Dashavatara...exhibit by Abhi...

Says Abhi...my 7 year old son..."I am Abhinav...My exhibit is Dashavataram...Dashavataram means 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu...They are Matsya-Koorma-Varaha-Narasimha-Vamana-Parashurama-Rama-Krishna-Buddha and Kalki. Sambhavami Yuge Yuge...Lord Krishna tells whenever there is a trouble to Dharma I will take birth in different incarnations to destroy the Adharma or evil and establish Dharma or righteousness" This was the concept he used to explain innocently to everyone who came to his counter to see his exhibit...Dashavatara. He displayed the exhibits in the exhibition conducted in his school...Prarthana School(Padmanabha nagar, Bangalore) related to science and culture from 29th to 31st of october 2009. Since Abhi has an inclination towards stories and mythological charecters...we chose the concept of Dashavataram for the cultural exhibit...after discussing with him. He was equally interested and thrilled in the concept.

Preparation: We took the project...i mean the exhibits for the exhibition...rather seriously and dedicated everything to see that everything went as we expected. The passion started getting the things together for us and we put the right things at the right place to get the desired product for the exhibition. I, my wife Manasa and Abhi went to the market to get all the necessary things required to make the models....paints,pencils,colour pens and crayons, thermacols,drawing sheets,scale,scissors,gum tapes, and ...........everything. We started doing the things...Painted the characters after drawing them...decorated them...cut them delicately and pasted them on platforms. Trained Abhi to recite the concept. On the day of submission it was horrible for us to carry them from home to school since they were delicately made and fragile. My father in law gave us an idea of taking them carefully in their car... They dropped us near the school on the way to a wedding where they were going. We submitted the models and the tension was cleared.

Performance: Now it was Abhi's turn to market the product and he made it a success. He presented his exhibit so nicely that he drew attention and appreciation for the work. Truely as the visitors, his teachers, friends, and the principal said...our work was unique...and every body were happy that they were made by us...doctors...not professional painters or artists. We too got appreciation for the work and at the end of the day...the climax was a happy one...for all of us. Our hard work for about a fortnight was fruitful because we did it with passion...ya things could be bettered for the next time...because we will be working to keep up our record and reputition...in the next attempt.

The Exhibition: Apart from my sons exhibit...we could find many such interested children taking part in the exhibition getting different and innovative models. The participation was open for children from 1st standard to the 10th. The exhibits were arranged classwise and it was a fabulous teamwork of the school management to bring out the best of their kids. The enthusism of the cute kids is appreciable. They never looked tired at any part of the day all through 3 days because it was every childs dream to be the best. Class 3 kids showed ultimate levels of enthusism. They used to shout and call the visitors...in a "me first-me first" instinct. The curiosity, passion and a spirit of competition....and more over a serious involvement was clearly seen. It shows the level and quality of promotion given by the teaching staff of the school.

One girl to be name was Kavya...who showed promises of becoming a good orater or a teacher or a councillor...the way she used to speak and attract the audiences was mind blowing. She had a simple concept of an Aquarium. Nobody might ever be interested to go to her. But she made sure that each one halted at her counter and heard what she wants to tell. She could have drawn the attention of almost everyone like me. Such things show us that.. "though we may not have big things for the world...but if it is presented beautifully...even simple things start looking great" Her friends Gautami, Gahavi, Daksha(one frm class 3 sec A and the other frm sec J), Deepa, Kavitha....all were promising.......

Even similar passion as said above was seen in all the classes and among kids of all age groups but with a pace of maturity. We wish that these kids grow up to be in some respectable positions in future to lift their parents head in pride with a tinct of tears of joys in the angles of their eyes. All the parents dream for their children and the children will definitely fulfill their dreams with lots of colors...provided their parents take part in moulding and channelising those dreams in a proper way keeping due respect and values to what their kid wants rather than what they desire. This is what we learnt in the process of making the moulds for exhibition. Probably Lord Vishnu in his unnamed form teaches us what is our Dharma...and if we can get the lessons right...good results and fruits will be definitely within our reach...because God has already kept our fruits ready....they are reachable provided we find the right way in the right time.....

Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitaha....

Sarve jano sukhino bhavantu....

Jani Bhai's Marriage at Udupi...

Janardhan Hebbar....what to tell about him...Jani as we know and call him...is one of my best friends...nothing different from my brother. I know him from more than 4 years...to start with from my post graduation days at Koppa. We belonged to different faculties but shared that friendly relation. He was so jovial...and is too...even now. Very rare person to find. He speaks heart and so realistic. He is a hard and sincere worker....and a dreamer who can achieve. He thinks different and works accordingly...an organized individual. I am almost like a family member of theirs...as his mother considers me as her elder son...i m lucky for that...for having enjoyed her motherly care and affection. He is my family too.
He got married to Karthyayini on sunday the 25th of october 2009 at the holy shrine Udupi. Looks like made for each other jodi...Since i know him closely i can tell that she is lucky to have him as a life partner. It was almost like a family event that i could not have missed. On reaching Udupi at around 9 am due to a bus delay...i got freshened up at a nearby lodge and went to the marriage hall. The marriage was a fest to the eyes carried out in typical brahmin sampradaya. Got to meet some of his family members...sister...brother in law...who were not new to me...and also many more. Got 2 best friends in the form of Chandrashekara working in Airport Bangalore and his brother Divakara working in Infosys branch Mysore. Had a nice time with them until my come back. I was happy to see Dr D.K Mishra H.O.D Bhaishajya dept...Koppa for having come to his student...Janardhan's marriage...all the way. This indicates the strong student - teacher relationship as a part of our Indian culture...where they take part in each others happiness without prejudices. I also had a nice time with Dr Ravishankar...my student at Koppa...who is doing his post graduation at Moodbidri. He too was happy to see me...again a friendly student teacher relationship...though i havent taught them much. I also met Dr Rachana and her husband...she was in Jani's dept at Koppa...and a good friend of mine too.
Now not to miss out telling before i wind up...the most important one...Lord Krishna's darshanam at the Udupi mata(shrine). I sat for a while in the temple and read Vishnu Sahasra Nama...and prayed for all those in my circle of relations. One thing to miss out is the darshanam of Lord Manjunatha...at Dharmasthala...since we reached late on our way back. But i and Chandrashekara had food in the shrine as prasadam...for our satisfaction..as a small token from the almighty. I visited the Raghvendra Swamy Mata just below the marriage hall at Udupi.
At last on monday morning we were back at Bangalore...got fresh at home and back to duty. But I wish that my best friend and brother Janardhan has a wonderful and happy married life. Lord Krishna bless the couple....
Jai Shri Krishna.....

