The Bicycle by Dash Benhur
Summary
TLDRThe script narrates the emotional journey of Sudhir Babu and his bicycle, 'Veer Singh,' symbolizing companionship and transformation. From being a lifeline during his wife's childbirth to a muse for his poetry, the bicycle holds cherished memories. Neglected after an accident, Sudhir Babu rediscovers his bond with the bike, refurbishes it, and gains his grandson's admiration. The story reflects the timeless appeal of reinvention and the enduring connection between people and their first bicycle.
Takeaways
- 📚 The story 'The Bicycle' is a prescribed reading for English students and is written by Jitendra Narayan Dash under the pseudonym Dash Ben-Hur.
- 🏆 The author has received prestigious awards for his contributions to children's literature and science writing.
- 👴 The narrative centers around 13-year-old Turner and his grandfather Sudhir Babu, with a focus on their relationship with an old bicycle.
- 🚴 Sudhir Babu has a deep emotional attachment to the bicycle, which has been a significant part of his life, inspiring his poetry.
- 🔍 Turner initially criticizes his grandfather's old-fashioned bicycle and poems, not understanding the sentimental value they hold.
- 🎨 The story paints a vivid picture of the neglected bicycle, covered in dust and cobwebs, symbolizing its forgotten status.
- 🔄 Sudhir Babu experiences a writer's block, leading him to confront the neglected bicycle and the realization of his own neglect towards it.
- 🛠 The bicycle is restored to its former glory by Sudhir Babu, symbolizing a reconnection with his past and the bicycle's importance in his life.
- 👦 Turner's attitude towards the bicycle changes after its restoration, showing a newfound appreciation for his grandfather's cherished possession.
- 📝 The story concludes with Sudhir Babu feeling inspired to write a new poem, reflecting the rejuvenation of both the bicycle and his own creativity.
- 🚲 The Bicycle serves as a metaphor for the need to reinvent and adapt, both in writing and in life, to remain relevant and cherished.
Q & A
What is the title of the story discussed in the video?
-The title of the story is 'The Bicycle'.
Who is the author of 'The Bicycle' and what is his real name?
-The story is written by Dash Ben-Hur, which is a pseudonym. The real name of the author is Jitendra Narayan Dash.
What awards has Jitendra Narayan Dash won for his literary contributions?
-Jitendra Narayan Dash has won the Sahitya Akademi Bal Puraskar in 2014, the 1999 Odisha Vigyan Academy Popular Science Writer award, and the 1989 NCERT prize for children's literature.
What is the main character's name in 'The Bicycle', and what is his relationship with his grandson?
-The main character's name is Sudhir Babu, and he has a close relationship with his grandson, Turner, who criticizes his grandfather's old bicycle and poems.
Why does Turner consider his grandfather's bicycle and poems as old-fashioned?
-Turner considers his grandfather's bicycle and poems old-fashioned because the bicycle is no longer in use and the poems are repetitive, always centered around the bicycle.
How does Sudhir Babu feel when his grandson criticizes his bicycle and poems?
-Sudhir Babu feels hurt and emotionally attached to his bicycle, as it has been an integral part of his life and the subject of his well-received poems.
What realization does Sudhir Babu come to when he sees his neglected bicycle?
-Sudhir Babu realizes that despite writing many poems about his bicycle, he has neglected the bicycle itself for years, not spending time with it or taking care of it.
What is the significance of the bicycle in Sudhir Babu's life, and how does it symbolize his past?
-The bicycle has been a significant part of Sudhir Babu's life, entering it the same year he got married. It symbolizes his past, his struggles, and his joys, including his relationship with his wife, his friends, and his professional life.
How does the bicycle help Sudhir Babu during a critical situation involving his wife's childbirth?
-When Sudhir Babu's wife goes into labor earlier than expected at night, with no transportation available, he uses the bicycle to transport her to the hospital, placing her on a makeshift bed on the crossbar.
What is the name Sudhir Babu gives to his bicycle, and why?
-Sudhir Babu names his bicycle 'Veer Singh', inspired by the brave horses Chita and Bucephalus from history, recognizing the bicycle's important roles in his life and considering it a brave companion.
How does the story of 'The Bicycle' end, and what does it suggest about the process of writing and reinvention?
