CHAPTER 4

RETURN TO HOME

It was almost 1 o clock. He spent about 4 hours shopping. He bought a horse by paying money to a horseman. Horse was an honor for him. The color of the horse was brown. He was a very attractive horse. He was an agile creature. His eyes were black. His neck hair was brown. He was a strong creature. Sajan learned horse riding when he worked with the merchant. Sajan had learned a lot during his work. Sajan rode on that horse. That horse took Sajan to his house within a few hours.

When Sajan reached his house, all the people were busy with the wedding preparations. When Khushboo’s eyes fell on Sajan, she ran and came to Sajan. He hugs her. She was very happy. After this, Khushboo took Sajan’s hand and took him inside the house. First of all, Khushboo put Sajan’s goods aside. After this, the Khushboo brought drink water to the Sajan. Sajan took off his shoes and sat in a chair. He drank water. By then, Sajan’s parents and grandfather also came.

Father asked – How was the journey? Was there any problem in coming here?

Sajan – The journey was very good. The way to come here was quite bumpy. But I came sitting on my new horse, so there was no problem.

Father – New Horse?

Sajan – Yes. I named it Badal. I have tied it in my stockyard.

Father – But when did you buy the horse?

Sajan – I bought it today.

After this Sajan tells them the whole thing.

Khushboo – My Brother, what have you brought for me from the city?

Sajan took out a bag of cloth from his bag. He brought 15 pairs of clothes for Khushboo. He brought a stick and new glasses for his grandfather. He brought glasses, sweets, clothes, shoes and a bicycle for his father. After 2 days a person will bring a bicycle from the city to his house. He brought clothes, sweets, and kitchen essentials for his mother. He purchased a sofa to sit on, shelves to store items, a bed to sleep on – who would arrive at his house in 2–3 days from city. Apart from these, he had bought many important items.

In Hinduism in India, marriage is completed in 15 days. It is entirely completed from Indian traditions. Every day has its own importance. The last day is of the greatest importance because the marriage is completed on the same day. Marriage is considered a sacred bond.