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Summary
TLDRIn the village of Srirangpur, a poor laborer named Eknath lives with his wife Sharda and son Raju. Eknath, blind in one eye, faces contempt from his son, who is ashamed of him. As Raju grows up and pursues his education, he distances himself from his parents, even lying about Eknath. Years later, Raju learns the painful truth that his father sacrificed his eye to save Raju's vision as a child. Overcome with guilt, Raju repents and begins caring for his mother after Eknath passes away, realizing the depth of his father's love.
Takeaways
- 🏡 A poor laborer named Eknath lived in the village of Srirangpur with his wife Sharda and their son Raju.
- 👁️ Eknath had one eye, and due to his appearance, Raju was ashamed of him and often avoided being seen with his father.
- 😔 Raju’s resentment towards his father grew as other children mocked him for Eknath’s disability.
- 👨👦 Despite his son’s hatred, Eknath saved money daily for Raju’s education, hoping Raju would become a doctor one day.
- 📚 Raju left home for higher education and was supported financially by his parents, who worked hard to ensure his future.
- 🏙️ After completing his studies, Raju moved to Mumbai, cut ties with his parents, and even lied to friends about his father’s identity.
- 💔 Eknath discovered that Raju was living in the same town with a family of his own but had chosen to keep them out of his life.
- 😢 When Raju's father visited him, Raju harshly rejected him, leading to Eknath’s heartbreak and eventual death.
- 😭 Raju later learned that his father lost his eye donating it to him after a childhood accident, a sacrifice he had never known.
- 🙏 Deeply regretful, Raju took his mother in and cared for her, finally realizing the love and sacrifices his father made for him.
Q & A
What is the main conflict between Raju and his father, Ignath?
-Raju feels contempt towards his father, Ignath, because he has only one eye and is physically deformed. This embarrassment causes Raju to distance himself from his father, leading to a strained relationship.
How does Ignath respond to Raju's hatred and distance?
-Ignath remains patient and hopeful, believing that once Raju grows up, he will understand and appreciate his father's sacrifices. Despite Raju's contempt, Ignath continues to save money for Raju's future and supports his education.
Why does Raju refuse to let his father visit him at school or be seen by his friends?
-Raju is ashamed of his father's appearance, fearing that his friends will mock him for having a deformed and one-eyed father. He even lies to his friends, saying that Ignath is a workman, not his father.
What sacrifices did Ignath make for Raju, and how does Raju eventually learn about them?
-Ignath gave up one of his eyes when Raju lost his as a child in an accident, but he never told Raju about this. Raju only learns of this sacrifice after Ignath’s death, when his mother reveals the truth to him.
How does Raju react when he finds out about his father's sacrifice after his death?
-Raju is filled with regret and guilt for hating and mistreating his father. He realizes that he misjudged Ignath, who had sacrificed his own well-being for Raju's sake.
What role does Raju's friend Suresh play in his change of heart?
-Suresh serves as a moral guide for Raju, pointing out that Raju is ungrateful for his father's hard work and sacrifices. Suresh’s words deeply affect Raju, leading him to reconsider his actions and eventually visit his parents.
Why does Raju's mother, Sharda, insist that Ignath visit their son in town?
-Sharda is worried about Raju's well-being and believes that if Raju stays with them, they can ensure he eats properly and save money on living expenses. She convinces Ignath to visit their son despite Raju's dislike for his father.
What happens when Ignath visits Raju in town after several years?
-Raju rudely rejects Ignath, refusing to stay with him and claiming that his father’s appearance scares his daughter. Ignath is heartbroken and returns home, realizing that his son still doesn't want him around.
How does Raju's relationship with his parents evolve over time?
-Despite ignoring his parents for many years, Raju eventually realizes his mistakes after learning about his father’s sacrifice. He reconciles with his mother and takes care of her after his father’s death.
What message does the story convey about family and sacrifice?
-The story highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating parental sacrifices. It teaches that outward appearances shouldn't define relationships, and children should recognize the love and care their parents provide, even if it is not immediately obvious.
Outlines
👨👦 A Father's Sacrifice and Son's Resentment
In the village of Srirangpur lived a poor laborer named Eknath, along with his wife Sharda and their son, Raju. Eknath had only one eye and looked deformed, which led to Raju feeling embarrassed by his father. The other children avoided Raju because of his father’s appearance, fueling Raju’s disdain. Eknath, despite the hardships, saved money in a piggy bank every day to fund Raju's education, hoping his son would become a doctor and operate on his father’s eye one day. However, Raju's embarrassment only grew, and he began to hate his father more openly, blaming him for the loss of his friends.
