The young man's father: "Don't worry. I shall complete the Homam however long (the rain) takes (to stop). I would lose out to you. You shall be the winner. It is not a big deal. But my son shall be fine. That is enough."
The young girl's father: "When your son came to my home and told me he shall follow what I had asked him to do (lighting the Homam), I was not thinking about my victory. I saw the love your son had for my daughter. Even now when you entered the temple and stood before me giving in to my wishes to conduct the Homam, I did not think about my victory. I only saw the love you had for your son. While fighting over my shastras or over your principles, we forget that we are humans. What is the point? Before I could call it off, God intervened (as rain) and called it off. He will take care of both our kids."
I am reminded of how the temple priests I consulted over my daughter's wedding guided us wonderfully. Since they had loved each other he told me the horoscope was not important, as their Manam or hearts had merged in union. It was always fated he said. Beyond this, "Leave it to God" he said.
The young man tells his wife, "If this oblation can settle our love, I would have agreed to do it long back. I wanted both of us to overcome all these and become stronger."
She poses a question to him. "What do you mean by strong? Is it only to threaten or split ways each time we have a fight? Fights will happen. Being strong means we shall be together even in a fight. It might be a fight to you, but it was a show of love. We are girls. When we cannot voice out certain things to our fathers and husbands, we look up to God. We tell him. Yet I left that God whom I loved and cherished for you. Where shall I go if you ask me to leave."
"I am still learning (the lessons of life)", answers the young man. "Let us demonstrate to the world so that they shall say that there is no couple as loving as us. Let us prove it."
Earlier when the young man submits to attend the Homam and requests his father to come, the father refuses telling him to forget his wife. The young man places a question to his father asking him why he held on to his mother who believed in temples and rituals when they knew pretty well that she did not support him as an atheist for 30 years. The father answered that she was his wife and that he loved her.
Agathiyar told me and my wife all the above and asked my children to carry out our 60th wedding soon. We should be an exemplary couple he said.
மண வாழ்க்கை என்றால் என்ன?
What is married life?
Two souls come together (in matrimony).
This (soul) shall have had a unique experience. The other something else.
In coming together... a beautiful family emerges... two families come together...they shall learn about your devotion and experiences.
மண வாழ்க்கை என்பது அழகான வாழ்க்கை.
A married life is a beautiful life.
There is much Gnanam to be gained in a married life. Much Gnanam shall dawn. You will understand when you come to experience them.
It will turn out good for all of you.
ஏன் என்றால் குழந்தையிலே வந்துவிட்டாய் அல்லவா?
Because you have come (to the path) as a child.
It would be beautiful.
Understanding (between life partners). Both coming in unison in prayer to God. You tend to transform a society. When these children grow up.. it becomes a generation... living a beautiful life.
(It is generally believed that) If you come to me (my path), the husband has to leave or the wife has to leave. What utter nonsense is this? It is unfair. I too am with my wife (Lobama). Why accuse me unjustly? Am I such a monster? To separate couples. Do not accuse me.
Whatever happens, a couple sailing through it together. Both seeking God together. Aging together. The love that blossoms together. That platform is entirely different. It is indeed a beautiful journey. You for me, me for you. Agathiyan for both of us.
அடுத்த தலைமுறைகள் உருவாக்க வேண்டும் அல்லவா?
We need to work on the next generation right?
What a beautiful life.
Your life journey should be an example. So much of giving in though facing battles. So much tolerance. This is a beautiful example. What a loving journey. Aging graciously.
60ம் திருமணம் செய்யலாமா?
Shall we conduct your 60th wedding?
Do it. You must do it. Do it this year. Be an exemplary couple.
The reason for conducting the 60th wedding is to show others how close you are and bring them to live like you. It is not waste of money.
That is why I am asking you to do it. Others would understand the importance of living together through thick and thin and till the last days.
Seeing you both they too would resolve to live like you. They should desire "One should be like them". One should live to hear people say that.
Be an example to others.
This would be an unforgettable experience.
You are the groom. Still youthful. Do you know what a wonderful life it is? Who would get to live this life? You have it.