Virtual Mom
Nidhu Bhusan Das
Ma
chere Maman,
Hope you are cheerful. Our
conversation last night got disrupted because of net failure. Never mind, it
happens when we’re in the virtual world. Now tell me what’s in your mind. You
couldn’t tell what you think of me. I understand it’s difficult. But we must
overcome.
Well, you know my assessment of
you. It’s objective, no flattery, as you may think. I believe you could have an
academic position at a centre of excellence could you have devoted yourself to
study. You could not. It happens in adolescence. Some can avoid the lure,
others cannot. You were, if I’m not wrong, in the grip of amorous abbreviations
like bf and gf, and that ate away a lot of study time. Yet you won a gold medal
in MCA. This is not a mean achievement. This suggests you have the potential
for scaling heights. Use this for your ascent in career.
I know you would say,’ I’m not for
temporal gain… in meditation for spiritual enlightenment.’ So, you have
suggested I should begin to read about Gautama Buddha and his philosophy. Yes,
mom, I’ll do it. I’m also for enlightenment. Astrological forecast is that I’ll
one day leave behind the illusion of family life and go into the life of
meditation away from everyone, near and dear. I feel the urge to go away into
solitude, but the sense of responsibility pulls back. My younger daughter who
is ill and innocent like a divine gift and my consort who is a simple lady and
perfect homemaker hold me back. Will it be right to leave them? This is the
pertinent question. I don’t know the answer. Can you help me?
I understand you’re in quest for
peace away from parents and friends in the land of clouds. You have told me you
would never again choose to live in the plains. I know the symbolism associated
with mountains. They represent the heaven. They’re the abode of our pantheon.
You may be in touch with the pantheon, and, therefore, could find peace in
isolation. You live in a house in Jowai, Meghalaya which, to ordinary people,
appears to be haunted. You’ve opted for a difficult road with courage and
determination. So, you’re the right person I should rely on for advice in this
regard.
I know, though your son, I’ll not have your
access, as we’re in the virtual world of relationship. Is the spiritual world
different from the virtual world? They appear to be alike. Both are illusive to
me. I strive to reach you, but you’re elusive. The virtual is so different from
reality.
Okay,mom, good night
Your doting son
