23
An Unnatural Desire
M
OHAMMAD
R
AFI
(
D
1980), was a famous Indian
singer. He sang many songs which were very
popular with the masses. There was one
particular song which moved even the singer
himself to tears as he sang it. It was about a
daughter leaving for her in-laws home, after her
marriage. The lyrics of the song are as follows:
“Take with you, the prayers of your
father,
I pray for your happiness with your in-
laws
I pray that you find so much love,
that you do not miss your parent’s
home.”
But this wish is against the law of nature. In
the world today, no one can have comfort and
love, all the time. To have love and comfort as
one’s criteria for a successful married life is
unrealistic. And it is not possible to achieve such
unrealistic goals.
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