🏠 Family's Struggle and Raju's Growing Distance
Eknath and Sharda move to the town where Raju is studying to find work, concerned about their son’s well-being. Raju, now living with friends, resents their presence and refuses to stay with them, claiming it would be too far from his college. Despite his parents’ efforts to be close to him and help reduce costs, Raju remains cold, only visiting them briefly before leaving again, maintaining his distance and embarrassment about his father.
📉 Years Pass, Raju Moves On
Years later, Raju finishes his studies, secures a good job in Mumbai, and stops communicating with his parents. Eknath and Sharda worry constantly about his well-being, but they hear nothing from him. One day, Eknath meets Raju's friend Suresh, who reveals that Raju has married and now lives in the same town. This news shocks Eknath, as Raju never told them about his marriage or his life, further deepening the emotional pain for his parents, who had been anxiously waiting for news of him.
💔 The Pain of Parental Rejection
Eknath visits Raju's house to see him and his granddaughter. However, the child screams upon seeing him, frightened by his appearance. Raju’s harsh rejection follows, where he accuses his father of embarrassing him in front of his daughter. He tells Eknath to never come near him again. Heartbroken, Eknath returns home to his wife, recounting the insult, and Sharda resolves to no longer pursue a relationship with Raju, accepting their son’s rejection.
😢 The Weight of Regret and Truth
Raju, after a conversation with his friend Suresh, realizes the gravity of his actions and the sacrifices his father made for him. He decides to visit his parents, but upon arrival, learns from his mother that Eknath had passed away just a week earlier. Sharda reveals the truth that Raju never knew: Eknath had given his own eye to Raju when he lost his as a child, a fact he never mentioned to spare Raju's feelings. Overwhelmed with guilt and regret, Raju realizes his mistakes too late. He takes his mother with him, vowing to care for her from then on.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Raju
💡Ignat
💡Contempt
💡Sacrifice
💡Education
💡Reputation
💡Guilt
💡Reconciliation
💡Parental Love
💡Regret
Highlights
Raju, the only son of Ignat and Sharda, grew up with a sense of contempt for his father due to Ignat's physical deformity.
Ignat saved money daily in hopes of one day getting an eye operation, but his priority was always his son’s education and future.
Raju disliked his father's presence, particularly in front of his friends, as he felt embarrassed by his father's appearance.
Despite his father’s efforts to bring him food at school, Raju showed clear disdain and told Ignat never to come to his school again.
Ignat and Sharda moved to the town where Raju studied, hoping to be closer to him and save money by having him live with them.
Raju lied to his friends about his father, calling him a mere workman instead of acknowledging their relationship.
Raju’s behavior towards his father continued to be harsh, even though Ignat was the one funding his education.
After completing his studies and getting a job in Mumbai, Raju cut ties with his parents, leaving them without contact for years.
Ignat and Sharda lived in fear and concern for their son, unaware that Raju had married and had a child.
Ignat eventually found out from a friend that Raju lived nearby but had hidden this fact from them.
Raju’s child was scared of Ignat's appearance when he visited, leading Raju to once again push his father away.
Ignat passed away without seeing his son again, leaving Sharda to mourn alone.
Suresh, Raju’s friend, urged him to reconcile with his parents, leading Raju to realize the error of his ways.
Sharda revealed that Ignat had lost his eye saving Raju when he was a child, donating one of his own eyes to replace Raju’s lost one.
Raju finally understood the depth of his father's love and regretted his actions, dedicating himself to taking care of his mother.
Transcripts
foreign
there was a village named srirangpur in
that there was a poor laborer named he
used to live there with his family his
wife's name was Sharda and his son's
name was Raju being the only son he
raised him with affection Ignat was
missing one eye and looked somewhat
deformed seeing that the other children
did not allow Raju to come to them
therefore Raju has a sense of contempt
about his father meanwhile some children
were playing Gili danda there hey don't
play here if you play here again I will
break your legs go away from here you
understand just go from here
don't say that you won't let us play
when all friends are playing that's why
I don't like you at all no sun your
father is right you can't play this game
it's a dangerous game that's why you are
not allowed to play this game alright I
made your favorite potato Curry now come
home and eat no I'll eat later I'm not
hungry now what is this Mom all my
friends are going away from me because
of that I don't even like to see his
face I hate him
Raju stop it enough now now go home eat
dinner and sleep Raju slept after taking
his dinner ignath came home and he puts
a rupee in the piggy bank like every day
how much money have you saved till now
should it be 100 rupees at least
not 100 it would be up to 200. so 800
more to go then you can get your eye
operated with that money what you say is
right but I am not making this money for
me this is for our son he should study
well and become a doctor then he will do
operation of my eye okay God knows when
will that happen you have not stopped
dreaming even if you don't have an eye
first your heel or eyes then everything
will happen by itself if you are good
then everything will be good you first
get fine when I can't see it's not a
hand or leg that has stopped working and
we can't do the work let the life go on
the same way as it was going now who
will see me now we can expand this money
for our son's bright future because of
your face our son hates you because of
