DASHAMANOTSAVA SAMBHRAMA

 February 5, 2025

ವಿನಯ್ ನಾಡಿಗ್ ನನ್ನ ಪರಮ ಶಿಷ್ಯ. ನವೋದಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಕಲಿಕೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾದಾಗಿನಿಂದ ಇಂದಿನವರೆಗೂ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ನಿಯಮಿತವಾಗಿ ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗುತ್ತಾ ಬಾಲ್ಯದ ತನ್ನ ಅದೇ ಪ್ರೀತಿ - ಅಭಿಮಾನವನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿರುವವನು ಈ ನನ್ನ ಶಿಷ್ಯ. ವಿನಯನ ಕಂಠಸಿರಿಯನ್ನು ಅವನ ಎಳವೆಯಲ್ಲೇ ಗುರುತಿಸಿದ್ದ ನನ್ನ ಪತಿ ಕೆ.ಜಿ.ರವೀಂದ್ರ ಅವರು ಅವನು ಸುಮಾರು ಹದಿಮೂರು ವರ್ಷದವನಾಗಿದ್ದಾಗಲೇ ಅವನಿಂದ ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನದ ಭಾಗವತಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಇದರಿಂದ ಉತ್ತೇಜಿತನಾಗಿ ತನ್ನ ಸಂಗೀತಾಸಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಲು ನವೋದಯದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾಗ ಸಂಗೀತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕಿ ರಜನಿಯವರ ಗರಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪಳಗಿದ ವಿನಯ ತನ್ನ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲೂ ಮೈಸೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಲಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಗಟ್ಟಿಗೊಳಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಸಂಗೀತ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಮುಂದುವರೆದು ಇಂದು ನಾಡು ಕಂಡ ಉತ್ತಮ ಸುಗಮ ಸಂಗೀತಗಾರನಾಗಿ ಗುರುತಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಕಳೆದ ಹತ್ತು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ "ನಾಡಿಗ್ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಆಫ್ ಮ್ಯೂಸಿಕ್" ಎನ್ನುವ ತನ್ನದೇ ಸಂಗೀತ ಶಾಲೆಯನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಿ ನೂರಾರು ಜನರಿಗೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಲಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ.

ವಿನಯ ನಡೆದು ಬಂದ ದಾರಿ ಸುಲಭದ್ದಲ್ಲ. ವಿನಯ ತನ್ನ ಬದುಕಿನ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಘಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಂತಾಗ ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಆಯ್ಕೆಗಳಿದ್ದರೂ ಯಾರೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿ ಬಳಸಿ ಸವೆಯದ ದಾರಿಯನ್ನೇ ಆರಿಸಿ ತದನಂತರದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದ ಸವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸಿ ತನ್ನ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯ ಸದುಪಯೋಗ ಮಾಡಿ ತೋರಿಸಿ ತನ್ನ ಆಸಕ್ತಿಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ತೋರಿಸಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಅವನ ಈ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಖುಷಿಕೊಡುವಂತಹುದು. ಅವನು ಕ್ರಮಿಸಿದ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅವನಿಗೆ ಅವನ ತಂದೆ ತಾಯಿಯ, ಹೆಂಡತಿಯ, ಆಪ್ತೇಷ್ಟರ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿರುವುದು ಅವನ ನಡಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ಸುಗಮಗೊಳಿಸಿರುವುದು ನಿಜ. ಅದರ ಜೊತೆ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಅವನಲ್ಲಿ ಇರುವ ಸರಳತೆ, ಸಹಜತೆ, ಮುಕ್ತತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಎಲ್ಲರೊಡನೆ ಸಲೀಸಾಗಿ ಬೆರೆಯುವ ಗುಣ ಅವನಿಗೆ ಅಯಾಚಿತವಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಅಭಿಮಾನ ದೊರಕುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು ಖಂಡಿತ. 

ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ ಎರಡರಂದು ತನ್ನ ಸಂಗೀತ ಶಾಲೆಯ ದಶಮಾನೋತ್ಸವ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸಿ ಆದರೋಪಚಾರ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು ಒಬ್ಬ ಶಿಷ್ಯನ ಗುರುಭಕ್ತಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ಉತ್ತಮ ನಿದರ್ಶನ. ಅಲ್ಲಿ ನೆರೆದಿದ್ದ ಅವನ ಶಿಷ್ಯರ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯ ಪರಿ ಅವನು ತನ್ನವರೊಡನೆ ಇರಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿರುವ ಉತ್ತಮ ಸಂಬಂಧದ ಪ್ರತೀಕ. ತನ್ನೆಲ್ಲಾ ಸದ್ಗುಣಗಳೊಡನೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನಯನ ಕೈಂಕರ್ಯ ಹೀಗೆ ಮುಂದುವರೆದು ಅವನ ಮನೋಭಿಲಾಷೆ ನೆರವೇರಲಿ ಎಂದು ನನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಹಾರೈಕೆ. 

Posted 7/2/2025

BHAJAN AT SUNANDI -1

 Thursday, 6th February 2025

Sunandi Holistic ElderCare, SahakaraNagara, Bengaluru.

