I am glad to announce that I had undergone गीता प्रवेश: course conducted by Samskrita Bharathi and have passed the exam with 87%. {I admit, the score is nothing to boast about and surely due to liberal valuation}.
गीता प्रवेश: is a unique course teaching samskrit through Bhagavad Gita. The advantage is one can reap the benefit of both samskrit and Gita.
Ok. Why should one trumpet the mediocre performance in an exam when those who have scored more have kept a low profile?
स्तोतार: के भविष्यन्ति मूर्खस्य जगतीतले
न स्तौति चेत् स्वयं च स्वं कदा तस्यास्तु निर्वृति:
{In this world no one praises a fool. Hence he is forced to praise himself. But when he will be free from the self commendation?}
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
A minor accident.
I met with a minor accident near Bejai on 17.4.2009. I fell unconcious and was admitted to AJ Hospital which is about 2 kms away. I recovered my senses only after about 30 minutes. The doctors scanned my head for any injuries. They must have reported that there were no injuries and also no brains, a fact known only to few is now known to every body. The very fact that I have posted this article shows that I have recovered quickly.
I just recall, a good shloka about doctors and treatments:
प्रवर्थनार्थमारम्भे मध्ये तु औषध हेतवे
बहुमानार्थमंते च जिहीर्षन्ति चिकित्सकाः
{Doctors take money at the beginning for commencing the treatment,
they continue to take money in the middle, on the guise of medicinal costs,
at the end also they will take money as honourarium for having cured the patient.! Thus, they succeed in taking out the money of patients.}
This incident was not reported in the press. However, an ayurvedic doctor had pointed out in her useful blog that, persons like me could also have been admitted to an Ayurvedic Hospital nearby. I too would have liked to get into an ayurvedic treatment, given a choice. In any case, you may please visit her blog for her views on these types of incidents in particular and wealth of Ayurveda in general:
http://www.drnisharajesh.blogspot.com/
I just recall, a good shloka about doctors and treatments:
प्रवर्थनार्थमारम्भे मध्ये तु औषध हेतवे
बहुमानार्थमंते च जिहीर्षन्ति चिकित्सकाः
{Doctors take money at the beginning for commencing the treatment,
they continue to take money in the middle, on the guise of medicinal costs,
at the end also they will take money as honourarium for having cured the patient.! Thus, they succeed in taking out the money of patients.}
This incident was not reported in the press. However, an ayurvedic doctor had pointed out in her useful blog that, persons like me could also have been admitted to an Ayurvedic Hospital nearby. I too would have liked to get into an ayurvedic treatment, given a choice. In any case, you may please visit her blog for her views on these types of incidents in particular and wealth of Ayurveda in general:
http://www.drnisharajesh.blogspot.com/
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Kaarthaveeryaarjuna
ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ is a ಕ್ಷತ್ರಿಯ. He is the son of ಕ್ರತವೀರ್ಯ of Chandravamsha and his name is Arjuna. He ruled Anoopa Desha also known as Haihaya. His capital was ಮಾಹಿಷ್ಮತಿ ನಗರ.
He obtained 4 'vara's from Dattatreya
(i) to beget 1000 hands and lot of wealth
(ii) to be able rule the world with righteousness
(iii) to win good people by doing good deeds and to defeat bad people with sharp weapons and
(iv) to get death only from God .
Once Lord Agni approached ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ and said that he is hungry and sought food. ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ was so magnanimous that he offered the entire earth to Agni as alms. Agni was thus encouraged and proceeded to burn everything on earth. When Agni began to burn sage Vasishta's hermitage, Vasishta cursed ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ that Parashuraama will cut his 1000 hands and kill him.
Once Raavana fought with ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ and miserably lost. He was rotting in the prison of ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ. Finally ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ released Raavana from the prison as per the request of sage Pulastya.
Once, when Sage Jamadagni and his 5 children were away, ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ entered his hermitage and took holy cow Kaamadhenu by force. Parashuraama took revenge by cutting his 1000 hands and also by killing him.
