Life as I have Seen It

Author(s): Urmila S Dholakia
Publisher: Urmila S Dholakia

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Life - As I've seen it
..I AM READY
In India, there is a very good joint family system in which three generations can live together with love and understanding. There is no competition but rather a sense of co-operation. One of the great advantages of this system is that the seniors do not feel lonely. They are looked after with love and respect. In turn, the grandchildren receive tremendous love and wisdom from their grandparents.
The following true story aptly illustrates this. Bharat was the youngest grandson in his joint family. He and his grandmother shared an extremely close and love-filled bond. Bharat knew that she loved to travel. He wanted to bring her to Kolkata where he lived. However, due to her old age, she refused to go. Bharat felt he will make sure to take her comfortably.
Knowing Bharat's wishes, Bharat's aunt asked his grandmother, "Ma, are you going to Calcutta with Bharat?"
Ma replied firmly "Oh no, how can I travel at this age?"
Bharat's aunt told her, "Bharat has already bought tickets in preparation to take you."
“Bharat is very crazy (gandiyo), but is very affectionate and loving. I am very weak, as 1 am
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