Sonali 2

31 March 1974, Monday. Today there was a cozy atmosphere in our whole house. our beloved
Today is Sonali's last day in our house. Sonali was going to Pune today. Your forever home.
From now on, she would live permanently in the Peshwa Udman there. Today I left for Pune with Sonali myself
happens The car was moving forward; But I had entered the past with my mind.
I still remember that day. August 29, 1973. Time is evening. Dr. Chitreya prepared a small cage
It was done. He took the three chicks away from the female and said, "Yes, doctor, tell me your choice."
All the three calves were two months old. I hummed all three chicks; But everything went wrong. I
Among them, a puppy with a less fussy, calm nature was chosen. It was also a bit stronger than the others.
We kept the baby in a cage. All through the night I had nothing but that shadow in my mind. Two
After years, tiger-lions become full strength. Then it is difficult to teach and humanize them. Mine again
The intention was not to give training to wild animals just like a circus in front of the eyes. I wanted to love a wild animal.
Just like a baby. I would not eat unless she did. I wouldn't sleep without holding her close.
To this day the mighty men of the Purnakara family had gained fame by hunting; But today of animality in animals
I was out hunting. We entered the house. The first day went like that. The arrival of this lioness
Rupali had arrived fifteen days before. This one and a half month old dog with cottony white hair
Everyone was loved in our house. Seeing her silver hair, we named her 'Rupali'. my son
Dr. Subhash got his first daughter. A lamp came into the house, hence the name 'Deepali' suggested by Atya, i.e. Sucheta
kept So in the same month of August (1973) 'Rupali' came to our Sangam bungalow, granddaughter 'Deepali' came and
Now the lioness had also come. Such a wonderful Triveni Sangam took place here. What is the name of this shade?
She was sitting on the coach with golden hair and golden hair. As I moved my hand from her back
The name was suggested - 'Sonali'.
Initially, Rupali and Sonali did not understand at all. Rupali would bark at Sonali and Sonali would also slip
I used to go to the body. This continued for three or four days; But after four days, both of them got together. then sitting together,
Started sleeping. While walking, Rupali is ahead and Sonali is behind. As Rupali was senior, that honor belonged to her. Further on
Both of them were so fond of each other that they started eating together and like Rupali, Sonali too.
She started sleeping near me at my feet. When it was time to sleep, Sonali jumped into bed; But it was not her nature to fall asleep quickly.
When she came to bed, she started to lick my mouth, then lick my hair. Panja tousled my hair. Sometimes she and Rupali
Their riots used to go on in my own bed. Both of them were dancing in bed, jumping, exhausted, or both of them
Take your place and come to sleep. Rupa sighed and fell asleep; But Sonali sleeps like this
didn't come She had to pat me like a baby and put me to sleep. Where was Baisaheb sleeping? She sleeps like a child
Awkward like a child. Baisaheb rolls a lot in his sleep. Finally enough space for me to sleep between them
Couldn't get it.
While Sonali and Rupali were small, Rupali was bigger in stature. In terms of age, she is better than Sonali
Big after seven days. So she cheated on Sonali. He growled at Sonali, choking her. Poor Sonali.
Rupali growled at her, that Bapdi went to the corner and sat quietly.
But both started growing and the whole scene changed. Rupali remained small and Sona looked at her
Doubled-quadrupled. She easily picked up Rupali in her mouth; But Sonali's teeth never touched Rupali.
Rupali, however, did not leave her motherhood till the end. Sonali started acting very rude, and Rupali growled
Should have been reprimanded.
Brought collars and chains for both of them from Mumbai. If they are not accustomed to chains from childhood; So
In adulthood, these animals are not allowed to wear chains. Sonali cried on the terrace of the house.
I always kept both of them free on the terrace. Later Sonali and Rupali started playing freely on the terrace.
They started chasing each other. My legs began to run; But a lioness, a dog and a doctor
This indescribable match with Kanya. I was not aware of anything at that time. A strange indescribable joy m
Used to rob, even in abundance. Both of them had danced on this terrace during the first monsoon. It rained very heavily
That is to say, they are taking care of Sajja. Ervi was drowning in the rain all over the terrace.
Jalgaon had badminton tournaments. I went to the court with Sonali. There my friend Dr. remember you
The Alsatian came with a dog. He was a good tall and handsome dog. He and Sonali met. First that
The dog must have thought it was a kitten. He ran over her. Sonali looks very small in front of him
was; But without the least bit of fear, she "whistled" and ran at him, and then the Alsatian dog ran away.
And Sonali started chasing him. All the players on the court were amused to see this.
Sonali grew faster than Rupali. She looked very big. As you get older
I also increased Sonali's diet. Now Sonali was five months old.
Sonali used to have three meals. Breakfast in the morning. She was given milk and eggs for breakfast. While eating in the afternoon, I
Khima used to give her. But at night, Sonali used to eat pure vegetarian food. Dudhpoli, otherwise Dudhbhatacha and for that
Then she flirted with our Gangubai cook. When it was time to eat, she went to the kitchen and
The cook kept scrambling at her feet. Go around them. Ladik "Aw Aw" at them with his mouth
demand for food; But when her food was put in the plate, she started to growl. Put the plate down, or on the plate
fall apart Her mouth continued to gurgle until she licked the plate clean with her tongue. Milkmaid and milk rice eater
She must be the only lioness in the world.
I started taking her and Rupali out of the car for a walk. The seat of both of them in the car is also fixed.
The seat next to the driver is their seat. Both of them kept staring from the window at the people coming and going. Both of them The forelegs were placed in the attic outside the door. This pair used to look at the bullock carts, tangas and cattle with wide eyes.
