# Forever & Beyond.......

He sat there with a gloom on his  face… not believing yet again he has been left behind by his beloved family member to go on a trip...                     

Sultan, my Pitbull  a sensitive boy that he is, hates it when even one of his family members would go out of station. The sight of the suitcases horrifies him and makes him uneasy.

 His world would come crumbling down as soon as he would realize what he feared the most has already happened. He would lie outside the room of his beloved person all day , giving up on food and playtime. He would whine around looking for the missing person and would express his sadness in all possible ways.

Such is his emotional display. The others in the house could always see the change in his behavior. His attachment to his human family is beyond words to express.

The unconditional love that he displays is so touching. He has no other motive behind his expressions. 

 


I am particularly taunted by my children as they always say," But Maa, he is your favorite kid in the house and you are partial towards him." I have never denied it either.

Probably I am….I feel a connection with him which is unspoken from his end but expressed in volumes through his gestures. I know he has no other face or feeling hidden behind his actions.

He never talks about himself but listens to all that goes around while we  talk about the happenings of our lives, and keeps up an appearance of being interested or concerned in the conversation. That's the depth absorbed by him I guess.

He always has boundless sensitivity and no sense of ego. After any disapproved action by him, even if he is shouted at or handled roughly by anyone, he would turn around and try to cling and lick that person to show he still loves us  . 


I wish we humans are half as unselfish and unpossessed by self like him. He subtly teaches us to hold on to relations as that is the most important reason of our existence. Can we not love and respect each other beyond the shortcomings and imperfections that all of us have? Can we not inculcate loyalty and the unconditional love that these beautiful souls shower us with?  

I am an ardent dog lover…  My heartfelt gratitude to all the dogs ever possessed by me- Jackie, Bruno, Priya, Leo and Sultan…. I salute your truest and purest form of existence on this Earth. You indeed have given me happy memories and lessons of life that I shall cherish forever and beyond....

 




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Comments

  1. in search of homeAugust 28, 2021 at 7:07 AM

    Amma this is just too cute ...

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  2. Free to expressAugust 28, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    Aww- So beautifully expressed! I loved reading it !
    Ajaya

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    1. krishnaAugust 28, 2021 at 8:29 AM

      (J)o
      (B)hi
      (P)aas,
      (L)aaye
      (S)ukoon
      #B#ehisab...Christen your next pal with a #B#..😉

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  3. Neeru TandonAugust 28, 2021 at 7:41 AM

    Wow Rekha. I am touched by your empathy. Yes, The greatest fear dogs know is the fear that you will not return to them once you go out.We can judge the heart of a person by his or her treatment towards pets. I am reminded of Freud who said, ‘Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people , who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate.’ Wonderfully penned down emotions. After reading yours I feel like having one for myself too. Really enjoyed.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 28, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    Splendid expression of purest unconditionallove n affection these creatures

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  5. umeshAugust 28, 2021 at 7:53 AM

    Splendid expression of purest unconditional love n affection of these creatures

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    1. Yogi BhargavaAugust 29, 2021 at 6:17 AM

      Beautifully expressed & also shows receivers pure heart who has read untold selfless pure devine love.Kudos to your feelings . Very few people acknowledge in life today. Best wishes .

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  6. AmanAugust 28, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    I don't have a pet but i know that pet loves their family members like anything. And yes, Sultan is a sensitive pet and how much he loves his family members is really very very touching. Yours love for Sultan is also unconditional.The feeling of love and emotions attached with a pet is very different and there is no comparison of such feeling.Very very nice writeup Rekha ma'am and luv u Sultan.

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  7. UnknownAugust 28, 2021 at 10:08 AM

    The purest form of love n loyalty( horses included)can come only from these canines!! I am a dog lover biggggg time!! Their sixth sense is mind boggling!! They are happy to share ur agony,pain,gloominess n understand wn u cry!!
    I had better stop here!! Rekha,u hv ,in d most simple language,put across ur share of experiences with ur pets n it's worth the read!!
    Applause!!!

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  8. UnknownAugust 28, 2021 at 10:21 AM

    Very well worded...the unspoken words by sultan run deep....yes we humans have lots to learn.....

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  9. UnknownAugust 28, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    Beautifully penned ,to the point and precise flow of words

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  10. Suresh NairAugust 28, 2021 at 9:49 PM

    Well written expressing full sentiments… and what you have written is absolutely true… keep going👍

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  11. DharmeshAugust 30, 2021 at 10:27 PM

    Well expressed wish, from humans.

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