Janam Avadhi

After the birth rituals of Kokai, the sons, as is often the case, borrowed money and organized a feast. Since the feast was for the sadhus, the offerings consisted of pure ghee halwa-puri, bundiya-curd. At the very time of the ritual, the sadhus representative said to the eldest son, Phenkana, How will you light the fire for Kokai? Whatever the Sankath, first wear the necklace; the sadhu will have the right to enter otherwise... Weeping and looking incomprehensible, Phenkana sat down wearing the necklace. The twelfth day feast ended. With a towel around his neck, Phenkana and Budhna stood before the sadhus. Sir, have we repaid our debt or not? Ears were eager to hear the repayment. The sadhus were drenched in the fragrance of ghee; The kirtan singers were playing cymbals and drums and singing, How can I go to your door wearing a dirty sheet? No, Fenkana, where have you been freed from your debt? Two years ago, Gosain Sahib arranged a feast for seventy-five Mund Sadhus. The poor fellow couldnt complete it. Youll have to fulfill it. If you want to repay the debt, youll have to do all this. Seventy-five Mund Sadhus? What are you saying? Weve been robbed like this, who will repay us? Fenkana started crying. What? Then how will the fathers sin be atoned for? From this very book. The stories in the collection Janam Avadhi arise from the inconsistencies prevalent in Indian society, governance, and administration, public anger, and dissatisfaction. Discerning readers will find these stories resonating with them and will see them unfolding around them. A readable collection of stories that reflect society.