-The story ends with Sudhir Babu getting his bicycle refurbished and his grandson accepting and appreciating it. This suggests that writers, like Sudhir Babu with his bicycle, should also reinvent themselves and their work to stay relevant to the present age.
Outlines
📖 Introduction to 'The Bicycle' Story
The video script introduces the audience to a story titled 'The Bicycle,' prescribed for English students. The author, Dash Ben-Hur, is a pseudonym for Jitendra Narayan Dash, a retired principal and award-winning children's author. The story begins with a conversation between 13-year-old Turner and his grandfather Sudhir Babu, highlighting the grandfather's emotional attachment to his old bicycle and his poetry about it. Turner criticizes the bicycle and the poems as old-fashioned, which hurts Sudhir Babu. The author reflects on the emotional significance of the bicycle in the protagonist's life.
🚲 The Neglect and Realization of Sudhir Babu's Bicycle
Sudhir Babu initially dismisses his grandson's criticism but later experiences writer's block, leading him to confront the neglected state of his bicycle. He finds it dusty, with peeling paint, bent mud guards, and deflated tires, symbolizing its lifelessness. This triggers a realization of his neglect towards his old friend, the bicycle, and the symbolic accusation it seems to make against him for not caring for it as he once did.
🏞️ Memories of the Bicycle's Glory Days
The narrative delves into Sudhir Babu's memories of when the bicycle was new, 40 years ago, the same year he married his wife. The bicycle, a green Humber model from England with twin forks and a German bell, was a significant part of his life. It had a Lucas Dynamo, which provided light for night travel. The bicycle was more than just a mode of transport; it was a companion that contributed to Sudhir Babu's life and memories.
🔦 The Bicycle's Role in a Picnic Rescue
The story recounts an incident where Sudhir Babu and his friends were stranded in a forest during a picnic. When darkness fell and their Petromax light failed, they used the bicycle's Dynamo to generate electricity and light, allowing them to see and continue their picnic. The bicycle's role in this rescue is a testament to its importance and reliability in Sudhir Babu's life.
💑 The Bicycle as a Witness to Love and Change
The bicycle played a crucial role in Sudhir Babu's relationship with his wife, Rajini. It was used to transport goods from the market and to bring sarees for Rajini to choose from. As their relationship evolved, the bicycle was a silent witness to the changes in their marriage, from the initial shyness to later arguments. Sudhir Babu confided in the bicycle during difficult times, considering it a close friend.
🚑 The Bicycle's Heroic Act During a Birth Emergency
In a critical situation, when Rajini went into labor earlier than expected, Sudhir Babu used the bicycle to rush her to the hospital. With no other transportation available, the bicycle became a lifeline, ensuring the safe delivery of their first son. This act of heroism further cemented the bicycle's place in Sudhir Babu's heart and his gratitude towards it.
🛠️ The Bicycle's Restoration and Turner's Change of Heart
After an accident left the bicycle damaged and neglected for five years, Sudhir Babu decides to restore it. He takes it to a repair shop and, after a week, the bicycle is transformed, looking as good as new. This change impresses Turner, who now sees the bicycle as a valuable possession. The restoration of the bicycle symbolizes Sudhir Babu's determination to reconnect with his past and the joy of reclaiming something once lost.
🎉 The Grandfather's Triumph and the Bicycle's Renewed Life
Sudhir Babu's satisfaction with the restored bicycle is evident, and his grandson Turner's newfound appreciation for the bicycle brings a sense of triumph. The story concludes with Sudhir Babu inspired to write a new poem, reflecting on the transformation of the bicycle and possibly his own need to adapt and reinvent himself to remain relevant in the eyes of the younger generation.
📝 The Timeless Appeal of the Bicycle Story
The video script concludes by emphasizing the timeless nature of the bicycle story. Despite the changing times and the decline in the popularity of bicycles, the story's emotional depth and the personal connection to the bicycle resonate with readers across generations. The story encourages viewers to recall their own bicycle memories and to express them through writing, highlighting the enduring significance of the bicycle in our lives.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Bicycle
💡Protagonist
💡Emotional Attachment
💡Neglect
💡Restoration
💡Nostalgia
💡Reinvention
💡Generational Gap
💡Appreciation
💡Writing Block
💡Youthful Energy
Highlights
Introduction of the story 'The Bicycle' by Dash Ben-Hur, a pseudonym for the acclaimed children's author Jitendra Narayan Dash.
