Many of us would have
enjoyed watching Shri K. Balachandar’s TV serial ‘Ramani Vs Ramani’. It was
hilarious and conveying simple messages. Here, I have tried one of my own and
named it as ‘Ramamani Vs Ramamani’. My grateful thanks to this creative genius.
Ramamani, a teacher by profession was also a mother of two
children. She was having good reputation
among her students. She was handling children in 4th to 6th
Standards. The Principal of the school was
full of praise for her. In fact her daughter and the son are also studying in
the same school. But, she avoided the Sections in which her children were
studying.
A dialogue between
Ramamani, the wife and Ramamani, the husband goes like this.
Ramamani (W): “To day, I narrated good anecdotes from Tenali Rama and Esops stories.”
Ramamani (H): “Is it so?
Sure they would have enjoyed.”
Ramamani (W): “Yes, Even the
Principal appreciated me for my excellent way of handling the children. So, it
was always fun when Ramamani comes to
the class, said the Principal.”
Ramamani (W): “In
appreciation, she has issued me a letter
of appreciation too. I will just read out one para from it.”
“With a stare on her face, she addressed her husband. Are
you listening?
Ramamani (H): “ I am
prepared to listen. But, you must tell me what the message was from the
Principal!”
Ramamani (W): “Listen, and
she continued to read the para. ” Ramamani with all love and affection handled each of the students with great care and smooth voice. Each child
was moulded well disciplined one
and well behaved. Such was her patience. She allowed them freedom to explore and encouraged them to come up with creative ideas.
The parents of the children studying under Ramamani’s care were full of praise.”
Ramamani (H): “I see!”
Ramamani (W): Apparently
annoyed, she raised her voice and asked, “It appears you are not appreciative
of my work recognised by my Principal.”
Ramamani (H): “No, no, you
richly deserve this.”
Ramamani (W): “Thanks for
your compliments, saying so, she rushed out of his sight.”
Arya, the son was playing with toys, watching and playing
video games, ignoring his homework.
Avanyaa, the daughter was running all over the places inside
the house testing the patience of her mother. Suddenly, there was silence. She
was not seen anywhere in the hall.
Ramamani(W): “If you do not
finish the homework in another fifteen minutes, Arya I will bash you, And no
dinner for you; I will stop you from basket ball coaching.” Banging the vessel in the hand over kitchen
table reflecting her anger, her shrilled voice with stern warning to her son
came from the kitchen where she was
engaged in cooking the dinner.
Avanya , the daughter, sitting silently in the small bed
room, was watching videos, playing games
using Appa’s mobile.
Ramamani (W): “Avanya, stop
using Appa mobile immediately; otherwise
I will stop you from going to school. He also does not have any
responsibility,” another round of warning shot at the daughter this time.
Ramamani (H): “Why are
you yelling Ramamani?, said in a feeble voice fearing similar treatment
for him too.”
Ramamani (W): “You don’t know
anything about management of children; better keep quiet,” she shot back with
the same vigour.”
Ramamani (H): Fearing
that he will also be bashed by his wife, just murmured, “Oh, is this called
Mother Tongue?”
Komacha (Santhanam)
19/02/19
sir superb writeup . I can visualise this happening in every second or third house...Of course she deserves some praise right!!!!!!!....what if husband does some முகஸ்துதி....and he would have got some hot bhajis for his breakfast/evening snacks...
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