Amma’s Scolding – A Love Story Disguised in Volume
You know, people say love speaks in soft tones, in gentle words and kind gestures. But in my house, love yelled across the kitchen, slammed spoons on the countertop, and said things like “Zehar milao khane mein toh khila do tum logon ko!”
That… was Amma.
I grew up fearing one thing more than lizards, darkness, or math tests: Amma ki dant.
She didn’t just scold – she delivered entire monologues that could beat any Shakespearean soliloquy. The rhythm, the pace, the dramatic pauses – Amma could’ve had a career in theatre if she wasn’t busy chasing us around with her chappal.
But here's the plot twist:
As I grew older, I started to understand the hidden language behind her volume.
Her “Why do you never clean your room?” really meant,
“I’m tired, and I just want a bit of peace.”
Her “You’ll only understand once you have kids of your own!” meant,
“I’m scared you’ll repeat the same mistakes I made.”
And that unforgettable “Main mar jaungi, tab yaad aayegi meri baatien!” –
Well, let’s just say… those words echo a little louder in her absence.
One time, I forgot to take an umbrella and got drenched in the rain. I expected a towel. Instead, I got a full-blown lecture on “sardiyon mein bheegna means bukhar, aur bukhar ka matlab kharcha!”
Did she offer me soup later? Yes.
Did she add extra pepper to teach me a lesson? Also yes.
But now that I’ve moved out, I miss that scolding. I miss that love wrapped in sarcasm. I even miss that one eye Amma had – you know, the one that could detect drama, lies, or hidden snacks from 3 miles away.
Because Amma’s dant wasn’t just noise – it was care, it was protection, it was her own way of saying “I see you, I care, don’t mess up.”
So, if your mom is still yelling in the background, just know…
That’s the sound of a heart loving loudly.
📝 Your Turn:
What’s the one line your mom always says while scolding that now makes you smile?
Drop it in the comments below — let’s celebrate our loudest love!
No comments:
Post a Comment