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.....he  frequently  would  think  if Purnima was not  there in his life  his life quality  would have been  many times  better, his importance in his family  could have increased,   the troubles  he experienced  he could  have  easily  escaped,  , today he stood at the Airport like a  homeless vagabond  waiting for the taxi was thanks to her or there 2as a time when  he 7sed to be welcomed by  throngs of waiting crowds