A Matter of Destiny

“Let us go to Gurunath, the astrologer who is camping in our town, to find out when our daughter is likely to get married,” said Sushila to her husband, Kumaresh.

“Are you so anxious about our daughter’s marriage?” protested Kumaresh.

This dialogue repeated itself frequently. Sushila always concluded, “It is foolish not to take advantage of the skill of a man who is at hand.”

Eventually, Kumaresh relented and took his wife to Gurunath’s lodge. Upon their knocking at the door, a young lady opened it and introduced herself as Gurunath’s daughter.

When Gurunath appeared, Kumaresh asked him, “We met your sweet daughter. Have you decided upon her marriage?”

“How can I? Is that not a matter of destiny?” answered Gurunath.

“Thank you. We will come another time,” said Kumaresh as he turned to leave. Sushila followed him without a murmur.

“Now you understand!” commented Kumaresh on their way home.