Author's accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Bal Puraskar in 2014 and the Orissa Sahitya Academy Award.
The narrative begins with a conversation between 13-year-old Turner and his grandfather Sudhir Babu, hinting at a generational gap.
Turner's criticism of his grandfather's old bicycle and repetitive poetry, reflecting a lack of appreciation for the past.
Sudhir Babu's emotional attachment to his bicycle, which has been an integral part of his life and a source of inspiration for his poetry.
The bicycle's neglected state symbolizes Sudhir Babu's own feelings of being forgotten and undervalued.
A detailed description of the old bicycle's condition, evoking a sense of melancholy and abandonment.
Sudhir Babu's realization of the bicycle's neglect and the parallel to his own feelings of being neglected in his old age.
Memories of the bicycle's past glory, including its English make, German bell, and the Lucas Dynamo, adding depth to Sudhir Babu's attachment.
The bicycle's role in Sudhir Babu's life, from aiding in his wife's childbirth to facilitating social interactions and daily tasks.
The bicycle's naming as Veer Singh, symbolizing its bravery and importance in Sudhir Babu's life.
The bicycle's transformation and refurbishment, reflecting Sudhir Babu's determination to regain his past vitality.
Turner's change of heart upon seeing the refurbished bicycle, indicating a newfound appreciation for his grandfather's values.
Sudhir Babu's satisfaction with the bicycle's restoration and his renewed inspiration to write, signifying the power of reinvention.
The story's message about the importance of adapting and evolving, both in life and in the art of writing.
The enduring appeal of the bicycle as a symbol of nostalgia and the timeless nature of storytelling.
Transcripts
hello everyone
I am here again with another story
titled the bicycle which has been
prescribed for Ace is the English
students of plus three second year
I'm glad that you're watching the videos
learning from them and expressing your
appreciation thank you
lettuce begin this delightful story
about a bicycle
now before going into the story I would
ask you to spend a minute or so thinking
about your fond memories of
bicycle ride
because this particular story
it highlights the emotions that the
protagonist has for his bicycle
okay
this particular story has been written
by Dash Ben-Hur which is actually the
pen name of the author or pseudonym as
we call it
the real name of the author is jitendra
Narayan Dash
who retired as the principal of SCS
College Puri Samantha Chandra shekhar
autonomous College
and he has written more than 100 books
for children
and for that he has won the sahitya
Academy Bal puraskar in 2014.
the 1999 odisa vigyan Academy Popular
Science writer award
and 1989 ncert prize for children's
literature
so it is very interesting that the same
person has won the Orissa sahitya
Academy Award at a certain point of time
and the odisha vigyan Academy Award
so now let us go into the story and see
how the story opens
The Story begins with a conversation
between 13 year old Turner and his
grandfather sudhir Babu so uh
the protagonist of the story though it
is debatable who is the protagonist and
we will talk about it at the end of this
discussion for now the main character
Horus is sudhir Babu and uh he is seen
talking to his grandson who is named
Turner
now Turner was critical of his
grandfather's old bicycle and his
repetitive poetry with the bicycle as
theme
so we see Tana saying to his grandfather
why do you write poems based on your
bicycle all the time and you go on
saying the bicycle is my friend the
bicycle is my life the bicycle is my
body and so on
according to Turner the old bicycle
which is of no use now as nobody is
riding that bicycle
should be treated nothing more than a
garbage and it should be thrown out of
the house that was his opinion
the boy considered the bicycle and his
grandfather's poems old-fashioned so for
Turner both the bicycle and his
grandfather's poems were old-fashioned
okay so that is how the story begins
so what was sudhir babu's reaction to
his grandson's comments
was hurt definitely because he had a lot
of emotions for his bicycle even though
he was presently not riding it okay the
sudhir Babu was hurt he was emotionally
attached to his bicycle which had been
an integral part of his life
it was true that he had written many
poems on the bicycle and they were
published in various magazines so his
grandson was not wrong when he said that
his grandfather could only write poems
based on his bicycle okay but those
poems were appreciated were published in
various magazines and the readers were
happy with those poems and they wrote
letters expressing that happiness and a
publisher had even offered to bring out
all his bicycle poems as one book so
sudhir Babu was really hurt when he he
heard his grandson criticizing his
bicycle as well as his poems
concluded that a child couldn't possibly
know much about the symbolism of the
bicycle so he told himself that he
should not be hurt by what his grandson
