THE COMMUNICATION ON FORESHORE ROAD DAL LAKE SRINAGAR KASHMIR .
Foreshore Road . Dal lake Srinagar .
Photo Autar Mota
THE COMMUNICATION
“ Assi Chhu special Naadur Baqaar ”
“ We need special Nadru bundle ”
“ sardar Ji tuul ye Gatschi ”
“ sardar Ji Pick up what you want ”
“ Me Gatschi special Naadier Geuud ”
“ I say I need as special nadru Bundle ”
“ Ye Kuss ”
“ Who is he ? ”
“ Afsurr ”
“ officer ”
“Kaashur Chhu Basaan .Pandit Maa Chhu ”
“ Looks like a kashmiri . Is he a pandit ? ’’
“Avaa . pandit Chhu ”
“ Yes . He is a pandit .”
“ Teli Thahar .”
“ Then wait for a moment."
The women went to the bank of the lake ,pushed the boat aside and to my surprise brought out a bundle of Lotus stems or Nadru kept underneath . Fresh . Rusty white and a mere look convinced me about the quality .
“ Ruth saa sardar Ji . Diess . ”
“ Take it Sardar ji .Give this bundle to him . ”
At this point, i join the communication :
“Kaetiss Chha ”
“How much for this ? ’’
“ Ye Chha Daai Huthh . Magar tsche ye khosh karie Di Mahraa. Assi Chhu Khaar Tuhundh. Baa mashraava naa. Meyon Khaandaar Chhu Logmutt Aeikk pandit jiyunn Nokri . Baa Rataiy Sirf Huthh Ropaiyee .Tuss Wanaa poshker nath . Khabar Katie Chhu . Khjodaa Saahib Thhavinuss salaamat Shurien Baatchun Saan . . Ye Guvv special Haak . Ye chhuyee Myaani tarafaa Bhaabi Baaput . Ye Chhu Gyevv . Athh Ratiey naa Baa Paansa . Gustch Che Jaanuss Khaar . Kuli jahaanuss Khaar . ”
“ This I sell for Rs250/=. But you pay what you desire sir . We are grateful to Pandits .I shall not forget. A kashmiri Pandit helped my husband in his employment. We would call him Poshkar Nath . . I do not know his present whereabouts . Wherever he may be , our wish is that he and his family be happy . I shall only take Rs100/= for this bundle of lotus stems .Take this special Haak. Take it for my Bhabi . It shall be quite tasty after cooking. I shall accept no money for it. May god keep you healthy . May god bless all”
I turn sentimental and start feeling for Kashmir . Urdu Poet Ahmed Faraaz comes to my mind
Humne Jis Jis Ko Bhi Chaaha Tere Hijraan Mein Woh Log,
Aatay Jaatay Huye Mausam Thaay Zamaana Tu Thhaa.
( Autar Mota )
Sunday September 30 , 2012 Time 11.05 PM Good Night
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