi Vijnaana ' that it is not easy at all
Will you guys keep quiet or not?
Sir
We roamed around a lot looking for a rental house
Nobody let-out their houses to us
In such a scenario
Your daughter Ms. Meenakshi
Trusting us orphans
Why do you call yourselves an orphan?
I am in love with you
You are in love with me
When we are planning to get married soon
He will be your Father-In-Law
And she will be your Mother-In-Law
Then how will you be an orphan?
Meenakshi
Please elaborate what you said
Shall I elaborate SIr?
Bro..
No need for you to elaborate
We have had enough of your " elaboration ' mess
We will extricate our shells ourselves
Fine
Will you please explain?
Amma
I will explain
Thing is..
there is no thing
You keep quiet
Amma
I like him
Even he sort of like me
Once you both accept and and at an appropriate time
We wan to get married
Thats the matter
look
I have shared my feelings directly in front of my Parents
It's better even you share your opinion
So that there are no hiccups in the future
Okay
I just want to tell that
If you wholeheartedly get your daughter married to me
I will get you a print out in a year
No
I meant, We will give you a cute kid
Now tell me
Will you come to our spillin ceremony or
Will you give them permission to 'Spill'?
I shall slap you
How was the surprise?
We came here to invite them for milk spilling ceremony
Bu got permission from their parents for or wedding
And the only one left is..
Sudha Murthy Amma
We thought of inviting her on thursday
But before that she took me to
Chamundi hills
by the by
Why did you particularly bring me here?
If i am very happy I come here
Even if I am sad I come here
Don't know why
Sitting here looking at Lord Basavanna
Heavy heart gets lightend
If I am happy
The happiness increases
Meeting you guys
Going around with you guys
Above everything
Speaking about us to my parents
Has made me very happy
That is why
I came over to see Lord Basavanna
Are you annoyed that I brought you here?
Not at all
Even I visit the hills frequently
To speak to Amma (Godess Chamundi)
We grew up without seeing our Mother
So
I come here when I feel like speaking to Amma
Also come here when I feel like crying
sometimes
I even come here to fight
Standing in front of the Shrine
I silently keep quarelling
But Amma remains
Calm
Isn't it the nature of all the Mothers?
Even if husband or children
betray
She will be calm
Finally Amma consoles me
And asks me to take arati before going
Its a nice thing between you & Amma
Your surprise was also good
The one with your parents
You got shocked, right?
Obviously
All of a sudden if you raise the wedding topic It is obviously going to shock
Even I had not planned it
When you said ' We are orphans '
Don't know what happened
I just spoke out whatever I felt
Let it be
More than everything went about with ease
it finished effortlessly
True
But I have a question
You are beautiful, educated and confident You could have found high profile match
What made you like me?
True
I can find better boys & match than you
But
Can't find an affectionate heart
For love & marriage
For family & life
More than beauty & salary
Affectionate heart is important
Why aren't you speaking anything?
You have become silent
Oohh
Did you understand what I said?
Or should I elaborate?
Not required
I understood
Now I will ask you a question
Please ask
You said that
Whenever you feel like talking You visit the Amma on the hills
Then
In your growing up years at the orphanage
Didn't you try to look out for your parents?
Sorry
If I hurt you
Not really
I didn't understand how to answer your question
When we don't know who our parents are
How will we know the Answer
From that point, Ms. Meenakshi was silent
Until we got down the hill Even I didn't speak anything
As we crossed the gate
And reached Mysuru Cavery silk emporium
Ms.Meenakshi spoke
What happened?
I will ask you directly
Let me know if it is possible or not
First ask
Not sure why I chose today
I will bowl
Will you bat?
Oh My God!
Will you give me some water?
Most of it is spilled over
Only a little is left
Good enough
Spilling is good
Where has it escaped?
What are you looking for?
My bra
Its here
It was struck down
You haven't spared this too
Lets relax for a while
Naughty
I am asking you out of naugtiness
You should answer promptly
What is it?
Have you been a good ' Batsman ' from before?
I was confident of being a good ' Batsman '
But had not found a ground to play
By the way
What did you feel about my 'pitch'?
A little bouncy
But convinient for cover drive strokes
How was my batting?
No doubt a good ' Batsman '
Takes a little time to get set
Can easily get the wicket through ' inswing '
We both are made for
This kind of naughtiness
Is there anyone who doesn't indulge in these kind of naughtiness?