that he is going away from you day by
day you should do something he is a
small child what does he know now
tomorrow when we grow up then he will
put us in flowers and look after us it's
being a long night go to sleep
so the next morning
Raju this is your Tiffin take it and go
and don't forget don't go alone dad will
drop you to school okay wait for him
here fine oh no Mom then I have to leave
before dad comes I'll go with my mates
not with him so he forgets the Tiffin
and runs to school in Hari
oh ho I reminded him for so many times
he still forgot the Tiffin and left here
is your son Stephen he forgot and went
you go and give it to him he hates me
when I go to school why shouldn't you go
and give I will go to my work I have a
lot of work to do at home it was on the
way please
takes the Tiffin and goes to school
hey can you call my son for a while
today he forgot the carriage and came to
school okay sir stay here I will send
the person
so Raju comes out to take the defend
how many times have I told you not to
come near my school if they know that
I'm your son they'll hit me too never
come near my school again I'll be hungry
but I won't eat if you bring anything
okay son take it this time I will never
come here again I promise you
Raju snatches the Tiffin and goes back
inside
after seeing her that I don't go to him
she had not listened to me now look at
him how sad he is well I can't do
anything Ignat leaves from there after a
few years hey not I heard that your son
is studying in town what he was studying
yes sir he is studying in town the boy
is doing engineering where he was
staying did you join him in the hostel
no four of his friends are staying
together he was not comfortable with
hostel so he is staying in a separate
house on rent if he stays in the hostel
you can save money if it is separate it
will cost more and all your earnings
seems to be enough for him what do I do
sir it's enough if he is good whatever
we do it was all about his future okay
he won last year if you feel trouble
come to me in town it will be better if
my man is with me and my go down I will
also arrange accommodation for you to
stay later as you like I will talk to my
wife about this sir okay sir let me go
now
tells the story of what happened to his
wife okay okay we will go even if we get
one rupee more it will be of help they
said they'll also provide accommodations
right moreover our son is also there I
was thinking whether you want to come or
not if you want to come let us go to
town I have no objection and then I will
inform somjan said that we are coming in
two days so they both go to town and
join some Chan's work after few days
we are nicely cooking and eating well
here but our son is doing all this by
himself whether he is eating on time or
not unfortunately he can't eat anything
he want he will become sick yes we don't
know whether he eats on time or no let's
do something about it would it be better
if we keep him with us moreover the cost
is higher if he stays with his friends
and a hostel go and see him tomorrow
tell him we have come here and bring him
along ignath goes to Raju to call him
home
hey does Raju lives here and there are
four guys studying in engineering
college is this the house they were
staying if he was inside can you call
him for a while tell them that his
father has come there is no one called
Raju here but this is the house where
four boys who was studying here and you
stay here I will go and call him he goes
upstairs and tells Raju his father has
come why do you come here how did you
know that I am here you know that I
don't like you coming like this you keep
following me even if I don't want to
that's not right my son I got a job near
this it's been two days since I come
your mother and I were now staying here
the accommodation given was big enough
you can stay with us for saying this I
came here however as you wish I stayed
at this gate and called you well where
are you staying I can't come now but I
will come on Sunday you can go now you
understand Ignat tells him the address
and leaves from there
hey Raj who came to see you was your
father no he is a Workman in my house my
father want to send me some message so
he came to talk I had expected it will
be a Workman only he and his one eye he
was too scary to look at yes that's why
I don't like him what Raj I heard that
Watchmen come and said that your father
has come now you are telling him as your
Workman why are you lying hey have you
heard that amen you got snake ears you
can hear everything what I can do my
father was too scary with his single eye
and he is terrible man so I said like
that are not you ashamed he was working
hard for your studies and you are not
ashamed to call your father like that
when the month rolls around the money
for your expenses and fees you still ask
him I don't even know what to tell you I
have given you respect till now that you
will study well from now onwards you are
not my friend
it's okay leave this matter here it's
all my personal matter after two days
Raju goes to the place where his mother
and father live immediately he starts
yelling he shouted on his father you
don't listen to me see now I have lost
my reputation among my friends they are
mocking that your father is blind don't
ever come to me again Raju what is wrong
with you why are you behaving like this
with your father he's worried every day
that whether you get to eat or know
that's why I sent him to get you here
and this is what you do ah I have come
now as you have seen me I am leaving
never send dead away where are you going
Raju we called you to stay here with us
we believe that if you stay there alone
it'll cost us more if you stay here with
us we can manage all the expenses that's
why we called you here think about it it
will make us so sad you just came and
now you're going back I can't come and
live here it's too far from my college
it is difficult for me to go from here
every day it is only one more year and
then my studies will be over I can come
and go every Sunday if you want then he
