Sarita (Kuni) is an Indian feminine given name meaning “a river”. It is also one of the many names of the Hindu goddess Durga who is the stronges among all God and Goddess. Since she is the youngest child in my sister’s house we all called her as “Kuni” the lttle girl. While walking today I tried to concentrate my thoughts on Kuni my niece. She is a gift whose worth can’t be measured except by the feelings in my heart. I came to know her ever since she was born since I used to visit my sister in summer and other time.
As time passed I saw her more since I married her uncle. Our bond became more strong since I became Khudi as well as mausi. We spent lots of good and bad time together. I often felt her caring nature and how much she does when I visit my sister’s home (her mom’s home). She has travelled even 6x back and forth from her house to my sister’s home just to make sure that I am doing O.K and have everything as I need. I feel very fortunate to have my nephew; nieces make me feel so loved. She is a little bit of my childhood that is never lost no matter where I live or how old I am. I am dedicating two songs for her today because she is related 2x to me. She is the youngest and the best. So one song dedicated for her being a child and the other one as she grew up. Please enjoy.
Abhimanini Ei, Amania Dheu by Arati Mukherjee; Edited by Sujit Madhual