That was an initiative from me as service to Elders, who are residents at the above Oldage Home - SUNANDI...

Spoke to Roopa, head of the centre, and she was very happy and asked , weather it cam be done every week.

Sri Ramakrishna Bhat, who lives in the next Cross Road at Bhuvaneshwarinagara,  very service minded and devoted person, who conducts Bhajans and Satsang, happily agreed to join the session.

As the first effort, we had an hour's session, with Bhajans sung by me and by Bhat. 

At the end, Mangala song, Upanyasa on Aadhyatma, Bhagavantana Namasmarae.

There were abour 25 inmates of the centre, elderly, Men and women have enjoyed the session.

It was from 5 - 6 pm, after which we left from the place.

SARVE JANAH SUKHINO BHAVANTHU.

Posted 7/2/2025

SEENA AND SEENUTALES

January, 2025

BirthiMane, Here and There.

Seena, pet dog, adopted beegle in 2016, been with us and with son Rishi's house.

SEENA AT HOME "BIRTHIMANE, BENGALURU"

"STAY" - SEENU'S HOLIDAY RESORT

OUTING

Amma likes and loves seena, and she wants to take him out where ever we go, but sometimes it's difficult and when we leave him at home, he is sad and cries.

When Seena is prevented from doing any bad things, stopping him from eating,  he can be aggresive also.

Just shared some pix of seena.

Posted 5/2/2025

NAAMAKARANA (NAMING CEREMONY)

 Monday, February 3, 2025

Hindu Dharmika Sabha Bhavana, 80ft Road, Paapareddypalya, Bengaluru.

That was naming ceremony (Traditional) , called Naamakarana, with lots of relatives, friends and relatives present.

The little FireCracker was named "VASHISTA", with purohiths chanting mantras, and people gathered wishing and blessing the little boy.

Parvathi, Grandmother of the baby

with Shwetha, and Renuka

Many relatives, well wishers meeting and that was talking space for all.

There was grand lunch after the ceremony with sweets Holige, Pancharatna, with other usual items.

The place was about 15 km and an hour and half drive.

Returned home after lunch.

Posted 4/2/2025

AASPHOTA - KANNADA DRAMA

 Saturday, 1st February 2025

C Ashwath KalaBhavana, Bengaluru.

It's story about the factory workers woes, politicians fooling the people, industrialists using politicians to downplay workers, written by TV personality and writer T N Seetharam, some years ago, directed by Ritwik Simha and also in the lead role.

Shivaprasad, an idealistic young man,come to small town for a job interview. He gadually realizestroubles and travails created by Factory which manufactures explosives.

Rajaram, a charismatic union leader, guides Shivaprasad to organize factory workers, and they begin to fight for their rights.

Rajaram, becomes Minister after contesting in the elections and join hands with industrialists, to set up more factories and does't bother about the workers problems and issues.

Stage setting, lighting, acting of artist were good.

Posted 2/2/2025

SHANI POOJE (ಶನಿ ಪೂಜೆ) - 2025

 Saturday, 18th January 2025

Zahiya Community Hall, Mankhool, BurDubai.

ಪ್ರತೀ ವರ್ಷದಂತೆ ನಡೆಯುವ ದುಬೈ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣ ಸಮಾಜದ  "ಶನಿ ಪೂಜೆ" ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ದುಬೈ ಯ  ಜಹಿಯಾ ಕಮ್ಯುನಿಟಿ ಹಾಲ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶನಿವಾರ , ಜನವರಿ 18 ರಂದು ಸಂಪನ್ನ ಗೊಂಡಿತು.

Posted 1/2/2025

VIPRA SPANDANA - SAMSKRUTHI SANDHYA

 Sunday 26th January 2025

New Academy School, Dubai

Vimshanti Festival’ 20 Years Of Brahmin Community Achievement Marks Vipra Spandana

ಪೇಜಾವರ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದರು ಮತ್ತು ಪುರ್ರಿಗೆ ಶ್ರೀಪಾದರಿಗೆ "ವಿಪ್ರ ಸ್ಪಂದನ "

Dubai: A notable commemoration of the Vimshanti Festival was marked by the launch of “Vipra Spandana,” a commemorative issue encapsulating 20 years of achievements of the UAE Brahmin community. The event took place at the New Academy School in Dubai and drew a gathering of prominent community members and well-wishers.

“Vipra Spandana” features a meticulous compilation of achievements, including visual documentation of a remarkable 20 events commemorating the Vishati year. Esteemed writer Dr. N. Sudhakar, alongside several other local authors, contributed articles in both English and Kannada, enriching the publication’s content. Notable contributions were made by writers such as Prabhakar Joshi, Dr. Srikanth Bayari, Bhuvaneswari Hegde, and Anitha Naresh Manchi, which were thoughtfully curated to reflect the vibrancy and spirit of the community.

The publication is under the guidance of an esteemed editorial team, with Sudhakar Rao Pejawar serving as the honorary editor. Senior writer Gopinath Rao assumed the role of editor-in-chief, while noted statesman and writer Srinivas Achar took on the responsibilities as associate editor. The technical aspects of the booklet, including design and photography, were expertly managed by talented professionals such as Aarti Adiga, Shivaram Bhat, Prakash Upadhyay, Sudhindra Aithal, and Ramamurthy.