Now Sonali was one year old. Her height had increased. There was strength in the body. After chaining
Instead of us judging her, she started dragging us. Now she was on a full diet. Three and a half kilos per day
She needed mutton. We used to give her one liter of milk and four combs at night. She used to eat them very fondly.
Of course, every time she was right. If Rupali wasn't there, Sonali would be clawing at the lattice door.
I used to feed her with my hands.
Due to the work of the hospital, I did not know where I would have to go. Then in my absence to Anna or
Sonali's food was arranged at the fort. It was necessary to get used to it.
Anna first sat inside the lattice door and fed her with tweezers. Sometimes in terraced rock
Feeding through the cement mesh. By doing this, their trust increased and they ate her with their own hands
He decided to add; But once they had a strange experience. I was working in the hospital that day. Sonali
I entrusted the cooking to Anna. Anna came to the lattice door as usual with a box of food.
Leaving the box in the hall near the door, they opened the door and went to Sonali on the terrace. He closed the door from the terrace.
Sonali followed them as soon as they reached the terrace. She thought they had brought a lunch box; But to them
Realizing that there was no food, Sonali ran back to the door.
Sonali growled at them; But Anna did not understand the meaning of her growl. They addressed her
He said, "Sona, wait, I will bring the box, stand aside."
broke
Sonali's panic echoed throughout the bungalow premises. No one knows what happened. I have a task at hand
I left and ran to the door. That's when Anna's call of "Shantaram Run" was heard. When I actually reached there
Anna was telling Sonali to "shut up".
I saw, Sonali's zeal was very fierce. I hastily put the iron bar and the lattice door
opened and entered the terrace with a can of lunch; But today, Sonali, who is always pampering to eat, is so much
She was so angry that she jumped up and slapped the box away from me with her claws. On Mutton Gachi:
spread She grunted and collapsed on it. She did everything in fifteen-twenty minutes. Sonali calmed down after eating
And came and started licking my feet. As if she was asking for our forgiveness for what happened.
I said to Anna, “Someone has tricked the animals, teased them, or delayed them even a little while they were eating.
However, they cannot bear it.
Sonali's teeth had extraordinary strength. Once, as usual, I gave milk to Sonali from a brass pot at night
gave to drink Just then someone came so I got up. Forgot to return the pot. Milk here by Sonali
After drinking, he started biting the pot. All night she was having fun with that pot. When I wake up in the morning
I went to the terrace. Sonali had literally sifted that brass pan. How much in the teeth of wild beasts
There is strength and tenacity. I experienced this. I still keep the pan that Sonali sifted.
Sonali was now one of our family. Just like Sonali's life was on Rupali, she was also on Deepali.
Deepali used to go to Sonali's bed and say in her hoarse voice, "Chona, Chona, what are you doing?"
Used to play with her for hours. Once when both of them were playing like this, a patient came there, he thought it was a mistake
Came to the lioness. He hurriedly picked up Deepali. Sonali screamed loudly at that and the gentlemanRan over. Seeing her demise, he left Deepali there.
Anna was inside. Anna came out of the kitchen at the sound of Sonali's voice and said, "What the hell,
What happened?''
"Deepa is in the clutches of a lion," he told Anna everything.
"You pick up Deepali again, I see," said Anna. Again the gentleman went. Deepali was by the net. He
As soon as she touched Deepali again, Sonali ran over this gentleman again with the same taste as before.
Anna then pacifies Sonali. Deepali belongs to our home and should not be taken away by others.
Sonali had this big realization. Anna took Deepali in one hand and Sonali with the other hand
patted
The news that we will come and bring Sonali came in Perpar of Pune. Hundreds waiting for us
The people of Pune had already crowded the square of 'Cafe Goodluck'. The visitor asks, "What, who is coming?"
Then a young man on the footpath started saying, "Hey, a lioness is coming from a car."
"In an open car?"
"So, what are we lying about?"
Gradually, the crowd started to increase.
Sonali came. There was a wave of excitement in the crowd. Everyone was struggling to see Sonali. Neck high
People were watching with their heels up; But Sonali and Rupali in the premises to see people from a distance
Bound by chains. Both were very thirsty, so they drank water from a stone brought along.
Some of the gathered people brought eggs, some brought milk. It was night time. I was very tired; But me
can't sleep I woke up and called the commissioner. "Sonali has come" said.
Peshwa Bagh. The last stage. There is also a crowd of men, women and children. Formal acceptance of Sonali by Mayor
done People clapped. Now she wanted to leave in the inner cage, so Sonali's
I left my belt and chain around my neck. My love for Sonali ended. Anna how?
Tears were welling up. I was swallowing every morsel of sorrow with gusto. All officials and spectators were stunned.
I don't know what to say. Sona was not ready to go inside the cage. I went inside and she entered
Come to the cage. I came out, she came out. Now I wanted to cheat. Therefore, it was possible to lock her inside only by cheating
I sent Rupali to the inner cage first. Sonali followed her into the cage. I closed the door, then
Opening the door of the cage a little, he dragged Rupali out and quickly closed the door.
Sonali stayed alone in the cage. Rupali, who loves dumbly, stands in front of the cage and looks at her with full eyes
was watching Rupali out, me out, Anna out. Sonali was looking at us alternately. That yard, that
Kadikulpan...Sonali Bitharli. Gargara started spinning. Started shouting loudly. She struggled to get out of the cage.
With a heavy heart, I turned my back on the cage and sat naked in the car.