said
when did sudhir Babu realize that his
bicycle had been neglected all these
years
so at first he did not pay heed to his
grandson's words
but that evening when sudhir Babu sat
down to write yet another poem on his
bicycle words did not come to him and he
faced what we call the writer's block he
simply could not write another poem
so what was blocking his writing there
was an image of his bicycle in his mind
and that seemed to block his writing an
image of his Dusty and battered by came
to his mind and it seemed to confront or
challenge him so somehow that image of
the damaged bicycle uh lying in a corner
forgotten that image seemed to challenge
him okay he had not ridden the bicycle
for the last five years and he felt that
he had to see it for the last five years
the site the cycle Lane neglected in a
corner nobody was riding it so now when
that image came to his mind he felt that
he had to go and see the bicycle
when he came to that corner of the front
Veranda where the bicycle had been
leaning against the wall all these years
he realized how neglected his old friend
has had been okay so he now
could understand that though he was
writing poem after poem with the bicycle
as the theme
he had not in all these years
come near that bicycle or spent some
moments with his bicycle who was once
his
friend okay
now
we are given a description of the old
bicycle how did the old bicycle look
when sudhir Babu came to
consider it or
see what had happened to his bicycle
so the bicycle was thickly coated with
dust there was a thick layer of dust on
the bicycle that happens when you don't
use a certain thing okay
and that same thing has been said in
another way in the story that the
bicycle was hidden behind a shroud of
dust so there was a covering of dust and
that covering is
equated with a shroud shroud is actually
a cloth which is used to cover dead
bodies okay so in a way this word hints
that the cycle had no life left till it
okay and there was a shroud of duster
covering up
there was also also Grime okay so what
is Grime it is dirt that sticks to a
surface when dirt becomes sticky then we
call it Grime and of course there were
cobwebs because spiders were at work
then the paint was peeling off okay and
and in certain uh places the paint had
almost vanished okay
and the mud guards what are the mud
guards the curved strips over the
bicycle wheels which are designed to
protect the vehicle and the rider from
water and dirt thrown up from the road
okay so we call those things mud guards
the mud cards were bent and battered
they were not in a good condition many
dents were there dense uh means Hollows
on a hard surface developed as a result
of Blues or pressure because over time
because of continuous use and uh you
know probably uh you know because of the
pressure of certain things or because it
had uh struck uh you know some thing or
a wall something the reason could be
anything there were many dents or
Hollows on the mud guards and that is
why it was called batter
seat pointing backwards and about to
fall off the seat was not you know in
its usual form it was pointing backwards
and it was almost about to fall off the
bicycles and tires were deflated that
means there was no air in the tires of
course if no one was using it then the
tires would not have any air left in
them
that is why because of all these things
the bicycle seemed life yes as if there
was no life in the bicycle
then looking at that condition of his
bicycle sudhir babul realized something
what was that seeing his bicycle in such
a condition seemed to jolt sudhir babul
okay something hit him some realization
it was as if the bicycle was accusing
him of neglect so it was as if the
bicycle was blaming him okay that he had
neglected his old friend all these years
he realized that the bicycle which had
inspired many of his poems had not
received any attention caring touch or
commiseration which means Compassion or
sympathy from him for years even though
he hadn't ridden the bicycle all these
years sudhir Babu should have taken care
of his old friend so it does not mean
that because a bicycle is an inanimate
object a thing okay
we won't care for the bicycle when it is
not used because you see sudhir Babu
realized that you're a person who is old
is not very different from an old
bicycle just as an old person would be
hurt if his family members do not care
for him when he is not able to
contribute to the family as he used to
do earlier in the same way had the
bicycle been alive
the bicycle would have a lot of
complaints against him for not taking
care of it all these years for
neglecting it when it could not
contribute anymore to
the family okay
now
looking at the bicycle sudhir Babu went
back to old days when the bicycle meant
so much to him okay so now the story uh
tells us about his memories regarding
the bicycle
the bicycle had entered his life 40
years ago the same year that he got
married to his wife regime
so the same year when rajini came into
his life
was the year when the bicycle entered
his life
now what was the bicycle like then it