{ The Chakra of Lord Vishnu once became arrogant and thought that it is stronger than Vishnu himself. Inorder to teach his weapon Chakra, a lesson, Lord Vishnu asked it to be born as ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ and Vishnu was born as Parashuraama. Thus, by killing ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ, Vishnu demonstrated his supremacy.}
He obtained 4 'vara's from Dattatreya
(i) to beget 1000 hands and lot of wealth
(ii) to be able rule the world with righteousness
(iii) to win good people by doing good deeds and to defeat bad people with sharp weapons and
(iv) to get death only from God .
Once Lord Agni approached ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ and said that he is hungry and sought food. ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ was so magnanimous that he offered the entire earth to Agni as alms. Agni was thus encouraged and proceeded to burn everything on earth. When Agni began to burn sage Vasishta's hermitage, Vasishta cursed ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ that Parashuraama will cut his 1000 hands and kill him.
Once Raavana fought with ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ and miserably lost. He was rotting in the prison of ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ. Finally ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ released Raavana from the prison as per the request of sage Pulastya.
Once, when Sage Jamadagni and his 5 children were away, ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ entered his hermitage and took holy cow Kaamadhenu by force. Parashuraama took revenge by cutting his 1000 hands and also by killing him.
{ The Chakra of Lord Vishnu once became arrogant and thought that it is stronger than Vishnu himself. Inorder to teach his weapon Chakra, a lesson, Lord Vishnu asked it to be born as ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ and Vishnu was born as Parashuraama. Thus, by killing ಕಾರ್ತವೀರ್ಯ, Vishnu demonstrated his supremacy.}
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Very useful Shloka's
1. To overcome fear of Snakes:
सर्पापसर्पा भद्रं ते गच्छ सर्प महाविष
जनमेजय यज्ञांते आस्तीक वचनं स्मर ।
[ O poisonous snake, please go away from here. You recall the promise made by your ancestors to sage Astheeka]
Sage Astheeka was instrumental in stopping the Sarpa Yagna of Janamejaya. In gratitude, all snakes promised the sage not to to hurt anyone who remembers him.
2. To find lost items:
कार्तावीर्यार्जुन: नाम राजा बाहू सहस्रावान्
यस्य स्मरण मात्रेण गतं नष्टं च लभ्यते ।
[If you remember Kaarthaveeryaarjuna, a king with 1000 hands, you will easily get lost items].
सर्पापसर्पा भद्रं ते गच्छ सर्प महाविष
जनमेजय यज्ञांते आस्तीक वचनं स्मर ।
[ O poisonous snake, please go away from here. You recall the promise made by your ancestors to sage Astheeka]
Sage Astheeka was instrumental in stopping the Sarpa Yagna of Janamejaya. In gratitude, all snakes promised the sage not to to hurt anyone who remembers him.
2. To find lost items:
कार्तावीर्यार्जुन: नाम राजा बाहू सहस्रावान्
यस्य स्मरण मात्रेण गतं नष्टं च लभ्यते ।
[If you remember Kaarthaveeryaarjuna, a king with 1000 hands, you will easily get lost items].
Friday, January 09, 2009
Friday, November 14, 2008
My speech as a chief guest
I am glad to inform that I was invited as Chief Guest for the "Sanskrutotsava" of St Aloysius P U College, Mangalore on 14.11.2008. I was pleasantly surprised by the welcome they accorded with two Yakshagana artists with 'Aarathi'. I was truly touched by the words of College Principal who spoke good words about me and my few accomplishments. I give below the text of my speech. {Those who are not keen to read may skip the remaining portion or can have the luxury of a yawn or two. Those who dislike the speech are permitted to take a print out and tear it to hundred pieces}.
Respected dignitaries on the dias and my dear students,
धाराप्रवाह रूपेण संस्कृते वक्तुम अहम् न शक्नोमि । अतः आंग्ला भाषे वदामि.
I am glad to observe that all of you are truly fortunate. You are lucky to get associated with Sanskrit in one way or other. Sanskrit is a beautiful language. It has enriched our society from time immemorial.
