Small Story 758.

 Small Story 758

The Blessings of Elders

Smitha was waiting for her friend Rupa at the J.P. Nagar Metro Railway Station. Rupa arrived on time and greeted Smitha warmly.

“Hey, Smitha! How are you?”

“I am fine, Rupa. I am very happy that you have come with me today to attend the 70th birthday celebration of our friend Rekha’s father and mother at Judicial Layout and receive their blessings.”

“Yes, we must definitely receive their blessings. Since our friend Rekha could not come from New Zealand, it is our responsibility to be there on her behalf,” Rupa said with a smile.

The two friends travelled by metro and got down at Silk Institute Metro Railway Station. From there, they proceeded to Judicial Layout.

Around 50 guests had already gathered at the couple’s spacious house. Smitha and Rupa went up to Uncle Seshan and Aunty Chandra and wished them on their 70th birthday. Then, both of them presented the gifts they had brought for them and received their blessings.

Uncle Seshan and Aunty Chandra welcomed both of them very warmly and treated them like members of their own family. After enjoying a delicious lunch served with a variety of sweets, Smitha and Rupa spent nearly two hours with Uncle Seshan and Aunty Chandra.

Rekha was a close friend of both Smitha and Rupa. She had settled in New Zealand. Since her son had recently secured admission to a college, she was unable to travel to India for her parents’ birthday celebration.

The presence of Smitha and Rupa brought immense happiness to Uncle Seshan and Aunty Chandra. They felt as though their daughter Rekha herself had come to be with them.

Rekha was the only daughter of Uncle Seshan and Aunty Chandra. Realising how much their visit would mean to Rekha’s parents, Smitha and Rupa had decided to attend the celebration on Rekha’s behalf and receive her parents’ blessings.

In today’s busy world, people are often so immersed in their responsibilities that they forget the importance of spending time with elders. The blessings, love, and good wishes of elders have a special place in our lives. They can give us strength, confidence, and happiness.

The blessings of elders are not merely words of affection; they are a priceless treasure that can have a lasting impact on our lives.

That was the true message Smitha and Rupa realised that day.

K. Ragavan

9-10-26