The ceremonial launch was officiated by distinguished industrialists Puttige Vasudeva Bhat and Gopinath Elichittaya, alongside the editorial board. The first copies of “Vipra Spandana” were presented to social activists and fellow Samaj leaders in attendance, marking the significance of this collective accomplishment.

In a celebratory spirit, the Brahmin Samaj organized a “Samskruti Sandhya,” offering cultural programs that included a shloka competition for children and a music competition across various age groups, culminating in an awards ceremony for the winners. The evening concluded with a captivating “Rasamanjari” program, featuring renowned singers from the community, further enriching the cultural tapestry of the event.

Posted 31/1/2025

MAHA KUMBH MELA 2025

 WhatApp Forwarded

By Khalid Umar, originally from Pakistan, is a practicing Barrister in the UK.

THE BIGGEST GATHERING OF HUMANITY ON THE PLANET EARTH IS THE LARGEST RELIGIOUS GATHERING OF HINDUS. 

It’s pure joy and ecstasy. 

NO ANIMAL SCARIFICES, NO BLOODSHED, NO UNIFORM, NO VIOLENCE, NO POLITICS, NO CONVERSIONS, NO SECTS, NO SEGREGATION, NO TRADE, NO BUSINESS. 

IT’S HINDUISM. 

Nowhere else HUMANS ever congregate(d) for a single event in such a number; be that religious, sports, war, funeral or festivity. It’s always been the KUMBH mela and this year it’s Maha Kumbh, which is celebrated every 144 years. 

The world of statistics look with awe at the statistics; 400 million people over 44 days, over 15 million taking the holy dip on the first day, a temporary city across 4,000 hectares, 150,000 tents, 3,000 kitchens, 145,000 restrooms, with 40,000 security personnel, 2,700 AI-enabled cameras, etc. These are mind boggling statistics but is not what makes me wonder. 

MY AWE IS NOT ABOUT MATERIALISM, STATISTICS OR PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THIS EVENT

It’s not about what our eyes can see. It’s not about size or numbers.  What amazes me is (what we call ancient) knowledge of the humanity’s  connection with the universe. 

It amazes me that its rituals are performed with reference to the alignment, positioning and timing of the celestial bodies in the heavens signifying human relationship with the Cosmos and its  physical and spiritual effect on human destiny and future. Its has no power structure or political polity driving it. It’s indigenous to the faith.  It’s not about an organised religion. It’s not about a hierarchy. 

This Hindus Dharma’s understanding of the humanity’s relationship with the universe, from vegetation (under our feet) to the stars (in the milky way) is an evidence of the advanced knowledge in Hinduism which has extraterrestrial roots & connections. The meditating Sadhus’ consciousness is able to reach frontiers beyond space & time. It breaks the illusion of duality of me & the universe. 

BEYOND MATERIAL SCIENCE

Here is this tsunami! Where is this storm!

From where did these Siddhas, Yogis, Tapas, Badrinad, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Haridwar, Arunachalam, Kashi come from?

A few crore people What is their home?

Where does this flow from?Where is the rush in the bus?

Where is the rush in the train? Nothing anywhere.

What is the holiest secret of Chidambara?

Endless mystery from many ages

From then till now this is a wonderful secret..

A wonderful treasure that cannot be found in any country...

This is my Bharath, blessed to be born in this land.....

This is Deva bhoomi

I think today’s space travel through rockets is a primitive technology.  Our physical bodies are not us. We don’t need to physically travel anywhere as once we understand that we are souls having a physical experience, from localised particles, we become infinite, part of the whole, present everywhere, as entangled particles exhibit; distance and time barriers lose existence. When we become pure consciousness; part of the divine light; timeless and formless. 

It’s the awe when Sadhus of Himalayas and Quantum mechanics take a holy dip together in the vast ocean of knowledge. It’s not enough to say that Hinduism is aligned with nature. There is no duality; it’s nature itself.  Being a Hindu is coming back to your natural state. 

Nature is Hindu!

Posted 31/1/2025

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - SATISH MALATHI

 Sunday, 26th January, 2025

Gorelu, Near Perdooru, Udupi

Satish Rao, Mom's younger brother was celebrationg his 25th Wedding Aniversary with wife Malathi, sons Aruna,Aditya, sisters Nalini, Vijaya, Sujatha and the family and relatives.

To celebrate the ocassion, he arranged Chandika Homa to Godess UmaMaheshwari Gudi at Gorelu, near Perdooru.

That was a divine and sacred pooja and homa, performed by 5 purohits with lot of offering to The Godess.

Mom went to Udupi on the previous day by bus, and I stayed behind to attend the Sapta Swara Aaaraadhana Mahotsava of Vidwan Moodnuru Raghuram.

Mom returned to Bengaluru on Monday afternoon by bus via Hunsur, Mysuru.

Satish Rao is hardworking, successful entreprenuer, running a mess (Meals)  in Hunsur.

Happy Happy Wedding Anniversary to Satish -Malathi.

God Bless the family.

Posted 29/1/2025