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
Finally, all the work was done, dishes washed, and the house was clean again: It was getting late and she was hungry. As soon as her prayer was completed, she sat down to dinner. She was happy that Dudhpaak-favorite food of her Naag-devta was being served.
But what did she see? As soon as she removed the lid of the Dudhpaak Bowl, she saw that nothing was there! It was empty! She was shocked for a moment. What could have happened; who could have eaten all the Dudhpaak? She wondered. The next minute she gained her composure. "No, that is not nice, Ratan;" she said to herself, "Whoever ate the Dudhpaak, perhaps needed it more than I did; and I am glad that I could make someone happy.” She immediately felt content. “May the person who ate the Dudhpaak be happy, and satisfied?” She did not even realize that she said that aloud.
And, a miracle happened. Naag Devta appeared before her. She was so overjoyed to see her beloved Naag Devta right in front of her that she was speechless for a minute. Naag devta said: | wanted to test your devotion and endurance. Therefore, I ate the Dudhpaak. You have indeed impressed me with your unwavering devotion and your kind selfless nature. May all your wishes come true." And, with that, he disappeared leaving Ratanben spellbound.
Translation by Niyati P. Pandya
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