MEGA DHOOTHAM @ MEGA SANTESHAM BY KALIDASAN
I Was enthralled by the imagination of the write up across the
Ghia; so thought I would fly across as clouds carrying Kalidasan
A poem of 120 stanzas, it is one of Kālidāsa's most famous
works. The work is divided into two parts, Purva-megha and Uttara-megha. It
recounts how a yakṣa, a subject of King Kubera (the god of wealth), after
being exiled for a year to Central India for neglecting his duties,
convinces a passing cloud to take a message to his wife at Alaka on Mount
Kailāsa in the Himālaya mountains. The yakṣa accomplishes this by
describing the many beautiful sights the cloud will see on its northward
course to the city of Alakā, where his wife awaits his return.
In Sanskrit literature, the poetic conceit used in the Meghaduta spawned
the genre of Sandesa Kavya or messenger poems, most of which are modeled on
the Meghaduta (and are often written in the Meghaduta's Mandākrāntā metre).
Examples include the Hamsa-sandesha, in which Rama asks a Hansa Bird to
carry a message to Sita, describing sights along the journey. Now 5
stanzas I relish in Sanskrit the Sanskrit flow as Milton in the west.
(20.) Haying poured down rain, thou shouldst proceed after taking its water
scented with the fragrant rut of wild elephants its current obstructed by
the grove of apple flower trees. Oh cloud, even the wind cannot make light
of Theo possessing internal strength. Because everyone void of essence
becomes light. Fullness serves for greatness.
(21.) Having seen the Kadamba flowers which were of greenish Gray colour on
account of the half shooting out of fibres, lo also having grazed along the
bank plantain trees on which buds had lately appeared and having smelt the
strong fragrance, the deer will indicate the path to thee, the showerer of
drops of water.
(a.) Looking (curiously) at Chataka birds, skilful in taking in the drops
of (rain) water, and pointing to female cranes formed in a line by way of
accurate calculation, Sidhas, experiencing sudden and frightened embraces
from their beloved at the time of thy thunder, will respect thee.
(22.) Oh friend, I expect delay on every mountain fragrant with Kakuhba
flowers from thee desirous of going for my good (or for the sake of my
beloved). Being greeted after having been received by the welcome note by
peacocks with their eyes full of joy thou shouldn’t any bow endeavour to
proceed quickly.
(23.) At thy approach, the Dasharana country will have the enclosure of its
grove yellow on account of Eaitaka flowers opened at the end, where the
trees by the sides of the road will be alive with birds accustomed to eat
the domestic oblations, commencing to build their nests, will appear
beautiful in consequence of the rose-apple-trees forests being dark-blue by
the ripened fruit, and will have the geese there staying for a few days.
(24. Having reached its capital well-known in all quarters by the name
Vidisha» thou wilt immediately obtain the unimpaired fruit of a lover.
(For) thou wilt drink, in a manner charming on account of thy thundering on
the margin of its bank, the sweet and wavy water of the river Yaitrawati,
''like a mouth with knitting of the eye-brows,''
(25.) There for the purpose of recreating thyself thou shouldst put up (for
a night) on the mountain called Nichais, who in consequence of the
full-blown Kadamba flowers will appear as if thrilled with joy by thy
contact, disclosing as he will, the unbridled youth of the citizens by
stone houses (caves) ejecting perfumes used at the time of sexual
intercourse with harlots.
Milton Daffodils:
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
K Rajaram IRS 9724 10724
On Tue, 9 Jul 2024 at 20:41, Markendeya Yeddanapudi <
[email protected]> wrote:
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> *Mar*Our Wonderful Heritage
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> In free and healthy nature, the air flows as poems, songs and musics. The
> luxuriant the life, the more the poetry. Our sub continent Bharat is
> blessed by the tropic of cancer right at the middle, distributing equally
> the photons from the Sun, from the Himalayas to the Kanya Kumari.
>
> The area between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of Capricorn, with
> the equator in the middle,230 north( tropic of Cancer) and 230 South(
> Tropic of Capricorn), is the area on earth where the rays from the Sun fall
> straight for a few months, two times every year, when the Sun’s rays fall
> straight while travelling towards the tropic of cancer ending in June and
> another time when the Sun’s rays fall straight while returning to the
> tropic of Capricorn. The resulting intense heat or the movement of
> molecules and atoms is from maximum to moderate, creating diverse soil
> bacteria, the first creation of life by the Sun, resulting in the ultimate
> rich bio diversity, or emotional diversity.
>
> God has created the ideal geography for poetry, songs and dances and
> diverse art forms. The ‘Y’ shaped rift that happened on the Antarctica
> travelled on lava, collecting the lava springs on the way, as the Indian
> plate, which crashed into the huge Asian plate creating the gigantic Fold
> Mountains, the Himalayas. The lava bits that fell on the plate while it
> moved towards the Asian plate in the north, solidified as the hills and
> mountains of Deccan, including the Vindyas and the Satpuras as the northern
> end, the Western Ghats on the Arabian Sea coast and Eastern Ghats on the
> Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
>
> The warmed up sea by the tropical Sun cannot move towards the North Pole
> as it is blocked by the Land mass, keeping the temperature warm throughout
> the year. The temperature continuously creates the movement of molecules
> which results in the creation of Bio diversity throughout the year. The
> area round the Tropic of Capricorn is mainly sea, as a result of which the
> ocean was continuously boiled creating steam in the air continuously,
> matching the sea water with sea of steam in the air. The hot steam which
> contained the moving water molecules needed, low pressure belts to rush
> towards.