The greatness of this language is that it is quite versatile. It is capable of describing any situation in the best possible manner. Let me quote just two examples:
In the 14th century, there was child prodigy by name Shankara Mishra. Even at a tender age of 5, he was very proficient in Sanskrit. The King of that province could not believe the immense talent of the boy. The king enquired with the boy how come he is writing shloka’s at such a tender age? The boy replied:
बालोहं जगादानंद न मे बाला सरस्वती
अपूर्णे पञ्चमे वर्षे वर्णयामि जगत्रयम् ।
(O King, I may be an infant but there is no infancy for my knowledge. I am yet to complete 5 years, but I can describe the three worlds!). See the confidence exhibited by such a young kid.
OK, I am aware that teenagers amongst you might prefer stories of young men and women, instead of children. Well, a city man visits a village. He saw a typical village girl carrying water in pots. Naturally, she gave a look of admiration to the well dressed city man. But the Man was arrogant. He rebuked the girl saying:
अन्यं निरीक्ष्य पुरुषं तव भाग्य योग्यं
नाहं घटान्कित कटीं तरुणीं भजामि
(I do not desire a girl like you। Look at someone else!)। The girl was equally strong. She retorted:
दासोद्यामे विघटितः तव तुल्य रूपः
सोयं भवेन्नहि भवेत् इति मे वितर्क:
(I am looking for my servant. He is resembling you.)
Well, we can go on like this for ever. But the essence is Sanskrit is a perfect language for any given situation. Those who could not study Sanskrit during their school and college days may please make use of various learning programmes of “Samskritha Bharathi” which is doing a great service for popularizing Samskrit. I was immensely benefited by their such useful programmes like Sanskrit through Correspondence and 'Sambhashana Shibira's'.
I am happy that Sanskrit Dept of St Aloysius College is contributing its bit in preserving and nurturing this great language। I am certainly honoured by your invitation. As the saying goes:
पुष्पमालानुषंगेण सूत्रं शिरसी धार्यते
Thank you so much for a very patient hearing.
Respected dignitaries on the dias and my dear students,
धाराप्रवाह रूपेण संस्कृते वक्तुम अहम् न शक्नोमि । अतः आंग्ला भाषे वदामि.
I am glad to observe that all of you are truly fortunate. You are lucky to get associated with Sanskrit in one way or other. Sanskrit is a beautiful language. It has enriched our society from time immemorial.
The greatness of this language is that it is quite versatile. It is capable of describing any situation in the best possible manner. Let me quote just two examples:
In the 14th century, there was child prodigy by name Shankara Mishra. Even at a tender age of 5, he was very proficient in Sanskrit. The King of that province could not believe the immense talent of the boy. The king enquired with the boy how come he is writing shloka’s at such a tender age? The boy replied:
बालोहं जगादानंद न मे बाला सरस्वती
अपूर्णे पञ्चमे वर्षे वर्णयामि जगत्रयम् ।
(O King, I may be an infant but there is no infancy for my knowledge. I am yet to complete 5 years, but I can describe the three worlds!). See the confidence exhibited by such a young kid.
OK, I am aware that teenagers amongst you might prefer stories of young men and women, instead of children. Well, a city man visits a village. He saw a typical village girl carrying water in pots. Naturally, she gave a look of admiration to the well dressed city man. But the Man was arrogant. He rebuked the girl saying:
अन्यं निरीक्ष्य पुरुषं तव भाग्य योग्यं
नाहं घटान्कित कटीं तरुणीं भजामि
(I do not desire a girl like you। Look at someone else!)। The girl was equally strong. She retorted:
दासोद्यामे विघटितः तव तुल्य रूपः
सोयं भवेन्नहि भवेत् इति मे वितर्क:
(I am looking for my servant. He is resembling you.)
Well, we can go on like this for ever. But the essence is Sanskrit is a perfect language for any given situation. Those who could not study Sanskrit during their school and college days may please make use of various learning programmes of “Samskritha Bharathi” which is doing a great service for popularizing Samskrit. I was immensely benefited by their such useful programmes like Sanskrit through Correspondence and 'Sambhashana Shibira's'.
