...RAMAYANA...

SITA, is an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and wife of Vishnu. She is esteemed as a standard setter for wifely and womanly virtues for all Hindu women. Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage and purity. Described as the daughter of the goddess BHUMI and the adopted daughter of King Janaka of Mithila. 

In her youth, she marries RAMA, the prince of Ayodhya. Soon after the marriage, Ram is banished into the forest of Dandaka along with LAKSHMAN and saying "a husband's faith is equally his wife's faith as well" Sita follows Rama's footsteps into the deepest of forest.

There, Sooparnaka, sister to the rakshasha of Lanka, RAVAN tries to seduce Rama in hopes of marrying him but fails when Lakshman cuts off her nose during her attack on Sita. Ravan, filled with fury then kidnaps Sita back to the Kingdom of Lanka. Rama devastated and raged, begins his journey to seek Sita and hold her in his arms once again.

Armed with his beloved brother Lakshman, Rama soon meets SUGREEVA, King of the Vaanaras and with their help goes in search of Sita. HANUMAN,the Mighty One is sent to bring home Sita but she insists on leaving the poor people enslaved by Ravan in Lanka and asks Hanuman to take her home when the others too are set free. Humbled by her words, he returns with this message to Rama. Soon, the monkeys along with many other living creatures help Rama build a bridge across to Lanka. Each stone they used were carved with Rama's name and the result: every single stone did not sink! 

Ravan demands for a battle as he was reluctant to return Sita to Ram. But with the blessings of LORD VISHNU, Rama wins the battle.

 Ravan was defeated ....................

The people of Lanka were freed of their slavery. Sita was reunited with Rama and they returned to Ayudhya only for Rama to be KING OF AYUDHYA. 

And they lived happily ever after......... =) 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MA....

....beautiful dark curls she has and a wide smile to make you feel all warm inside

....fair skin and a pottu on her forehead that spells out aristocracy 

....draped in soft cotton saree that makes you wanting to look at her all day during occassions

....cute laughter trying to be a baby in front of her kids

so its not all praises for you amma

not to forget all these too

....your screams at us,nags on how to keep things neatly around the house

....scolding us for driving fast

....beatings when we were younger for crazy mischiefs

....shouts for breaking valuables around the house

hahaha but then again

....you never gave up on me even when I did badly in exams

....you sacrificed money just so that I looked good

....you still kissed me before bed after throwing a tantrum for not getting a barbie doll

....you still smile at me everyday

....you accepted freely when I told you how my needs in life changed

....your heart still stays in fear everytime I face the unpredictable world out there

....you and your love never changed even after all these years

You really are WONDERWOMAN aren't you!!

I SIMPLY LOVE YOU SO MUCH MA... THERE REALLY IS NO LIFE WITHOUT YOU!

God Bless You :)

Siddartha Gautama: from riches to great spiritual leadership

The significance of WESAK lies with the Buddha and His universal peace message to mankind.

Wisdom and light that flashed and radiated under the historic Bodhi Tree at Buddha Gaya in the district of Bihar in Northern India, more than 2500 years ago is of great significance to human destiny.It illuminated the way by which mankind could cross from a world of superstition, hatred and fear to a new world of light, true love and happiness.

The Four Noble Truths remains the heart of the techings of Buddha.....

The Noble Truth of Dukkha or suffering

The Cause of suffering

The Cessation of suffering

The Path which leads to the cessation of all sufferings

Whether or not one believes in the teachings of Buddha, listen to what He had to say. I am not a buddhist myself but to show respect is part of my humane mind. And so I was glad that I took the time to visit the Buddhist temple at Sentul. To see the crowd,smell purity and have the sun bear its' enriched brightness on us all on WESAK DAY (4th May 2012) was a blessing indeed. Buddha said:

.....do not dwell on the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate on the present moment....

(I wish to abide)

Good Day =)
http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/buddha/story/sto_set.html

miles - - - - - - - - - - - > apart

*******************************************************************

Where we started and where we are right now, without you I wouldn't have learnt this much patience and compromise.... I did learn much from you I must say!! From the person I known you to be to the person I know this moment, you have changed so much (for the better definitely) I have changed much too (I hope for the better)

It really isn't easy, this long distance relationship. Everyday I wish I could see you. The one best friend I own, truly *smile* You really did struggle as much as I did in getting it all right in our relationship. I learnt how to space out and to be there when we needed each other. Rough times were really rough but it taught us so much and left us so much strength to carry on with in the days that followed. I am writing this so we both  are reminded during rough days how much love and affection we carry for each other. 

"we shall bend but we shall not break"

I believe there's more to just your degree that God has sent you away so we are kept at a distance and it must be for a wonderful purpose. It is bitter what I'm going through and times when I speak harshly to you, I really don't mean it. I am sorry! I think you know that too....

Thank You for being such a wonderful partner (I can ask for more hehehe but I'd rather not...)

IMPERFECT YOU + IMPERFECT ME = PERFECT LITTLE US          

*******************************************************************

                                                          

all smiles for the sun

Goodie Morning!!

As I drove down the hill to my workplace this morning, the bright sun shone directly through my window...

I suppose it is only right to shield my eyes with a pair of sunglass but I was much mesmerised by the glory of the morning sun that I chose instead to watch it paint the city gold.

What a sight it was!! =)

Have had quite an eventful week... Roller Coaster ride with all emotions crashing down at the same time!

