PATIBUNIA POND

“The fishing is not allowed in this Pond, Maharaja”, said Manu, the local boy. The Maharaja asked the reason. Manu said it is a long story, Your Highness. People worship this pond.

Manu started telling the whole story:-“Once upon a time, the “Patibunia Pond” was under the control of the Zamindar “Bishnu Mullick”. At that time, no fishing was allowed in this pond. All the fishes were very happy. Bishnu was married to “Raima Ganguly”, the girl of another zamindar “Bhadraprasad Ganguly”.One day, the brother-in-law of Bishnu, the “Rajendra Ganguly”, visited Patibunia. He liked the entire property and place. But, somehow, he was having some idea on his head, after seeing that pond.Rajendra said to Bishnu, “Accha, Jamai Babu, why don’t you go for fishing this pond, every week. There are lots of fishes in this pond. By selling those fishes, we can earn money. When you can earn money, only by fishing 4 days a month, then why not go for that”. Bishnu agreed to that.

“Mini” is the lovely pussy cat of Raima. She does not eat fish, as per her habit. She always eats meat or bones, as provided by the house maids. When she was at Bijoypur, she had lots of friends to play with. But here she is alone. But, whenever she goes near that pond, there is one fish known as “Sharmila”, who is visible.

After few days, they both became good friends. Mini was so happy. She told all about her friendship to Raima also. Raima was also happy that Mini has got a new friend.After 1 year also, both Raima and Bishnu was having no children. Doctors were consulted and many check –ups were done, but of no use. Raima was very disappointed, by hearing, that there is no chance for her to become a mother, as Bishnu has some internal problems.

In that year only, suddenly “Mainak” got caught in the fishing nets. Mainak is the lover of Sharmila. Sharmila, started crying in front of Mini, and wanted her help. Sharmila said, “If you can help me, to get back my lover Mainak in this pond again, then I will help Bishnu, to become a father”. Mini soon addressed this information to Raima. Raima ordered to release Mainak into the pond.In the next morning, Bishnu went near the pond. Sharmila gave three fish eggs on the lotus leaf. Sharmila said, “Sir, Just eat those eggs, by mixing it with the cow’s milk and tonight will be your memorable night”. Bishnu followed her instructions.

After nine months, Patibunia was celebrating because Raima gave birth to a baby boy named as “Aryan”. Mini now requested Bishnu, to stop fishing at that pond. You must be grateful to Sharmila.Bishnu declared, “From today onwards, there will be no fishing in that pond, because there are true lovers in that pond. Where there are true lovers, there exists GOD. So, do not dare to disturb them.”Manu ended his story. Maharaja Said, “Thanks Manu, you saved me from committing a sin”Manu said, “If you give Love to someone, it will surely come back to you with the added compounding interest. Today, something good will happen to your house. Best of Luck!!!