“இனிமையான ‘ழ ‘ இருக்கும் இடம் ‘தமிழ் ‘ “…!!!

தமிழ் மொழியிலே கூட அவருக்கிருக்கும் [பெரியவா] அறிவு
முத்தமிழ்க் காவலர்களையெல்லாம் பிரமிக்க வைக்கிறது.
ஒரு முறை கி.வா.ஜ விடம், “தமிழ் என்றால் என்ன?” என்று
கேட்டார். மேலும்”சம்ஸ்கிருதம் என்றால், செம்மை செய்யப்பட்ட
மொழி என்று அர்த்தம்! அப்படி தமிழுக்கு ஏன் அந்தப் பெயர்
வந்தது சொல்லுங்கள்!” என்கிறார். கி.வா.ஜ. அடக்கமாக,
“பெரியவா சொன்னால் தெரிந்து கொள்கிறேன்!” என்றார்.

“எந்த மொழியிலும் இல்லாத சிறப்பான எழுத்து ‘ழ’ என்பது.
இந்த எழுத்து வரக் கூடிய எந்தச் சொல்லும், அழகு,இனிமை
அவற்றைக் குறிப்பதாகவே இருக்கும்.

மழலை,குழல்,அழகு,குழந்தை, சுழல்,பழம்,யாழ் இப்படி ‘ழ’
வருகிற எல்லாமே நமக்குப் பிடித்தவை. ஆகவே இனிமையான
“ழ’வைத் தம்மிடத்தில் உடையது ‘தமிழ்'[தமி+ழ்] என்று
சொல்லலாமா?” என்கிறார். உடனே கி.வா.ஜ., “இதைவிடப்
பொருத்தமாக சொல்ல முடியுமா? இனி எல்லா
மேடைகளிலும் நான் இதைச் சொல்லுவேன்!” என்றாராம்.

சீர்காழிப் பதிகத்தில் நற்றமிழ் வல்ல ஞானசம்பந்தர் பாடியிருக்கும்
“யாமா மாநீ யாமா மா” என்ற மாற்றுமாலைப் பதிகம் மிகவும்
கடினம்.அவற்றுள் இன்றைப் பெரியவா எடுத்து, மிகவும்
கடினமான அந்தப் பதிகத்தைப் பிரித்து மிக எளிமைப்படுத்திப்
பொருள் சொன்னார்.பெரிய வித்வான்களே பிரமித்துப் போனார்கள்.

“அதுபோல் காளமேகப் புலவர் பாடிய பாடிய பாடல்களில் ஒன்று,
முக்கால்,அரை,கால்,இருமா,மாகாணி,ஒருமா,கீழரை என்று
குறந்துகொண்டே வர்ம். அளவுகளை வைத்து எழுதுகிறார்
தெரியுமா?” என்று கேட்டு,

முக்காலுக்கு ஏகாமல் முன்னரையில் வீழாமுன்

அக்கா வரைக்கால் கண்டு அஞ்சா முன்

விக்கி இருமாமுன், மாகாணிக்கேகாமுன்

கச்சி ஒருமாவின் கீழரை இன்றோது…..

என்ற பாட்டைபெரியவா எடுத்துக் காட்டுகிறார். அதன் பொருளையும்
தனக்கே உரிய முறையில்,

“முக்கால்-னா மூன்று கால்கள். வயதான பின் இரண்டு காலில்
நடக்கத் தள்ளாடி ஒரு தடியை மூன்றவது காலாகப்
பயன்படுத்துகிறோமே..அந்த நிலை வருவதற்குள்,
‘முன்னரையில் வீழாமுன்’..நரை வருவதற்கு முன்னாலே,
‘விக்கலும் இருமலும்’ வருவதற்கு முன்..யமனுடைய
காலடி நம்மை அணுகவதற்கு முன்…ஊருக்கு வெளியிலுள்ள
‘மாகாணி’ என்ற சுடுகாட்டுக்குப் போகும் முன்..காஞ்சியில்
ஒரு மாமரத்தின் கீழ் உள்ள ஏகாம்பரேசுவரரை
இன்றைக்கே துதிப்பாய்!”

