What a beautiful word this is! Just hearing it brings a smile to our faces. It takes us down memory lane, back to the first time we met her. Those were the days of simple needs, small joys, and immense happiness. Childhood is an investment that offers the highest returns.
I first came across this candy, known as *shrikhandachi goli*—a sweet made from hung curd, sugar, and fruit drops for flavor. It wasn’t just any candy; it was a reward. You couldn’t simply buy it—you had to earn it. If you behaved well, didn’t cry, shared with others, followed instructions, or stayed put without making a fuss, this was your prize. The candy became a symbol of achievement.
As time passed, these candies were replaced by chocolates. Years went by, and I had almost forgotten about them—until they unexpectedly found me again. One day, I took my son to his pediatrician for a vaccination. Taking a perfectly healthy child to a doctor is never easy. When they’re too young to understand, it’s manageable. But once they recognize the roads leading to the clinic, it turns into a battle. Our strategy was simple: get in, get it done, and escape as quickly as possible. As expected, after a brief conversation with the doctor, my son saw the needle and started crying. He got vaccinated, and just as we were about to leave, I noticed a small can of candies on the table. The doctor handed a few to my son for being a “good boy.” And just like that, vaccines became a little less terrifying—because now, we weren’t just going for the shot, we were going for the candies. I had never thought of these tiny sweets as lifesavers, but in that moment, they became just that.
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