Hindi Saas Bahu Kahani: Bimala ji used to have problem in her knees. Due to which she could not walk. Apart from him, there was his son Satish, daughter-in-law Rupa and daughter Ayesha in the house.
Satish had been married for six years. For the last five years, Bimla ji used to take care of the entire house. She herself ordered every household item. Even his daughter-in-law never interfered in his work.
Bimla ji lived in the house with full pomp and show. She had complete control over Satish and Rupa. Where to go? What will be made at home today? How much ration will come to the house? Besides, she also kept the account of all Satish's salary with herself.
Initially, Rupa was deeply troubled by this, but when Satish explained – “Don't feel bad about what your mother said. She has been taking care of the entire house since Papa's time. Now she doesn't want to lose her dominance, so we let it go on like this.
Gradually Rupa also got colored in this color, now she had no problem with her mother-in-law. She used to take care of the kitchen work and Bimla ji used to prepare food of her choice.
After a few days, Rupa started considering herself free, that her mother was taking all the responsibilities.
But just a year ago, her health suddenly deteriorated and she remained bedridden for a month.
When the next month started, like every time, Satish went to his mother with his salary.
Bimla ji called her daughter-in-law and said – “Now you keep this, I will not be able to do anything now.” You take charge of this house.”
Hearing this, Rupa said – “No mother, you will handle everything yourself.” Now just tell us the work while sitting and we will keep doing it. Like we used to do before.”
Satish was very surprised to hear that a few years ago she was fighting with him to take charge of the house, what happened to her suddenly?
Bimla ji said – “But daughter-in-law, even if something happens to me tomorrow, you will take care of me.”
Rupa replied – “No mother, nothing will happen to you.” You are the one taking care of it, you are the one taking care of it.”
Bimla ji's nature changed from that day. He started seeing his daughter as his daughter-in-law. Earlier she wanted to keep everything in her hands. Lest my son and daughter-in-law start torturing me, lest my son change his eyes. Don't throw me out of the house.
Like before, Rupa used to prepare vegetables of mother's choice. She herself would go to get the household items but after coming back she would give account of every penny to her mother-in-law and also give the remaining money to her.
One day Rupa had gone to her home. Satish had gone to his office. Both of them came back in the evening. Then Bimala ji called both of them to her room – “Son, I have called the lawyer today and made my will. This house has been transferred to your name and I want to give the keys of the safe, jewellery, money and all this money to my daughter-in-law.
Then Rupa said – “Mother, what is the need for this?” You handle all this yourself.”
Bimla ji said – “Son, I did not trust you both.” As is happening nowadays. I was scared of the elderly being treated badly. But now I trust you both. That's why I want to hand over all this to you.
From the next day Rupa started handling everything. Bimla ji used to sit in her room carefree.
But he was even more surprised to see that even today his daughter-in-law cooks the food of his choice after asking him. If both of them went to buy clothes, she would first buy the saree for her mother-in-law.
Rupa had got used to it by now. That he should do all the work after asking his mother.
Bimala ji died after two months. There was crying and wailing in the house. There was a steady stream of guests for thirteen days. After the thirteenth everyone slowly left. When Satish would go to his office, both Rupa and her daughter would be left alone at home.
But Rupa doesn't care about anything. Before doing any work, even before cooking, she would go to her mother's room to ask her. Tears started flowing from his eyes after seeing the empty bed.
One day she was cleaning that room. Then he received a letter. When he read the letter, it was addressed to him only. It was written in that.
''Daughter-in-law, I know. Even after I leave, you will come to my room to ask me what will become of my mother. Because you have got used to me and habits do not change so quickly. But the daughter should now learn to manage her household. Run your household in your own way. Our time was different. Your time is different. You will have to eat food of your choice, go out, buy clothes of your choice, all this alone.
If my words ever hurt your heart, please forgive me. I know as long as I was. You were carefree. But now you don't have a roof over your head. You will have to become the roof. Under which your husband and your daughter remain safe and carefree. I know you will be able to do this well.
Your mother Bimla.
After reading the letter, Rupa kept crying for a long time – “No mother, I will not be able to do all this. I really feel as if there is no roof over my head and I am under the open sky. Where rain, storm and storm will come.
After reading the letter several times, Rupa took it easy. Within a few days, she started taking care of the entire house like a mother. Whenever she faced any problem, she would take out that letter and read it and face every difficulty with determination.
Rupa always felt that Bimla ji was still standing with her.