It was a clear, moonlit nighttime with a brushed breeze rustling done the trees erstwhile we, 3 affable couples, decided to drawback up astatine Club 16 other the Polo Ground successful Patiala. The nighttime was buzzing with a quiescent charm — cars lined connected the roadside, distant laughter mingling with the gentle hum of the city. After the meal, we wanted to person tea. But each regular teashops were closed astatine that precocious hour.
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A person successful the radical suggested heading to the railway station. As we arrived, the soundlessness felt calming, breached by the occasional dependable of a train. Walking on the platform, we spotted a tiny beverage cart tally by Shambhu Mahto. His lukewarm grin and the steaming cups drew america in. We ordered tea. While waiting, we noticed a framed certificate proudly displayed connected his cart. It was a authorities accolade recognising his selfless enactment of providing milk, escaped of cost, to infants successful need. As we sipped our tea, we watched him provender biscuits to the thoroughfare dogs around. We couldn’t assistance but articulation successful ensuring that each furry person got a just share.
Shambhu lived successful a tiny shanty conscionable beyond the level but his generosity touched america deeply. Refreshed successful assemblage and soul, each of america felt that this nighttime wasn’t conscionable astir beverage but astir humanity and the joyousness of small, meaningful moments that enactment with you forever.
Col RS Narula (retd), Patiala
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