Shhh...dad is learning!

"As clear as the sounds of the ocean, as pure as the honey in the blooming flower;
As clear as the winds of the high end mountains, as pure as the mother’s milk;
As clear as the glowing spring sun, as pure as the spring water;
As clear as the sharpness of the dew, as pure as the tears of doting mother;
As clear as the God’s Blessings, as pure as the wishes He gives us;
As clear as the new born kid’s heart, purity …?”

Purity is what we inculcate.

Why do I say this and why did I pen this – or rather - What made me pen this? A sudden rush of la-poet came in as a different personality with in. I walked through to the nearest coffee shop at the waiting lounge of the Chennai Airport. The movie “Abhium Nannum” was still running in my mind. The movie was a revelation in terms of being father centric storyline and I really admired Prakash raj’s guts to produce it as well. ( Note: this is not a review – but a translation of thoughts after seeing the movie)

I could relate with immense amount of emotionality – for I am a proud dad as well and as the movie beautifully puts it, I was born as a dad when my son was born. The feel of holding my son, touching his small feet and fingers, the cute little eyes, the wonderful innocent smile – Oh my! I really loved it and something with in me was exuberantly dancing with joy.

Fathers play a very important role in an excellent upbringing of their kids. To be honest, I became more disciplined after the birth of my baby boy. I suddenly realized that he is going to take me as a role model and the house being the first school for him, I have to demonstrate better standards of life to him. Even though, I was relishing the fact that I have become a father, the thought of being disciplined in all the ways possible – was I felt – becoming a bit hypocritical. But then seeing the wonderful bandwagon of kids competing in singing competition being hosted in television channels, I felt that it is an imperative necessity that I become disciplined first and learn the facets of wonderful talents that are available in today’s world.

Then the mission started - I have started reading before my son. This has lead to increased reading abilities. I have started listening to good music before my son. We stopped fighting over petty maters at home. The family started eating together in unison – to showcase the importance of family bondage. I have started painting to showcase that life offers a lot in terms of nature, culture and family.

And, now, I am finding that I am becoming a more refined person and thus, unknowingly, my son has himself become a teacher in showing me the better part of life and today, I am enjoying the better aspects of life.

As Prakash raj’s beautifully puts it in his movie, we can learn a lot from kids. I was able to relate instantly – for my being a party guy and an outdoor guy all through, this metamorphosis was a well needed one. I would suggest young parents and prospective parents to watch this movie – at least for the thought that I have shared.

So, purity is what we inculcate to our kids, and unknowingly, the inculcation becomes self-within. Cheers to praksh raj and the director of the movie, for my mind would not have thought about this. May your breed increase. Adios….