Temple
Just sixteen and he becomes a member of a band as guitarist (junior of course). Live show and there is his pehli kamai (first income) on his hand.
Everybody is pleasantly surprised. He was learning guitar on his own by taking lessons mainly from internet and it was just a timepass kind of thing. No one had ever expected him to play let alone perform on the stage.
His mother wants him to offer a part of the earnings to temple.
“Yes” he nods.
Next morning she wakes him to accompany her to the temple.
“I have already donated full money” .
“Where, when ?”.
“Ma, I bought some good books and donated to my school library, wahi mera mandir hai (school is my temple)”.
Sure dude, well said.
I am glad to have such individuals around me. 
And this song is for the big boy of sixteen.
Current song- Master of Puppets – Metallica
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Tags : Human Behaviour, People, Personal
Craver-Vii said,
May 22, 2008 @ 1:33 am
My guess is that this is not what his mother had in mind. I had a separation from my parents’ faith practices when I was around that age, but eventually became a “born again” Christian.
Alok said,
May 22, 2008 @ 6:42 am
Indeed he proved as a ‘BIG BOY’…. may god bless him.
A helping hand is far better than thousand praying lips. Let our actions pray for us
Ajeya Rao said,
May 22, 2008 @ 9:13 am
That is indeed thoughtful.
--xh-- aka aNoop said,
May 22, 2008 @ 10:35 am
whew.. thats a really thoughtful and mature guy
hope he climbs the steps of life well and reach far 
backpakker said,
May 22, 2008 @ 10:40 am
Nice gesture
L
Maverick said,
May 22, 2008 @ 10:53 am
great ! I did the same with my first salary. Parents wanted to me keep some money aside to put in the hundi of tirupathi Balaji when I visit India, well I thought it could be better used by a charity than God. Believe me people are still beautiful
Mona said,
May 22, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Hmm,
It made me remember about my first salary…And the luck is that I got my first salary on the day of my parents anniversary..
I gift it to them..it was a great feeling for all of us..
Shrinky said,
May 22, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
This strikes a chord (sorry), my 16yr old son plays lead guitar in his band and they perform all over the island. If my son told me he had donated his fees, I’m afraid I would want to see the proof of it.. but that is just the cynical mother in me (smile).
A wonderful tale cuckoo, very uplifting.
sandeip said,
May 22, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
three cheers
leziblogger said,
May 22, 2008 @ 5:22 pm
Our greatest achievements are those which dwarf some of our own great achievements, isn’t it? Being a part of a band at sixteen, performing live shows and learning the Guitar over the internet–all of these significant achievements by themselves and yet, that isn’t what we are talking about!!
leziblogger said,
May 22, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Forgot to add—I don’t remember seeing that ‘Place Your Ad Here’ sign earlier…cool…
Celine said,
May 22, 2008 @ 5:40 pm
The concept of mandir (temple) differs from person to person. Nice post.
Alok Meshram said,
May 22, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
Alok Meshram said,
May 22, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
Would definitely like to meet this guy.
Raghu said,
May 23, 2008 @ 12:03 am
Wow…. Indeed a good thing to do……
peter said,
May 23, 2008 @ 1:57 am
Almost too nice to be true ! (But, of course it is.) Bravo !
dArA said,
May 23, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Hello Cuckooji, how are you?? kemon achen apni ??
Update more frequently!
SG
Cuckoo said,
May 24, 2008 @ 9:01 pm
Craver,
Yeah, mother was not expecting this though she was pleasantly surprised with the gesture.
Alok P,
Yes, very true ! He always has lots of surprises up his sleeves.
Cuckoo said,
May 24, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
Ajeya,
Yeah, we all are full of smiles.
Anoop,
Thank you, will convey the wishes.
Cuckoo said,
May 24, 2008 @ 9:03 pm
Backpakker,
Thank you.
Maverick,
You are so very right !!
Cuckoo said,
May 24, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
Mona,
Yeah, first salary always has an upper hand and emotional value.
Shrinky,
Thank you. Well, here in India we somehow are still great to have an emotional bond with all our firsts and to do such things. Knowing him, I think it was not a big surprise for us.
Cuckoo said,
May 25, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Sandeip,
Thank you.
