Every Problem has a Solution

 

EVERY  PROBLEM HAS A SOLUTION

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I am recalling an episode of my college days in 1971. I had just got admission for my Graduation in Govt. College for Women, Srinagar. Was not knowing even a little bit of Kashmiri language. Not having any friend circle at all. There was no trend of water purifiers or water coolers those days. For quenching thirst, you had to go to tap, open it and drink water by cupping your palms. Sometimes, there used to be long queues and students thronged near tap. Ragging was full on. When, I was waiting for my turn, some senior students called me and ordered me to fetch leaves for them, from a shrub nearby. The moment, I plucked leaves, itching started badly on my hands and arms. It was beyond my tolerance. I was getting so restless. Even washing hands could not fetch me relief. Worst part of the whole episode was that those merciless students were laughing heartily on my plight. 

In the meantime, another group of students neared that spot. They could not bear this plight of mine and immediately instructed me to pluck leaves from a bush, growing next to that shrub. They told me that bush had a medicinal effect and will serve me as an anti dote, if I rub it on affected areas. I followed their instruction and to my surprise, I got relief. I heartily thanked those kind students.

From, that day onwards, I have nurtured a notion in my head that wherever, there is a problem, solution to it lies nearby only. Besides, if mischief-mongers are there to tease you, God has also created some noble people to help you. 

Rajni Chhabra 

21/10/2024