என்று மிக அழகாக விளக்குகிறார். மேலும்,
“என்ன அழகு பார்த்தேளா! ஏகாம்பரரை, அந்த ஒன்று என்ற
எண்ணுக்குக் கீழேயே கொண்டுவந்து கீழரை வரை எட்டு
அளவுகளையும் கோத்துத் துதித்திருக்கிறாரே!” என்று சொல்லிச்
சொல்லி மகிழ்ந்தார்.எதையுமே இப்படி விளக்கமாகப்
பொழிந்து தள்ளியதைக் கேட்டவர்கள் பாக்யசாலிகள்.

source:::: periva.proboards.com

natarajan
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Message For the Day… Faith Develops into Love and Love Results in Concentration..

A person driving a car may concentrate on the road, anxious to save oneself and others from accident. Fear is what induces single-mindedness in this case. But Love is a greater force to aid concentration. Steady and resolute love makes one’s concentration become intense and unshakeable. Faith develops into love and love results in concentration. Prayer is possible and begins to yield fruit, under such conditions. Pray, using the Name as a symbol of the Lord; pray keeping all the waves of the mind stilled. Pray, as the performance of a duty for your very real existence, as the only justification for your coming into the world, as man.

 Sathya Sai Baba

” Why Turkeys are Called Turkeys ” !!!

why turkeys are called turkeys.

 

In the sixteenth century, when North American turkeys were first introduced en masse to Europe, there was another bird that was popularly imported throughout Europe and, most relevant to this article, England, called a guinea fowl.  This guinea fowl was imported from Madagascar via the Ottoman Empire.

The merchants who imported the guinea fowl were thus known as “turkey merchants.”  The guinea fowl eventually were popularly referred to as “turkey fowl,” similar to how other product imported through the Ottoman Empire acquired their names, such as “turkey corn,” “turkey wheat,” etc.

The North American turkey was first introduced to Spain in the very early sixteenth century and popularly introduced to all of Europe shortly thereafter.  The animal was thought by many to be a species of the type of guinea fowl that was imported via the Ottoman Empire and thus, began also being called a “turkey fowl” in English, with this eventually being shortened to just “turkey.”

  • One generally considered fictitious origin for naming a turkey such, comes from the Hebrew “tuki” (Hebrew for peacock).  If no one knew anything about the history of the turkey being introduced to the English speaking world, this might seem very plausible.  However, the historical evidence does not back up this “tuki” origin.

 

source:::::today i foundout .com

natarajan

Message For The Day….”One Must Have Ananda in The Heart “….

 Sathya Sai Baba

Just like a fish which can live only when it is immersed in water, when it feels the element all around it, so too man is a being that can live only when immersed in ananda (bliss); one must have ananda not merely at home, in society and in the world but more than all, in the heart. As a matter of fact, the ananda in the heart produces ananda all around; the heart is the spring of joy. That spring has to be touched by constant meditation, recitation and the intermittent dwelling on the glory, the grace and the inexhaustible manifestations of the Lord, that is, smaranachethana and manana. Hold fast to the goal; the devotee should never turn back. Never give way to doubt or despair.

 

“It Does not Matter if the Glass is Half empty or Half full “…..