I am happy that Sanskrit Dept of St Aloysius College is contributing its bit in preserving and nurturing this great language। I am certainly honoured by your invitation. As the saying goes:
पुष्पमालानुषंगेण सूत्रं शिरसी धार्यते
Thank you so much for a very patient hearing.
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Booker Connection
Mr. Aravind Adiga, a mangalorean has won the Booker Prize 2008 for his debut novel "The White Tiger". His paternal grandfather Mr K S N Adiga was the chairman of Karnataka Bank and also immensely contributed for the development of the city of Mangalore. He had a two storeyed tiled mansion at Mallikatte, in the heart of city. I was truly lucky to be able to stay in the said house as a tenant cum care taker from 1997 to 2004. I consider myself to be fortunate on following counts:
1. That I could stay in the house of such godly people like Mrs.Sarojini Adiga and her sons Dr.Ravishankar Adiga and Dr.Raghuveera Adiga. [Mr.KSN Adiga was then no more].
2. The house was in the heart of city with all amenities.
3. The rent was negligibly low much in harmony with my innate miserly instincts.
Mr. Madhava Adiga father of Aravind also visited us in Mallikatee a couple of times.
They were all so good people. I am very grateful to them from the bottom of my heart.
There is an apt shloka in Subhashitha Sudhanidhi.
गुणवज्जन सम्सर्गाद्याति स्वल्पोपी गौरवं
पुष्पमालानुषंगेण सूत्रं शिरसी धार्यते
[Even small men get honour by associating with great men. Even the twine/thread gets honour in company of flowers.]
1. That I could stay in the house of such godly people like Mrs.Sarojini Adiga and her sons Dr.Ravishankar Adiga and Dr.Raghuveera Adiga. [Mr.KSN Adiga was then no more].
2. The house was in the heart of city with all amenities.
3. The rent was negligibly low much in harmony with my innate miserly instincts.
Mr. Madhava Adiga father of Aravind also visited us in Mallikatee a couple of times.
They were all so good people. I am very grateful to them from the bottom of my heart.
There is an apt shloka in Subhashitha Sudhanidhi.
गुणवज्जन सम्सर्गाद्याति स्वल्पोपी गौरवं
पुष्पमालानुषंगेण सूत्रं शिरसी धार्यते
[Even small men get honour by associating with great men. Even the twine/thread gets honour in company of flowers.]
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Unpredictability of good and bad things in life.
Good and bad things happen in our life when we least expect them. There is an in built unpredictability about the timing of such events. If anyone desires to find an answer, well Mahabharatha gives a good explanation.
नापदामस्ति मर्यादा न निमित्तं नकारणं
धर्मस्तु विभाजत्यार्थम उभयो: पुण्य पापायो:
(There is no limit for dangers। It can occur at any time and that too without reason.Yama evaluates all the good and bad deeds done by us and gives its consequences at the time he thinks suitable.)
Well, my colleague Rajesh tolerated my penchant for shlokas during our stay elsewhere on a certain mission. He was gracious in acknowledging the above shloka as very true. I am sure, you too will like it.
नापदामस्ति मर्यादा न निमित्तं नकारणं
धर्मस्तु विभाजत्यार्थम उभयो: पुण्य पापायो:
(There is no limit for dangers। It can occur at any time and that too without reason.Yama evaluates all the good and bad deeds done by us and gives its consequences at the time he thinks suitable.)
Well, my colleague Rajesh tolerated my penchant for shlokas during our stay elsewhere on a certain mission. He was gracious in acknowledging the above shloka as very true. I am sure, you too will like it.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Debut with a FIDE rating of 1999
In the FIDE world chess rating list published as on 1.10.2008, I am glad to announce that I have found a mention with a rating of 1999. One short of 2000 seems to be a good number to begin.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Damodaraaya namaha
It was certainly my good fortune to spend a day with Sri. P Damodar who is from Hyderabad and works for Government of India.