>
> In the month of June the Sun’s rays fall straight on the tropic of cancer
> converting the whole Indian Sub continent into a hot furnace or the
> gigantic low pressure belt. The gigantic ocean of steam from the tropic of
> Capricorn rushes towards the Indian Sub continent. The are arrested by the
> Western Ghats which God so thoughtfully located. The Western Ghats directed
> the steam laden monsoon air into vertical direction, converting the steam
> into water or rain. The ocean of steam of the Indian Ocean thus floods as
> rainfall on the blessed Indian Sub continent.
>
> From the western Ghats the rain water floods but regulated in the Mahanadi
> system, the Godavari river system, the Krishna river system and the Cauvery
> river system, on to the Deccan plateau of hills and mountains creating
> lakes,waterfalls,streams,minor rivers, feeding the basic soil bacteria. The
> healthy soil bacteria get distributed in the floods throughout the area.
>
> Imagine the number of life forms or emotion forms created by the wonderful
> geography, the geography of the Heaven, Bharat.
>
> On the north of the Vindyas in the Indo-genetic plains we find the mighty
> rivers of the Himalayas and in the South of Vindyas we find the Monsoon fed
> rivers. The soil bacteria have all the facilities to create floods of life
> forms or diverse forms of emotional expression.
>
> The result is the flow of continuous enlightenment, the flow of the
> Sanathana Dharma which flows as the changing Space-time. The medium of this
> flow of poetry is Sanskrit, the mother language of all languages on earth,
> the language of nature or the Biosphere.
>
> Sanathana Dharma is not a static religion of rigidities. It has been
> changing with nature synchronizing with the ever changing Geography. It is
> not mechanical or scientific; it is emotional and natural, poetic.
>
> Poetry needs sublimation of perception and understanding. In this Poetry
> the Amrutham or the deathless enlightenment is continuously churned out
> from successes (Gods) and failures (Rakshasas or Monsters) with that Vasuki
> the great serpent used for churning the great sea of milk or wisdom.
>
> Now with Secularism and the idiotic denigration of Hinduism or the
> Sanathana Dharma, the bread and butter of our Secularists and Leftists,
> killed the Ocean of Wisdom and we have only the economic pollutions getting
> churned out.
>
> We desperately need the Free Nature Parks without human tampering to
> revive the churning of Amrutham.
>
> YM
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> Chat GPT
>
> ### Our Wonderful Heritage: The Rich Natural and Cultural Landscape of
> Bharat
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>
> Your reflections on the natural and cultural heritage of Bharat offer a
> vivid portrayal of how the geography and climate of the Indian subcontinent
> have fostered a rich tapestry of biodiversity and cultural expressions.
> Let's delve deeper into the aspects you highlighted:
>
>
>
> #### Geographic and Climatic Influence
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>
>
> **Tropic of Cancer and Biodiversity:**
>
> The Indian subcontinent's position straddling the Tropic of Cancer ensures
> a unique climate where sunlight and warmth promote diverse ecosystems. This
> area, receiving direct sunlight twice a year, supports a variety of life
> forms due to the intense and sustained heat that fosters soil bacteria and,
> consequently, biodiversity.
>
>
>
> **Formation of the Indian Subcontinent:**
>
> The geological history, marked by the Indian plate's collision with the
> Asian plate, created the Himalayas and the diverse topography of the Deccan
> plateau. These formations influence climate patterns and contribute to the
> region's rich natural resources and varied habitats.
>
>
>
> **Monsoons and Water Systems:**
>
> The monsoon winds, crucial for the subcontinent's climate, bring
> moisture-laden air from the Indian Ocean, resulting in significant
> rainfall. The Western Ghats play a critical role in intercepting these
> monsoon winds, causing heavy rainfall and sustaining river systems like the
> Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery. This rainfall supports agricultural
> activities and maintains the natural ecosystems.
>
>
>
> #### Cultural Expressions Rooted in Nature
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>
>
> **Sanathana Dharma:**
>
> Sanathana Dharma, often considered the eternal way of life, integrates
> deeply with the natural world. This spiritual tradition sees nature as a
> teacher and source of continuous revelation, emphasizing harmony and
> symbiosis with the environment.
>
>
>
> **Sanskrit and Cultural Art Forms:**
>
> Sanskrit, the ancient language of Bharat, is seen as the medium of poetic
> and philosophical expression. It has profoundly influenced literature,
> music, dance, and other art forms, reflecting the region's natural beauty
> and spiritual insights.
>
>
>
> **Temples and Spiritual Practices:**
>
> Temples in Bharat often served as centers of learning, culture, and
> spiritual practice. They symbolize the integration of divine inspiration
> with natural elements, promoting a holistic view of life that includes
> respect for the environment.
>
>
>
> ### Contemporary Challenges and Solutions
>
>
>
> **Modern Disconnection and Environmental Degradation:**
>
> The shift towards an economy-focused worldview has led to environmental
> degradation and a loss of connection with nature. Modern education often
> overlooks the importance of understanding and preserving natural ecosystems.
>
>
>
> **Reviving Natural Harmony:**
>
> To address these challenges, the establishment of free nature parks where
> natural ecosystems can thrive without human interference is crucial. These
> parks can serve as living classrooms for students to learn from nature
> directly, fostering a renewed appreciation and respect for the environment.
>
>
>
> **Holistic Education:**
>
> Integrating nature-centric education that emphasizes emotional and
> spiritual connections with the environment can help revive the traditional
> wisdom of Sanathana Dharma. This approach can cultivate a macro identity in
> individuals, seeing themselves as integral parts of the larger biosphere.
>
>
>
> ### Conclusion
>
>
>
> Your vision for reconnecting with the natural heritage of Bharat
> underscores the importance of integrating traditional wisdom with modern
> education to foster a sustainable and harmonious relationship with the
> environment. By recognizing the interconnectedness of all life forms and
> promoting holistic education, we can revive the rich legacy of Sanathana
> Dharma and ensure a healthier future for the planet.
>
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