the third eye

sadhuji

Way up in the mountains of Kailash there resides a gentleman who is a pucca bohemian by any means. He leads life in his own very special way. All of us know him, we fall at his feet for deliverance, we dream in our heart of hearts to lead a life as carefree as his, we want to show to the world at large that we are not cowed down by our better halves – but, try as hard as we may, we can never measure up to his standards. His third eye has more powers than those of the third umpire. When things go out of control, he flashes the weapon and the irritant vanishes.

It all probably started when dacoits were given the option to surrender their guns and in exchange earn freedom with the possibility of a seat in the sanctum sanctorum called the Parliament. A political gimmick to win over the gullible illiterate public of the land, it became a roaring success. This encouraged the filmmakers to carry the message of ‘surrender, be pardoned and earn more than you could have ever dreamt of’. Yes, the bandit must have been surprised no end to discover that the pickings this side of the fence is far superior compared to those from the ravine side. Hence, the third eye got activated and the saga ended as abruptly as it began. But it left its strains. The next to try for a similar pardon-cum-parliament was one who controlled the riches of the Southern forests. Once again the third eye nipped it in the bud. And, now, the latest casualty – another son of the plains who claimed close relationships with Chief Ministers and such likes – well, the bohemian of Kailash is not fooled that easily. He ensures that mistakes are not repeated.

Questions might arise in the minds of those who are reading this piece – why does he not do this more often? When legal measures fail to bring people to book, why does he not resort to this wonderful weapon? The answer is simple – he is a bohemian, he has his moods, and worst, he is running short of apparel. With the tiger population vanishing rapidly, all his spare time is spent in searching for alternatives. When reports last came in, his assistants were putting patches on his existing tiger skins, you know the method – use three to make two.

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