*Untold motherhood*

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Red colour burst into the sky. It’s morning as usual. The city of Bhubaneshwar will be moving slowly. In a street of Bhubaneswar, there is a clean house. Most of the houses are new, covered with polythene, some of them are covered with shingles! Garbage truck. A dog wandered in the village some lie on the road. When strangers go to that settlement, the dog barks. Even though the city of Bhubaneswar is changing every moment, this sweeper settlement remains as it is. No signs of development. Ai Jhadudars wake up from breath every day; go to different streets and clean the garbage. They are always in a hurry! Because of that, the city is clean. The drain is odor free. Cleaning for this great work of the staff, the urban people are free from diseases.
On that day, Jaga Naik and his wife Ratni got up from the moment and took a broom in their hands and both of them left for the housing colony. Get up from the hill and sweep the garbage on the road, pick up the garbage! Ratni
Along with a few women, the male sweepers pick up the garbage in push carts and deposit it in different places.do All the garbage is taken in big trucks to dump yard. This is a typical day’s work. Men shovel plastic bottles, laces and other rubbish from the gutters. Spray mosquito oil; sprinkle bleaching powder. There are big dustbins everywhere to keep the garbage from being thrown around. It is also advised to throw garbage in the dustbin. Anyone who defaults will be fined by BMC. So the cityor
To keep the city litter free and clean
All civic responsibilities are duties.
Ratni was coming from Jhaduma that morning in the shower with steam in her throat! She went to him. Ajna saw the newly born baby lying in a blanket in the pond and crying. The boy looked up with both hands. A beautiful face…!!Ratni saw where she was before she could see who she was. Near the placeAnand went to his mind and said… Who has given birth to the baby and thrown it in the rubbish bin! what to do Jaga looked around. He said…Ratni you go home and hold the baby…you have to work today. We will give milk to the baby… we will take care… I will do cleaning work today. Ratni took the child and went to the village without delay.
Other women and men are a little late to clean upArrived. Jagga asked, Supervisor- Where is Ratni? Jagga said – he is not well, he cannot work today. Jagga went to the house. He saw Ratni holding the child and sleeping, drinking a bottle of milk on his face!
Jagga is very happy in his mind. Seven years have passed since leaving, there is no baby in Ratni’s bosom! For this Ratni calls the deity to give a lot. In Ishaan, Mansala calls her mother, worships… After coming from work, I washed the water in the tusi chauraWhen it pours, the water washes the sun god. Every month of Magushu
Sudsha fasts on Thursday. Ratani expresses her sorrow for having children by asking her mother Lakshmi for some cucumbers. She was not her own child…mother finally heard Ratani’s grief. A baby was found in the womb. Jagga came back from work and became wild. Ratni broke the hole. I sat down in the kitchen and asked Ratni-Ki kan sai Madisha.
was doing Ratni said-yes…becauseWas..! Why should I be afraid? Jaga B. Ratni raised her head… Yes.. Have we stolen or what?… Mother Lakshmi heard our grief!
Jaga cleans the garbage on the street in the morning. The rest of the time is pulled by rickshaws. Ratni works bamboo in the house. Kula weaves. Wages are paid on the day of sweeping. Today, tomorrow, we have taken action to clear the garbagegoes Day attendance. As long as you work…that day’s value will be earned. Coo regular job or what? The salary is two hundred per day. Stop working if your body hurts. If you don’t go to work, your wages will stop. What’s going on in the city?
In the spare time, he pulls a rickshaw and earns a hundred rupees! And if someone collects the jewels, Chidi, Pacha, Chaluni, Chhatiki, Kulei, Changudi are sold. Today is the age of plastic, from molds to molds, everything is made of plasticdone Who asks for bamboo work? Gradually the demand for bamboo work has decreased. However, marriage vows are required.
Ratni has now become a mother. Yashoda’s mother. She calls her son in reverence. The animal family. And the little son Kahnoo. Kahnhu grew bigger day by day. Got up and walked away. The jewel no longer falls under Jaga’s feet. Seeing Kahnoo makes my stomach full. How many labors do Kahanu take care of? Ratni and Jagga Kahn are not in schoolwrote down. Khan will read the text. He will become a man after reading the text. The place is like a jewel
Do not clean. Or if it’s big, it won’t hit you. What a disgusting thing to beat! What’s the point? Being a stupid person, AI has to do the math profession under compulsion.