People like us
Do it openly
And a few others
Do it secretively
Everything is a disguise
Those who do it secretively
Term our words as ' Vulgar '
What is your view on that?
We shouldn't bother about it
Just because the street dogs bark
Should we stop going to the street?
They keep barking
And we should keep walking
True
By the way
According to you What is " Vulgar "
Inspite of having their own house
Children leave them at Old-Age homes
That is ' Vulgar '
Ignoring principles, people change sides to rival parties
That is ' Vulgar '
Taking deposits by luring people with high interest
And run away with the money
That's cheating
As well as ' Vulgar '
Being well aware that it's better not be on the awards selection panel
People get into it & end up in ugly controversies
Isn't it Vulgar?
Not only that
Not only the rights of the Farmers
We are snatching their lands too
Isn't it vulgar?
Keeping the religious bias at heart and showcase themselves as secular
Isn't it Vulgar?
Not only that
The entire world is stinking in such Vulgarities
In my opinion, not leading the life in the right way is ' Vulgar '
Irony is
Those who don't even know the meaning cry foul as double meaning
Very well said
Let it go
Even if people scream from their roof tops
We will only do things that we feel is right
Lets correct ourselves if we have made a mistake
Or else, lets march ahead
At the end of the day
We should be clear about our journey
Fine
get dressed up
I will leave, its getting late
Before leaving, shall we play a ' super over match '?
Not today
Lets play a 50 over match another day
You keep bowling
And I will keep batting
Until the last over
I won't get ' out '
Finally, one more thing
What is it?
I will share my thoughts
Decision is yours
Tell me
You shouldn't feel bad that I am using this term
You have grown up as an orphan
There are no elders in your life
In the old- Age home even Amma doesn't have anyone of their own
Why shouldn't you bring her home to her own rental home?
That moment, Ms.Meenakshi gave a wonderful suggestion
I was speechless
Along with it
She told another thing in front of home
I got shocked hearing it
Take it
You had left your watch behind
Thank you
Anyway, thanks once again
Why are you thanking again
Trusting us, you got us a house
Uniting us with such a Mother
You have already given thanks on the bed
Actually you should thank my parents
why them?
of course
Only because they went to a function at Heggada Devana kote
You could hit cover drives with me
Fine, A thanks to them too
You are very fortunate
What fortune?
Today you spilled at our house
In a couple of days time you will be spilling at your home
Spill what?
Milk
We were very happy with the idea of bringing Amma home
In this happy mood we all went to meet Amma
Ms.Meenakshi was supposed to meet us on the way
We picked her up & went to the Old-Age Home
You know what Sudha Murthy Amma asked us?
Please speak Amma
You can wholeheartedly ask whatever you want to
Will you take me to the Cauvery River near Srirangapattana?
Amma
All of a sudden, why did you ask us to bring you to the River Cauvery waterside?
Share it if you want to
Don't do it if it upsets you
I lost my Husband
In this Cauvery River
He got into the river to take bath
Don't know if he slipped
Or the water grabbed him
He flood away right in front of my eyes
Not only till that night
the search operation went on for a week
But we haven't found him till today
Did he flood away to another shore
Or has he passed away
Is a mystery
Don't know why
I was remembering him since morning
That is why I asked you to bring me here
Also
The house in which I lived with my husband
Got sold with the help of Meenakshi
Have you sold the house where I used to deiver Ottu Shavige?
I didn't sell
I was made to sell
I didn't understand
Since my Daughter-In-Law came home after marriage
We didn't speak much
On my birthday
After the incident with you guys
She stopped speaking to me completely
After a long time
On a Naraka Chathurthi
Mustering courage
My Son spoke to me
Swathi
Have you finished you dinner?
Yes Appa
Wash your hands & go to bed
Good Night Granny
Good Night
Good Night Amma
Amma
I have to discuss 2 matters with you
Go ahead
The thing is..
My company has transfered me to North India
To Lucknow
Ya
To Lucknow
Even She..
Pratibha
Even Pratibha is getting transfered to that city
Next month
We have to shift next month
We have to take Swathi along
What about me?
Of course
Even you will come with us
But
I have a proposal
Tell me
Flat in her name..
Pratibha
We are planning to transfer the
New 3BHK flat registered in mine & Pratibha's name to your name
But why?
