Yesterday I took an auto.
Driver looked around 60, still driving late evening.
I asked,
โBhaiya, thakte nahi ho?โ
He smiled and said,
Beta, aadmi kaam se nahi thaktaโฆ tanhaayi se thak jaata hai.
He told me he was married for 30+ years.
Every night his wife waited at the door, complained about the delay, and served him hot food.
A few years agoโฆ she passed away.
When the ride ended, I asked,
โAb ghar ja rahe ho?โ
He smiled and said,
Nahi betaโฆ thoda aur chalata hoon.
Ghar jaane ki jaldi tab hoti hai jab koi intezaar kar raha ho.
The real wealth in life isnโt money โ itโs people who wait for you, care for you, and share your everyday moments.
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