was Green
in color and the model was made in
England Humber Humber brand bicycle made
in England
and it had twin forks okay uh the thing
that joins the body of the bicycle to
the wheel those are called Forks you can
see them on the picture Okay so there
were two faults Twin Falls and that is
why
um you know
we can call the model made in England
number with Twin Falls
and there was a German Bell on The
Handlebar okay on the handlebar there
was a bell which was of German make and
it was so powerful that it's uh sound
could be heard throughout the
neighborhood okay and then what was
special about that bicycle there was a
Dynamo attached to it a Lucas Dynamo
okay so it was a bottle Dynam and it was
special uh because it helped light the
lamp cooking
now
let us just spend some time looking at
this picture which tells us a lot about
the various parts of a bicycle because
this particular story is based on a
bicycle we have certain
terms which we must know in order to
understand the story well okay
now what is that fog I I told you why
Twin Falls because there are two such
things
so what is a fork in a bicycle an
important element that connects the
frame and the front wheel will find this
structure in the front wheel okay so
there are two forks and that is by Twin
Falls
then what is the crank of the bicycle
the parts of the bike that take power
from your legs and transfer it into
motion that spins the wheels and propels
you forward that is called the crank set
okay it includes the pedal and the
associated structures then the rear
wheel wheel at the back that carries
most of your weight okay then there is
this Dynamo which I just told you about
this Dynamo it is uh placed you know
it's connected to the wheel in such a
way that when the wheel spins this
Dynamo it converts the energy of the
spinning wheel into electrical energy
because of which the lamps attached are
lighted okay and even if it is the
darkness all around the person riding
the bicycle can with the help of this
light okay you can see the path ahead so
that is the purpose of uh the Dynamo it
converts the energy of the spinning
wheel into electrical energy okay
all right now we will come back to this
story and learn
how this particular bicycle it came to
the rescue of sudhir Babu and his
friends when they found themselves
stranded in a forest okay so what
happened uh once sudhir Babu and his
friends they decided to go on a picnic
okay we all love picnics and so did they
so all the friends they arranged the
things that were to be taken to the
picnic spot on five bicycles and then
they went to that spot
so they had a very nice time there was
fun there was uh Gossip there was Frolic
well then after some time they had to
eat they had to uh you know sit down to
eat because it was almost uh Sunset and
then it soon it would be time for them
to come back okay
but just as they were about to eat
what happened they had taken a
petromax light with them you can see it
on the screen this is a kind of
old-fashioned uh you know lab okay
so it was a petromax light they had
taken it with them but the problem was
as there was sunset and darkness was
just coming
they wanted to like the petromax but it
died away it could not be lit for some
reason okay
now what to do there was Darkness they
could not light the petromax
that someone had this brilliant idea
some someone said that sudhir babu's
bicycle had a Dynamo and they must make
use of that Dynamo to produce light and
then it would all be okay for them
so what was done
you know those friends they took turns
in uh spinning the wheel so the bicycle
was put on on stand okay so that it
would be still and then they took turns
spinning the wheel because of which the
Dynamo came into action and then the
electricity uh was produced electric
energy was produced and the light it uh
it was lit the lamp was lit and the
entire area was lighted and the friends
they could have their food now when a
Dynamo is uh in action there is a hum
that you can hear especially when it is
a bottle diagram because of its
structure it is called a bottle dynamic
and it makes a whirring noise okay when
it is in action so that is why the word
hum is used in connection with Dynamo in
the text
so the rayama was in action and all the
friends they could have their food and
then they came back home because even
while coming back though there was
Darkness because of the Dynamo they
could see the path okay so that was how
the bicycle came to their rescue when
they found themselves stranded in a
forest it was a forest and they could
not like the petromax so what the
petromax could not do sudhir babu's
bicycle did it and their picnic was
boxes
okay and also they returned home safely
then this is one important memory
involving the bicycle
what is
summary
how is the bicycle a witness to the
evolving relationship between sudhir
Babu and his wife
okay
so sudhir babu's relation with his wife
rajini
in that relationship the bicycle had an
important role to play how
now when
they were at the peak of their married
life
all kinds of things had to be brought
