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கண்ட அற்புதம் கேட்கவும் வேண்டுமே...திவ்ய பாசுரம்    "நான் கண்ட அற்புதத்தை கேட்பீர்..." என்கிறார் ஆழவார். அதாவது அவர் வர்ணனை செய்வதை நாம் கற்பனையில் கண்டு அவர் அனுபவித்ததை நாமும் அனுபவிக்க வேண்டும். "என் சொல் உன் அர்த்தம்" என்ற அளவில் பரஸ்பர தொடர்பு இருக்கும் வேளையில், தாம் அனுபவித்த்ததை  படிப்போர் அனுபவிக்கும் விதம் எழுதுவது கடினமே. அதே போல் அந்த வர்ணனையின் ஸூக்ஷமங்களை இசையின் மூலம் வெளியிடுதலும் ஒரு சவாலே. அந்த சவாலை ஏற்று செவ்வனே பதில் தந்து இருக்கிறார் இளையராஜா.  "புவியுள் நான்..." என்னும் இந்த பாசுரம் பெரியாழ்வார் திருமொழி 3.6 பதிகமாக அமைந்திருக்கிறது. இப்பதிகம் முழுவதும் கண்ணபிரான் குழலூதுவதின் சிறப்பை பெரியாழ்வார் பாடுகிறார். அதை உணர்ந்து தான் ராஜவும் இப்பாட்டில் புல்லாங்குழலை பெரும்பாலும் பயன்படுத்தியுள்ளார். இப்பாடலில் 7ஆம் பாசுரத்திலிருந்து 9ஆம் பாசுரம் வரை எடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. முதல் ஆறு பாடல்கள் சிறப்பாக இருந்தாலும் இந்நான்கு பாடல்கள் மிகவும் சிறப்பு. ஏனென்றால் முதல் இரு பாசுரங்களில் ஆழ்வார் பொதுவாக கண்ணனின் குழலோசையை எப்பொழுதும் ரசிக்கும் கோப கோப...

  Tamil Nadu's Language Politics, PM SHRI Schools and the Students' loss The issue of language politics has once again provided an opportunity for Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, the DMK, to reinforce its political stance. Over the past five decades, the party has consistently framed itself as a defender of regional identity, often attributing its challenges to the policies of the Central Government. The recent controversy over the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the PM SHRI schools scheme follows a familiar pattern, with the DMK portraying itself as a victim while the BJP positions itself as its principal opposition in the state. Origins of the Dispute In February 2024, the Union Government reached out to the Tamil Nadu Education Secretary regarding delays in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the state’s participation in the Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative. Tamil Nadu responded in March, expressing its willingne...

Imagine this: A flight is about to take off - boarding is about to start. Every passenger has got a ticket, a boarding pass. Their seats are fixed. Every passenger has got a fixed seat. Boarding announcement is made. Passengers are requested to follow the zone sequence as mentioned in the boarding pass. Yet, what do we see? People pounce on the gate. Not one, but one can see multiple queues forming up. Why do we behave so? Not only here but everywhere be it on roads, public places... Stampedes in India are relatively common, particularly during large religious festivals where massive crowds gather in confined spaces with inadequate safety measures. These deadly crowd surges occur across the country and frequently make headlines. A stampede is a disruption in the orderly movement of a crowd, often triggered by panic, a perceived danger, or an intense desire to attain something. The rapid and uncontrolled movement of people in such scenarios often leads to injuries and fatalities. Accord...

What is Love? Is love a feeling, an emotion, an urge, or just an activity? When we say, "I love you," it often implies an action. Rarely do we hear someone say, "I am in love with you," which suggests a deep emotional state. For now, let’s accept that love is a feeling. But then, why does a mother’s love differ from romantic love or the love for food? This is because love encompasses a range of strong emotional and psychological states. In essence, love is a profound attraction and emotional attachment, representing kindness, affection, and compassion. At its core, love is an experience one person has for another. What Influences Attraction? Not everyone is naturally drawn to all kinds of people. Personal preferences are shaped by factors such as caste, religion, gender, region, language, financial status, physical appearance, and social norms. In today’s world, people often suppress their natural instincts in public interactions, knowing that selflessness and compa...

  Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14th is certainly not a Lovers’ day. If we traced its origins, we can find this in both ancient Roman traditions and early Christian history. Over time, it evolved into the modern celebration of love and romance. Here's a breakdown of its origins: The Roman Festival – Lupercalia Initially, before Valentine’s Day was associated with love, the Romans celebrated a festival called Lupercalia from February 13–15. It was a “fertility” festival honouring Faunus, the Roman God of agriculture, and involved rituals that were believed to bring health and fertility. Some rituals even included a matchmaking lottery (typical to our swayamvar), where young men and women were paired. Saint Valentine – A Christian Martyr The holiday is named after Saint Valentine, but the exact identity of the real Valentine is unclear. There were multiple early Christian martyrs named Valentine.  The most popular legend says that Saint Valentine of Rome was a priest i...

This musical track celebrates the joyous birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, a figure revered as leader, God, and everything. The question arises: why does Periyaazhwar place Krishna's birth in Thirukkoshtiyoor, when scriptures cite Mathura? The answer lies in the puranas, which state Thirukkoshtiyoor is where Krishna, as a divine counsel with the Devas, decided to be born. Thus, it is deemed his birthplace. The track draws from four pasurams (hymns), specifically the 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th, though the 10th (the phalashruti) is notably absent. The track opens with the cry of a newborn, reminiscent of a similar scene in the film Thalapati, but where that birth was fraught with pain, this one is pure joy. The infant's cry is followed by trembling violins and bells, then transitions into a vibrant string section that captures the celebratory mood of Mathura. Woodwind instruments join, adding to the festive atmosphere. Krishna's birth, as the narrative goes, occurred not in Na...