Kanpur ke joote - The shoes from Cawnpore ( As britishers said it )

Much before Independence ( of India ), britishers had known the quality of shoes made in kanpur ( They said - Cawnpore ). The shoes were strong, for army purpose, could be used for long time and were perfect fits without a pinch.

They also had another quality. They were used to hit the Indians hard who did not react to the gore saab as per his whims and fancies.

The localites of north India had a sher ( verse ) popular in themselves.

Kanpur ke joote, banaane ke sazaa;
Pehen ne se zyada, khaane ka maaza.

( The fun/punishment of making these kanpur shoes, is that even if we could not enjoy wearing them ourselves, we are enjoying the beating we get out of them )

In the words of Sahir,

Jo Taar Se Nikli Hai, Woh dhun Sab Ne Suni Hai;
Jo Saaz Pe Guzri Hai, Woh Kis Dil Ko Pata Hai.

( Everyone has appreciated the tune that the strings produced, but no one knows what the instrument would have gone thorough, when the strings trembled into melody. )

Sometimes I feel like questioning myself, why? But I guess I already have all the answers.

Why would someone take all the shit and still be with an open hearted acceptance, but isnt that way what love is?

Sitam ya karam husn waalon ki marzi,
Yehi soch ke koi shikwna na karna;
Sitamgar salamat rahe husn tera,
Yehi usko mitne se pehle dua de ...

I have seen it even before, years ago.

The accpetance comes from heart, and it defies all logic, all analysis.