Am hoping for a rather quiet and "my style" of a weekend (less food + more desserts + good music + lack of sleep + a bright smile I always love) 

Hehehe... I am a peculiar person but I simply L.O.V.E being myself                 

<<<(-_-)>>>

                                                                            

Here's a feel good song for you, you and you to enjoy!! Good Weekend Ya'al.. *wink*

sugar dipped lips

                                                   I MISS SATURDAYS WITH YOU! 

The Saturdays I always looked forward to cause the afternoons were simple and beautiful. Most of it involved food haha but we enjoyed ourselves. Now that you're so far away, these sweet memories and images that play in my mind makes me smile every time I think of US.

This is exactly what happened almost every weekend we met 9 months ago :))

You pick me up right after work and we go window shopping/lunch and then :D TIME FOR DESSERT!!

                                                      ....we think we're going to do this....

                                                       ....but we end up doing this....

....the real story is....

                                           ....so here's a possible solution we should implement....

Hope you have a good weekend, I will as well..... Cant wait to see you whenever that may be in the future! 

Keeping you in my prayer list always XOXOXOXO stay safe monkey

spices.. desserts.. thoughts..

Wonderful Dinner!!

Good time at Uncle Subramaniam/Aunty Kamakshi's house. It really is something I've not experienced before :) A potluck dinner at their beautifully furnished home up the hills of PJ. I was at first hesitant as I heard Uncle say "some other friends are coming over...you can meet them" 

But something told me to go ahead.

Making my turn into what I thought was the correct lane (indeed it was) I dialed his number and asked him innocently "Is it fine for me to drop by now Uncle?? And I will stay for dinner". Looking at my watch showing 5.45pm. I was early but his ever welcoming voice said "Definitely,why not.." 

So I parked my car on his vast compound and saw him standing at the veranda,smiling out at me dressed in his white singlet neatly tucked into his pants with a belt around his fairly rounded belly,hehehe...

I took a look around and saw how beautiful his house was. "Such a nice place you have" 

I always felt humble around him for he was a man with a great amount of knowledge and greater amount of "giving and sharing" sense. 

He took me on a small tour around the beautiful home he has built with his wife (my patient) Aunty Kamakshi. Everything looked so perfectly classical and posh but with a warm feeling to it all. I did not at all feel like a stranger there. 

A fragrant aroma of mixed spices and love danced across the house and caught my nostrils. It was aunty cooking in the kitchen. There she was, instructing her maid on how much spice and salt to put into the food she was cooking. She was as pretty as ever, in a black and white top, drenched in sweat. She was very happy to see me and being around her out of the usual clinical environment somehow gave me comfort and that distant feeling broke. She showed me her bedroom and Uncle was lighting up a scented oil he had bought for her in her room :) He never failed to do all he could for her. 


After a shower, Aunty joined us both at the veranda sipping hot tea. In her brown kurti top, 2 gold bangles on her wrist and a dark red pottu on her forehead..ooh how she can make one smile just by looking at her.

 
                                main door which can be pushed open to have stage performances

   

             
                                                                             entrance

                                                  swing space right before the kitchen place

                                                   doorway in between the bedrooms

                                                           living room filled with antiques

They then took me on a ride to pick some friends who were coming over for dinner and proudly told them I was their PHYSIOTHERAPIST. A good chat with them both in the car,it was indeed a fun ride. 


When we reached home, there was a small chatting session when Aunty's maid came to inform that dinner was ready. My hungry stomach jumped in extreme joy. Over the dining table spread a wide variety of dishes:

--> Vegetarian Nasi Lemak
--> Uppuma and Moru Kulambu
--> Chilli Pachadi (yummy)
--> Udon noodles
--> Fried Kuey Teow
--> Guava and asam


Yumm!!! I was eating really quietly and everyone around me kept offering me so much that I happily ate hehehe.. Lots of thoughts exchanged over the dinner table,jokes and riddles and knowledge on Hinduism. I felt shallow during that topic, giving me a wake up call to learn more about my own religion.


Just as I washed my hands and walked out of the kitchen, Uncle brought me aside and asked me:

"How far is your dining table from your altar?"
"Almost there to there" I said pointing to a 7 metres distance and wondered why.
So he said "I always pray before and after I eat. You should try that too and you will see no hunger days"

He smiled and walked me to the veranda. (mental note---jotted down)


After the scrumptious dinner, dessert was served at the veranda where chill air seeped through in between my toes and fingers and made me shiver a little. Next thing I know, I was holding a silver bowl and two servant girls were serving me; one a slice of bread pudding, another scooping out cadbury ice cream into the bowl. I sinked in and enjoyed the rest of the night with them. Every now and then, I would look over at Uncle and Aunty....seeing them smile makes my heart thank God for that moment of happiness in them.


Haven't had such a luxurious meal for sometime now and I feel blessed for the beautiful night God gave me.


TO A LOVELY COUPLE I ADMIRE SO VERY MUCH, EVEN THROUGH ALL THE STRUGGLE GOD PUT YOU THROUGH, YOU BOTH KEEP SMILING WIDER THAN ME..... THAT'S SOMETHING TO WATCH, ADMIRE AND LEARN


God Bless You!! :) Love You Both

AUNTY KAMAKSHI AND UNCLE SUBRAMANIAM :)

        http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=/2011/1/23/health/7822190&sec=health