Let the night sleep Sleep for ever deep With the night I sleep Beyond the world to peep Universe will sleep Plants and trees Birds and bees Stars and moon To sleep very soon! Fruits and flowers Joy with showers Will sleep with me and the night Not to keep the life very tight! No dawn of the day Right upto the dooms day! Sleep permanent In the world impermanent I’ll sleep without light My agonies will sleep My worries will sleep My pains will sleep My sins will sleep!
While in sleep I am pure I am peace I am noble!
While my body is asleep Awake my soul I keep Sleep akin to death Death akin to sleep in mirth?
Let the night sleep Sleep for ever deep With night I sleep Sleep to eternity Soul to merge in Divinity!
Air kindles fire The same air puts of the flame! Water gives life The same water destroys life! Earth provides the place to live The same earth swallows thousand lives! Man builds the world The same man destroys it cold! Flowers waft sweet scents The same fragrant flower later stinks! Electric power rotates fast the fan The same power kills by shock kills the man! Waves caress our feet gently The same waves consume lakhs fiercely! Penetrating paradoxes Unpredictable occurances Sure beyond the man’s control Gift of God and the whip of nemesis!
All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. – Abraham Lincoln
My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was. – Lisa Leslie
Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face. – George Eliot
A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them. – Victor Hugo
The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children. – Elaine Heffner
A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. – Cardinal Mermillod
Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved. – Erich Fromm
A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. – Honore de Balzac
The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation. – James E. Faust
We are born of love; Love is our mother. – Rumi
Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children. – William Makepeace Thackeray
My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind. – Michael Jordan
A mother’s love endures through all. – Washington Irving
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother. – St. Therese of Lisieux
Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together. – Susan Gale
MY FATHER MR. N R VISWANATHAN RETIRED HEAD MASTER WHO PASSED AWAY IN 1987 AT HIS AGE 87 WHEN I WAS IN ERODE AND MY BELOVED MOTHER MRS. LAKSHMI AMMAL WHO PASSED AWAY IN 1995 WHEN I WAS IN KADAPA.
ALL have GOOD NUMBER of FRIENDS! BUT ALL may not BE GREAT! HERE I have indeed a great friend ARK! ARK yes A. RAMAKRISHNAN! We were together working in the PREMIER PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKING – which I call my ALMA MATER where I learnt THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE AND LIVING for more than FOUR DECADES! MR.ARK continues to be my GREAT FRIEND regularly following my BLOG ENVIUS THOUGHTS IN https://nvsr.wordpress.com . HE wanted to compliment and congratulate in person and hence CAME ALL THE WAY TO MY HOME AND PRESENTED A NICE SHAWL and this is the above photo! I Pray for his long life healthy and happy!
Hope MY valuable viewers ENJOY THIS PHOTO! THANKS.
URBAN and RURAL areas are part and parcel of this GREAT WORLD! Pleasures and Pains are common in both areas! An ATTTEMPT is made in this post – SUNDAY STORY Number 3498- to clearly enjoy the URBAN PLEASURES and RURAL JOYS!
URBAN PLEASURE -MADURAI CITY!!!
RURAL JOY OF CHILDREN!!!
Ideal is to enjoy practically and not reading or listening! Let us make earnest efforts to! With this we end this Sunday Story! Let us meet tomorrow as usual! Till then GOODBYE- MAY GOD BE WITH US ALL! GOODBYE!
Let million daffodils Dance for peace in the happy world Let million jasmines Spread the scent in a lovely mold Let million nightingales Sing for joy and pleasure loud and bold Let million doves Spread their wings for harmony manifold Let million roses Bloom to make us forget the day of doom Let million showers Bring in hope and cheers in the manner of perfume Let million voices Rent the air for global love and peace Let million minds Work for universal peace with ease Let million thoughts Raise in nobility to chase and change our destiny Let the millennium new See the world full of peace and joy, health and harmony Let the millennium third Groom the world without war and strife Let the millennium next Drink the nectar of love and light all through life!
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: From significance to the stories associated with Akshaya Tritiya, here’s all that you need to know.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: The special time of the year is here. Every year, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated with a lot of pomp and granduer all over the country. Akshaya Tritiya is believed to be one of the most auspicious times of the year. This is the time when people buy jewellery, gold, silver, properties, vehicles or houses. It is believed that things bought on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya will never reduce in value. Akshaya means things that can never be damaged. People worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber on this day and seek their blessings. As we gear up to observe the special day, here are a few things that we must keep in mind.
According to Drik Panchang, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on May 10 this year.(Unsplash)
Basava Jayanti, celebrated on the 10th of May this year, marks the revered birth anniversary of Basavanna, a luminary figure in the history of Karnataka and the founder of the Lingayat sect. Rooted in deep reverence and cultural significance, this festival brings communities together to pay homage to Basavanna’s teachings and contributions.
Basava Jayanti falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Vaisakha. This auspicious day, the 18th day of the month, is commemorated with reverence and enthusiasm primarily in the Indian state of Karnataka, as well as in regions of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
History of Basava Jayanti
Basava Jayanti is steeped in the rich tapestry of Karnataka’s cultural heritage. It honors Basavanna, a 12th-century philosopher, and poet whose ideals continue to resonate through the ages. Born in 1105 CE into a devout Kannada family in northern Karnataka, Basavanna’s life was dedicated to the pursuit of truth, equality, and social justice.
From his early years in Kudalasangama to his later endeavors as an administrator and teacher, Basavanna’s influence was profound. He espoused the principle of social equality, transcending the barriers of caste and creed. Basavanna emphasized the dignity of labor, believing that all forms of work were sacred.
His literary contributions, including the profound Vachanas, exemplify his philosophical depth and spiritual insight. Through works like the Shat-sthala-vachana and Mantra-gopya, Basavanna conveyed timeless truths with simplicity and clarity.
Central to Basavanna’s teachings was the concept of ‘Anubhava Mantapa’ or the ‘hall of spiritual experience,’ where individuals from all walks of life could engage in dialogue and self-reflection. This inclusive approach fostered a sense of community and belonging among his followers.
Basavanna’s legacy extends beyond the borders of Karnataka. In 2015, his statue was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along the River Thames in London, symbolizing his enduring global impact. Additionally, Basavanna’s social reforms were commemorated with the issuance of a commemorative coin, a testament to his enduring influence.
On Basava Jayanti, devotees gather at temples and community centers to offer prayers and engage in devotional songs and discourses. The day is marked by rituals, processions, and cultural programs that showcase the vibrancy of Lingayat culture.
As Karnataka observes Basava Jayanti as a regional government holiday, it provides an opportunity for reflection and celebration, reinforcing the values of equality, service, and spiritual inquiry championed by Basavanna.
In essence, Basava Jayanti is not merely a day of remembrance but a reaffirmation of timeless ideals that continue to inspire and guide generations. As communities come together to honor Basavanna’s legacy, they embody the spirit of unity, compassion, and social justice that he championed, ensuring that his teachings remain a beacon of light in an ever-changing world.
Air kindles fire The same air puts of the flame! Water gives life The same water destroys life! Earth provides the place to live The same earth swallows thousand lives! Man builds the world The same man destroys it cold! Flowers waft sweet scents The same fragrant flower later stinks! Electric power rotates fast the fan The same power kills by shock kills the man! Waves caress our feet gently The same waves consume lakhs fiercely! Penetrating paradoxes Unpredictable occurances Sure beyond the man’s control Gift of God and the whip of nemesis!
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