This house is already in my name
I know that
But, this house..
This house..
Lets sell it off
From the money we get by selling this house
We can buy a 5BHK flat or a Villa in Lucknow
You don't have to worry
We will take good care of you
We will see to it that all your needs are secured
Also, we shall let-out the 3BHK flat
You will get rent from it
Along with your pension
Rental income from the flat
Both will be yours
We don't want a single penny out of it
Thats the matter
But Suri
This is the house where your Father, me & you spent our lives
Don't do it Son
It's agonising to let it go
If you insist on selling it
Atleast wait till I die
Pratibha
I couldn't sleep that night
Didn't even roll on the bed
I was sitting in the chair all night
By 11:30 am
Nobody was home exept me
Calling bell rang
Namaste Amma
Namaste
Yes
I am Meenakshi
Real estate agent
How could I help you?
As you are selling this house
I need the documents
Mr. Surendranath gave me the address & told " Go to my home, my Mother will give you the documents"
That is why I am here
I will call him
You can confirm & then hand over the documents
Hello Sir
Meenakshi here
Yes tell me
I am at your house, with your Mother
If you talk to her & get me the documents
I shall fix a meeting with the client as soon as possible
Give the phone to her
Amma
Tell me Suri
Amma
Hand her the complete set of documents
I will talk to you later
Lets not do it Suri
Hello
Why Amma?
Was there a call drop?
No Dear
He said " Give it wholeheartedly
Your blessing is my protection "
You are blessed
To have a Son like him
Now a days, where Parents & old age people
are being neglected by their children
Its surprising to see such children
True
It may seem that I am boasting in pride
My Son is not a human
He is no less than God
Come inside dear
I will give you the documents
I am fine here Please get it
Hello
Tell me Sir
Did she give the documents?
She has gone inside to get it
Fine
But
Don't tell her that I had called again
Why?
Madam
My Mother cares me a lot
She frequently calls me & enquires if I had Kashaya & applied eye drops etc..
Don't forget to rest for 10 minutes after lunch
As a Son, Isn't it my duty to follow her words?
Exactly
But
As you know
Due to work pressure, Sometimes we miss it
She will be hurt upon learning about it
So
I would not like to hurt my Mother
So sweet
Thanks
Whatever it may be
Mother is equal to God
I am very happy to listen to your words
This is how a Mother-Son relationship should be
The Godess in the Temple may desert you
The Godess who gave birth to you will never desert you
Thanks Madam
Don't forget to collect the documents
Ok
Take it dear
Have you kept all the documents?
Yes
I will take your leave
Listen
Yes
Nothing dear
It's alrite, you can tell me
No
Nothing
Fine, I will leave
Ok
Meenakshi didn't know then that I was not in favour of selling the house
Even I had not shared it with anyone
Even if wanted to, there was nobody whom I could share it with
Finally the house was sold
Because of Meenakshi
Please forgive me Amma
If I knew the facts
Definitely, I wouldn't taken up this deal
After that day
The next time I saw Amma was at
The Sub-Registrar's office
She must have been in deep pain that day
Before signing the documents
She couldn't stop herself from asking
Amma
Why haven't you signed Amma?
Listen dear
Tell me
I know that it is too late to ask this
But I am not able to supress my distress
Can you somehow
Stop the sale of this house?
Amma
I am already in some tension Come Swathi
I will buy it later for you
Amma
Did you sign the documents?
The thing is
No
Not yet
Why haven't you signed yet Amma?
I was not sure where to sign
So was asking her
Madam
I shall guide her to sign
Give it to me
Sorry
Can I borrow your pen?
Amma
It is very simple
Take it
Over here
I was shell-shocked at that moment
Within no time Even the registration was completed
My comission was paid in cash that to right in front of Amma
By then I knew the truth
Then the feeling inside me was of
Distress
The entire night, I was restless
First thing I did in the morning was
Call Amma
Hello
Amma
Meenakshi here
Meenakshi..?
Got it Tell me dear
I want to speak to you personally
About what dear?
Not on the phone Amma
Let me know the place I will come over
In a few minutes time
I will be visiting the Lord Veerabadra Swamy Temple near Dalavai School
Can you meet me there?
Yes
You know mine & her names & zodiac signs
Just include the names of we both in the rituals
Amma
Please don't mind
Can I ask you something?
