All the beautiful daughters of Mara by Ashok Aatreya (beach books .TXT) 📖

words..He talked around his resignation and it’s background...his contributions as a senior Journalist and Writer..Social worker back-ground etc…and then all of a sudden Charan proposed for him a good permanent job in the University..He told him that everything would go according to his wishes and he had to simply supervise the entire program…there would be no boss of him… Charan shown his total willingness of leaving his program on his shoulders…The meeting was positive and ended with the note that Anand would be back from Bhopal in a week’s time and join as Chief Coordinator in the department of Adult Education….

Anand met the Registrar of the University for his formal Appointment letter .He was very warmly received by the Registrar.His letter was lying on his table.After taking tea with him he went straight to his new office where everybody was almost receptive...except the Director of the office under whom he was not supposed to work as a subordinate.His post and position was independent and he was given absolute freedom to plan and run the literacy program…His immediate boss was only Charan who became a super power at that time ..Unfortunately beyond all made to him by Mr Charan, he realized that the program had its own vested interests and directions. .It was running purely on the political grounds as it was directly or indirectly related to influence people and win them for making the hands stronger of the ruling party…spreading of literacy was not the objective of the program and the funds were allocated just for un judiciously distribution among party workers or for those who had shifted their loyalties…Anand did not remain a silent observer to this state of affairs and many a times objected and disapproved of such practices or favors which were basically against the very spirit of the program..He even complained to Mr. Charan about certain irregularities but after seeing his political ways of manipulating he started on his own way of keeping away from the corrupt lobby who was only interested to take maximum benefits of the flowing waters of the campaign…It almost became a game of a blind man who always shares his pleasure with those persons whom he can feel by his touch…the real workers the real purpose the real object of the literacy was forgotten and the whole concept of making illiterate masses literate was badly defeated…Unfortunately that years national literacy award was announced for that same program as conceived and run by the M.P. Charan and he as a key person was awarded by the President of India for his contribution..

Anand was at a loss to understand what was happening in this country in the name of developments.He felt bad all about that.He had seen the learned persons to bow before the corrupt politicians…the surrendered bureaucrats to support the absurd designs of person in power…the so called intellectuals writers, journalists,advocates,artists to stand erect in the honor of the filthy games of administration…even community of bankers and capitalist to play the harp in the chorus of corruption…that was the scene he witnessed in his day to day functioning in life..To which he became a silent observer after crying in dark for some time.


40/DIVINE THE GREAT

The most interesting game Anand seen in his life was the rise and fall of ‘Divine the great’.He never thought in his dream that she would be so clever and expert in the use and throw culture of life…that she would so perfectly use the ladders to rise and very soon forget or ignore those who helped her in elevation…that she would take the maximum use of the given opportunity and subscribe to the philosophy of give and take in her all moves of forward march…
Anand introduced her to. D.D. Charan at that time when Divine was anxiousy seeking another change in her life...She was tired of the teaching job...and since many a times she told him to take her to Mr Charan.He took her to him and that was also a chance meeting.It was raining that day from morning to evening and they waited for stoppage of rain …there were heavy clouds in the sky and due to that it became little dark. It was also Sunday.
He was sitting outside the Xavier Church with Divine; she too was stuck there due to heavy rains. Actually from Church he received a call in his office from her, requesting him… if he could take her home leaving his desk for some time .Anand had the prior fixed appointment with Charan who called him to guest house to discuss some urgent matter regarding the visit of Vijay Gandhi to Jaipur and meeting with him to inaugurate special Literary Mela (Festival)…It was just because of rains he was not moving out..but then there was a call from Divine…Two urgent things mixed and he came to Xavier side to take her first then after leaving her he decided to attend to Charan’s call…After reaching he told Divine about the possibility of meeting with Vijay Gandhi the known youth leader as he was specially invited to discuss that matter and for that he told Divine to forget the rain and come with him …he would leave her at her residence which was on the way to University..Divine thought for a while and just jumped like a child and told Anand ---‘Why don’t you take me along to guest house …that will save your time too...I will wait outside…and if you feel ..You can introduce me to Charan after your meeting.I can request him for his favors in my case
Anand was not willing to take her to Charan but when he realized there was a deep feeling in Divine to see him …and since long she was also pursuing him for meeting, he decided to take her to guest house.They were on the scooter and it was intermittent raining..After fifteen minutes they entered the gates of Guest House.