from the market to the home foreign
fish and meat were slung from its
handlebars by sudhir Babu okay then what
was the other important contribution of
the bicycle no
at that time women were not allowed to
step out of the home often so rajini
could not go to the market with sudhir
Babu to buy Cyrus
Whenever there was a special occasion
like Roger or
you know savitri Puja okay
what did sudhir Babu do
he
knew a particular shopkeeper so he got
eight or ten sarees from that shopkeeper
and he brought those sarees to rajini
rajini would select one of them and then
sudhi Babu would take all of them back
pay for that particular uh sorry and
then return the rest of the sarees okay
so yes sudhir Babu was the one who
pedaled the bicycle but then the bicycle
also cooperated with sudhir Babu in such
a way that he could do all these things
for his wife to show his love and that
was how the bicycle contributed a lot to
the evolving relationship between him
and his wife
and you know the relationship does not
remain the same okay that is why the
word evolving has been used
while going to college sudhir Babu would
communicate to the bicycle the change
that had come over his wife okay so over
the years there was a change that sudhir
Babu noticed in his wife she was shy at
first but in later years of marriage she
became irritable she was angry with
certain things and there were fights so
probably when sudhi Babu was upset
because of such fights he would
communicate this to his bicycle because
he considered the bicycle his friend
okay
then there was an important episode
because of which sudhir Babu was always
grateful to his bicycle now he remembers
the account of the birth of their first
son in sundargarh okay so
um you know
um
I was pregnant with their first child
and the doctor had predicted the date of
delivery to be 28th of a particular
month but she developed labor pains much
earlier it was around 12th of that month
but she developed labor pains and that
happened suddenly
at night so it was night time and uh you
know no auto rickshaw could be uh seen
the auto rickshaw Rickshaw could be seen
now on the road uh it was deep in the
night and the particular hospital that
was nearby had no ambulance okay so
sudhir bapu did not know what to do with
his wife and how to get her to the
hospital in time for successful delivery
of their child so it was really afraid
he was tense and he did not know what to
do because rajini was already in pain
and he could not see her suffering but
he did not know what to do at that time
he felt as if the bicycle was suggesting
to him
you know an idea and suddenly he felt
that he knew what to do he placed some
clothing on the bar of the bicycle okay
the crossbar he placed some clothing
a kind of betting was made a makeshift
bedding and then sudhir Babu placed
rajini on the bicycle and you know he
rolled the bicycle to the uh hospital
that was the only way which he could
think of you know to get his wife to the
hospital in time
and there was no problem because finally
they reached the hospital and there were
two nurses who attended to his wife
immediately and so they Babu felt that
they were you know uh forms of goddesses
mother incarnate he uses this phrase
because their son was born you know
without any problems successfully rajini
was fine and their son was out so fine
so he thanked those nurses but sudhir
Babu was ever grateful to his bicycle
for you know taking him out of this
difficult situation helping him just
like an intimate friend would do
okay
then
it is interesting to see that sudhir
Babu had named his bicycle Veer Singh so
because of all these important roles
that the basic had played in his life
thought that he must have a name for his
bicycle and he chose the name Veer same
okay now actually his decision was
inspired by you know the horse whom we
all know as the horse of Maharana prata
who had played an important role in the
Battle of haldighati which was fought
between Maharana Pratap and Akbar okay
so we all know this famous horse you can
see those pictures okay and then the
other
was buceyphilis which was the cause of
Alexander the Great and accompanied
Alexander the Great in all his important
conquering missions okay
so he felt that his bicycle was no less
than Chita or bucephalus and he thought
that his bicycle too must have a name
and he named his bicycle
veersen okay someone who is brave
because you know he considered life to
be a battle he considered life to be a
struggle and who was his companion uh in
the struggle it was the brave bicycle
and that is why he chose this name Veer
Singh okay
so from
now on uh we will know that the bicycle
was not just a thing an entity but it
was like a family member member who had
a name okay and you know in the story it
is said that often when uh sudhir Babu
would ask rajini to bring you know
coconut oil or with some added kerosene
to clean uh the bicycle the purpose of
cleaning the bicycle
would say originally please give me the
oil because I have to attend to be the
same okay so he would use this name and
he would address the bicycle using this
name
