Once there in 1987 lived a man named shankar pillai who lived his life selling hats..his was a job which was not perinnial he had to run from post to pillars to sell hats . the best time for his sales was during summer when the scorchung sun would not let anyone get out without a hat .so one such day our shankaran pillai went seling his hats and by noon wen the sun was was at its best emitting heat ray,he settled down under the shadow of a tree opened his pack of lunch and ate ,feeling tired now he carefully placed the hat next to him and slept .
when he woke up he din't find his hats, worried , he looked around the place but found nothing then he looked up he saw all monkeys over there had his hat perfectly placed on their heads , not knowing wat to do he cried at the monkeys he yelled and shouted, the monkeys in return yelled,shouted and cried back .. he threw stones at those monkeys and in return they threw what ever they could fetch. Disgusted shankaran pillai flunked his hat hard on the ground, the very next second the monkeys too flunked thier hat down and pillai happily picked it up and ran away
In 2007 there happened to live another shankaran pillai (the grand son of our old pillai )who lived selling hats and on one fine summmer pillai slept under a tree and when he woke up there was no hat . he quickly looked up he saw monkeys holding the hats .. but this time pillai had all the fun he wanted with the monkey before trying the last trick .. he made funny faces , the monkeys made funnier faces and he imitated the monkeys and monkeys imitated him and finnally he flunked his hat hard on the ground the very next second a baboon descended down and took the hat and walked upto pillai and gave him a tight slap and muttered "u think only u had grandfathers "
gross meaning : dont be repetative
moral: the results of same action would not fetch u the same fruit in a karmic cycle
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Heaven and Hell (spirituality)
Heaven and Hell
A man ,his horse and his dog were travelling down a road . when they were passing by a gigantic tree ,a bolt of lightening struck and they all fell dead on spot.
But the man did not realise tat they already left the world , they kept walking wit 2 animals (some times the dead take time to understand their condition) the journey was very long ,uphill and the sun was scorching and they were covered with sweat and they were very thirsty. They desperatly needed some water.
At a point they came across a bend in the road they spotted a magnificient gateway ,
all in marble,
which led to a square paved with blocks of gold and with a fountain in centred that spouted forth crystalline water with honey and milk.
the traveller went upto a man gaurding the gate
"good morning"
"good morning",answered the man.
"wat is this beautiful place"?
"this is heaven"
"how good to have reached , we're very thirsty"
"you can come in and quench ur thirst ", responded the gaurd pointing the fountain"
my horse and my dog are thirsty too"
"sorry we dont allow animals in here"the man was very dis appointed b'cos his thirst was great , but he could not drink alone;he thanked the man and went on his way.
After travelling a lot,they reached a farm exhausted , the entrance had an old wooden door that open onto three dirt road .a man lying down in the shadow of one of the trees , looked like a gaurd resting
"good morning"said the traveller the man lying nodded"
"we're very thirsty -me ,my horse and my dog".
"there is a spring over in those stones "pointing the spot "drink as much as u like".
the man, the horse and the dog went to the spring and quenched their thirst.
then the traveller went back to thank the gaurd."by the way ,wats this place called ?"
"heaven".
"heaven? but the gaurd at the marble gate said that was the heaven."
"that's not heaven,that's hell"the traveller was puzzled.
"you've got to stop this! all this false information must cause enormous confusion"
the man smiled :"not at all . as a matter of fact they do us a great favour.b'cos over there stay all those who are even capable of abondoning their best pals and loved ones.."
moral : spirituality and faith to god is parallel to love and affection to fellow being.
A man ,his horse and his dog were travelling down a road . when they were passing by a gigantic tree ,a bolt of lightening struck and they all fell dead on spot.
But the man did not realise tat they already left the world , they kept walking wit 2 animals (some times the dead take time to understand their condition) the journey was very long ,uphill and the sun was scorching and they were covered with sweat and they were very thirsty. They desperatly needed some water.
At a point they came across a bend in the road they spotted a magnificient gateway ,
all in marble,
which led to a square paved with blocks of gold and with a fountain in centred that spouted forth crystalline water with honey and milk.
the traveller went upto a man gaurding the gate
"good morning"
"good morning",answered the man.
"wat is this beautiful place"?
"this is heaven"
"how good to have reached , we're very thirsty"
"you can come in and quench ur thirst ", responded the gaurd pointing the fountain"
my horse and my dog are thirsty too"
"sorry we dont allow animals in here"the man was very dis appointed b'cos his thirst was great , but he could not drink alone;he thanked the man and went on his way.
