Home Sweet Home

Promod Puri

Not very popular, but a familiar male name in Punjab not long ago used to be Chajju Ram.

And it always fascinated me, not only it sounded somewhat casual and rustic in nature, but Chajju Ram immediately strikes on the famous Indian proverb "jo sukh chajju ke chobare, na balakh na bukhare. Translation: east or west home is the best.

The name Chajju certainly gives lot of credentials to the importance of home as it is part of the life's triangle, rather I would say the most sought-after trinity which are "roti, kapadra aur Makaan", meaning food,clothing and shelter.

The fact is anybody with a home in reality owns his or her little sovereign kingdom or queendom. It is one of those virtues of life which one aspires to have it. Life begins at home and revolves around home to enjoy the bliss of having that pride possession.

Home is not merely a physical dwelling of walls, windows and doors; floors and roofs. It is not just a rest spot either, but a cozy place of peace and tranquility in the midst of family or friends' lively togetherness and entertainment. Home is place of absolute independence within the acceptable social norms.

Home sweet home is a simple expression carrying deep feelings of that warmth and comfiness which one yearn for.

If the home does not give all that is expected then it is a house, and for that reason home sickness is better than house arrest.

Home is the place of ever lasting nostalgia of living with parents, brothers, sisters and dear ones,the childhood anecdotes of little fights and laughs, the home-cooked food, books and beds, and a lot more. The physical remembrance of each and every household item is also a somewhat nostalgic relaxation.

Home is where we accumulate our cultural values, connect with our heritage and acquire family's social, linguistic and religious identities.

Home is that place of security and independence where with elated feelings one can unwind, recline and relax.

Seventeenth century English poet James Thompson has exquisitely expressed his perception of home:

"Home is the resort

Of love, of joy, of peace, and plenty; where

Supporting and supported, polished friends

And dear relations mingle into bliss".

But that bliss is deprived to millions of homeless people all over the world sheltering under the open sky at the mercy of Mother Nature. It is this sad aspect of humanity which is visibly invisible as life goes on especially in busy metropolises.

14-Oct-2013

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promod
16-Oct-2013 00:52 AM

an interesting read Promod Puri, and that too full of realistic touch of humour...what I liked here is the casual style of defining, elaborating and describing things: "Home is the place of ever lasting nostalgia of living with parents, brothers, sisters and dear ones,the childhood anecdotes of little fights and laughs, the home-cooked food, books and beds, and a lot more. The physical remembrance of each and every household item is also a somewhat nostalgic relaxation. " the end is very poignant but true! very good write!

literati
15-Oct-2013 03:47 AM