there how did veersen helps Veer Babu
during his retirement so we saw how the
bicycle helped him you know when he was
a college professor and he went to
college every day how it helped him uh
in his in you know in his relationship
with his wife and his family members his
children okay and uh how it helped him
uh in his relationship with his friends
the account of the picnic okay so we saw
all that but how did Veer sin help
sudhir Babu during his retirement after
he retired from service even then the
bicycle had an important role to play in
his life sudhir Babu taught English in a
college and his entire professional life
was spent in the company of Veer say
okay after retirement too the bicycle
took him around the city helping him
carry out many necessary tasks so there
there are many important tasks even for
a retired man okay so so Babu visited
the government treasury regularly for
pension okay then he went to the library
to keep up his reading habit and he
attended literary meetings okay we sent
to him everywhere his friends remarked
that Veer sen was The Elixir or the
magical portion the magical liquid that
kept him young and
energetic despite advancing age so
everyone told sudhir Babu that
you know the secret of his youthful
energy was his bicycle because of his
bicycle sudeep Babu was young and
energetic in spite of his advancing age
okay
then
if this was the relationship between
sudhir Babu and his bicycle
why did the bicycle lie neglected for
five long years that is an important
question why was sudhir Babu born from
riding veersen who asked him not to
write Veer sane anymore
okay what happened five years ago sudhir
babu's bicycle had crashed headlong into
a telephone pole you can see the image
of a telephone pole on screen
Babu had actually gone on a visit to his
friend's house
and what happened
his bicycle
crashed directly and launched directly
into a telephone pole so he fell down he
was hospitalized and the bicycle was
damaged
when he returned from the hospital three
days later Veer sane had been consigned
to a corner in a varinda in The Veranda
of the house and he was barred from
writing it by his son okay so the when
he came home from the hospital uh Sunil
Babu saw that Veer sale had been
consigned to a corner Consignments put
in a place where old things are dumped
okay so now the bicycle was of no use it
was damaged and it was dumped in a
corner of the veranda and sudhir babu's
son
strictly told him not to ride the
bicycle any
now sudhir babu's son did not uh
sell the bicycle he did not try selling
the bicycle because he understood that
his father had great emotions for his
bicycle and he respected those emotions
but he was very strict that sudhir Babu
should not ride the bicycle anymore so
he did not repair the bicycle either he
did not sell it and he did not repair
the bisect okay
so that was how the bicycle lay in that
corner for years
so all these memories they came to
sudhir Babu as he stood there gazing at
his bisector so then you know when he
thought of all these things
uh no emotions
Rose in him like never before and he
took a cloth and he cleaned his bicycle
immediately
okay whatever he could do he did it and
he cleaned the bicep
now at that time no one was around okay
his grandson was busy in his studies and
his daughter-in-law was cooking and his
son had gone out for work and rajini was
somewhere in the backyard doing
something so there was no one to watch
sudhir Babu okay so what did he do he
tried getting the bicycle out of The
Veranda onto the road he tried it it was
difficult because the tires were
deflated and the bicycle was damaged
because it was really difficult still he
managed to somehow drag the bicycle into
the road
because no one was there to see him and
no one was there to stop him from doing
whatever he wanted to do so now there
was a kind of resolve in his mind he was
determined to do something what was it
he was determined to get his bicycle to
a repair shop because he was deeply hurt
by what his grandson had told him okay
and uh you know he also uh was heard
that for his grandson a new bicycle had
been bought a red uh you know very
vividly colored bicycle which also had
shock absorbers so it was a new model of
my cycle and uh he understood that
because the boy owned such a new model a
brilliant model he was critical of this
old model uh you know which his Grand
and father and
so he was deeply hurt and he
would take the bicycle to the repair
shop okay so he took the bicycle to uh a
famous repair shop which was named
banmali's bicycle repair shop so the
person who was famous for repairing old
bicycle was one month so he managed to
drag his bicycle to that particular shop
and he told banamali that he wanted his
bicycle to be transformed uh you know
into a new uh Veer sale and at any cost
and banmali also promised that he would
do his best and he told sudhir Babu and
it would take him about seven days to
complete the work okay
so
here you know sudhir Babu left the
bicycle there and he returned home seven
days passed and he went back to get his
bicycle now what did he see the bicycle