doesn't want to be with his parents and
leaves from there
after one year he completes his studies
and gets a good job in Mumbai and shifts
to Mumbai it's been five years since our
boy's job he's not writing a letter and
not even coming here how is he what is
he eating I am very much concerned about
his health
we don't even know where he is what is
he doing
I just hope he is comfortable there
maybe he doesn't get any leaves
otherwise he would definitely come to
see us I wonder if he will receive the
information or not if any of us go ill
the other day there will be no such
thing we just have to have patience
he'll definitely come I am sure of that
so when eknath was returning home from
work one day raju's friend Suresh met
him sir are you father of Raju yes do
you know our son Raju during those days
when both of us were studying four of
our friends stayed in same house I saw
you one day when you came there now how
is Raju I don't know dear it's been five
years since we met he left for Bombay
saying that he will got a job after that
he didn't come again not a single letter
was sent what it has been three years
since he came from Bombay he got married
there is also a three-year-old baby now
he lives in this town don't you know
this was he staying in this town
marriage but I really don't know about
this so he didn't tell you anything he
hasn't changed yet come I will show you
the house he is living Suresh shows
raju's house and leaves then ignath
reaches home in pain and tells his wife
Sharda everything that happened
look Sharda he stayed in this town and
didn't want to see us even once we are
always very about how he is and what he
is doing
we never expected from our son
how do we know what actually happened go
and bring our daughter-in-law here
moreover a granddaughter is also born I
will be very happy to see her will you
go please
I want to go to but he gets angry when
he sees me how can I go and show my face
to him if he asked why I came again I
can't answer listen to me you go once
then you will know what the matter is I
will come later and join you he was
young then he didn't even have the
knowledge to think properly navi's grown
up and is also a father he must have
changed please agree with me this time
please go everything will be fine I
assure you please for my sake you have
to do this but okay I will go this time
as you said if any insult happens there
I will never go again so unable to fight
with his wife eknath goes to raju's
house
raju's daughter sees eknath and screams
at once
what why did you shout so loudly what
happened
I am scared of him please ask him to
leave from here immediately go monster
go away okay you go inside I will send
the monster and come okay after sending
his daughter into the house Raju comes
to father eknath
how are you Raju it's been many years
since I saw you your mother want to see
you it is strange that somehow you found
out where I was and came here I am not
able to escape from you look how scared
even that child was by looking at you
when I see you don't come you don't
understand tell mom never send you here
again now go away never come here again
don't even try to meet me ashamed eggnut
returned home and said everything that
happened to his wife
By ignoring my words you sent me now see
how bad he was feeling because of me if
you want to see him you go once please
go
he insulted you so badly I don't want to
go to him anymore if he wants to come
he's welcome here otherwise it's fine we
will not talk about it
after a few days Raju goes to meet his
friend Suresh at his house
been a long time Raju
why did you come here it's been a long
time so I came to see how are you I
thought we will meet today so I came
here
it's good that you came to see me did
you go to see your mother and father
if your father wants to see you I have
shown him where are you
at least he don't know that you are
married
have you met them yet or not
no I don't want to meet my father
I don't like my father since my
childhood
that mean you haven't changed yet I
don't think you want to change
your father's lacking of that eye is The
Only Fault of him you studied with the
money he sent this day that you are
doing a good job it is all because of
his grace I feel bad that I don't have
parents to be taken care of you have
parents but you don't know their value
they need you in this old age if you
want to see me again go first meet your
parents then meet me or else don't even
show me your real face enlightened by
his friend's words Raju goes to Mom and
Dad's house to meet them Mom how are you
Mom I came here to see you I am fine I
came to know that you are married and
you have a daughter too why did you come
alone why didn't you bring them along
I want to see them
why bringing them here
come to me yourself tell Dad that I
won't bother him where is Dad I can't
see Heaven see he come from work yet
your father is there he died within a
week after coming to you I did not have
a house address nor I know any of your
friends what could I do I had to do all
the rituals myself I am all alone now oh
no what has happened I hated him while
he was alive now I know my mistakes but
my father is not there the reason why
you have hated your father so much was
that he did not have one eye now it's
time to tell you the truth about this
what how he lost his eye I think he has
been like that since his birth no one
day all the kids were playing Gilly
danda in front of our house when one of
them hit the galley came and hit your
eye and you lost one of your eye you
were three years old then doctor said
your eyes gone forever if anyone donates
an eye he can replace that eye then your
father gave you one of his two eyes this
thing you never knew and he would never
say that this is why you don't know the
whole matter but now that he is not
there I thought I should tell you oh no
how stupid I acted with him I was stupid
repenting of his mistake he takes his
mother home and starts taking good care
of her forever
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