He commands great mastery in the field of IT, Taxation and Investigation. Attaining expertise in each of the above areas are so difficult especially when these fields are expanding day by day. Yet, Sri Damodar by virtue of his innate genius and hardwork has successfully defied these limitations and stands like a tower. Moreover, he is very humble, polite, diplomatic and a thorough gentleman. He is certainly, one of the Mahapurusha( great man) I have seen.
It is time to a recall an apt shloka from Viveka choodamani
दुर्लभं त्रयमेवैतत दैवानुग्रह हेतुकं
मनुष्यत्वं मुमुक्षुत्वं महापुरुष संश्रयः
[Three things are difficult to get and obtained only because of God' blessings. They are Birth as man, Desire for Moksha and Companionship of great men. I guess, I am really blessed]
He commands great mastery in the field of IT, Taxation and Investigation. Attaining expertise in each of the above areas are so difficult especially when these fields are expanding day by day. Yet, Sri Damodar by virtue of his innate genius and hardwork has successfully defied these limitations and stands like a tower. Moreover, he is very humble, polite, diplomatic and a thorough gentleman. He is certainly, one of the Mahapurusha( great man) I have seen.
It is time to a recall an apt shloka from Viveka choodamani
दुर्लभं त्रयमेवैतत दैवानुग्रह हेतुकं
मनुष्यत्वं मुमुक्षुत्वं महापुरुष संश्रयः
[Three things are difficult to get and obtained only because of God' blessings. They are Birth as man, Desire for Moksha and Companionship of great men. I guess, I am really blessed]
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Chess quotations
Here are some quotes on Chess. I had collected these from different sources and jotted down many years ago. I am sure you too may like these gems.
1. “Most chess players hate to lose, considering a loss as a disgrace. This is a wrong attitude. Those who wish to improve their game should look on their defeats as lessons. You may have to lose hundreds of games before emerging as a master.” [-Capablanca]
2. The early success of young and the excessive enthusiastic estimates of adults only hamper the further development of young talent.
3. Man is the master of his talents which can fully blossom only when one is a self critical, self disciplined and indefatigable worker.
4. In chess you can find a way of self realization.
5. To study theory and practice everyday is to create a base for one’s intuition to help one in hard tournament trials and to correctly evaluate one’s chance in the most complex positions.
1. “Most chess players hate to lose, considering a loss as a disgrace. This is a wrong attitude. Those who wish to improve their game should look on their defeats as lessons. You may have to lose hundreds of games before emerging as a master.” [-Capablanca]
2. The early success of young and the excessive enthusiastic estimates of adults only hamper the further development of young talent.
3. Man is the master of his talents which can fully blossom only when one is a self critical, self disciplined and indefatigable worker.
4. In chess you can find a way of self realization.
5. To study theory and practice everyday is to create a base for one’s intuition to help one in hard tournament trials and to correctly evaluate one’s chance in the most complex positions.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
How to observe eclipse?
Following is the gist of Do’s and Donts during an eclipse (extracts from classical text Dharmasindhu)
1. The period of eclipse is considered as Punyakaala (auspicious period).
2. The period of eclipse is divided into three: Sparsha (Beginning), Madhya (Middle) and Moksha (end)
3. Bath (preferably in cold water) both before Sparsha and after Moksha. During eclipse do Japa and Pooje. At the end donate liberally.
4. Not to sleep during eclipse. (If slept, sickness will embrace)
5. Not to answer nature’s call. ( Shitting will make one a worm in the next Janma and urinating will bring poverty)
6. Sex to be avoided 3 days before and 3 days after the eclipse.
7. Stop taking food 12 hours before a Solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse. Concessions are made to children, sick , old people and pregnant women. They can take food upto 2 hours 24 mins before the eclipse starts. Eating during eclipse is a strict NO. (Else, Naraka or hell is assured!).