After travelling a lot,they reached a farm exhausted , the entrance had an old wooden door that open onto three dirt road .a man lying down in the shadow of one of the trees , looked like a gaurd resting
"good morning"said the traveller the man lying nodded"
"we're very thirsty -me ,my horse and my dog".
"there is a spring over in those stones "pointing the spot "drink as much as u like".
the man, the horse and the dog went to the spring and quenched their thirst.
then the traveller went back to thank the gaurd."by the way ,wats this place called ?"
"heaven".
"heaven? but the gaurd at the marble gate said that was the heaven."
"that's not heaven,that's hell"the traveller was puzzled.
"you've got to stop this! all this false information must cause enormous confusion"
the man smiled :"not at all . as a matter of fact they do us a great favour.b'cos over there stay all those who are even capable of abondoning their best pals and loved ones.."
moral : spirituality and faith to god is parallel to love and affection to fellow being.
Monday, February 16, 2009
each day is a BLESSING to me
Each day is a new beginning given by God
I am reminded how blessed I am as this road I tread.
A new friendship comes to mind and it is my treasure.
Watching a child at play is my greatest pleasure.
Being able to help a fallen soul willbe my greatest joy.
Watching a bird build a nest while the world searches for rest.
I am reminded I am only a small part of his plan.
When skies are blue or gray you are always there beside me.
I am reminded of God's love at the site of a rainbow after the rain.
When I see the flag I'm reminded of the freedoms I share.
I remember God's love to me when I suffer much pain.
As the clowns come to town I am grateful I'm able to laugh.
I'll share your heavy load to let you know I care.
I am reminded day by day we have much to share.
I am reminded how blessed I am as this road I tread.
A new friendship comes to mind and it is my treasure.
Watching a child at play is my greatest pleasure.
Being able to help a fallen soul willbe my greatest joy.
Watching a bird build a nest while the world searches for rest.
I am reminded I am only a small part of his plan.
When skies are blue or gray you are always there beside me.
I am reminded of God's love at the site of a rainbow after the rain.
When I see the flag I'm reminded of the freedoms I share.
I remember God's love to me when I suffer much pain.
As the clowns come to town I am grateful I'm able to laugh.
I'll share your heavy load to let you know I care.
I am reminded day by day we have much to share.
"I" its all about "I"
life… or living……????
life is a science
living is an art
with the presence of “I”
life is darkpower, superior, ego
why not let these words go??
they exist in life
with the presence of “I”
just forget the word “I”
and feel the difference in life
a splash of thunder
life becomes a wonder
your life will become alive
but ..
only if you strive…
and only if you strive
life is a science
living is an art
with the presence of “I”
life is darkpower, superior, ego
why not let these words go??
they exist in life
with the presence of “I”
just forget the word “I”
and feel the difference in life
a splash of thunder
life becomes a wonder
your life will become alive
but ..
only if you strive…
and only if you strive
Sunday, February 15, 2009
living-faith-happiness
A hawk hovers in the air.
Two white gulls float on the stream.
Soaring with the wind, it is easy
To drop and seize
Birds who foolishly drift with the current.
Where the dew sparkles in the grass,
The spider’s web waits for its prey.
The processes of nature resemble the business of men.
I stand alone with ten thousand sorrows.
Often your tasks will be many,
And more than you think you can do,
Often the road will be rugged,
And the hills unclimbable too,
But always remember, the hills ahead,
They are never steep as they seem,
For nothing in life that is worthy,
Is never too hard to achieve,
If you have the courage to try it,
And the faith to believe,
For faith is a force that is greater,Than knowledge, or power or skill,
And many defeats turn to triumph,
If you trust your wisdom and will,
For faith is a mover of mountains,
There is nothing you cannot do,
So start out with faith in your heart,
And climb till your dreams come true.
happy
Live and let live and be happy,
Love and let be gay,
Smile at every frown you see,
Life is really better that way!
Color your days full of sunshine,
Color your skies full of blue,
Live and let live and be happy!!
Now is the time that wind and rainbring blooms white over white.
And the twigs bear again blossoms white white and bright.
so nice when the morning breeze
will awaken roses and dills
and will the old almond trees
greet the now snowy hills.
on mighty hills, on shiny lands
in placid enormous sea
time is going the sea stands
so is the love living in me
long is your love living with me
Two white gulls float on the stream.
