Once upon a time (few minutes before) , in a cozy living room, three generations of a family gathered around a television. They were engrossed in a captivating story about two cats and a mischievous monkey. The eldest person, with wise eyes, was glued to the TV screen, but her gaze often shifted towards her granddaughter, driven by a dual purpose—to learn something new herself and to impart knowledge that she had missed out on during her own childhood.
It wasn't the first time I had noticed a twinge of regret on her face, as if she longed for the opportunities she never had. However, this time, there was something different. Despite her wistful thoughts, a gentle smile graced her lips as she watched her granddaughter recite a poem, while adorably mimicking a monkey's antics.
Little did the innocent four-year-old granddaughter realize the profound impact she had on the old lady. Her spirit and genuine performance brought immense joy and a renewed sense of pride to her grandmother. The 25-year-old translator, who sat alongside them, seized the precious moment, capturing the exchange on his camera. In that very instant, a deep fulfillment washed over the translator's heart, for him it was not merely witnessing an act of love between two generations but also bridging the gap between languages—connecting the English poem and its Hindi meaning.
As the cat and monkey story unfolded, teaching the valuable moral of sharing happiness, the translator couldn't help but share his own happiness with his other loved ones. He forwarded the heartwarming scene to his father, brother, and sister-in-law over WhatsApp, extending the joyous connection beyond the living room.
In this small but profound moment, the power of storytelling, love, and family intertwined. The TV became a source of knowledge and shared experiences, while the granddaughter unknowingly became a carrier of happiness for her grandmother. The translator,yes that's me, embracing my role as a bridge, not only translated words but also bridged the living room act with the heartfelt smiles of three people, illuminated by a simple WhatsApp message.
