Ma Chole Gelen – The Mother Who Left

In her life she faced many demons – won many battles and was battle scarred at the end. She, who was pampered by her father, learnt new things when she went to her husband’s house.  She had enormous foresight and an extraordinary ESP which I attribute to her third eye – a legacy from her husband, the creator of the cosmos. And of course, as the mother, she ensured that her child had the best she could give. She was the best fighter and mother this world has ever seen….

Am I talking about the Goddess Durga? I am, but I am also talking about a lady they named after Draupadi – they called her Krishna. And Krishna is the mother who left. Not this year but three years back. The Goddess Durga returns every year, but Krishna returns to me only in my dreams and memories.

Today when I saw the Goddess on a truck on her way to being immersed in the holy Ganges, it struck a chord somewhere within me. Because Krishna’s ashes also were immersed in the Ganges by her only daughter!

And when with renewed hope we wait anxiously for the  Goddess to return to us next year, I wait with bated breath to see her again – the lady with the million dollar smile and the kindest of hearts – Ma.

Ma chole gelen, she left but she remains with me in every moment that I breathe and live...