Is Your Cup Half Full or Half Empty?
If you approach each day with a smile, see the goodness in people, and make lemonade out of lemons, then you are a “half-full person.” You don’t care if it’s going to rain because the clouds are so beautiful. If you’re stuck in traffic, you enjoy the music or your passenger’s company. But if you approach your day with a negative attitude and notice or experience more bad than good, then your approach is half empty. You are your own worst enemy: you sabotage your own fun and your own joy of life. So cut it out. Retrain yourself to notice only the good things in any situation until you rid yourself of this horrible habit. Don’t be a dream killer . . . for yourself or anyone else.
There is always someone else worse off than you. Look around you: your life is full of blessings. Make a list of things you are thankful for: your sight, health, family, food, shelter, a pet, your kids, friends, a good book. If you could even get out of bed this morning, then you are blessed. Do not take all this good fortune for granted. Be thankful for all these blessings.
Try not to use negative words too much like hate, disgusting, sick, ugly, etc.” Notice how things have improved in the world, in your town, in your life. Look for beauty. Try not to be sarcastic. Sarcasm is a “put-down “of something or someone. The way you act in the world is basically a habit. You can retrain your behavior and your thinking, and you will benefit by doing so. Being considerate, kind, and positive is contagious and worth the investment.
Did you get my point or do you want me to come again !!!
If you give love and kindness to others, you will probably find yourself overflowing with love and happiness. But if you give bitterness, cynicism, and negativity, that is what you will attract. In the mirror of life, you are reflected back, so let your goodness shine out.
Even though we are surrounded with love and positive things every day, the negative side of life seems to get a lot more publicity. Too many negative images sap us of our optimism. So don’t make a constant diet of negative people, newscasts, angry music, violent movies, and conflict. (Kids do not benefit from watching too many news shows and violence on TV.) Surround yourself with happy, positive people and situations whenever you can.
Laugh at yourself. Send funny cards to people. Watch funny movies. Enjoy yourself and have some fun (just not at anyone’s expense). Laughter can cure what ails you and make life fun. It’s very good medicine.
Everyone is attracted to happy people. They make us feel better. You can be one of those people. You’ll cheer up both yourself and those around you. Besides, frowning makes wrinkles.
source:::;H.Deepa in http://debu7370.blogspot.com/
natarajan

Message For the Day…”Everything is HIS ..That is the Eternal Truth “…

Shed the feeling of ‘mine’ and ‘yours!’ – these attitudes are only for temporary identification. Everything is ‘His’ – that is the eternal truth. Be like the headmaster of a school who takes temporary charge of the furniture in the school. The headmaster treats the furniture with diligence and hands over the items when he is transferred or retired. Treat all people and objects, entrusted and endowed to you with due care and diligence as the headmaster treats the furniture. Be always aware that they do not belong to you! Be always aware that the final checking-up is imminent. Have your accounts ready for inspection and handover, and be ready; wait for that moment with joy!  

Sathya Sai Baba

 

” You Have Nothing To Fear”….

The Divine Promise
Friday November 22nd, 2013
You have nothing to fear
Nothing to lose
Nothing to bear
Nothing to choose…
There is nothing to plan
Nothing to worry
There is nothing to ask
There is no need to hurry…
A little voice in the heart
Shall speak to you of faith
The truth in your soul
Shall take you safely across your fate…
There is no one beside you
Other than Me
I alone am the only friend
Know that and be free…
Why the tear
Why the pain
Why the doubt
Why the blame
Stand… Believe and Create the principle
Cherish… Hold and Sustain being simple…
Why the journey to seek My grace
Just touch your heart with the thought of love
And you shall feel My embrace
I am always there
Where you shall remember Me
I am there in a moment
Doing what is best
Doing until the end
Doing the rest…
Ask not why…
When…
And where…
I know
And that is what matters most
Try not to see
What I see
Close your eyes
And believe
That you are safe.
Then you shall see My grace
All else shall come to pass
And while the world wonders
Of your faith
You shall smile
And share the love
That you have received
From Me
By just believing…
Believe I say…
Believe, for faith is the food of your soul
Believe and take the step
Knowing that I am
In front
Behind
And by your side.
Believe in nothing
That you see, hear, feel, and speak
Believe that you are
In My presence
And the fear
That has trapped you
Shall turn to dust.
The heart of love
Shall behold My word
And My word shall carry
Its wisdom
To the good…
The kind…
And the simple-minded.
And all will fall in place
For what I have willed
Shall come to be…
Grace is knowing that
There can be no thought
Other than that of Mine
And My mysterious ways…
I bless you
That there can be no wrong
If you have teared for My grace
Your every tear of devotion
Shall turn
To the pearl of knowledge
For when you come to know Me
Through your heart
You shall taste the nectar of grace
That I shall pour upon you
Moment to moment.
I have come only to bless
Only to save you
Only to love you
Only to be with you…
My existence is
Simply to be
Wherever you are
However you are
I can reach you
Even before time has moved
And all of My tasks
Are completed
Even before
You can think to attempt
to do
Something for My sake…
Even that thought
Is My grace
For I have already completed
What you wish to do for Me
I can make you My instrument
To serve Me
Only so you can be
In the bliss of love
For loving Me
Is
Loving yourself.
My hand is always
Upon your head
Whether you have chosen Me or not
You are My Child of Eternity
And that is where
Everything begins
And everything ends…

source::::: an input from a Sai Devotee …

natarajan

Strange But True !!!…No Airports in These Countries !!!