Deepavali at Bannerghatta...

It was a pretty long time since we have planned to go to the Bannerghatta National Park with family...Every time it was planned it got struck due to one or the other reason. But this time we planned it perfect since the holidays were about to finish for ABHI(my son) and we wanted to get him out to have some fun before he is back to the school schedules. The occassion could not have been better than Deepavali. Appa and Amma came home(My wife's parents) in car at around 9am on 17th october 2009...Bali Padhyami...We wished each other for the fest and had the breakfast. Around about 10 am we left to Bannerghatta.
Bannerghatta National Park: We reached there at about 11am. It is one of the best and well mailtained national parks where the animals are allowed to live in a forest like natural habitat planned especially for their convenience. We all went for a around the forest safari. On the way it was a fabulous experience to see some animals very close to us... the springing bucks and deers, the elegant lion, the beautiful tiger and tigress, the furry bears...etc. It was a first encounter for abhi to see the wild animals so close and his enjoyment had no limits...infact all of us enjoyed. Coming back from the safari we had a round in the zoo seeing some animals, birds and reptiles. We also enjoyed seeing colorful fishes in the aqua. The best part was to have a fun ride over an elephant...just we 2...me and abhi. We all enjoyed delicious lunch which we had carried from home...brinjal chitranna, curd rice, chips and some special sweets prepared from amma.
Next we went to the butterfly park....the largest butterfly park in the world. Such a nice paradise....amidst beautiful nature...especially for those small beautiful colorful creatures. A sincers effort from the govt and forest dept of Karnataka. So many varieties of butterflies...attractive and eye catchy....an educative museum telling us a to z of the flies...and a film show as well. I would recommend all of you visiting Bannerghatta to go to the butterfly park and relish its beauty.
We came back home and rested for a while. The enjoying feature was abhi having fun....and more over amma inspite of recovering from a health upset for more than a week...was able to walk for long distances with us...not willing to miss anything. It was her will power that gave her extreme energy.2 extremes of ages...give us inspiration that its the will power, a heart to enjoy and a childs attitude required to enjoy life....and live life. Some morals come out with each trip of lifes journey...To enjoy life as it is and as it comes.
Evening...some light work in front of the house...customary of Deepavali.
Next day that is on 18th october we went to one of the finest films which could be brought on to the screen....Magadheera...a telugu flick. Evening some cracker display from abhi....and at the end of the day...all were happy.But one thing we all missed in common....Giri&Madhurya(my brother and sister in law...now in USA)....and the smiles of their/our kids....Rachu and Archu....But we prayed and enjoyed for them too...because we know that all our happiness are interdependant....tied in a common thread of love...Miss u all...
Festivals are not about lavish spending,partying, marketing and eating...its more about getting together...being a cause and part of each others happiness. If happiness is the goal...different routes emerge in our way....try it...n njoy life.....
HAPPY DEEPAVALI TO ALL OF YOU....

My Best Friend's Wedding....

Susheel Shetty....i can tell is one of my best friends....ever. I can tell that he's one dearest one i found from my post graduation days at Koppa. When he came to our post graduation department of Kaya Chikitsa...i thought that he should be a very reserved and conservative type of person....by the way he looks...a large built serious guy. He is one person who made me realise that its not the outer looks but the inner core which makes an individual...and much different from others as in case of Susheel. What to tell about him....So friendly, helpful, caring and a lovable person. His presence in our department brought life...and when he is not around we all used to miss him seriously. We have a lot of age difference...but he used to be so jovial with me and treated me as a close friend when many respected me due to my age...not that he didnt respect...he was the person who respected me the most...but it was seen in his gestures. He is more than a brother to me. I learnt a lot from him...to be happy always,to tolerate things when something is beyond our tolerance, to have a control over our ego and unwanted emotions, breakouts and reactions and to handle the situations carefully, delicately and as per situation.

If a friend makes you feel from your inner depth that this person should have been your brother....then there is nothing much left to explain...its all about understanding

My best friends wedding....How could i have missed it? It was on sunday the 4th of october 2009 at Karkala. I left to Karkala on saturday night and reached by 9 am due to bus delay. He had arranged my stay in a hotel which was really good and comfartable. I got freshened up and left to the choultry...i mean function hall.The wedding was fabulous, rich and traditional. He and his wife Kshama looked a wonderful pair....Made for each other...certainly. I was happy to meet some of my old friends there...Guru, Chezian, Joshi, Sreejith, Brijesh.....had a nice time with them. Left Karkala by 9 pm and reached Bangalore in the morning. Back to schedules...but i was happy that i was a part of my best friends happy moment...the best one of his life. God bless the couple.....

Happy Married Life Susheel.........