MG Hamaari Prem Kahaani...#2 - Page 22

There was a sudden change in the weather. It was getting windy, the trees were swaying, the leaves blowing in the direction of the wind. Our car came to a halt, as we got down from the car we could hear the constant ringing of temple bells by impact of the winds. Though the weather was a bit rough yet there was a distinct calm and peace in the atmosphere. It seemed nature was also a part of our wedding.

A divine aura had been created by the sounds of the wind, ringing of the bells and the chants of mantras as Maan had already sat on the Vedi (seat in the mandap). Dadaji, Dadimaa, Papa and Maa went towards the idol of Devi Maa to do a small puja with all the suhaag ki nishaanis and then the Panditji put the heavy red Chunri on the idol on behalf of our family. Returning back to the madap with the thaal. Panditji started performing the puja with Maan, before I was called for the marriage rituals. All the others had also settled themselves around the mandap.

After sometime I was called for the rituals. As I sat besides Maan, I looked at him and he too turned towards me. He had his sehra covering his face and my veil blocking his view. A sense of peace had settled around, all my fears had vanished. Now nothing can go wrong. Like understanding my state of mind he turned to look at me and slightly nodded his head assuring me that ALL WILL BE WELL!

As the rituals progressed, Panditji than inquired about who will perform my kanyadaan? Tears started building up in my eyes. Today on the day of my wedding my parents are not here. They are not a part of my wedding. I was all alone.

But a hand caressed my head lovingly gesturing me not to cry. Dadimaa declared that she and Dadaji will perform my kanyadaan. I had no words to convey my gratitude towards My New Family. They made sure that all my pains, fears and insecurity are warded off forever.

Dadaji and Dadimaa did all the rituals. I felt overwhelmed with their love. And finally they handed my hand in Maan's hand who firmly held my hand and then touched it to his forehead promising to hold it and treasure it for lifetime and beyond...

Maan picked up the mangalsutra from the puja thaal and tied around my neck, a current ran through me as the priceless suhaag ki nishaani touched my soul. Then filling a pinch of sacred kumkum in his fingers he filled my maang with the sindoor claiming me for this life and beyond...

It was time for our pheras. Annie tied our gath-bandhan (sacred knot). We both got up to take our seven wedding vows. The SAPTPADI. The seven steps that symbolizes journey of life that we both should travel hand in hand through thick and thin. My thoughts were broken as I felt Maan holding my hand. I looked at him but he was looking in front but his this simple gesture spoke volumes.

The promise to remain together for life. The seven vows or promises, which we made while we took the seven steps together around the Agni, the sacred fire.

Binding us in AN ETERNAL and DIVINE BOND for LIFE and BEYOND...

Our togetherness, our growth, becoming each others strength, our joys and sorrows, responsibility towards children and family. OUR SOULFUL JOURNEY...

Panditji finally declared, "Vivaah sampann hua, ab se aap dono pati-patni hein"! It felt blissful!!! I was his wife now, Mrs Maan Singh Khurana. We were bonded for life but still a fear lingered in my heart. My so called family will they let us live in peace.

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HANDA HAVELI - NEW DELHI

"Rano yeh aaj hawa itni tez kyun chal rahi hein, baarish hogi aisa lagta toh nahi. Rajji jaldi se khidki darwaaze bandh kar de nahi toh saara kachra ghar ke andar aa jaayega". Parjaayiji and I were confused over the sudden change in the weather. Gusty winds were blowing making noise as if signalling something. A sudden fear gripped my heart as I realized that I had left the puja room window open. My akhand diya for Geet's well being. I ran in before even thought of something bad happening to her comes to my mind.

"Rano aise paagalon ki tarah kaha bhaag ke jaa rahi hein?" I heard Parjaayiji shouting behind me but chose to ignore as I reached the puja room the sight just held me captive at the door. Parjayiji, Sweety and Rajji too followed me.

It was indeed a miracle!!!

The diya was not only safe but also burning in its full glory amongst the winds. It felt that the winds were far to reach it or maybe signalling that Geet was safe and sound now. She was way beyond any trouble!!!!

I just kneeled down and prayed to God. My heart believed that My Geet is fine and now no harm will be caused to her. She was safe!

"Teri Geet toh surakshit (safe) hein, pata nahi Brij kaha hein? Do din se uski koi khabar nahi hein. Pata nahi kaha bhatak raha hoga, kissi musibat mein toh nahi phas gaya? Bhagwaan meher karna!" Parjayiji was also tensed about Brij's whereabouts.

I just hoped he is away from my Geet but also wondered where he was?

