Over a cup of Chai

‘Aree Ganpatbhai, bai chai and ek thali bhajiya aapjo.” Rama called as she entered the small café and made a beeline for her regular table. Her friend Kamala was already there.

Dumping her shopping bag on the floor, Rama sat down on the wooden bench. “Kem che Kamla?” she asked.

“Chale ave. Kem modu thayu?” Kamala asked.

“Aree, aaje sawar ni pormaj gas ni batli puri thayi gayi. Pachi vaat javado.” Rama rattled on.

The boy came left two steaming cups of masala chai and plate of hot bhajiya.

Rama popping one in her mouth, gave a sigh of satisfaction. “Mast che bhajiya…aawa toh beje kaiyeen nahi malei. Lei ek toh kha.”

Kamala took one and munched away. “Kale raat na toh maine ungh na avi. Pela bhai toh TV samne thi khase tohne. Ola America mei Obamabhai nei Ramayan jova baisi gaya. Mari Ramayan serial jova baithi toh bhai khallas…baas paase baisini babariyan kare.”

Rama sipped hot tea and replied, “Aanma su navu…amare ghare pan aavu. Par saru thayu ne Kamla, ke kalabhai jeeti gaya. Chal ave thoro wakhat aapna bhai bhen ne visa maate kaein problem ni parse.”

Kamala nodded her head, “Haan ai vaat sanchi. Mara Vijay ne chance lagee jai toh saru. Ketla mahina thiya visa maate try karto che.”

Rama finishing off the last bhajiya, “Mara Suresh ne toh bhagwan ni krupa thi jaldi mali gayi thi.”

“Aapna chokra set thai jai baas bhijun kai nahin jauye.” Kamala folder her hands in prayers.

“Chal kaale malshun. Ghar jaine bopar nu jaman banawu.” Rama stood up, picked up her bag and walked up to the cashier, paid her bill and left.

Will History be made on November 4

It's decision time in United States, time to vote, time to bring in a new leader. Borack Obama, a non-white presidential candidate stands to create history by becoming the first non-white president of United States.

There have been debates, advertising, campaign strategies and endless rallies across states by both the candidates to win votes. Well the time has arrived. Tomorrow the poles will open and by the end of night, the world will discover whether a new page in history is written or not.

Diwali...

Last week, millions of people all over the world celebrated this festival, a festival which celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Yet everyday we are left wondering if evil is conquered by good. The bomb blasts which kills hundreds, the war which uproots the people, the killing of a child for reasons not known as he backs home from school, makes us wonder if evil can be wiped out, whether peace can spread over the world...can goodness prevail over all in the world.

We light the diyas at night...how bright that small flame burns in the dark, spreading light in the dark. But what needs to happen is for the same small spark needs to light inside all to multiply it into one global glow to try and let the good be victorious over evil.

Angel do exist...

I read an article on abuse of women in Repubic of Congo. It is not something new, it happens over and over again, the brutal raping of women by the rebel groups fighting in this country. The attack or attacks is so severe that this women end up in hospital run by Dr Denis Mukewege requiring surgery to repair the damage done. And because of his dedication to help the victims of rape, Dr Mukewege has become a leading expert on repairing injuries of rape.

Dr Mukewege comes from a large family and it was as a child, going around with his minister father to visit and pray for the sick, that he decided to become a doctor. He did not seek out to become a saviour to these women, but the survivors of the rape came to him seeking help at his hospital. he works long hours and lobbies governments to pay attention to this problem in his country.

While he waits for organizations to help end this violence he carries on working, trying to help the victims.

To the many who he has helped, he must seem like an angel descended on earth to wipe out their tears and sorrows.