MY LORD, THE BABY - Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore is one of India’s national icons. He was a mystic, poet, dramatist, novelist, educationalist and reformer. He has authored many short stories that embody the Indian ethos. They reveal his essential humanity and deep understanding of human nature. “My Lord, the Baby” is a tale of love and loyalty that goes beyond all castes, creeds and social hierarchies. When Raicharan was 12 years old he joined as a servant in a master’s house who was of the same caste. He nursed the master’s little son, Anukul. Anukul grew up and joined the judicial service. Anukul got married and when he had a son born to him, Raicharan took care of the little one too. Raicharan’s whole attention was upon the little one. He wondered at the little one’s skill and judgment and used to say that the little one will become a judge. Raicharan was almost like a playmate for the little one. When the little one called Raicharan as “Chan-n...