Casual and serious thoughts / ಹಗುರ ಹಾಗು ಗಂಭೀರ ಆಲೋಚನೆಗಳು

  Indian “Gang” Relaxing at the cabin Balcony 🔊Click here for an Audio recitation Amid Baltic waves that gleam so blue, A cruise embarked with a joyous crew. From distant lands, we came in scores, Indian hearts, on foreign shores. A voyage grand, fourteen days to roam, Through Norway's fjords, a traveler's home. With laughter shared, a lively group, From New Zealand to Indian troupe. Australia's sun, UK's embrace, USA's charm, Germany's grace. Zimbabweans too we sailed, hearts intertwined, A union of cultures, beautifully combined. Bhagawan's touch, a guiding light, Crafting memories, day and night. Land excursions to lands unknown, Bergen's beauty, Tallin's charm shown. Olden's vistas, a scenic sight, Stravanger's allure, pure delight. Copenhagen's flair and grace, Helsinki's warmth, a friendly embrace. On the ship, we sang and played, Fun and laughter never swayed. Celebrating India's freedom on board, In a style on the High se...

  This parody was written on board the cruise ship MSC Fantasia. It was in response to an other parody sung by fellow travellers. After writing this, it was sung by same set of ladies, who did a splendid job of an impromptu singing, given the lyrics.  🔊 Press here for the Audio link ಕುಡಿಯಲು   ಎಂದೇ   ರಮ್ಮನು   ತಂದೆ ಬಾಯನು   ತೆರೆದು   ನಾ   ನಿಂದೇ ತೆರೆಯೋ   ಬಾಟಿಲನೂ   ರಮ್ಮಾ ತೆರೆಯೋ   ಬಾಟಿಲನೂ   ಮೋಡದ   ಮೇಲೆ   ಹೋಗಲು   ನಾನು ಕುಡಿಯುತ   ಸಾಗಿದೆ   ರಮ್ಮೂ   ಬೀರು ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ   ಲೊಟದೀ   ಆ   ಆ … ಗಾಜಿನ   ಲೊಟದೀ   ಉಷೆ   ತಂದಿಹಳೂ ತಾಮಸ   ಬೇಕಿನ್ನೂ   ಸ್ವಾಮೀ ತೆರೆಯೋ   ಬಾಟಿಲನು   ರಮ್ಮಾ  … ಓಗರೂ   ಚೆನ್ನ   ಕಲರೂ   ಚೆನ್ನಾ ನಿನ್ನಾಸರೆಯೇ   ಬಾಳಿಗೆ   ಚೆನ್ನ ನೀ   ನನ್ನ   ಒಂದು   ಪೆಗ್ಗಾದರೂ   ಚೆನ್ನ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸುವೆ   ನಿನ್ನಾ … ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ತೆರೆಯೋ   ಬಾಟಿಲನು   ರಮ್ಮಾ  … ಕುಡಿಯಲು   ಎಂದೇ   ರಮ್ಮನು   ತಂದೆ ಬಾಯನು   ತೆರೆದು   ನಾ  ...

 What 15th of August has meant to me personally? I set myself to think on this and many an image passed through my mind.  Born in the year of ignominy 1962, when we lost chunks of land to China, but born in the independent India meant a lot of positive and negative vibes too.  Childhood It meant a day of holiday or getting up early for a march past at the school grounds for the practiced drum beats. waiting for the sweets to be distributed. Nothing much beyond it.  Adolescence Some seriousness. The march pasts continued but with a purpose. We were proud to salute our flag. After all, we studied at the “National High school”, where teachers had participated in the freedom struggle and some still wore a “Gandhi topi” and “Khadi”. I was definitely swept under the influence of “Nationalism”. I started to  wear Khadi myself. Having said that, our High school years were also the years of “Internal Emergency” declared to suit political ends. The India which was free fr...

  🔊 Link to Audio recitation ಅದೇ   ಬೆಟ್ಟ   ಅದೇ   ಕಣಿವೆ ಸ್ಥಿರವೆಲ್ಲವೀ   ಜಗವು| ಜಗದ   ಜಂಗಮಕೆ ರವಿಯ   ಕಾಂತಿ॥ ಅದೇ  ಬೆಳಕು   ಅದೇ  ಛಾಯೆ ದಿನ   ದಿನಕೆ   ಬರುವುದು| ಸ್ಥಾವರದ   ಸಾಗರಕೆ ಭುವಿಯ   ಶಾಂತಿ ಅದೇ ಉಸಿರು   ಒಳಹೊರಗು ಮನದ   ವಿಪ್ಲತೆಯು| ಬಹು   ಭಾರವೀಮನಕೆ ಕವಿಯ   ಭ್ರಾಂತೀ ಅದೇ ಅಕ್ಷರ   ಪದಗಳೋ ಪದ   ಪೋಣಿಸುವಾಟ| ಕವಿಯ   ಕಲ್ಪನೆಗೆದರಿ ಆದ   ಜಾಣ   ವೇದಾಂತಿ   - ನಾ   ಶ್ರೀ   ಮೋ

  Preface A sequel to a blog? It did not sound like a good idea. After all, any sequel never lives up to expectation especially after the reception of the first part. But then again, there have been sequels that have seen success like the movie “Bahubali”, "KGF" or the classic “Godfather”! So, why not, I asked myself. At the end, I decided that I’m writing to chronicle what I went through and to reminiscence and read it in my "Old age". While I do hope that it helps others who read it, I’m doing this to satisfy my writing urge. With this justification, I used my blogger friend and mentor, Sri Srinidhi as a sounding board and asked his opinion off a “sequel blog” He immediately said, “Good idea”. So here it is, sequel to my earlier blog   Those three months in 2022 Any blog needs a title and the first one that I wrote was called “Those three months in 2022” or “TTM 22” Without any further ado, “Those months after..” or “TMA 22” Those months after… Now, was I st...