All of Us

All of us criticise others that they do things this way & that way.

What we don't see is we too do the same things that way.

Also sometimes we realise later and try to erase our such deeds.

But then its too late that someone notices them or it affects someone in a good / bad manner.

Cheers!!!

Human life

A human life is the most precious in God's creation.

The body, the mind(or heart) and the soul are 3 things that maketh a human life.

The body changes form over a period called lifetime. The body suffers external and internal changes.

The mind changes thoughts so quickly that it is rightly described 'Vaayu vegam mano vegam'. The mind, by itself, is virtual and hence changes too are unseen or unknown externally and to a large extent, internally, too.

The soul is the innermost part of a being. It is rarely affected by external factors.

A person is pure until his soul remains pure.

It is neither the outward appearance looks nor the ideas that influence the soul. It is the ideals and deeds of a being and the path of life that makes a soul.

Not when the body or the mind is adulterated does a man becomes impure.
The adulteration of a soul is the worst sin.

Hence, when situations arise such that the body or the mind is not in its right form, be sure that your soul is as it is.

We cannot give back the body or the mind in its original form back to the Creator. However, we can make sure to keep our soul pure by our deeds and return it back to HIM.

Ponniyin Selvan

I have been reading Kalki's 'Ponniyin Selvan' for quite sometime and now I have completed it.
Part-I was not so interesting in the beginning. But then it was quite good. Part-III and IV were real good and I could not resist the curiosity to know what happens next. Part-V was okay but I think it was a bit dragging.
What I wonder is the way Kalki had thought so much and written it. Ooph! Each and every character thinks something and does something to achieve the goal. But one very nice thing is the morality that comes out of each character. Kalki has made sure that this is touched upon in every chapter.

About characters, Vanthiyathevan is the hero. Of course, he is the real hero, always getting into troubles, facing them boldly and emerging out of every struggle successfully.
Kalki has made a good point to put in all good qualities in Aathitha Karikalan but also show what caused his downfall.

Even Nandhini, who is the anti-heroine(maybe!!) has been portrayed and justified very well. Unlike many others Kalki had not potrayed her to be one with all negative qualities. She does show affection and sympathy towards some characters. Also, the reason for her actions are well-established.

Kundhavai is also the one great character who Kalki refers that for her intellect, she should have been born as a male. I also happened to hear that Vanthiyathevan then married another princess named Indirakumari when he went to conquer that kingdom. When he returned back, he was hesitant of how to convey this to Kundhavai. It so happened that when they went for an outing, she asked to write in a rock that "Vanniyathevan who is Indirakumari's husband...". Such is her intelligence. I used to wonder 'Is intelligence a male-thing?' But with no media, no communication means, locked in the andhapuram of the Chola palace, Kundhavai has surely acquired so much that she can rightly be called 'Arivukkarasi'.

Poonguzhali is one her kind. Kalki has shown variety in characters by sketching Poonguzhali. The simple life she leads and the distant dreams she has finally comes true one-fine day.

The list is too long and I have just mentioned a few.

Surely, Ponniyin Selvan is one of its kind.
Budding novelists should certainly read such classics(Now it has become a classic to me) as well. I am certain that this would instigate some essential skills that one should acquire to become a good writer.

Me - a Gemini or a Cancer?

I now wonder whether I am a Gemini or a Cancer (Ah! a question here too??^&*^%&*##%)
So many times I have conflicting questions that arise in me and there are no convincing answers. The truth is I make no efforts to know the answers even and always dwell in this world of inner conflicts.
As a child, I used to think of death as a very rational thing. No emotional strings attached. Now things have changed.
Sometimes, I strongly oppose the caste system........at others, I am unable to explain myself certain habits and rituals.
Many a times, I am indecisive enough to confuse myself and others too. Even simple things seem to be complicated for me. I don't if this is what leaves me many unfinished tasks.
Or am I trying to reason out and justify my laziness or lack of incentive to finish them off?
Seems that I am really confused!!!

At last from India

At last its ME from India.............phew! its been 6 months now that I blogged........
so much has happened.........change of project..............tight scheds, lot of news,.........rains in Chennai, floods in Srirangam.........but then........its all same.
By the way, I got to know many of my old friends.............am in touch with them...........and its nice..........many many of them are in US....some in UK........and a very few in India.........
Things are much the same here...........and its so nice.............I love India..........as much as I miss MPLS. So cosily I got settled over there in that Apt 109.........for a year, a month and 10 days......never once changed place except for long weekeend trips..........so much od problems.....so many nice things...........happened..........all new things I saw.....like snow,(of course was then new to me)...........all that........was so much attached to that apartment that.......when I dreamt of my home sometime 2 months after return, Apt 109 came in right there.
Sometimes, I see life in India is so busy when compared to that in US..............sometimes its ulta........u never know!!
Anyways, I don't know why I longed to come back..........see I thought I was missing the temples........but I can just count on the number of times I visited the temples after being here. This applies to many more things...........anyway, one thing I cannot deny is being with my family............though not physically near...........I never once feel so..........Also its the feeling of our people............of course, I do speak like "US RETURN" many a times........I can't help it........
Many a times, I question myself..........."Do I like India or US?" and always I am confused becos I don't know the answer and my efforts to reason out and find one are all in vain.......
A friend of mine used to tell me......."Don't think too much.......you cannot be happy then. Be simple. Think straight and you will be happy." So why burden the self with too much of thinking?