Lazy,
Oh Gosh ! you are absolutely right ! When you said that, I realized even other things are no less achievements. We were taking them for granted…. at least some of them.
I don’t remember seeing that ‘Place Your Ad Here’ sign earlier…cool… Ha Ha Ha… That was the first day I had put it there. Earlier when blogging was free with blogger, I was offered some ads to put on my site and I never wanted them on my site.
Now that I am paying for my domain, I have been coaxed to see if I still get something.
Cuckoo said,
May 25, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
Celine,
Yes, I agree. Thank you.
Alok M,
Thank you. Will convey the message.
Cuckoo said,
May 25, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
Raghu,
Indeed. Thank you.
Peter,
Well, as you might know India is a strange country. Many good (also bad) things still hold true.
Cuckoo said,
May 25, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
Dara aka Sagnik Ghosh,
I am fine, thank you.
Update more frequently!… More frequently ??? Uh uh.. once a week is more than enough for me. Don’t forget I own three blogs.
dArA said,
May 25, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
Nah,,I meant you use to update one blog mostly n rest were depends on your mood etc ,,,,
‘Nway, you seem to be less attched in blog-world nowadays!!
P.S.- were you confused wid SG signature in my last post?? that “Dara aka Sagnik Ghosh” is like you wanna confirm something!!!
Mads said,
May 26, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
desh said,
May 27, 2008 @ 10:47 am
redefining the Mandir movement of 90’s
Tarun said,
May 27, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Incredible.
Noble. Great going
Mumbai Indians lost. :’(
Blog Update. ;P
~vagabond~ said,
May 28, 2008 @ 7:06 am
And I agree with everyone else - spirituality means different things to different people.
Rulz Bender said,
May 28, 2008 @ 4:36 pm
Very nice indeed - may God bless the Boy !!!
ps - and I have to agree with most of the sentiments - it just transported us to our first salaries…. !!
mona said,
May 28, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
My son is also self taught guitarist! He too has a passion for the string instrument!
That is a very thoughtful gesture on your son’s part!
adi said,
May 28, 2008 @ 7:43 pm
with this outlook, he is sure to be much more in life. wishing him all the best. and u take care too, my dear cuckdoocoo
Cuckoo said,
May 28, 2008 @ 11:49 pm
Sagnik,
Mood ?? You are very wrong if you say so.
you seem to be less attched in blog-world nowadays!! Yes, I have a life beyond blogging if you don’t already know.
Madhavi,
Cuckoo said,
May 28, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
Desh,
Ha Ha…
Tarun,
Thank you.
Mumbai Indians lost… Yes lost, but with 2 matches to win it was difficult for Mumbai Indians to make it to semis.
And just now RR lost to Punjab !! Yuvi is so happy.
Yeah, saw your post.
Cuckoo said,
May 28, 2008 @ 11:54 pm
Vagabond,
Yes, I agree with you.
Thanks for your visit, keep coming.
BTR,
Rulz Bender ??? Huh, renamed yourself ??
Thank you, will convey the wishes to the boy.
Cuckoo said,
May 29, 2008 @ 12:11 am
Mona,
My son ?????????? Oh no, oh no, oh no !!!
Do I look that old ? You are gravely mistaken my dear. Hmmmm… This is what happens if one doesn’t read my blog regularly.
But on second thoughts, I can be his second mom.
Thank you, will convey the wishes to ‘my son’.
Thanks for your visit, keep coming.
Adi,
Itna bhi buzy mat raho aap.
Thank you, will convey the wishes to the boy.
dArA said,
May 29, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Yes, I have a life beyond blogging if you don’t already know.
???? Cuckoo khub ragi ,,,
Yep,everybody has a life beyond blogging etc,,,but I simply meant you were MORE frequent in blogging few months back,,,and that does NOT meant you then don have a life and get a life recently!! I hope this clear the point,,,,
SG
Iceman said,
May 29, 2008 @ 10:39 pm
new blog alert… [:D]
ashu said,
May 29, 2008 @ 11:04 pm
cuckkie, u dont comment yaar on my blog…..that apart this one rocks!!! but my blog is my life….
neers said,
May 29, 2008 @ 11:49 pm
beautiful thing to do. I had almost given up on hoping that such people still exist!
p.s: will be regular with the comments from now on
Vands said,
May 30, 2008 @ 1:12 am
wow havent heard that “vidya ka mandir” waali line in centuries… am surprised and pleasantly …
good goin by the young guy
Shivanand said,
May 30, 2008 @ 2:03 am
Sweet and a touching story.
