The Queen’s visit
My father was getting all his orderlies ready to receive
the Queen of Tripura at our home that afternoon. She was to stay with us for a
few days. I was perhaps less than seven years old and I could feel the excitement
in the household as my father made sure everything looked pristine for the Queen.
The Queen of Tripura was my mother’s youngest aunt and we
all called her Syanumuma ( youngest mom). I had never met her, but her presence
carried so much depth and enigma that I was already in awe of an actual Queen
coming to visit us. It had been a few years since my mother passed away and I
was really looking forward to her aunt’s visit, mainly to feel my mother in her
presence I suppose.
The carpets were cleaned, the floors were polished and
all the windows were sparkling! I even helped
by washing an antique Shiva’s statue with lemon and water making it look shiny
and brand new. Full of pride at the work I had done with the grubby statue I
showed it to my dad.
He was speechless for a moment, put his head on his hands, then placed me on his lap and tried to explain to me that it was a very ancient statue and the grime that I had just cleaned was actually of great value. But his kiss made me all better as I continued to play and wait in anticipation of the 2 o’clock arrival.
He was speechless for a moment, put his head on his hands, then placed me on his lap and tried to explain to me that it was a very ancient statue and the grime that I had just cleaned was actually of great value. But his kiss made me all better as I continued to play and wait in anticipation of the 2 o’clock arrival.
We had many cousins living with us and at any given time
there were at least nine kids ranging from seven to sixteen years of age in the
house. It was a very busy household!
I am not sure now whether I imagined this or that it
really felt that way, but I could smell her arrival. It was a faint smell of
jasmine and musk as she entered through the front door. She was welcomed with
garlands, khadas and happy smiles. Her presence was soft yet powerful, her
posture commanding yet extremely humble, her speech was clear and authoritative yet not domineering, her movements were swift yet gentle. I watched her and absorbed
all I could and wondered if my mom would have been the same way.
The next incident I remember clearly with the Queen is
the reason why I am actually writing this piece. It was raining outside and
Syanumuma was in the bedroom with all nine of us kids. We were just hanging
out, laughing and visiting, exchanging stories and she was really trying to get to know all of us better.
She was sitting in the bed, she had let her hair down, it
was dark and curly and rested below her shoulders. She was wearing a peach
color printed silk sari. A little make up, perhaps some lipstick and kajal ( Indian
eye liner). We were surrounding her, each one trying to get her attention. Her
presence was soothing, comforting and regal. She quickly put everyone at ease
with her very attentive energy, although when she was attentive she was very
much owning and holding her position as the Queen. It was a beautiful and
harmonized presence.
Shanti walked in with the tray of tea pot, sandwiches, cups and
saucers ready to serve us in the bedroom.
She paused at the door, glanced one by one, at all of the
people in the room and then she said in our language “ Syanumuma can you please
get me a table to put this tray?”
We were all stunned into silence! The oldest cousin was infuriated and
reprimanded Shanti for such impudence and insolence. Shanti smiled and innocently
said “ She looks the kindest among all
of you ..that is why!”
Syanumuma chuckled and after asking a few questions to
Shanti invited her to come have tea with us.
What a powerful lesson that was for me! Out of all the
kids sitting in the room, that Shanti was familiar with, she felt most
comforted by the Queen.
I realized then the Real meaning of a Queen. It is not about what we portray, it is really the heart of God that everyone can see, that is the Queen.
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This was a wonderful piece of insight Adwiti, Thank you for sharing this special memory with us!
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DeleteI love this piece Adwiti ...Anitha
ReplyDeleteThank you Anitha.... :)
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