Please
Everytime you would include all the family members name in the rituals
Why is it that today you have excluded your Son & Daughter-in-law's names?
They both passed away in an accident
Very sorry to hear
I didn't know the matter
So I asked
Thats alrite
May the Lord give peace to their soul
And give courage to you
Even if he doesn't give peace to their souls
Giving me courage is enough
Amma must have been furious from inside
But the priest was confused
Me & Amma were silent till we finished the offering
Then I initiated the conversation
Amma
My apologies can't change what has already happened
Still I am asking you
Please forgive me
Getting the house sold without your consent
I have caused you a lot of pain
Sometimes I feel if the heart exists so that A lot of pain can be dumped into it
I am asking you once again
Please forgive me
Let it be dear
It's not your mistake
I may have the pain of loosing my house
But
You understood that I was in pain
Thats enough
Rather than giving me children
If God had given me affectionate hearts like you
I would have been happier
If time permits
We shall meet again
I will make a move
Amma, Just a minute
Please take this
What is this?
Its the cash that your Son has given me as comission for getting your house sold
Comission is the income & ethics of our profession
But in this instance
More than comission, Repentence would be my payment
I don't know where you will be heading in the future
But, Please do call me if you need anything
If not in your hapiness
Please do remember me in your tough times
Bless me
That was the last time I saw Amma
The next time I met her was
After I read an Advertisement in the newspaper stating a 3BHK is To-Let
After I went to the Old-Age home to discuss about the rental home is when I got to know that
She was the Sudha Murthy, who had posted the advertisement in the news paper
While discussing, when I mentioned 3 boys & a girl
Amma called you over to the Old-Age home
Is it?
Yes
Only after you fell down out of dizziness at the Old-Age home
that I learned about your association with Amma
But, After selling your house You were supposed to travel to North India
How did you end up at the Old-Age Home?
After vaccating the house
We all headed to the Airport
But the car landed directly at this Old-Age home
Amma
Let me tell you clearly
You are not taking me along with you
From now on,
I will have to stay at this Old-Age home
This was planned earlier
If this was told to me earlier
I wouldn't have agreed to sell the house
Nor would I have agreed to travel with you
Now the 3BHK house registered in my name has to be let-out
The rental income from it & my pension will be my source of living
In case of any emergency
You will be there to take care of me from a distance
Don't worry
Stay peacefully
Right?
Amma
If you come along with us
You won't be at peace
Nor will she
Nor will I
True
Now leave peacefully
It's getting late for the flight
Swathi
If possible, I will meet you again
Why do you say so granny?
Swathi
Your Mother is calling you
Go dear
Bye Granny
Amma
I have made all the arrangements for you here
Ms.Chandrakala will take complete care of you
I will take your leave
Suri
Mr.Surendranath
I don't know if your Father is dead or alive
But
He is still very much alive inside me
But you
As good as dead
My foot
The maternal milk that you drunk has turned sour
My life that you detached from has been dismantled
If you ask about your Delivery pain
My visceral heat was patting you
Let the grief of separation be mine
Let the vague curse be yours
Cruise to a place far away
Very far away
I didn't get your name
I am Subbalakshmi
I am from Chitradurga
Are you working here?
Yes
I do work here
Just like you, I am also an inmate here
You used to mutter in sleep & kick me
Holding my saree was your victory
You fumblingly fell on the floor
And got up holding my fingers
When you screamed in hunger
When you scratched in pain
I became the voice of your cries
Now you are too far to hear my voice
Cruise to a place far away
Very far away
Amma
Wy did you ask me to dig up?
To bury someone
Bury Whom?
My Son
Look he is here
To the World, my son may be alive
But for me, he is dead
I am burying him when he is still alive
But he is conducting my funeral
Amma
Please don't feel bad that I am saying so at this hour
Shall I tell you something?
Sure
A Mother
A wife
A daughter
Or a prostitute
Whenever Women faced atrocities
Has falen prey
Not only falling prey
She can also rebel
And you are the proof
After seeing you
Even I feel like burying alive someone
Bury Whom?
