A2Z April Challenge G is for Generosity

Lockdown
In the midst of nine days period called Navaratri
Shyamlala
like other women
is confined to home

Temples are shut during the twenty one days lockdown
God idol covered in silk
Bells that worshippers ring when they enter the temple
Are silent

"This is the time of crisis, people should realize that prayers from home are acceptable as prayers offered at temples" said the priest

But pray
She must
Be it at the alter of her home
Shyamlala lights the lamp
Cooks the satvic meals with holy hymn on her lips.

Carefully wraps puris
Sooji halwa, a banana in a small paperbag and sits behind the wheels

There is no restriction on driving out of necessity.
On her ride toward medical store
she stops the car

A stray dog wags his tail

You have to show generosity to practice dasoha
The act of sharing what one has
Be it knowledge, art or wit
Or food for hungry soul.

@Pushpz

G is for 'Generosity"