Cutting Chai Wisdom

Cutting Chai Wisdom: When Less is More

The Man of the Moment

I was in Belgaum, Karnata for a day, and being the ultra-hyper-restless one that I am, decided to wander about its streets. Suddenly, it began to rain furiously and I was forced to take refuge under the roof of a tiny tea stall.

That's where I met the fabulous Mr. Anand.

Mr. Anand is a roadside tea seller who could easily qualify off as a philosopher. 

A faint smile on his face, he told me, "These days, everyone wants bigger, better, more. No one is satisfied with anything. The little glass of cutting chai is one of the few places where people actually find satisfaction in less, rather than more. 

For only four rupees, I sell them a few moments of peace."

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The Little Boy who Could

Little Dhanush, sitting snug in the auto

This morning, as I caught an auto to work, I found a surprise waiting for me in the back seat. 

Dhanush, a tiny eight-year-old boy, sat huddled up in the corner of the seat. 

He greeted me with a shy grin and half wave. Curious, I settled in and we went on our way. 

Turns out that little Dhanush loves to travel to new places—but his parents cannot really afford extensive travel. He’s hence befriended all the auto drivers of his neighbourhood and tags along with them whenever he doesn’t have school.

Head sticking out of the auto, eyes wide with excitement, he soaks in the new places and faces - Enjoying every minute of the bumpy ride.

If you really want to travel, you will find a way to make it happen.

Just like Dhanush.