My Mother
We were 4 sisters
I am the eldest
They got me married to a guy in Mysuru
May be he was only blessed with a short life span
My husband, who went to get a photo copy
Didn't return home
We didn't have kids
My in-laws sent me back to parents
My parents, on pretext of sending me back to my in-laws
Brought me here
When we alighted at the Mysuru Railway Station
My Mother boarded me into an auto saying " Lets go to Godess Maramma Temple bcefore going to your in-law's place
Without any prior intimation
Brought me to this Old-Age home
The Godess at the Temple wasn't gruesome to me
But my Mother was
Give it to me
Lets go Amma
You carry on dear
I feel like crying alone for sometime
When I was at my home
Fearing my Daughter-in-law
I couldn't even cry
Amma
You had lost your husband in this very Cauvery River
Today, in this same river
Consider that you have lost all your grief
From now on, you are not alone
Nor we are orphans
I just want tell that
From now on, we will be with you
And you will be with us
But we have 1 condition
At your home You should stay with us
Yes Amma
This idea was floated by Ms.Meenakshi
One more thing
We won't be paying any rent
You know why
Paying rent will make you a owner And we will become tenants
Without rent, you will be Mother And we will be your children
yes Mother
From now on, your complete responsibility is on us
But
Without any hesitation
Allow us to take care of your personal hygiene
From today we all will be " A Joyous Family "
Not only that
Name of our home will also be " A Joyous Family "
Was this required?
Very much required Amma
Amma's entry to ' Our ' home
Please cut the tape
Please
If you people don't mind I want to say something
What do you want to say at this time bro?
Usually during house warming, people worship the door and bring in a cow
But we have brought in Amma
Isn't it a wonderful day?
Such exitement & happiness
What else does one require in life?
You guys can understand
Why we have lit up a petromax along with lamps in front of God's picture
' Ottu Shavige ' & ' Petromax '
See where these two have lead us to
Therefore, Ottu Shavige is in today's menu
Another noticable thing is
Milk soilled on the stove & tears spilled out of Amma's eyes
' Life ' & ' Ligth '
Can be seen together in my life
Real estate agents are considered to be
The ones who, for the lure of comission make people sell their homes & make them homeless
This is the proof that even they illuminate many homes & hearts
I am also a proof
I have a small request
Whether it is Son & Daughter-in-law
Or In-Laws
Or Sister-In-Law - Brother-In-Law
Whoever it may be
Don't try to dominate because Youth & Authority is on your side
Home should feel like Home & not a graveyard
Respect the elders
Love the young ones
Treat your Mother-In-Law like a Mother
Treat your Daughter-In-Law like a Daughter
If not
Inspite of the entire family staying together
Everyone will be an ' Orphan '
Think over
And a suggestion from me
Think well before having kids
Your absence shouldn't make your kids Orphans
Also,
Kids shouldn't feel as orphans inspite of your presence
I have 2 things to say
Many things that can be sorted out home end up in the court
People who don't bend in front of your family members
Bend in front of strangers in the court
Is this required?
" Home is a sacred place Heart is a shrine "
Coming to us
Please excuse us
My husband is ill with diarrhea
That is why he couldn't attend the function
But he has sent a note
I shall read it out
I have nothing much to say
I just want to tell
Whether it's a boy or a girl
Make them well educated
Also
Don't restrict females to particular jobs
Because
In the entire World, Nobody can match female's strength & Intelligence
This was from my husband
Now mine
I won't take much time
After listening to this
You may scold me or
make fun of me
Look
Females must be thought bargaining
because
This is the most important thing while running a family
This is our Petromax story
And Family
A few parting words
We have found a house, affectionate hearts & a Mother
In future, My wedding with Ms.Meenakshi
Krishnamurthy & Kavita Krishnamurthy's wedding
Also have to look for a match for Madappa
With Amma A new ' Life ' & a new ' Light '
With God's grace, If time permits We will continue the story in
Petromax - 2
Shivappa
Krishnamurthy is calling
All 5 of us have to be near the front door it seems
Look he is here
Why did you call us?
Someone is looking at me from a long time
Who is it?
Look over there
Look at the way she is tempting by sucking the candy
Aey Krishnamurthy
Wait
Hello, Namaste
Are you the owner of the opposite flat?
I am planning to buy
Your name?
A few people lovingly call me
" Petromax "
Even you guys can call me by that name
Please excuse us
We all light a petromax
Don't address anyone by that name
So what?
It's ok if you don't address me so
In your free time, You just need to ' Pump ' and light the Petromax