Don’t blame the Sun;
For the severe summer.
It is (we) our Earth that gets
closer;
To the Sun in summers.
And looking at these pictures,
Can anyone blame the spectacular Sun?
(Photos by my son, Srikanth; as I
am driving)
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Portrayal of Lord Sri Rama by Narada Maharishi.
On the occasion of Sri Rama Navami today, I wish to present an excellent
portrayal of Lord Sri Rama by Narada Maharishi, which is the basis of
Valmiki Ramayana.
I came across this description from an English translation in PROSE;
of the original Valmiki Ramayana in Sanskrit VERSE. The English translation I
am reproducing below is from the book titled Ramayana by Sri Manmatha Nath Dutt,
published in the year 1891:
Maharishi Valmiki asked the best of sages and foremost of those
conversant with words, ever engaged in austerities and Vaidika studies, and
also Narada Maharishi, “Who at present in this world is alike crowned with
qualities, and endued with prowess, knowing duty, and grateful, and truthful,
and firm in vow, who is qualified by virtue of his character, and who is ever
studious of the welfare of all creatures? Who is learned, hath studied society,
and knoweth the art of pleasing his subjects? And who alone is ever lovely to
behold? Who hath subdued his heart, and controlled his anger, is endowed with
personal grace, and devoid of malice; and whom, engaged in battle, do even the
Gods, fear? Great is my curiosity to hear of such a person. Though canst, O
Maharshi, tell me of a man of this description”.
Hearing Valmiki’s words, Narada, cognizant of the three worlds, said
with alacrity, “Do thou listen! Rare as are the qualities mentioned by thee, I
will, O sage, having duly considered, describe unto thee a person endued with
them. There is one sprung from the line of Ikshwaku, known by the name of Rama.
He is of subdued soul and exceeding prowess; effulgent; endowed with patience;
having senses under control; intelligent; learned in morality; eloquent;
crowned with grace; the slayer of foes; broad-shouldered; possessor of mighty
arms, a conch-shaped neck, fleshy jaws, and a broad chest, a powerful bowman;
the repressor of foes; having plump shoulder-blades; of arms reaching down
under his knees; with a beautiful head; and a graceful forehead; and endowed
with excellent might; having symmetrical limbs; and of a cool hue; and
possessed of prowess; and having a well developed chest, with expansive eyes;
crowned with auspiciousness and favourable marks; knowing duty; firm in
promises and engaged in the good of his subjects; of accomplished renown;
furnished with knowledge; pure in body and spirit; modest towards superiors;
versed in self-knowledge; blest with prosperity; destroyer of enemies, protector and supporter of all
living beings, practising all the duties of this class; and preserving those
cleaving unto him; versed in the profundity of Vedas and the Vedangas;
accomplished in archery; gifted with a good memory; ascertaining with rapidity
the truth of things; the darling of all; unreproved; unvanquished spirit;
discerning; proficient in every branch of learning; ever resorted to by the
good even as the ocean is, by the rivers; worthy of being honoured; having an
equal regard for all; and capable of filling the heart with ever-new
sensations. Crowned with every grace; he enhanceth the joys of his mother
Kausalya; being like unto the sea in gravity and unto the Himavat (Himalayas)
in patience. In prowess, he is like Maha Vishnu. In anger he resembleth the
fire rangig at the dissolution of all; and in forgiveness, he is like unto the
Earth. In giving away, he is unto (Kubera) the Bestower of riches, and in
truth, he is like Dharma.”
And this prompted Valmiki Maharishi to write Ramayana.
Here are links to some articles I wrote earlier in connection
with Sri Rama Navami and Lord Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at
Bhadrachalam where a very grand celebration is taking place today:
Friday, April 4, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
April fool! It is not a Generator; it is a Swiss Army Mobile Bakery Wagon!
Diesel Power Generators are a
common sight along the roads and in buildings of Hyderabad, due to decades of
Power shortage. So when one is passing along Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, or is
visiting Ofen Bakery for the first time, at first glance would think that the
Olive green Mobile Wagon stationed in front of the bakery is an enclosed Diesel
Power Generator.
It is not a Generator; it is a
marvellous Mobile Bakery from Switzerland, designed by Swiss Army for its troops
with tremendous capabilities. In case electricity is not available it runs on
Diesel Generator. The Electric Power is required for the Water Boiler, the
Flour Sieve, Dough Kneading Machine, illumination etc. And the Oven can be
heated either by Coal, Firewood, Diesel or LPG! And this compact standalone
bakery is said to have an output of 2000 Kg. Bread per day! Cakes and Pastries
are also baked in this wagon!
And ‘Ofen’ restaurant (Ofen -
Oven in Swiss/German) stands out as one of the top most Bakeries in Hyderabad
serving authentic and delicious Breads, Pastries and Cakes and a variety of
other delectable European dishes.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Exactly a month to go, think well before you Vote.
With one month to go for the General Elections in our Telangana
State, I just sent this email to the family, to be prepared to cast their Vote
on 30th April 2014. We always cast our Votes and we will do so this time. As for you, please refer to the above poster for your '2014 Elections Polling Date'.
You too please cast your Vote. Vote wisely for good leaders, good governance
and rapid all-round development; do not let your franchise be wasted.
In the worst scenario, consider NOTA option (None of the above
option) and hopefully may others in your constituency also realise the hopeless
situation and Vote for NOTA, paving way for another election with worthy candidates.
Please SAVE our Country from power hungry, land grabbing, money
laundering, betraying, backstabbing, corrupt and unworthy to rule politicians.
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