was
prepare and the bicycle looked totally
new he could not recognize you know that
damaged bicycle of his because it was
not damaged anymore it was totally fine
and it had a new look okay of course it
was painted and new and uh it was
shining and he could see that his Veer
sin was back in shape it was no more
just a bicycle anyone would consider
garbage but it was his Brave and
brilliant veersen back okay so he was
really happy with the work that
butnamali had done and whatever balamali
charged it whatever amount one Mali
charged him he paid the entire amount
without any bargaining see it was in his
nature to bargain had it been any other
thing he would have bargained with the
shopkeeper but not for Veer same because
you know he now felt so happy to have
his old friend back and even he
considered the bicycle his brother now
something more than a friend brother
weird sen he even calls the bicycle
brother okay
so
um you know he felt really happy with
the work that one Mali had done and the
bicycle was now totally
now the bicycle was brought home and
everyone was shocked to see the new
bicycle rajini his son his
daughter-in-law and the most important
reaction was from his grandson Turner
when the boy saw the transformed bicycle
of his grandfather he was impressed and
he immediately forgot all his earlier
criticisms he was happy that he had two
bicycles now without even seeking
permission from his grandfather he said
that he had two bicycles now and he
concluded that veersen would be the
right bicycle for him as he was growing
up day by day
without waiting for his grandfather's
permission he trundled the bicycle
wheels he rolled the bicycle from the
verinda and he wrote us okay
how does the story end
now sudhir Babu was really satisfied
looking at the reaction the positive
reaction of his grandson towards his
bicycle because we're saying okay the
story ends with the satisfied sudhir
Babu sitting down to write his poem so
he had left his poem unfinished he could
not write the poem and then now when he
had prepared or refurbished his bicycle
okay and it was uh good as new okay now
he wanted to go back to his way this
time words were ready to come to him and
he could feel another poem growing
within him burgeoning within him growing
okay so another poem was growing within
him
he was able to write the poem this time
he was sure that his grandson would like
this poem as it was likely to represent
the new age like his transformed bicycle
so this time he was sure that his
grandson would like
this particular Point why because it
would be written in a new style just
like his old bicycle had been
transformed into something new okay so
the way this story ends
it gives us a hint about you know how a
writer should also reinvent himself or
herself
taking the present age into
consideration that even a writer must
write about new things or if a writer is
writing about something old he or she
should write about that in in a new
style so that the present day readers
would receive the writing real okay they
would also like the writing so in a way
the symbol of the bicycle and how it was
accepted by the grandson when it was
transformed okay so that also gives us
an idea about the writing process how
you know the writer also needs to keep
up with the time and how the writing
style must also be such that the present
day readers the model readers would
accept a particular prose or a poem or a
story okay so now you see we have read
this particular story this beautiful
story
about the bicycle a bicycle you know
when we talk about a bicycle it is about
something you know that is uh you know
old riding a bicycle is not fashionable
these days because those who can afford
a a scooty or um a motorcycle a bike
okay those who can afford it they
definitely go for those things it is not
fashionable to ride a bicycle of course
those who cannot afford the other things
they uh ride bicycles but uh you know
the way people are becoming uh more and
more affluent these days I mean they
they have money so you know there is
also this idea that someday in the
future we might not see a bicycle on the
road anymore it would be completely out
of fashion okay but you see this
particular story has been written about
a bicep in such a beautiful way that
even today even if you write a scooty or
a bike a modern bike with all those
accessories even if you are writing that
you will have memories of your first
bicycle ride you will have feelings for
your bicycle that is perhaps now not
being used or is perhaps now lying
neglected in a corner of your home so
this particular story is an example of
how the a story about a bicycle would
appeal to readers of today in the same
way as it would appeal to readers of let
us say 10 years before or 20 years
okay so that is the story of the bicycle
I hope you like the story and I hope you
would uh have this urge to remember your
bicycle memories and start to write down
a poem or a story or even a paragraph
about your experiences of riding a
bicycle thank you
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