It’s not good to be too attached to something, especially material things, but we often tend to get trapped.There is one particular dress I always considered a favourite.
I used the Sting brand black trouser for special occasions. Last week, when I searched the cupboard, it had vanished.
“That washerman. He has not returned one of my favourite T-shirts also,” complained my roommate.
I confronted the “dhobi.”
“You can come and check my entire shop,” he replied in a sad tone. “After all, you have been our customer for years.”
“If you still doubt us, we will pay the amount you quote,” he added.
I felt bad.
My friend Frenny’s favourite quote rang in my mind.
“Learn to let go and be free.”- Lord Buddha.
I let it go. Hehehe. I feel better now.
Once our Dhobi burned a hole in a shirt that I worn only once, I didn't even consider asking him to pay! I only said let me know about it as soon as it happens rather than me discovering it in a hurry when I am getting late for the office!
ReplyDeleteGood that you let it go.
What was the occasion?Dewali-Bash?Look for it again,turn your cupboard upside down...how can you let it go,it was your lucky trouser?ok...if you don't find it than let it go...but how can you?who needs enemy when you have friend like me.
ReplyDeleteGreat Buddha, you did a good thing...forget the shirt and carryon with your life(am I quoting some VIP?!)
ReplyDeleteOh really? once our dhobi mislaid our bed linen, got furious but finally pardoned him as you did!! It should be a mistake of that poor guy.
ReplyDeletebuddha has very rightly said, and you have reminded the world the same. How true. Thanks Buddy....I feel most of our problems are due to our stubborn attachments to material things.....:)
ReplyDeletenow that's a nice lesson...
ReplyDeletebut my curious mind is wondering R., where did it go? :P
Attachment to material things is not good, true, but if the "dhobi" is not returning your clothes this is not good either. Now that you have spoken up perhaps he will be extra careful. Happy Wednesday, Ramesh! I hope you are having a good week, dear friend. xo Namaste
ReplyDeletehahahah! right! be cool!
ReplyDeleteI aint feeling better... I just lost my favourite trouser... wasnt expensive.. but most favourite camel colour and very comfy... sigh...
ReplyDeleteI guess the dhobi was counting on that......
ReplyDelete:))))
lol!! U let it go sooo easily???
ReplyDeleteI wud never do that!!!
Don't give the favourite trouser to the Dhobi next time
ReplyDeletejus passing thru.I HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT WITH MY FAVOURITE BEDSPREAD...rechecking the cupboard might help..:D.
ReplyDeletehey chettta..so kind hearted u are..
ReplyDelete:-p.
Oh sorry for that Sting brand black trouser :)
ReplyDeleteAm all too familiar with this.....its not with out reason that my cupboard is suppose to be like a museum.....that am a junk collector. I always find it so hard to let go......
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