When I was a student in Jadavpur engg college,once I was traveling from Bhubaneswar to Calcutta in a two tier 2nd class compartment.In the platform there was quite rush as it is natural with 2nd class compartments. Any way I managed to get a seat,and one of my class mate was also joined me.We together sat side by side .We helped a elderly couple to aligt train and made them seated in our adjacent bench. they were simple village folk,very simple and friendly.The couple were middle aged.I tried to be friendly with them.I found the lady is gloomy and sad.When i tried to speak and wanted to fathom her grief. First I asked the husband,what do you do ? He said he serves as a gardener in a rich man's bungalow for last 20 years in Calcutta.Saheb is a good man,he has allowed him to stay with his wife in his out house.Then why is your wife so remoarse ful. He remained quiet for some time.Then I asked about their children?His misses ,thuogh was not taking part in our discussion,she was listening our talk.So when I asked whow many children you have got and what are they doing.She burst into tears.I was surprised what happened? Did I hurt her feelings?Then her husband said no,it is none of your fault.The fact is that,though we are happy and living a life,we are childless.For that she is so gloomy.Then I asked him ..
What is your name?
Sitakanta Das.
What is your father's name?
Ram chandra Das
what is your grand father's name?
Kesab Chandra Das.
what is your grand-grand father's name name?
Falteringly told K..unja Das
what is your grand- grand-grand father's name name?
what is your grand-grand-grand father's name name?
I donot know.
Then i told ,you donot know beyond three generations,same thing will happen to you also,if you had your children.
So,better do good to your villagers to your capacity,rather they will remember you for long time.Then both agreed to dig a permanent well and a Pacca ghat in their village tank.
Both seemed happy and went to Calcutta.
May God bless them.