September 16, 2009 

the way forward

Oft times when one encounters a brick wall, an overwhelming urge for capitulum to kiss clay with vigorous repetition presents itself.

In such an instance you would do well to be mindful of  a caveat or two; a stubborn wall  rarely commits to anything while living tissue tends to book the caterers.

Granny’s been over for a few days while Naeem observes Itikaaf. She would say, “Haha karakarwanu, ek kaan ma ti karilakwanu.*”

That’s a good bunch of sage to carry around as a taaweez**.

*Just say yes yes and take it out of one ear
**amulet/piece of scripture worn for ‘protection’

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6 Responses to “the way forward”

  1. Saaleha September 24, 2009 at 6:30 am #

    But you’ll miss her when she’s no longer around and wish for someone to sa ‘haha’ to

    • saaleha September 24, 2009 at 10:21 am #

      Certainly will. I grew up with her. Her short stay got me thinking in gujerati:)
      I’ve been on a bit of chippy rantage lately, coming up against so many brick walls, her words helped:)

  2. shafs September 17, 2009 at 7:33 pm #

    :) thanks for the translation… but yea.. i think even i needed that advice today

  3. R September 17, 2009 at 3:53 pm #

    Hmm interesting read

  4. Princess September 17, 2009 at 3:52 pm #

    Gran’s are very wise…you still lucky you have her – look after her, take her advise and cherish her!

    I lost my Gran and when I hear “Haha karakarwanu, ek kaan ma ti karilakwanu.” it reminds me of her so much :(

  5. Aasia September 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm #

    I think you Gran is very wise. A river won’t try to flow through a rock, but will gently flow over it!

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