The meeting with Charan took another fifteen minutes.The big-boss was surrounded by his Darbaries(Attendents like old time princely court)..Anand’s very entry was taken in a satirical mood by Mr.Charan ,by flattering words… ‘Padhariye, Anand Saab (Please welcome MR. Anand The meeting ended with a sentence…This is your program…we are all your followers…but between these words the serious points regarding Vijay Gandhi’s visit was also discussed. When Anand requested Charan to hear the problem of someone known to him (Anand)
;Who is that person ?Chasran asked him.
Miss Divine, he immediately responded –
‘..Who is she? Bring her inside. .why she is standing outside?
And after sympathetically listening to her, the self styled M.P told her very very pleasing words and assured her of all possible help from his side..He told her to meet him next day but before coming,he wanted her to fix time with his P.A.

Next day Divine went to meet Charan at Khasakothi since the M.P was busy in some urgent meeting with the Bank Officer’s Union. They had some problems which they wanted to highlight in the Parliament and for that they wanted the help of a senior political stalwart Charan.
He had already smelled the hidden odor of Divine’s beautiful personality in her last evening meeting. .Her specialty was her informal and bold way of her expression which was inviting for the old but mature politician. .and he decided to use her to best of his advantage…as she was prepared to go forward to any extent in the interest of her future….Charan invited her to discuss certain positive points in a special lounge and V.I.P room of Khasakothee.

‘If I remember correctly you are Divine…’Charan started the dialogue smilingly..
‘Yes sir.’
‘Good name. Who has given you this beautiful name?
‘Sir my Grand Papa.He was a Priest in Nani Daman…She extended her introduction.
‘So you belong to Daman?’
‘No sir,My Grand father was a teacher there but later he took up a job of a priest ..’
‘How it comeYou people are not Portguese?’
‘Sir we are Indian Christians. ..I don’t know much about my Daman background’
‘O.K.I have known little bit about you from Anand…his wife had been your friend and you have a degree of music and interest in art..’
‘Yes sir.’
‘And before you are here I had a talk with two persons. .One is the Vice Chancellor of Kota Open University…and the other fellow is a senior Bank Manager.I have called him again once something is decided about your possibilities of job.I wish you also join our campaign…and for your appointment etc.V.C has agreed to appoint you against the vacant post of Asst.Regisrar in the Kota University. But your posting will be in Jaipur…Are you happy with this proposal…?’ Charan put before her a good proposal
‘You told for the other possibility…with Bank sir …what is that sir’..Divine was bit comfortable with the M.P...
‘Oh you are interested in the Bank …but that is not for any job…that is for a loan for your car…The Sr Manager will sanction loan to you any day you want.You need a car now..The Manager will come just now.’ Charan showed her a very bright picture of her future. .She was excited…It never came in her mind that she would be taken so nicely. How great is Mr. Charan..He is really great.’
‘But what job I have to perform sir? She asked..
‘You will be on deputation here for our campaign and work as the executive of the Literacy Campaign. .Details we can discuss later.’

Then after a small break a Senior Manager of Bank of Baroda came in the room.He was introduced to Divine and since all was going like magic, Divine was told to sign on some forms so that the loan advance is processed. Charan told his P.A to connect him to the V.C of Kota Open University for finalizing her appointment etc.
When Divine came out of the lounge of Khasakothi, she was floating in air.Her legs were not falling on the ground.She was totally lost in day-dreaming…even to the extent that she decided to drop immediately the proposal of her marriage or at least postponing it.
The first thing she did after reaching home was…she telephoned Anand…She told him-‘Anand .I never thought in my dreams that I would be Asst Registrar in the Kota Open University…’
‘..What..?..Are you going to Kota..?Asked Anand..
‘No Mr. Charan had already talked with the V.C of the Kota University to keep me on deputation in the satellite branch in Jaipur.’
‘Oh that is fantastic…that means you will be in Jaipur..
‘Ya…working with Litercy Program…under your guide lines ...You will be my boss…’She told in warm and emotional words…’
‘No it’s not like that. .In the program every one’s boss is Mr.Charan the great. .Well forget all that and tell me where is my treat..?
Anand was happy to hear all this but his mind was busy in thinking something else.What will be the reaction of Bhairvi on this matter..?Will she not think that Divine got this job only due to him…although it’s not at all right?’
‘What are you thinking…tell me frankly what treat you want…are you coming right now..?
‘I will let you know…’
‘That means you are not coming ...’
‘I am called on by Mr. Charan to discuss the Literacy Mela…’
‘O.K…ring me after you are free.’
‘.Bye Bye.


Anand could not talk Divine the same day as the meeting with Charan took longer time.He was also taken to the Chief Minister’s house for discussing the proposed visit of the youth leader Vijaya Gandhi. As the Literacy Mela was a very big affairs and it involved practically all possible factions of power, the meeting with C.M.was important.
After that meeting Charan called in guest house high officials of Banks…prominent business groups, selected representatives of