Soaring with the wind, it is easy
To drop and seize
Birds who foolishly drift with the current.
Where the dew sparkles in the grass,
The spider’s web waits for its prey.
The processes of nature resemble the business of men.
I stand alone with ten thousand sorrows.
Often your tasks will be many,
And more than you think you can do,
Often the road will be rugged,
And the hills unclimbable too,
But always remember, the hills ahead,
They are never steep as they seem,
For nothing in life that is worthy,
Is never too hard to achieve,
If you have the courage to try it,
And the faith to believe,
For faith is a force that is greater,Than knowledge, or power or skill,
And many defeats turn to triumph,
If you trust your wisdom and will,
For faith is a mover of mountains,
There is nothing you cannot do,
So start out with faith in your heart,
And climb till your dreams come true.
happy
Live and let live and be happy,
Love and let be gay,
Smile at every frown you see,
Life is really better that way!
Color your days full of sunshine,
Color your skies full of blue,
Live and let live and be happy!!
Now is the time that wind and rainbring blooms white over white.
And the twigs bear again blossoms white white and bright.
so nice when the morning breeze
will awaken roses and dills
and will the old almond trees
greet the now snowy hills.
on mighty hills, on shiny lands
in placid enormous sea
time is going the sea stands
so is the love living in me
long is your love living with me
its now or never
One fine day, an old couple around the age of 70, walks into a lawyer's office.
Apparently, they are there to file a divorce.Lawyer was very puzzled, after having a chat with them, he got their story....
This couple had been quarreling all their 40 over yrs of marriage nothing ever seems to go right.They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their up-bringing. Now, all their children have already grown up, have their own family, there's nothing else the old couple have to worry about, all they wanted is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce....
Lawyer was having a hard time trying to get the papers done, because he felt that after 40 yrs of marriage at the age of 70, he couldnt understand why the old couple would still want a divorce..
While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband..
"I really love u, but i really cant carry on anymore, I'm sorry.."
"Its o.k, i understand.." said the husband. Lookin at this, the lawyer suggested a dinner together, just 3 of them,wife thought, why not, since they are still gonna be friends..
At the dining table, there was a silence of awkardness.
The first dish was roasted chicken, immediately, the old man took the drumstick for the old lady.."take this, its your favourite.."
Looking at this, the lawyer thought maybe theres still a chance, but the wife was frowning when she answer.."This is always the problem, you always think so highly of yourself, never thought about how I feel, dont you know that i hate drumsticks?"
Little did she know that, over the years, the husband have been trying all ways to please her, little did she know that drumsticks was the husband's favourite. Little did he know that she never thought he understand her at all, little did he know that she hates drummsticks even though all he wants is the best for her.
That night, both of them couldnt sleep, toss and turn, toss and turn...after hours, the old man couldnt take it anymore, he knows that he still loves her, and he cant carry on life without her, he wants her back, he wants to tell her, he is sorry, he wanted to tell her "i love you"...
He picks up the phone, starting dialing her number....ringing never stops..he never stop dialing....On the other side, she was sad, she couldn't understand how come after all these years, he still doesnt understand her at all, she loves him a lot, but she just cant take it anymore....phone's ringing, she refuses to answer knowing that its him..."whats the point of talking now that its over...i have ask for it and now i wanna keep it this way, if not i will lose face.."she thought...still ringing...she have decided to pull out the cord... Little did she remember, he have heart problems...
The next day, she received news that he had passed away...she rushed down to his apartment, saw his body, lying on the couch still holding on to the phone...he had a heart attack when he was still trying to get through her phone line....
As sad as she could be...she will have to clear his belongings...when she was looking thru the drawers, she saw this insurance policy, dated from the day they got married, with the beneficiary being her... And together in those file, there was this note...
"To my dearest wife, by the time you're reading this, I'm sure I'm no longer around, I bought this policy for you, though the amount is only $100k, I hope it will be able to help me continue my promise that i have made when we got married, I might not be around anymore, I want this amount of money to continue taking care of you, just like the way I will if I could have live longer. I want you to know Iwill always be around, by your side... I love you"
Tears flowed like river......
"When you love someone, let them know... You never know what will happen the next minute.... Learn to build a life together.. Learn to love each other..