That day in Ruchika market, he was buying a pants shirt in Jaga and Ratni Luga shop. A fresher from the housing board colony in that shopRatna suddenly met the married young woman. Vermilion on her forehead…red chudi in her hand…she looked very beautiful in her new saree. Ratni recognizes the young woman. He pushes the household garbage into the cart every morning… Sometimes, if the ratni is left over or the bread is left over, in the morning it is wrapped in string. Ratni poor people… bring stale bread to the bakery and eat it. Meanwhile, he had not seen the girl for a long time.
The young lady said I recognized you..? Ratni said, “I don’t know you. Stay in the housing colony after you.” Ratni asks – these days I see you ni…. The young woman said – I have been out for fifty years. I am now living in Rasulgarh. Babu Odia teacher. The young woman said – Is this your son? Ratni got a little scared and said – yes, yes, this is my son…Kanha! Studying at Saraswati Children’s Temple. Kali ki Saraswati Pooja has come to buy new clothes. The young woman said – you son Kahana, very beautiful! Dull Dull Faced; read to him; Read the text… and if you need money… come to me… keep this address.
The young woman held out the pushing card with a jeweled hand
. And as she left, Kahnhar caressed her cheek with her hand. Kahana put some stitches in her hand. Kahana was shy to hold the thread. Ratni said…Dah..Maa is paying her respects. Kahnah paperHe took the note and gave it to Ratni. Ratni Tanka also wanted to have sex with a young woman. After some time both of them left in the car. Ratni thought….
Both husband and wife are good people. Ever seen Ratni still remembers her. And with so much interest, five hundred stitches were extended by his son Kahnha’s hand.
Ratni showed the card pushing the card to a reader. Said – Baby! Read this address a bit. Pushing card is written- “Mrs. Bishnu Priya Mishra, Swa/Mr. Vishnath Mahapatra (Odia Lecturer), Rasulgarh Street and mobile number…! Ratni kept the pushing card in the bed. Will come to work if necessary.
Kahana grew bigger day by day. Good read. Passed first class in matriculation.
Jagga and Ratni lived happily in the house that day. Basti people are also happy. The Tokas danced on the deck at night. Kahnah is the sweeperThe name of the settlement was highlighted. Fast in the meter.
Now Kanha will study in college. Where is so much money to study in college! Sour man! And will not be read? Ratni said to Jaga – what to do? Kanha is a good read. Tank Guruji came to our house yesterday and said – send Kahan to college… If you study more, you will become a Hakim… you will get a big job….
Ratani did not sleep all night; What will you do? Who will give the gift?from where After thinking for a long time, Ratni remembered the Rasulgad matter. Babuani said… we will come in case of trouble. If you can help me, I will write the number in the college…so…whatever. Then ten years from now, what will Babuani recognize me as…? So many questions in mind!!
Early in the morning Ratni reached Rasulgarh with Kahana. The telephone rang from the booth. Bishnupriya had forgotten Ratni Najita since ten years. Still Kahana’s mother and youAfter remembering what he had done, Vishnu remembered Priyank. Address found.
Ratni and Kahn reached Bishnu Priyank. Bishnupriya called home. He said – Is this your son? Ratni said – Yes! Ratni said to Kahna – O Kahna! Charms the mother. Kahana greets Vishnupriyang.
Bishnupriya said – How did you remember after so long? Ratni said – Mother can I ever forget youWhat? Now my sister has passed matriculation in fast class. Then Guruji said – to teach in college. Poor Nok’s mother. Where there is so much money to read. If you have mercy, Kahnuta would read the lesson! Bishnupriya looked at Kanhu’s face; Very beautiful! Kahnha like a lotus leaf from Panka…!!
Well, Khanhat saw our house. Tomorrow he is coming home…to see.. said Bishnupriya. Mother and son returned to their home.
The next day, KahnahHe went to Rasulgarh alone in a city bus. Bishnupriyank pushed the bell on the door.
