Survival Instincts

Our music system is back. Call it back from the dead, a second lease of life, return of the dear departed or triumph of the electronic spirit – the tiny white three-in-one showed up on a chair this morning, merrily celebrating its rebirth with full-throated bhajans in Anup Jalota’s voice: “Jai Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram, Do akshar ke, ek hi naam!”
So Arora-ji has finally succeeded in reviving it. For the past fortnight, he has been on this single-minded mission, scouring the city for someone who could breathe life into his beloved music system. Eventually a kind-hearted gentleman from Borivali proved to be its saviour. One has to also say that Harish Wadhwa’s prophesy (see July 30 post) did turn out true. He was the only one to trust Arora-ji on reviving the system at a time when everybody had given up on it.
This never-say-die spirit infused a resurgence of health and fitness concerns among members today. Shekhawat’s return (from a bout of diarrhea) triggered a debate on whether we are eating right in these unsafe times. Shekhawat insists that he is no patron of roadside eateries and it could be one of three possibilities that had done him in: (i) left-over food recycled for dinner; (ii) the household bai not cleaning utensils properly; and (c) over-indulgence in fried stuff served at Club parties.
“Is it necessary to serve only namkeens at a birthday party?” queried Arora-ji.
Pertinent question. Sitaram got his chance: “This is why I have been insisting on toffees and laddoos during parties.”
“Let’s stop namkeens immediately and get back to distributing sweets as we used to do earlier,” suggested Tara Chand.
“Not immediately,” said Monthi, whose birthday party is due next month. “From 1st January, perhaps -- New Year.”
“Good idea,” Dilip-bhai shook his head. “Till then, everybody will be handed a digestive tablet along with pakoras and namkeens.”
“Why along with…?” Mrs Harbans Singh intervened. “Distributing only Hajmolas on birthdays is good enough!”
Our survival instincts are getting the better of our sensibilities.
In the pic: Kishor-bhai with Arora-ji, hugging his electronic marvel!
Renu Babani says:
Well done! The music system is back from ICU. I guess it needed some TLC (Tender Loving Care), just like tending to a child. Regarding the parties and snacks served on that event, yes, it is a good idea to just distribute sweets/mithai. However, the majority should agree with this idea so that everyone is happy!
--Renu