Smita,😊
Here is my interpretation on Part 84.
MUTATIS MUTANDIS is what this is about!
Mutatis mutandis is a Latin phrase meaning
"Changing those things which need to be changed" or more simply, "The necessary changes having been made".
With Mamiji, Nani and Buaji chosing to stay back at Mumbai to attend to Aarti and Kamala, the rest of the visitors returned to Delhi. Three weeks later NK, Anand and Akash brought them to RM. Nani, Mami, Kushi and Arnav spoke to Kamala about them staying permanently in RM.
"It is just one week to the wedding. After that, Aarti Bitiyaa has to stay here with us or NK Bitwaa will have to move to your house to stay with you. What would you like, Kamlaji?", Nani asked, pressing Amma's hand.
"We can never go back again, that much is certain. The past is still close to us. The things we have tried to forget and put behind us would stir again, and that sense of fear, of furtive unrest, struggling at length to blind unreasoning panic - now mercifully stilled, thank God - might in some manner unforeseen become a living companion as it had before" ~ Daphne du Maurier, Rebecca
"I don't want Aarti to stay in that house any longer.", Kamla said, blinking away her tears. "It holds too many bad memories. Let her stay here with you if it is not too much trouble for you."
"It is no trouble.", said Arnav. "But we won't let you stay in that house alone."
"Change is in the air. This change reminds us that we are made and beautifully sculpted by the same power that orchestrates the change of season. Let this be the season you embrace and align yourself with this change"
~ Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
Kamla smiled. "I am alright now. And Gopi Bhaiya will be with me."
"And Ram Singh and a fish. But we cannot let you live there alone.", Arnav was adamant.
"Bhy do you bant (want) to live alone, Hello Hi Bye Bye, when we are here?", asked Mami, confused.
"No matter what your history has been, your destiny is what you create today. What are you going to create?"
~ Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
"Please stay here with us, Amma.", said Khushi. "You can see Aartiji living happily with NK Bhai, their children running about''.."
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself."
~ Andy Warhol, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol
Kamla smiled.
"Aartiji too will be happy that you are with her.", Khushi said.
"And Gopi Kakka will be happy too", Arnav said.
Kamala politely refused their offer as it would be her daughter's in-laws place, and also did not want anything from the past to mar her daughter's happiness.
"Kamlaji, please reconsider your decision. It is not safe to live alone. Nor is it necessary when we are all here.", said Nani.
"The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday."
~ Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
"Haan. Listen to my Saasumma.", Mami advised Kamla. "Even I don't disobey her. I bill ask HP to help Gopi Kakka bring your things here." Mami got up.
"No, Manoramaji. Please don't. It is not right that I should stay here. How can I stay in my daughter's sasural?"
Listening to Kamala's reasons, Nani stated that this would not be your daughter's in-laws place but her own house. This was concurred by both Mami and Khushi!
"It is not right, my staying here... I am sorry to refuse such a kind offer, but'"
"Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman" ~ Maya Angelou
"Kind offer? What kind offer are you refusing, Amma?", asked NK, as he walked into the room to perch on the bed by Kamla. "If it is my Khushi bhabi's gajar halwa, don't refuse, please."
When NK's commented listening to just a last bit of the conversation, it brought out as smile from Kamla.
"We want your Amma to stay with us after you and Aarti are married. We have been trying to get her to agree, but'", sighed Nani.
"She wants to stay alone with the phish (fish) in that museum!", said Mami.
Both Khushi and Arnav indicated to NK to try and convince her to stay at RM. NK understood what needed to be done.
"Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence" ~ Ovid
He said, "Amma, if you want to stay in your house, it is OK. I will move in there after Aarti & I are married."
"No, no. You should stay with your brothers.", Kamla said, not wanting to break up this family. "They will be very hurt if you leave them.", she said earnestly.
"They will understand.", smiled NK. "Aarti and I are not leaving you alone. Not even for a moment. Either we stay in your house or we all stay here. You can choose, Amma."
"That's when you know for sure somebody loves you. They figure out what you need and they give it to you -- without you asking"
~ Adriana Trigiani, Very Valentine
Kamla looked at the smiling face of NK, waiting for her to choose. He was perfectly ready to move into the Mishra's residence if needed.
