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what book are you reading now?
Many times, yes. A country where politicians rush to ban 'Da Vinci...' or 'Satanic..' but do not care about western films which caricature Indians and Indian traditions in poor light. We do not care for our traditional wealth and…

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Nagerkovil
A doubt, though elementary : Does "Naagai" mean Nagar Kovil or Naagai Pattinam ?

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ARR wins Oscars
It is a happy moment to know that the long pending recognition of Indian talent by the Oscars has come through now. I would like to look at this award as given to the other much-deserving talents from India over the years, along with A.R.Rahman. …

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Big temple in danger????
On the rulers : The people who made their careers out of shouting "Thamizh Vaazhga ! Thamizh Vaazhga !!" and their gangs have done precious little to let Thamizh thrive. Rather by their so- called 'progressive' outlook, they ha…

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Regd: Vinayagar Chathurthi Wishes
Vanakkam. ARU Padai Veedu for Vinayagar : I have read somewhere. Let me recall a few - not in any order. KaLLa VaaraNa PiLLaiyaar - Thirukadaiyur MukkuRuNi Vinayakar - Madurai Dundi GaNapathy - Kashi (doubtful !) Am not very sure of the others. R…

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Samudra Mathana - at Bangkok Airport
Yes, the revered Kanchi MahaaswamigaL had also mentioned about this festival - when the main players draw a third eye on their forehead and play on a swing (Oonjal).

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Mahabharat Visuals - NTR as Krishna
Yes, this action by Krishna serves to make Arjuna more aggressive and determined in his battle with Bheeshma.

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Mahabharat Quiz - Duryodhana
Does this story of Gandhari supporting Duryodhana appear in Vyasa Bharatham ? I was thinking this was one of the many other versions. It will be nice to know when and where it is mentioned. Of course, there is another reason found for the vulnera…

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mythological quiz
Was it Vishwakarma or Maya ? Not sure. Tidbits : 1. Lanka was anyway designed initially for Kubera which was later captured by Raavana (Kubera avoided a fight by moving to ALagapuri). 2. Maya was Raavana's father-in-law.

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How the west sees the east
The West's nonsensical comments on KaLi are to be definitely protested. That aside, there is something interesting in what Satheesh has told : If you read 'Da Vinci Code', Jesus' daughter is supposed to have been born in Fran…

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All things Arjuna
I faintly remember having read in the Mahabharatha: After Yudhishtira's Raajasooya yagna, Duryodhana also wanted to do one but was prevented from doing. So he did an equivalent yagna and Karna went around getting all kings submit to Duryodha…

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Big temple in danger????
great VV. Can some of us try and contact Kalki also ?

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Ponnaar MEniyanE.....MiLir KonRai ANindhavanE
I read somewhere that 'KonRai Vendhan' was called so because its invocation song ('KadavuL Vaazhthu') started with those words - similar to 'Aathi Soodi' - There was no name of these works known to the latter day peo…

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Ponnaar MEniyanE.....MiLir KonRai ANindhavanE
Abhirami Anthaadhi has references of 'KonRai' at some other places also like '..KonRai Vaarsadai...'. Even the last (100th) Pathigam contains '....KonRaiyanthaar Kamazh....' Thanks for recalling it here RV Sir.

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mythological quiz
1. Videha 2. Maandavi 3. Kubera 4. R.K.Narayan - Malgudi

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Damage to Big Temple ?? Does somebody have info ?
Thanks Vaidyanathan Sir & SPS Sir. Let us hope that good sense prevails and some 'restoration' happens.

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Dear Venkatesh / Malathi, I think the discussion is going towards 'NirGuNa Brahman' and 'SaGuNa Brahman' - Brahman without and with form/attributes. Most of the scriptures describe Brahman as the Supreme (omniscient, omnipote…

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Ponnaar MEniyanE.....MiLir KonRai ANindhavanE
Kondrai = Vishu Poo. Yes it seems so. The photo of Kondrai can be seen in the link seen in the first message of this thread. http://sivanpaattu.blogspot.com/2008/08/blog-post_10.html

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Curiously enough, Madras (Chennai) has localities named after the authors of the two greatest epics - 'Vyaasar'paadi and Thiru'Vaanmi'yur - each in different sides of the city. Dear Mr.RV - any info on Vyaasarpaadi ?

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Dear VV, There is logic in the Azhwars siding with Valmiki more on the story. I think most of the Azhwars belong to a period before Kamba Raamayana. Kambar is said to be a contemporary of Ottakkoothar and Kulothunga Chozha. Azhwars have been the…

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Hinduism
Dear Mr. Ravi, While I understand the noble thoughts behind your message to ignore such barking dogs, I want to look at it from another perspective. It is not just an article - it is the information about a concerted attempt by the Missionaries …

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Quiz on Draupadi
Attempts : 1. (Not sure) Karna; was turned down due to his perceived parentage 2. (No idea) 3. (This seems to be one of those long 10-mark essay questions) Rishi Dhurvaasa who was famous for his anger and "Pidi Shaapam" temperament. Duryo…

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
I guess this had more to do with the Macaulay system - its objective (to create Indian people 'employable' in the Indian British offices in clerical, etc. kind of jobs) and the methods to do that (read, write, recite, rote).

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Good analysis - documentation has both pros and cons.

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Sorry for digression - but is not Janamejaya the great grandson of Arjuna ? Arjuna -> Abhimanyu -> Parikshith -> Janamejaya I do not know if Vaishampayana was Vyasa's grandson. It is kind of news to me. Thanks.

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Dear VV, Am entering the forum after quite some time, and really enjoying your post. Great...

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kalki quiz - rerun
2. Mahatma Gandhi's "Sathiya Sothanai ?" ? 4. "Thyaga Bhoomi" - parallelly filmed ? 5. Was it Gauri Ramnarayan ? 6. guess - Sahitya Akademi ? 7. M.S. & Sadasivam 8. M.S. acted as Naradha in "Saavithri" and…

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All things Arjuna
Trying the names of Arjuna. Please see if I am able to get all the ten. 1. Arjuna 2. Phalguna - born on Panguni Uthiram - Panguni Pournami 3. Paartha - Son of Pritha (Kunthi's original name) 4. Kireedi - famed for his crown 5. Beebathsu - Fee…

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mahabaratha quiz
1 & 2. Beebathsu and Uthangar are my answers as well. 3. Is it "Yoga Vaashishta" ?

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mahabaratha quiz
Vrithakshathra (or) Vruthakshathra

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