This is a story about an elderly lady and her family. Her name is Komal. Komal means soft or gentle in Sanskrit.
Komal grew up in a cultured family. Her parents were educated people and their conscience was clear. They taught her what is “right” and what is “wrong” from the beginning. With her gentle nature and conscientious mind, she could do no wrong to anyone!
She got married with an elite man who is also considerate to others. Together they have four children. Komal stayed home and raised her children as best as she could.
The world has changed since Komal's children rearing days. Unlike her time, now the married women keep their career even after marrying and having children. Both husband and wife equally share all responsibilities, household chores and rearing children. All this means independence and financial freedom for today’s ladies!
Now old and vulnerable, Komal remembers how crazy her days used to be when her husband was building his career and their children were growing up. Buried with responsibilities, her husband always seemed tensed. He expected their house be in order and their children disciplined. He wanted his children to be seen, but not heard, just the way his father wanted when he was growing up.
With age and experience, Komal's husband has changed. Now he believes children should be able to interact with their parents freely. He tells, “Mind is everything”. “You can do anything you like with your mind,” to other children. He gives example of persons who’ve changed the world phenomenally by properly channeling their mind.
Komal knows her husband is doing the right thing. Guiding young people based on past experiences of what works what doesn't is the duty of her and her husband. But her heart aches every time her husband boosts other children’s self-confidence. Her chest tightens every time her husband gives good advise to other children and she becomes emotionally tensed suddenly.
Komal grew up in a cultured family. Her parents were educated people and their conscience was clear. They taught her what is “right” and what is “wrong” from the beginning. With her gentle nature and conscientious mind, she could do no wrong to anyone!
She got married with an elite man who is also considerate to others. Together they have four children. Komal stayed home and raised her children as best as she could.
The world has changed since Komal's children rearing days. Unlike her time, now the married women keep their career even after marrying and having children. Both husband and wife equally share all responsibilities, household chores and rearing children. All this means independence and financial freedom for today’s ladies!
Now old and vulnerable, Komal remembers how crazy her days used to be when her husband was building his career and their children were growing up. Buried with responsibilities, her husband always seemed tensed. He expected their house be in order and their children disciplined. He wanted his children to be seen, but not heard, just the way his father wanted when he was growing up.
With age and experience, Komal's husband has changed. Now he believes children should be able to interact with their parents freely. He tells, “Mind is everything”. “You can do anything you like with your mind,” to other children. He gives example of persons who’ve changed the world phenomenally by properly channeling their mind.
Komal knows her husband is doing the right thing. Guiding young people based on past experiences of what works what doesn't is the duty of her and her husband. But her heart aches every time her husband boosts other children’s self-confidence. Her chest tightens every time her husband gives good advise to other children and she becomes emotionally tensed suddenly.
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