SOMEWHERE IN THE HEART OF A JUNGLE

"Paaji hum toh buri tarah se phas gaye hein. Ek toh gaadi beech raaste bandh ho gayi aur iss jungle mein toh naa hi koi network mil raha hein aur naa hi bahar jaane koi raasta dikh raha hein. Ab hum kya karenge?"

"Chup kar mujhe kuch sochne de". (Me confused sochne ke liye dimaag hona zaroori hota hein, hain na?)

Suddenly a bow hit one of us and we looked up only to see us surrounded by the tribals.

"Paaji ab kuch nahi ho sakta. yeh log hume maar hi denge...."

"Chup kar, hume yahaan se nikal na hi hoga. Geet teri wajah se hume yeh sab jhelna padh raha hein, ek baar tu mujhe mil jaaye phir main tujhe bataonga. Chodunga nahi tujhko main Geet!!!"

TEMPLE - DEHRADUN

I felt as if someone called me. Dadimaa too complained as the weather was becoming rough. Panditji told us to move towards the idol to take the blessings of Devi Maa. As we walked ahead towards the alter so many thoughts crossed my mind.

[Geet's Self Thought]

Mata Rani aaj hamaari zindagi ki nahi shuruaat hui hein, hamesha mere parivaar par apni meher rakhna. Hamaare ateet ki parchaiyaan (shadow) hamaari aanewali zindagi se door rahe. Mere Maan aur mere parivaar ki raksha karna. Mere mann ke darr kabhi sach na ho paaye. Mujhe aashirwaad dijiye ke main ek acchi patni, acchi bahu hone ke saare farz nibha saku.

[Maan's Self Thoughts]

Aaj tak main rishton se bhaagta raha, aap ke wajood (entity) ko bhi nahi maana lekin ab main samajh gaya hoon aur bahot shukraguzaar (grateful) hoon ke aap ne mujhe meri saari khushiyaan de di khaas kar meri Geet. Mata Rani aaj naa sirf main apni nayi zindagi ki shuruaat kar raha hoon par apne parivaar aur Geet ke saath hue har dhoke ka jawaab dene ka aghaaz bhi kar raha hoon. Aap ka aashirwaad chahiye ke main iss jung ko jeet saku!

We stood closing our eyes praying to Devi Maa for the wellbeing of our family and also seek blessings for our new life ahead. We kneeled down near the alter and bowed our head down in the charan (feet) of Maa. The Chunri which adorned Mata Rani fell on our heads, covering both of us.

I didn't want to think anything else why it fell on us , due to the wind, or may be Panditji hadn't fixed it properly. I believed it was Mata's blessing. She had blessed our wedding and now nothing can go wrong. Confirming my belief Panditji too spoke,"Devi Maa ne khud aashirwaad de diya inki jodi ko. Beta iss chunri ko sambhaal ke rakhna. Yeh Maa ka aashirwaad hein!"

After taking blessings from all our elders we headed towards our home. There is a ritual that men from dulhans family specially brothers hold the doli or push the car during the Bidaai. Before even the thought of that crossed my mind Yash, Arjun and Aadi came forward making us sit in the car and pushing it ahead thereby doing my Bidaai. I had three brothers now. All of them had made this day so priceless and memorable for me.

'Bhagwaan ne aaj mera daaman khushiyon se bhar diya hain!'

Maan held my hand in the car. All were at peace, even the weather was calming down. I couldn't still believe I was married to Maan. I had my own family. My dream had realized.

DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!!

We stood at entrance of OUR ASHIYAAN. Dadimaa and Maa together were doing our Aarti before Our Griha-pravesh. There was so much warmth and love in their eyes and in each gesture. Not wanting to look back still the past happenings did flash in my mind.

Similar was the situation some months back when I stood at the entrance for griha-pravesh but nobody to welcome me. I stood there at the door alone waiting but none came, my so called husband himself pulled open our gath-bandhan and walked off inside not giving me a second look. Ramukaka helped me in.

Maan's hold on my hand tightened and my reverie broke I tried to hide my tears but he knew me a little too well.

A curt no came from his side, his eyes feeling my pain but his gesture not wanting me to delve in the past anymore. I nodded to him smiling and reminding myself.

'Geet aaj ek nayi shuruaat hain. Maan ke saath ek khushiyon bhare safar ki, ateet piche choot gaya hain aur aanewala kal baahen felaaye khada hain. Aage badh aur usse gale lagale'. I moved my right leg forward and kicked the rice kalash and entered OUR ASHIYAAN...

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