Shekhar said,
May 30, 2008 @ 8:30 am
Hats off to the guy. Really loved what he did. Liked the clarity of thoughts in the boy’s mind. May god bless him with much more in life.
adi said,
May 30, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
*update alert*
oceanicmirages said,
May 30, 2008 @ 4:26 pm
hey cuckoo,
after a long time…
i just hope u remember me.
An effervescent site and a post too.
hope u fine…
me fine too.
Priyank said,
May 30, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
Ah, What a nice story to read especially when someone has visited after ages
Rebel attitude is good, and I sincerely believe that we attach disproportionate importance to ceremonial worship rather than actual worship.
Cuckoo said,
May 30, 2008 @ 8:28 pm
Sagnik,
Oh, you mean replying to comments ? Yes, I am a tad late in that.
Iceman,
Checked it ! New life, new beginning, eh ? Waiting for the link of your photos.
Cuckoo said,
May 30, 2008 @ 8:35 pm
Ashu,
Well, I can not comment on each & every blog each time they update it and you are way too frequent in posting. Can’t match your speed.
But comment or not, I read all your posts and you also know it.
but my blog is my life…. Well… do I have to say anything here ?
Neeraja,
Welcome here formally. I am sorry moderation kept your comment in waiting. It also shows after how long you are coming here.
Thank you. I am fortunate to have such people around me.
Cuckoo said,
May 30, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
Vandita,
Thank you, will convey the message. I have a wide smile now.
I know how he is going to react to so many compliments.
Shivanand,
I heartily welcome you here.
Thank you very much.
Keep coming whenever you can.
Cuckoo said,
May 30, 2008 @ 9:27 pm
Shekhar,
Thank you, will convey the wishes to him. Sometimes I feel we can learn many things from our juniors.
Adi,
Ahaa, now you have started doing this ? Will check it.
Cuckoo said,
May 30, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
Dee,
Of course I remember you ! How were the exams ?
Thank you. Yes I am fine.
Priyank,
Thank you, will convey the wishes to him.
Sometimes I feel elders should learn many things from their juniors.
Don’t you think so ?
Iceman said,
May 31, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
Do I get to listen to him playing?
Ranjeet said,
June 1, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
Hi Cuckoo,
Surfing for pleasure after a long time. Great to see a renovated and fresh blog!!! lovely post, kudos to your friend!
Cheers,
Ranjeet
dArA said,
June 2, 2008 @ 12:27 am
you mean replying to comments ? Yes, I am a tad late in that.
:-/
Priyank said,
June 2, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
Totally! Thats why they say - “Child is the father of man”
Cuckoo said,
June 2, 2008 @ 11:08 pm
Ashu,
My request to you.. please don’t advertize happenings of your blog here unless they are related or make sense to my post in some way. I don’t mind a genuine off topic comment but no advertisement please.
I am deleting your comment.
Earlier you complained that I don’t comment on your blog. I did today but will write soon why I don’t do it more often.
I am sorry if I sounded rude but this is what pisses me off.
Cuckoo said,
June 2, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
Iceman,
Hmmm.. maybe yes. I’ll definitely pass on the message.
Ranjeet,
Heyy buddy,
After a looooong time. Yes yes, I know you were busy in your work.
Great to see you back !
Thank you for liking the new look, keep coming.
Cuckoo said,
June 2, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
Sagnik,
I’ll continue to call you by your name, however times you change it. And no more comments. It is not going anywhere.
Priyank,
Yes, bade bhaiyya.
Keshi said,
June 3, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
Great post Cuckoo.
I wrote a post on God today.
Keshi.
Praveen GK said,
June 3, 2008 @ 10:28 pm
This is such a cool gesture that I wanted to comment long time back itself!! But knowing the ways of the net
leziblogger said,
June 5, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
Can see a few ads now on the blog…Cool!!!!
Cuckoo said,
June 5, 2008 @ 5:18 pm
Keshi,
Thank you. Yes, I read that article.
Praveen,
Thank you and you can comment anytime.
Lazy,
Thank you. Only yesterday got this Google AdSense .