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Every winter vacation, we see rains more often than our Lord. Darshans are infrequent, and Swami would be seemingly busy with some work or the other. This time, things were a bit different, fortunately.
Right from the beginning of our vacation, Swami has been showing keen interest in the convocation drama. This has really boosted our spirits. Every other day he keeps enquiring about the play, acting, roles etc. some of those conversations are worth noting.
Swami (to an actor): What is ur role?
Student: Swami i'm a businessman who went to US
Swami: Oh US? After marriage or before marriage?
Student: Swami, in the story, my friend leaves me
Swami: So what, girlfriend hai na.
Swami (looks at other student who recovered from illness recently): what are u acting?
Student: i'm not acting, swami.
Swami: Oh! he's acting as patient na!
One day, he kept discussing the story with other students in bhajan hall (the story is supposed to be kept confidential) but his version was entirely different, much to the surprise and relief of script writers. He said "tell boys to be aware of the stage movements. they should not make too many gestures or overact. they should be natural."
Yesterday, there was a programme by youth from Orissa. There was a drama about "true happiness" followed by a breathtaking dance performance by boys aged 10 to 14 years. their acrobatic steps enthralled us all and caused neck sprain to a few.
Swami was very happy. he gave the boys sarees, and later on safaris too. Well,
the vacation is supposed to be over; classes have begun but my pen isn't still writing. i don't think it will agree to do so for the next 20 days. Sai ram
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