Sometimes, we just happen to adore things without any reason in particular! My love for Manjaadikkuru dates back to the 8Os.
If I delve into those years, I may be able to dig out the tit-bits associated with Manjaadi and Me!
Though not sure, I guess it was at Guruvayur that I must have come across those little red red seeds for the first time. Considering the fact that I still crave for these seeds, it should have been love at first sight!
Every time I went to Little Krishna’s abode, I made it sure I get some time with Manjaadi! I remember seeing it in many places, especially around the countryside homes. I used to collect and put it in a box. I can’t exactly say why I liked it, but it kinda gave me some happiness!
Later on, when I grew up (frankly speaking, I really don’t think I have ever grown up), with the whirlwinds and tsunamis of life, I must not have given much of my thoughts to it…..
Sometimes in life, out of the blue, things from your past come back to you – Yes, it happened to me too!
Way back in 2009, when I came to attend the interview at Primrose, I was welcomed by a lovely spread of Manjaadi on the way to the school building! A big Manjaadi tree stood there, probably smiling at me! It still stands there in all its glory and continues to make me happy every time I look at it.
Those days, I don’t remember having a phone with a camera. If not, I would not have missed clicking such a lovely sight! Thinking of that now, I feel it must have been a positive note. Primrose is as close to my heart as how Manjaadi is!
And, the story is that – whenever I got a chance, just like a little girl, I picked up the manjaadikkurus, which has become quite a good collection now! Now, that I have a phone with a camera, I click pics arranging it differently each time!
The story of Manjaadi and Me is that of a 40 year old love - life. And, the saga continues…..unlike other things that flipped away!
These are tiny, little things, but Manjaadi does spread some cheer on my days!
At least, is not better to spend time on these than on cribbing and grumbling and hating and getting depressed on the worrisome aspects of life???