In the era of manifold development where nations, cities or states are well equipped with advanced infrastructure, especially in terms of transportation and accessibility, there are still some countries that are yet to enjoy the benefit of having an airport. Here are the names of such nations, as listed by Rediff-

1. Vatican City: 

Vatican City is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome. With an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of around 840, it makes Vatican City the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world by both area and population. So, in a micro city-state like this, it would be physically impossible to fit a whole airport into the 0.44 km2 land area of the Holy city.  But, there is a heliport in the western corner, which is used for visiting heads and officials of the city-state. So, the nearest airport to the Vatican City is Rome Ciampino Airport.

2. Andorra:

Andorra, a landlocked microstate in Southwestern Europe, is the sixth smallest nation in Europe with an area of 468 km per square and an estimated population of 85,000. It is located in the eastern Pyrenees Mountains and bordered by Spain and France. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, at an elevation of 1,023 metres above sea level. Although, the country is by far large enough for an airport, but the surrounding mountains that are located would make landing conditions rather challenging if one were to be built. As such, this nation does not have airport till date. But, there are three heliports operating in this country. The nearest airports are in Lerida, Barcelona, Toulouse and Gerona. Considering its both population and land area, Andorra is the largest country with no airport.

3. Liechtenstein:

An alpine country in Central Europe, Liechtenstein is the only double landlocked country in the world without an airport. The country is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east and north. Its area is just over 160 square kilometres, and it has an estimated population of 35,000. It is the smallest yet the richest (in terms of GDP per capita) German-speaking country and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. The entire populations of Liechtenstein just have access to a heliport located in the southern town of Balzers. The nearest international airports are located at St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport in Switzerland and Friedrichshafen Airport in Germany, which have few scheduled flights. The nearest airport in Switzerland has rail services to Buchs and Sargans. From these towns, it is possible to catch a Postal Bus or a train to Liechtenstein.

4. Monaco:

Monaco is a sovereign city-state, located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. It is bordered by France and the Mediterranean Sea. With an area of just 2.02 square km and a population of 36,371, Monaco is the second smallest, and the most densely populated country in the world. Doe to its small and very compact geographical locations, theoretically there is no space for an airport in Monaco. It is one of the two airport free country that is not landlocked. The rich, famous, pretty, powerful and most of its masses usually fly to Cote d Azur Airport Nice in France and go by car, limo, bus, train or helicopter as that is the nearest airport. A heliport in the Monegasque district of Fontvieille, the Monte Carlo International Heliport, is the only aviation facility in the principality. It features shuttle service to and from the international airport at Nice, France.

5. San Marino: 

San Marino is a cooperative microstate surrounded by the country Italy. It is situated on the Italian Peninsula on the north-eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. San Marino has the smallest population of all the members of the Council of Europe. It is claimed to be the oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world. There are no commercial airports in San Marino, but there is a small private airstrip located in Torraccia and an international heliport located in Borgo Maggiore. Most of the tourists who arrive by air, land at Federico Fellini International Airport, which is 9.9 miles away from San Marino itself and that is close to the city of Rimini, then travel by bus to reach to the main city.

source:::::silicon india .com

natarajan

Message For The Day…”Serve anyone in Need With Full Heart and Experience The Resultant JOY”

Service is the highest penance and serving any living being is to serve Him. Many do acts of service as ‘social service’, not as aSadhana (spiritual act). Through Seva Sadhana, Hanuman attained identity with Rama, just as the river attains identity with the sea. Arjuna too considered his every act as Sadhana to attain Lord Krishna’s grace. He followed Krishna’s counsel, “Mamanusmara Yuddhyacha – fight, ever keeping Me in mind.” You too should keep God ever in your mind as the pace-setter for every task you do. Serve anyone in need with a full heart and experience the resultant joy. It may be small and even unnoticed by others, but must be done to please the God within you. Every act of genuine Seva attracts the Grace of God. 

Sathya Sai Baba

– Di