"its neva too late to express your love now, than foreva bein late "
Apparently, they are there to file a divorce.Lawyer was very puzzled, after having a chat with them, he got their story....
This couple had been quarreling all their 40 over yrs of marriage nothing ever seems to go right.They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their up-bringing. Now, all their children have already grown up, have their own family, there's nothing else the old couple have to worry about, all they wanted is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce....
Lawyer was having a hard time trying to get the papers done, because he felt that after 40 yrs of marriage at the age of 70, he couldnt understand why the old couple would still want a divorce..
While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband..
"I really love u, but i really cant carry on anymore, I'm sorry.."
"Its o.k, i understand.." said the husband. Lookin at this, the lawyer suggested a dinner together, just 3 of them,wife thought, why not, since they are still gonna be friends..
At the dining table, there was a silence of awkardness.
The first dish was roasted chicken, immediately, the old man took the drumstick for the old lady.."take this, its your favourite.."
Looking at this, the lawyer thought maybe theres still a chance, but the wife was frowning when she answer.."This is always the problem, you always think so highly of yourself, never thought about how I feel, dont you know that i hate drumsticks?"
Little did she know that, over the years, the husband have been trying all ways to please her, little did she know that drumsticks was the husband's favourite. Little did he know that she never thought he understand her at all, little did he know that she hates drummsticks even though all he wants is the best for her.
That night, both of them couldnt sleep, toss and turn, toss and turn...after hours, the old man couldnt take it anymore, he knows that he still loves her, and he cant carry on life without her, he wants her back, he wants to tell her, he is sorry, he wanted to tell her "i love you"...
He picks up the phone, starting dialing her number....ringing never stops..he never stop dialing....On the other side, she was sad, she couldn't understand how come after all these years, he still doesnt understand her at all, she loves him a lot, but she just cant take it anymore....phone's ringing, she refuses to answer knowing that its him..."whats the point of talking now that its over...i have ask for it and now i wanna keep it this way, if not i will lose face.."she thought...still ringing...she have decided to pull out the cord... Little did she remember, he have heart problems...
The next day, she received news that he had passed away...she rushed down to his apartment, saw his body, lying on the couch still holding on to the phone...he had a heart attack when he was still trying to get through her phone line....
As sad as she could be...she will have to clear his belongings...when she was looking thru the drawers, she saw this insurance policy, dated from the day they got married, with the beneficiary being her... And together in those file, there was this note...
"To my dearest wife, by the time you're reading this, I'm sure I'm no longer around, I bought this policy for you, though the amount is only $100k, I hope it will be able to help me continue my promise that i have made when we got married, I might not be around anymore, I want this amount of money to continue taking care of you, just like the way I will if I could have live longer. I want you to know Iwill always be around, by your side... I love you"
Tears flowed like river......
"When you love someone, let them know... You never know what will happen the next minute.... Learn to build a life together.. Learn to love each other..
"its neva too late to express your love now, than foreva bein late "
Saturday, February 14, 2009
I Loved You
If all you can give me are tears
You could have spared me those words
If you could only cause more sorrow
And break my heart with your curse
I'd rather have you forgetting me
Than recurring in my dreams each night
Just to open up those wounds again
And reminding me of my plight
My plight of making you to stay
And the love I held for you
But you left me without a word
And a heart that's hardly sewn
I...I didn't deserve this
This misery and this pain
For love was all I sought from you
A place in your heart again
Can we build up on the lost times?
That's the answer I'm searching for
Can we redeem what we've wronged?
Or move on with those feelings sour
Tell me where did we go wrong
That had us lose our way
I'll go back through the sands of time
To have you I'll combat the fray
And stand the hardest tests
To prove my love was true
As yet again my lips part
To say that "I Loved You"
You could have spared me those words
If you could only cause more sorrow
And break my heart with your curse
I'd rather have you forgetting me
Than recurring in my dreams each night
Just to open up those wounds again
And reminding me of my plight
My plight of making you to stay
And the love I held for you
But you left me without a word
And a heart that's hardly sewn
I...I didn't deserve this
This misery and this pain
For love was all I sought from you
A place in your heart again
Can we build up on the lost times?
That's the answer I'm searching for
Can we redeem what we've wronged?
Or move on with those feelings sour
Tell me where did we go wrong
That had us lose our way
I'll go back through the sands of time
To have you I'll combat the fray
And stand the hardest tests
To prove my love was true
As yet again my lips part
To say that "I Loved You"
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