छिद्दू की मैं -मैं
Summary
A story about a boy named Chhiddu who constantly says "Me too!" whenever he sees someone doing something. He wants to ride a horse, fly like a bird, and swim like a fish. One day, while alone at home, he finds his father's whip and starts striking a stone. A white horse with a golden saddle appears. Chhiddu mounts the horse and rides away, ignoring his sister's calls. The horse gallops across a field, climbs a high mountain, and enters a dense forest. They cross a desert of sand, but the horse refuses to go further. Chhiddu strikes it with the whip, and the horse throws him into the sea. A golden-red fish helps him swim. They dive deep underwater, where Chhiddu sees colorful shells and strange plants, but he feels suffocated and asks to go up. A large bird then picks him up and flies high into the sky, past the clouds. Chhiddu wants to go to the sky to see the sun rise from the other side. The bird cannot go further, so a cloud carries him. The cloud tells him that the warm drops on his cheeks are his mother's tears. Chhiddu begins to cry and asks to go home. The cloud descends and drops him near a jasmine tree. He opens his eyes to see his mother joyfully calling out to him. The sun rises and smiles at him. The text also includes a report about a organizational tour of Tamil Nadu by the president of the Terapanth Mahasabha, Shri Bhanwarlal Daga, from February 12 to 19, visiting 32 areas to discuss various activities and initiatives.
Conclusion
This story illustrates the consequences of unchecked curiosity and the importance of heeding warnings. Chhiddu’s relentless pursuit of adventure—riding a horse, swimming in the sea, flying with a bird, and ascending toward the sky—ultimately leads him to a moment of reckoning. When he encounters his mother’s tears carried by a cloud, his desire for exploration gives way to a longing for home and family. The narrative concludes with his return, where his mother’s joy and the sun’s approving smile suggest that true fulfillment lies not in endless wandering but in the comfort of loved ones. The outcome reinforces that while curiosity drives growth, it must be balanced with humility and awareness of one’s limits.