Life Lessons from the Rhyme “Chidiya Udi, Udd Na Saki”
We all remember that old Hindi rhyme — “Chidiya udi, udd na saki…” — that we sang without thinking twice. But have you ever actually listened to it as an adult? Turns out, this childhood song is a full-blown life manual in disguise. Forget self-help books; all the wisdom you need is hidden right there between the chidiya and the butterfly. Let’s break it down, shall we? 1. When Plan A Fails, There’s Always a Plan B (or Bus B) 🚍 In the rhyme, the butterfly can’t fly — tragic, right? But instead of sulking in a corner, she simply takes a bus, train, or even a flight. Moral of the story? Wings are nice, but jugaad is forever. Life will sometimes shut a door, but there’s always an open bus window somewhere. 2. Eve-Teasing is Sadly Universal 🙄 The rhyme casually drops this gem: the driver says, “Aaja mere paas.” And here you realise — doesn’t matter if you’re human or butterfly, the unsolicited creepy invitation is everywhere. It’s almost comforting to know the problem isn’t personal… a...