Beep Beep...SMS!You open your inbox once again to read a "Happy New Year" message, rather just a formal reply by a person whom you forwarded one in the morning. The entire day, your mobile has beeped, hasn't it? Some people do bother of wishing back, either again by a text message or a call, Some simply mark it read.Truly, virtual world has reduced distances, but, I fear one day, personal human relations would end. While there are some like these I mentioned, there on the other side, are people who are desperately waiting to meet their family and relatives, to invite Goddess Lakshmi to their place, but are forced to guard other’s wealth and assets!Yes! This one's for our Security Guards!
As a family tradition, we headed on to worship Lord Ram. Standing there at the temple gates, looking at the lightings of the nearby lofty buildings was a man dressed in gray .His Job: To guarantee security and to manage the mass. I never before bothered to notice the security guards, the sole people visible, because of whom we are able to enjoy a serene sleep every night. Silently imagining himself with his family in other’s was his job on this auspicious day of Deepavali.I could see his eyes turning to every kid whose eyes revealed the happiness of holding his favorite chocolate, every wife walking with her husband clad in gold and a beautiful saree.A man, desperate to return a "Happy New Year" wish to someone!There I saw, a little girl, aged not more than 7,in a cute pink frock playing with an Orange balloon. The balloon flew towards the guard, as if it was intended to. She ran behind it as fast as possible to get hold of it .The Guard picked it up and handed it to its 7 year old owner."Thank you Uncle" said an innocent voice.And"Happy New Year, Uncle""Happy New Year Beta!"The three little words!It makes such a difference to someone!
A very Happy New Year to all the people who protect us,our houses and our nation.