"Your hand opens and closes, opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralysed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds' wings"
~ Rumi, Essential Rumi
She looked at the faces of the rest of the family. All were anxious about her decision, but Khushi looked scared. Just the thought of her devar and devrani leaving their home was enough to make her anxious. And that too when she was pregnant'...
"And that is how change happens. One gesture. One person. One moment at a time"
~ Libba Bray, The Sweet Far Thing
Kamla quickly said, "I will stay here."
"...things happen when you least expect them. Things that can change your whole life" ~ Lesley Kagen, Whistling In the Dark
She looked at the smiles and the relief on the faces of the people around her, and trying hard not to cry, thanked God for having given her daughter a wonderful family and an excellent husband.
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like" ~ Lao Tzu
Arnav stopped short at the sight that greeted him when he entered his room. Khushi in front of a mirror was checking her waist whether her baby has made her tummy to grow.
"VITA MUTARI" - "Life Transformation."
Arnav smiled, his heart melting with tenderness for his wife and his baby. He walked towards her on soft feet.
"If a man is to live, he must be all alive, body, soul, mind, heart, spirit"
~ Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude
When Khushi lifted her head, she saw Arnav watching her actions in the mirror. Feeling self conscious at being caught in the act she quickly covered herself.
"What were you doing, Khushi?", asked Arnav in his low, husky voice.
Khushi flushed.
"I..I was just seeing if our baby had grown.", she confessed in a whisper.
"And has it?", he asked, struggling to keep a straight face.
"No.", her face was a picture of disappointment.
"Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour" ~Ovi
"When did you last check it?", he asked, knowing the answer.
"A few minutes ago.", she confessed, sheepishly.
Arnav swallowed his laugh.
"Let me see.", he said. "Maybe I can see a change."
Khushi eagerly agreed, turning towards him.
"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever" ~ Nicholas Sparks
Arnav turned her to face the mirror, and positioned himself behind her.
He said in his low voice, "Lift the pallu, Khushi."
Poor Khushi eagerly lifted the pallu away from her waist.
"Maybe you should undo a few more buttons.", he suggested, looking like an angel.
"I hope you're as happy as you make me feel,
because you're everything I could ever hope for -
the one I love with all my heart and soul"
"Ji." Khushi undid two more buttons, and looked at him expectantly.
Arnavji did not disappoint her.
He inspected her waist thoroughly with his eyes, and lifted his hands to run them over her waist, examining every inch of her.
Kushi sensing his intention caught hold of his caressing hands. Looking at his image in the mirror she asked,
"Well, is there any change, Arnavji?"
"Hhmm'I think the baby has grown slightly.", he said.
"Sach, Arnavji!" A thrilled Khushi looked at her waist, but could not see any difference.
"Maybe I should inspect it further. If you lower the tie of your waist, unpin the pleats, then'."
"Mutatis mutandis. He did what needed to be don ~ Companion of Trevor Goodchild, Aeon Flux:The Purge
In the beginning we see Kamala Mishra who resisted everyone's attempt to make RM her permanent residence, agreed once NK the Sunshine Boy, who changed the direction of her daughter's life, requested her to choose between all three staying together at Mishra Mansion or at Raizada Mansion. Kamala Mishra neither wanting to separate NK from his family nor wanting Aarti to stay at Mishra Mansion the place with lots of nightmarish memories, chose to stay back at Raizada Mansion. Nandkishore did what needed to be done! Mutatis Mutandis!!
Arnav Singh Raizada, who saw disappointment etched on Kushi's face, on seeing that her stomach was of the same size as earlier, was successful in diverting her attention. She comes first in his life before anyone or anything. His vow to himself to give her nothing but happiness henceforth could not let her feel any disappointment. That is why before she bursts into tears he tried to change her thoughts!😉Arnav Singh Raizada did what needed to be done. Mutatis mutandis!!!
That is why this is MUTATIS MUTANDIS
That's it from me. Hope you like it!
Edited by rulama - 12 years ago
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