Dhind (Marathi)

by Shankar Patil

"By god, I did not touch wine, I did not drink it. Unnecessarily do not blame me.` As Rau Khot totally refused everyone present was astonished, they all started laughing heartily. Seeing this Rau Khot said, "Do not laugh at me, I am telling you the truth. I did not drink.` Rambhau said with a smile, "my dear, your eyes are deceiving you.` "Anna, what are my eyes saying? Now just shut up for god`s sake.` "Oh, you mean to say that we should keep quiet till you are off the hangover?` "But as I did not drink, so there is no question of a hangover!` "Are you still denying that you are having a hangover?` "Do not mention it at all. I did not even touch it, forget about having it.` One of the spectators came forward and said loudly, "if you did not even touch it, then why were you hiding?` "Oh! Now look, what are you talking about? Why do you think I was hiding?` "Yes, you were hiding on the loft, otherwise, why would you go there?` "What was I doing on the loft? What a question, I was fast asleep on the loft.` "Why so? Was there no space on the ground below?` "Why are you so concerned with it? It is none of your business. I will sleep wherever I please, be it the ground or the loft.` Listening to Rau`s dialogue everyone again started laughing heartily.

Genres: Marathi

189 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 1995

About the author

Born on 8th August 1926, Shankar Patil was the most famous amongst the contemporary authors for his stories based mostly on the rural life. His language typically reflected the beauty of village life. Though he was a prominent story writer, he successfully tried his hands over the other forms of literature including the drama format. Initially, his themes appear to be simple but if studied at depth one is to see the many-fold dimensions involved in his writing process. Entertainment is not his solitary aim. His writing reflects his concern and commitment for the society. Instead of clinging to the rituals and traditions he aims at finding out new meanings for achieving better living standards. His writing has the base of a sensitive mind which is completely harmonious with the nature. He understands and accepts change as easily as one breathes under the normal circumstances.

Reviews

[Vinay Nandurdikar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed

There is a rural touch in every story.
Every story is entertaining and yet there is social message effectively given.
Loved each story.
Every story has a unique characters and it feels like it's happening infront of our own eyes.

[Vishwanath Rathod · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good collection of witty stories which at same time pull focus towards village culture, language and folktales

[Sujeet Gholap · Rating 3 out of 5]

छानैकी! वाचता-वाचता गावाकडची आठवण झाली, आजोळ आठवलं, मावशीचं गाव आठवलं… काकू आणि काकीची बोलण्याची ढब आठवली!

गोष्टी मनोरंजक आहेत खऱ्या, पण पाटलांची भाषा कधी कधी ओढून-ताणून जुळवल्यासारखी वाटते. गावरान भाषेत मधूनच एखादा शुद्ध शब्द टपकतो आणि सगळी गावरान ढब घालवून बसतो.

सगळ्यात मस्त गोष्ट? "चकवा". फक्त तेवढी वाचा अन व्हा पुढं!

[Prashant Mane · Rating 4 out of 5]

खेड्यातील माणसं, त्यांच्यातील परस्परसंबंध आणि खेड्याचं मन

खेड्यामधली माणसे त्यांचे रोजच्या अडचणी सोडवण्यासाठी वेगवेगळ्या शक्कली लढवतात आणि त्यातच कसे फसत जातात हे वेगवेगळ्या कथांमधून शंकर पाटील यांनी मजेदार पणे वर्णिले आहे.

[Pranav · Rating 5 out of 5]

आपल्यातल्या राऊ खोतांची 'धिंड' काढलीच आहे लेखनाने