Letter to my daughter on her Birthday
Dear Mrinalini, Today is the first birthday since your birth that I am not physically present. I could have come to you to celebrate your first birthday after marriage with you, but I chose not to. The reasons are varied, and you will comprehend them when you recall everything I've been telling you for years. Your Nanu used to call me "JHANSI KI RANI" not only because I was very courageous, but also because he had confidence in me, he believed in me, and it was because of this that he went against the family's decision and allowed me to marry your Dad. Now you know why Nanu did not cry at my Vidai's , not because he loved me less, but because he had faith in me. He knew that I could handle any situation and that I would be fine in any circumstance; he also knew that I would accept responsibility for my actions. The ART OF LIVING was taught to me by his upbringing. I proved him RIGHT, as you already know. Therefore, I am not with you today, but I am confident t...