8. Food prepared before the eclipse should not be used after the eclipse.
9. Milk, Butter milk, Ghee, items made of ghee and pickle are exempted from rule 8 provided they are covered by Dharbe or Tulsi or Garike
1. The period of eclipse is considered as Punyakaala (auspicious period).
2. The period of eclipse is divided into three: Sparsha (Beginning), Madhya (Middle) and Moksha (end)
3. Bath (preferably in cold water) both before Sparsha and after Moksha. During eclipse do Japa and Pooje. At the end donate liberally.
4. Not to sleep during eclipse. (If slept, sickness will embrace)
5. Not to answer nature’s call. ( Shitting will make one a worm in the next Janma and urinating will bring poverty)
6. Sex to be avoided 3 days before and 3 days after the eclipse.
7. Stop taking food 12 hours before a Solar eclipse and 9 hours before a lunar eclipse. Concessions are made to children, sick , old people and pregnant women. They can take food upto 2 hours 24 mins before the eclipse starts. Eating during eclipse is a strict NO. (Else, Naraka or hell is assured!).
8. Food prepared before the eclipse should not be used after the eclipse.
9. Milk, Butter milk, Ghee, items made of ghee and pickle are exempted from rule 8 provided they are covered by Dharbe or Tulsi or Garike
Sunday, July 27, 2008
FIDE ratings at last!
The 2nd Mangalore FIDE Rated All India Open Chess Tournament was held in Mangalore from 19.7.2008 to 26.7.2008. Totally 280 players from all over India took part including 2 Grand Masters, 7 International Masters and about 150 FIDE rated players.
I am glad to announce that I scored 7 points out of 11 rounds and all points came against FIDE rated players.
I am proud to state that I secured the best unrated player award and a cash prize of Rs.2,000=00. I will also get a FIDE rating of around 2050 in the next list to be published by the World Chess Federation in Jan 2009. Perhaps, that would be a realization of my long cherished dream of earning a FIDE rating.
Ok, once you manage to get ratings with great effort and pain, what next? Maintaining the same level, is difficult. Losing rating would be painful. There is an apt shloka in Panchathantra, Mithrabheda:
अर्थानामर्जने दुखं अर्जितानां च रक्षणे
आये दुखं व्यये दुखं धिगर्था: कष्ट सम्श्रया:
(There is sorrow in earning money. Protecting what you have earned is also sorrowful. Earning and spending also is painful. The wealth which brings so much of misery be condemned!).
The shloka holds good for rating also.
I am glad to announce that I scored 7 points out of 11 rounds and all points came against FIDE rated players.
I am proud to state that I secured the best unrated player award and a cash prize of Rs.2,000=00. I will also get a FIDE rating of around 2050 in the next list to be published by the World Chess Federation in Jan 2009. Perhaps, that would be a realization of my long cherished dream of earning a FIDE rating.
Ok, once you manage to get ratings with great effort and pain, what next? Maintaining the same level, is difficult. Losing rating would be painful. There is an apt shloka in Panchathantra, Mithrabheda:
अर्थानामर्जने दुखं अर्जितानां च रक्षणे
आये दुखं व्यये दुखं धिगर्था: कष्ट सम्श्रया:
(There is sorrow in earning money. Protecting what you have earned is also sorrowful. Earning and spending also is painful. The wealth which brings so much of misery be condemned!).
The shloka holds good for rating also.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Double check
My cousin, M Shankaranarayana Bhat, a late entrant to the world of computers seems to have mustered some free time to visit my blog and go through the contents. He was generous while complimenting my effort to publish the blog in web. He observed that there are no article on Chess and sought my explanation. His comment has awakened me from deep slumber and forced me to run for cover. To use a phrase of chess-
“Even the laziest King flees wildly at the face of a double check!”
“Even the laziest King flees wildly at the face of a double check!”
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Good bye to Mr.Apricio A Pereira
Myformer boss Mr Apricio A Periera is retiring from Govt service on 30.5.08.
He was very good, considerate and a thorogh gentleman. I wish him all the very best and a happy retired life.
He was very good, considerate and a thorogh gentleman. I wish him all the very best and a happy retired life.
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