Saantini came and saw.. Kahana outside! Khanna greeted. Mother Saantini called into the house. Kahana is fifteen years old. A little blush on his face and a wry smile. He was ashamed to enter the house. Dand stood on the porch and said.. Mother is fine here! Mother Saantani took Kahana’s hand and took her out of the house. He said- We will not embarrass you.This is your mother’s house. We can come whenever we want. Kahana had lunch there. Saantani’s mother put Kahnha in her car and left her in the Sweeper Basti with Ratni in hand
Pulai Tanka hummed and said – Kanha is admitted to the college. Kahnah failed in science in his first year of college. Number two, number three are now doing PG in Biology. And he lives in a super slum. Studying in the hostel. Sometimes summerHer mother Ratni and father go to visit Jagga in their spare time. All tuition expenses are borne by mother Saantani. Kahana now considers her mother Saantani as her mother. Sometimes I wonder why God gave birth to a few bones at home. And so poor. The house said, a pitiful picture of a helpless man standing in a slum! And the difference between a small race and a big race! There is so much difference between people! Kahnah now the matter of caste is in front of someoneShame to reveal! Hadi Harijan in the race! His father is jealous! His friends never bring Sathimanang to his super residence. What would you bring…? Will you auction off his weakness? He is now doing PG. Want to become a lecturer after PG. He has been able to study so far thanks to his mother’s generous financial support and scholarships.
Kahnha feels doubt sometimes.. Why does mother Saantani love Kahnha so much..? Gonedo..?? Gudai Tanka spends on her…???So humble.. So simple…. So polite….!!! He is Brahmin by caste.. Chandal by Kahana caste…!! In Brahman Chandal, fire, water, refusal to touch… If you touch, bathe and throw it on the Ganges water, drink cow water and become caste!
Mother Saantani probably lives an urban life and does not follow the customs of these castes! Yes, there is no caste system in the city! No discrimination! All human beings are equal! Kahana comforts herself again. One day Kahana rushed to her mother Santani. Mother has called… Odia teacher Vashnath Mahapatrang is very ill. Kahnah will take the medical. Kahnah
Do you ever meet Professor Siring? As much as she is friendly with mother Saantani…almost not so much with the faculty. That Mastrian man is always busy reading. Mother Saantani is a housewife. There is no work after cooking at home. One man. The maid washes the dishes in the morning… washes the house… washes the clothes… washes…
Mother Saantani was alone in that building all day long. All facilities are available. Kahana knows that mothers do not give birth to happy children. So I have a heavy sorrow in my mind, sad! Who ever says to me, my heart’s pain remains in my mind! How many times has Maa Saantani said – Kahana, you stay here as my son.. Why are we going to sweeper village! Kahana does not say anything… remains silent!He said that my father and mother were poor
What made the father forget the mother? Chandal is not human? Rebellion is born in Kahn’s mind! He is a Chandal child again! Will his caste or identity change because he has studied…!! Kahana reached Rasul Gad’s mother Saantani’s house. Kahana asked Saantani what happened to father…?Gone! Even children can’t do well. Mother Saantini again said, “Who else do we have besides you?”
Kahana thought without saying anything – this relationship is for a moment. Brahmin and Chandala have become one!
Kahnha Vishva Nath Babung was taken to the hospital in an ambulance! The doctor tested the blood! There is a shortage of blood! The body is weak and dizzy! Hemoglobin is low!Bishwanathbabung is confined to bed. Mother Saantani reached the hospital. Kahnha said – Dad needs blood! B-Positive! There is no blood of that group in the blood bank. Blood has to be added. Mother Saantani said – What is your blood group? He said – I don’t know. Mother said – you test… if your group gets together… then why take it from others! Kahana smiled – I am not your relative…. My group may not match! Bishnupriya smiled – HeyKahnah….. Me
You know…my heart says…you group must merge.
Kahana… took a blood test to understand the mother’s emotional state. Her blood group came out B-positive. Kahana was amazed. I said – Mom, you guessed right… My blood group came out positive!
Kahana gave blood to Vishnathbabung. After a few days, Vashnath Babu returned home after recovering. Lakshmi Priya said – Your blood group and Kahnha’s blood groupThe match is… now you need blood
There is laughter. Vashnath Babu thought – Kahnata is a good boy. No matter what the next child… there is no child that is your own!
