Kyonkay Lota, Reliable Hay!

Before you let your imagination loose into thinking that this would be about some political phenomenon since the term lota is most excessively used in that context, or even associate this to a specific party which preaches its message while roaming around the land while visibly displaying this specific utility item on top of their baggage; I must stop you to clarify that this in fact is meant to address the reliable and diverse nature of the pure and simple product known as, lota.  

Whenever a specific product is replaced by an evolved one, there are bound to be some clear benefits and hence its adoption leading to the phasing out of its predecessor. But this did not happen in this case; not at all. Although muslim shower did gain much popularity but it’s not like the sight of a lota has diminished, it still maintains its dominant position and stands out in many areas. Some of those are highlighted below to explore why this is so and how this magnificent artifact has survived from being obsolete.

1.       No heart stopping surprises, you won’t come to know after doing some serious business that there is no water when you press the button of the muslim shower. A lota would never do that to you, the resource availability is ensured beforehand and major catastrophes are avoided.

2.       There cannot be any sudden disconnects; you always know the exact amount of resources you can play with so that you are in a position to plan accordingly, and do not run out of them when required the most.

3.       No sudden and insane temperature changes, the way water supply can change from cool to steaming hot especially in summers is a “lot more” than just painful.  With a trustworthy lota, the temperature of the first drop would be maintained till the last.

4.       Infinite mobility, no restrictions as with the length of a muslim shower. You can even take a lota to other places as opposed to its competitor which if connected to the wrong side of the wall becomes a nuisance even for the main purpose it is installed for. You cannot water the plants with the new invention while carrying it around can you?

5.       No funny gadgetry to fiddle around with, no pressed buttons that fail when pushed and you have a gush of uncontrollable water to deal with when you certainly have much more important issues to handle already.

6.       Going on a trip, with no guarantees of washroom on the way. What options do you have to replace the lota ? Imagine not having it when its most needed during the trip, horrific thought isn't it.

7.      For learning the depth of deprivation faced by those who do not have access to this life saving item when in dire need, talk to any expat and then you'll understand how blessed you really are while taking it for granted. Ever thought of carrying mineral water bottles to toilets and managing with them ? That is what they have to deal with regularly, so be grateful for your circumstances as many are not so lucky.

So before you think any further, admit the fact that our reliance on the diverse and irreplaceable lota is here to stay. There are some things in life which can be replaced; a lota sure is not one of them.