Desire unfulfilled !!
Met her in a railway journey. She was much younger than me. Somehow we got acquainted.She asked me a question. Here is what she said-: I always respected my elders and followed their advice. My father always wanted me to be an engineer & take care of the family. I finally did what he/they wanted & earned sufficient money -gave them the required security ! Unfortunately -I had a dream- a dream to become a musician. When I asked if I could now pursue my dream-my father adviced me -not to lose what I have gained ! A bird in hand is better than two in bush-he advised. She once again fulfilled her father's wish. NOW the question -Did I do the right thing ? Was at a loss to answer her question ! Finally told her a story-which I remembered very well !! A boy from the family of lawyers suddenly decides to become a pianist.Never before had the family knew of any member taking any interest in music-leave apart piano !They however succumbed when t...