Good morning friends
Have you ever hugged a tree ?
And put an ear to the tree’s trunk to listen to the mysterious sounds in the interior of the tree ?
My son taught me to do that when he was in kindergarten. In those golden days, we three would visit छोटा काश्मिर, the beautiful garden on Aarey road at least 2-3 times in a month. Sometimes, my niece, who is a little older than my son, would accompany us. This garden is located in the heart of the green forest of Aarey and has beautiful trees, lush green lawns and a lot of open space. There was a Bakul tree in the middle of the garden which all of us loved. Satyajit and Tanaya would climb up the tree and we both would sit down on the seats under the tree, inhaling the fragrance of the flowers and the smell of the trees, away from the hustle bustle of the busy city and relaxing completely. It used to be one of the most peaceful times that we spent together in the company of nature.
Before heading back home, we would take a walk around the entire garden. One day, while we were walking in an area where there were many coconut trees, Satyajit hugged a tree , putting his ear to the trunk and then he beckoned us, asking us to listen to the mysterious sound in the tree. When we followed suit, we could hear a musical murmuring sound coming from the interior of the tree. When we asked Satyajit about the origin of the sound, he said…. Remember he was in kindergarten at that time….,” It is the sound of the water going from the roots to the branches. “ We both loved this poetic explanation !
And that’s how I learned to hug a tree and enjoy the music inside a tree!
I do hope you too get an opportunity to bask in the glory of nature and hug trees,
Love,
Anjali Bhatawdekar
