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Thursday, September 06, 2012

My Photo Album-174: Suri being honoured at Health Institute

At the Karaikudi Health Institute, during Hahnemann Day (The Founder of Homeopathy), honouring of people who have rendered service in the Free Homeopathy Camp in various respects are used to be honoured. (Free Homeopathy Camps were used to be held at Health Institute every Sunday and in nearby villages, once in two or three months) At one such function, Mr P S Venkateswaran, Controller of Administration, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, honours Suri.

A Thought for Today-599: Mary Shelley

Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose - a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye - Mary Shelley

Write-up on Mary Shelley from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley

Full Text of Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley from Project Gutenberg:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm

Full Text of PROSERPINE & MIDAS; Two unpublished Mythological Dramas by MARY SHELLEY from Project Gutenberg:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/6447/6447-h/6447-h.htm

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Monday, September 03, 2012

Picture of the day-407: Kundhukal Beach, Rameswaram

This photo was taken by me during my visit to Swami Vivekananda Memorial at Kundhukal Beach, Rameswaram.  The beach just behind backside wall of the Memorial.  That evening I felt a lot of peace in my mind as I looked at the sea, after spending a few quite minutes in the meditation hall of the Memorial. The only discordant note was registered by my people, as they had a very tough travelling by an auto from the main road to that Memorial. A town bus was plying several times a day to that Memorial. The road was so bad and nobody seems to have bothered about its maintenance, in spite of the historical importance of the place. Typical of our people.  I have felt it in many places and in many situations: Maintenance is a pointless or meaningless or maybe even a dirty word for our people. Many good things are lost forever for want of maintenance.  I am reminded of a saying my father used to quote:  A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.  

My Photo Album-173: Suri honouring Renowned Tamil Writer, Thi.Saa.Raaju

This photo was taken at a Homeopathy function held at the Health Institute, Karaikudi.  Renowned Tamil Writer and Homeopath, Major Thi.Saa.Raaju, was the Chief Guest.  I was given the assignment of honouring him.  I have been an admirer of him and have read many of his short stories along with my friend, Achuthanandam during my Manamadurai days. After coming to Homeopathy, I have read his books on Homeopathy in Tamil.  So it was memorable occasion for me to meet my favourite writer and honour him. The Major has long since passed away.So also my Homeopathy teacher, Dr C Abdulla Sehu. This photo has brought me the old memories of my Homeopathy days, which are gone forever now. However, I am happy to post this photo in my Album.  I shall always cherish this event.

A Thought for Today-598: Winston Churchill

We are still masters of our fate. We are still captains of our souls - Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for two terms,1940–45 and 1951–55. 

Write-up on Winston Churchill from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill

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Saturday, September 01, 2012

Picture of the day-406:Tirupporur-Chengalpat Road

One early morning, Nellai and I decided to go to Singaperumal Kovil and worship at the shrine there.  There is a road from Tirupporur to Chengalpat.  Before Chengalpat, a short-cut takes us straight to Singaperumal Kovil, without touching Chengalpat. Nellai took me there in his bike. The road was picturesque and I liked it very much.  During that trip, I took several snaps, one of them is the above.  I have been longing to go to that shrine for a very long time.  It was fulfilled with the help of Nellai. I felt very happy about worshipping at the famous shrine and also about the beautiful trip.  Nellaiappa, a lot of thanks to you and may God bless you!

My Photo Album-172: Suri Felicitating Kalidas

Suri felicitating Kalidas at the inauguration of Dr Hahnemann Kent Clinic

A Thought for Today-597: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Write-up on Goethe from Wikipedia:


Full Text of AUTOBIOGRAPHY TRUTH AND FICTION RELATING TO MY LIFE by Goethe from Project Gutenberg:
http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5733/pg5733.html

Full Text of FAUST by Goethe from Project Gutenberg:
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14591/14591-h/14591-h.htm

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Self-Improvement-108: 7 secrets to success of steve jobs




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1.Do what you love (PASSION)
2.Put a dent in the universe (BIG, BOLD, CLEAR AND CONCISE VISION)
3.Say no to 1000 things (FOCUS)
4.Kick start your brain
5.Sell dreams not products
6.Create insanely great experiences
7.Mater the message

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Picture of the day-405: River Cauvery

Rivery Cauvery from Amma Mandapam, Srirangam.

My Photo Album-171: Uncle, Mr A.S.S.

This is my uncle, A.S.S., my father's elder brother.  My father lost both his parents before he reached the age of 9.  So this uncle was like a father to him, which explains I am named after him.  (The usual practice is to name the first-born-male child after one's father.  My father was very much devoted to him and people used to compare them to Rama and Laxmana.) He was the Leader of the Congress Party in the Dindigul Municipality and was respected by all.  He died tragically in a train accident on December 23, 1964.  It so happened that when his body was brought to Madurai Railway Station from the accident spot, I was the one who identified him and informed my dad. Then we carried his body by car to his residence at Dindigul.  

A Thought for Today-596: Leonardo da Vinci

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci

Write-up on Leonardo da Vinci from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci

The Notebooks of  Leonardo da Vinci - Complete from Project Gutenberg:
http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5000/pg5000.html

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Picture of the day-404: Another Kodaikkanal Photo

Photo by Pravin

My Photo Album-170: Alex and Suri

Alex and Suri at India Homeo Clinic.

A Thought for Today-595: Abraham Lincoln

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing - Abraham Lincoln

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Picture of the day-403:

Kodaikkanal photo. Snapped by Pravin.

My Photo Album-169: Dr S Malaikkani


Dr S Malaikkani has been a Teacher at school and college level for more than 25 years.  Till recently, he was Acting Principal of a College of Education in Tamil Nadu.  FASOHD and Homeopathy brought us together.  He has published several books meant for teachers and students.  He has appeared in the SUN TV program, Good Morning Thamizhagam.  He is an admirer of mine and has been encouraging me in several ways.  I cherish his friendship and pray to the Almighty to bless him and his family.

A Thought for Today-594: Arnold H. Glasgow

Make your life a mission – not an intermission - Arnold H. Glasgow



Monday, August 27, 2012

Picture of the day-402: Kodaikkanal

Photo by Pravin

A Thought for Today-593: St. Clement of Alexandra

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes - St. Clement of Alexandra, christian theologian

Biographical Sketch of St Clement of Alexandra from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clement_of_Alexandria

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