Kahn’s PG in Biology was completed between now and then. In any college, he will join the job of lecturer as his religion. No more sitting at home. Lakshmi Priyank will make Kahn an IAS. Gudaya Tanka read his textspent.
Now take UPS coaching and give IAS exam…surely will get in quota…one has talent…career marks are also good. Laxmipriya Kahnhar borne all expenses for UPS coaching. Kahnah took up coaching in Delhi. Read the book day and night! UPS exam. A few days later the results were announced. Satku Sat Lakshmi Priyanka’s dream came true. Kahana got topper in IAS.Lakshmi Priyanka has infinite joy in her mind. It was propagated through Odisha. Kahana, the son of a Jharudhar, became the topper in IAS. Jagga and Ratni were interviewed. Soon the photo was played on all the channels. Published in the newspaper. Kahnur was also interviewed. Kahana said – behind this success is the comforting hand of my mother. She is Laxmipriya Mishra. Thanks to Tanka’s love and devotion and spending a lot of money, success has been achieved.Seeing Kahnha’s frank speech being aired on TV channel, Vishnupriyanka was shocked and confused by Anandashru! I really got IAS!
Kahn left the sweeper village and ran to Rasulgarh to give the happy news. Vashnath Babu, a teacher from Oriya, reached home at noon. Rage in mind! Face serious! In a choked voice, Lakshmipriya said, “What did you do well?” Laxmipriya said – what happened? HeSaid-Kanaha is a sweeper child; You have done IAS by spending tons of money…you have not found anyone else…and his blood is on my body…!! ..you have sunk so low! A low child is placed on the head! I thought …. Kanha is a high caste child! Today, why have you hidden her identity for a long time! He defiled me and my house!
Laxmipriya lost all smiles! KahnahHe thought that he would be very happy if he heard the news that the IAS had been topped! But Vashnath Babu’s anger is fiery! And how long will he hide his heart…. He said – Bujhil Kahn is not a child…. He is our child… a child born from your blood! I gave birth to him! Laxmipriya cried saying, you remember the story of 30 years below. You were an unmarried young man.. I was an unmarried girl! Love each otherHela…then love happened….you used to come to our house all the time….I am unmarried
I became a virgin mother…..you said…abort this baby…otherwise I will be disgraced….I will not come out! How many months have you not come to our house….! So without destroying my womb….I gave birth to a child….I couldn’t think what to do for a moment…People were afraid of slander, my mind was disturbed…I was tired and the dust was far away from our house.I left the newborn son quietly in the bin. Fortunately, Ratni Hadiani heard her son’s cry, picked it up from the dustbin and celebrated it….. Since that day, I have kept a close eye on Kahana. And I have spent a lot of money to make him human….Kanhar I am Devki’s mother….you are his real father….your blood is his blood….!!
Vashnathbabu was surprised to hear Lakshmi Priyank’s words… Kahana is indeed a sweeperNot a child.. Son born of his own blood! Vashnathbabu Lakshmipriyank apologized! Does the mother really know who the father is? Laxmipriya has done her mother’s duty! Even though the elephant grew in the forest, the king! Jealousy of Kahn has become a distant attitude of Vishnathbabunkar! He said….Lakshimpriya…have you ever told Kahnha that he is our born son…? Laxmipriya said – such an opportunity will come and you will knowNii….don’t you see…Kahna has a beautiful face like you Nii…fair tak tak tak tak beautiful face…. If Kahnha had been born from Jaga and Ratni’s womb..Tangak Chehera…Kanhu’s face would not have matched with that color?
Anyway… Immortal age is over….. Kahana is our only hope…..! Vashnathbabu said happily that you should call Kahana and call her home immediately.
Kahana was standing in the middle and listening to everything. He is another houseSweeper Basti came back without reaching inside. She is now in Dharma Sankat….What is her true identity…Who are her father and mother….?Jaga Ratni or Vishnath Laxmipriya….? Is he Chandal or Brahmin….? On returning to the village, Jagga and Ratni organize a feast for the people of the village to celebrate Kahnoo’s success….
Everyone in the village sings and dances to the song. Come on Kahna seemed unable to find his identity in the IAS head as….!!!

Story by Keshav Chandra Nayak,MA Sociology)
(President, Utkal Sahitya Sansad Malkangiri)
119 Colony, DNK, Malkangiri
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