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June 6, 2015 !!

Kasarabada.org welcomes you all ...

This is a momentous week for kasarabada.org. With the passing away of the eldest kasarabada family member aged 102 years, this week marks the end of a generation. She was the last one of that generation , probably she may be one of the youngest members of that generation too. That was a generation of elders born towards the end of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. That was also the generation which inspired this venture. There is a lot to celebrate for and our thoughts are titled , 'Homage to a generation' or .."The last of the Mohicans.."

This week Balakanda continues with Sarga 46. We get to know more about Indra. More you know about Indra more you wonder about Gods and their aspirations in clinging to power. It also speaks volumes about the breadth of the Indian philosophy which stretches from the aspirations of attaining heaven or such limited goals attaining a specific objective and a God with well described form to an almost atheistic Advaita treating the world as a mithya !

Recently somebody asked us what is the purpose of our Ramayan pages etc . He did not say we are wasting time ! But his demeanor bordered on those lines. We were immediately reminded of the Rt. Honourable Srinivasa Sastri's memorable talks on Ramayan at Madras Sanskrit Academy in 1944. In his preface to his talks ,speaking in his inimitable self deprecating style he raised and answered several similar questions. We have an admiration admixed with fascination for his talks . As an answer to my friends queries we updated our introduction to Ramayan pages . The updated new page does state with some clarity some of our thoughts on the Ramayan pages we are bringing !

These are months for filing " ACRs( annual confidential reports) in many organizations with the Boss's PA sending reminders on his own ! In Ramayana Yuddhakanda SriRama defined the three categories of performers " outstanding" "good" and "poor". the outstanding performer is called " Purushottam" and the poor performer is called " Athama" We have a small submission on "Purushottam" under one more thing. It can be see on the last weeks home page too as usual !!

We have been revisiting Bhagavatam pages. Now the main page of Dasama Skandha or the book Ten of Bhagavatam is revised. We have added links to several important events of the tenth Book of Bhagavatam.

Some of the key stories of Dasama Skandha or the Book Ten of Bhagavatam so highlighted are : Krishna's Birth , Raslila, or Gopikas and Krishna , Rukmini kalyanam. The page on Krishna and Gopikas is interesting because we tried to present the gradual evolution of Gopis from the early days of admiration of Krishna in his childhood to the last stages where Krishna meets Gopis at the Syamantapanchaka.

Complete Sundarakanda has been revisited to delete 2500 links ( each page having links to all other sixty eight Sargas) and leave all of the chapter /Sarga links to only one page listing Sundarakanda chapters or Sargas . Each chapter has link to next and previous Sarga. Next on our list is Bhagavatam . We will gradually move to the simplification in unnecessary links.!

We hope to make this the norm !.

Happy Reading !

What is on the kasarabada.org?

For the new visitors - the site has a layered structure with with Four main pages :

- Ramayanam which includes (i) Sundarakanda, (ii) Role models of Ramayana, (iii) Vijayraghavrao gari Telugu Sundarakanda (iv) Balakanda

- Bhagavatam which includes (i) Dasama Skandha and (ii) Uddhava Gita

Athato Brahma jignyasaa which includes (i) Kathopanishad and (ii) Tatvabhodha

One more thing is a page where we have articles which could be on anything , informative and educative handled with a light heart and a touch of contemporary realities.

These pages list all contents of those segments !

In effect to have a look at what is available from the earlier issues you only need to visit the four pages of Ramayanam , Bhagavatam , one more thing. and Athato Brahma Jignyasaa. Each page of these banner pages carry the list of all earlier articles .

Om Tat Sat ( info@kasarabada.org)

Witty Wisdom

- contributed by Kamaraju Turaga

__________________________________________________

One more thing !

Homage to a

generation

Kasarabada Varlakshmi

( 1913-2015)

She passed away at the ripe age of hundred and two years. As soon as I heard that , it immediately struck me that she was the last of our elders and that that was really the end of a generation . That was a generation of our elders born towards the end of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.

As I said her passing away signals the end of a generation. A generation that in a way grew up along with the independence movement in India. Seeing , smelling and breathing in that exhilarating atmosphere they absorbed those values and very silently passed on the same to us. While her passing away is a sad event for the children and those of us connected with her from the childhood, there is a lot to celebrate for the contributions of that generation which she represented.

The pillar of that generation was the father of that generation who took Sanyasa in a formal way, even acquiring a name Sachidanada, a la Swami Sachidananda, just before his death. A good number of us in this generation carry that name. That act of renunciation was probably his way of telling us that the goal of life is not just material acquisitions. His was a life of service with govt in a coveted position which in terms of today's creative money spinning activities would have been a highly lucrative position. With a family of five sons and five daughters or five daughter- in laws and five son-in-laws, it was a full family. Some of them may have reached his level of philosophy. Some of them his philosophy of service with Govt . One of them had a saintly look. One of them was a journalist or a correspondent who was always attired in resplendent Khadi with a whole some smile. And one was suited booted with a cigar in hand !. Another was a doctor and as passionate as far as I remember about Khadi, connecting kasarabadas with another very illustrious family. The daughter -in laws brought in streams of other family cultures merging into the melting pot of kasarabadas. They all became one seamlessly !

That was the generation that gave us a sense of confidence, sense of right and wrong. Without teaching , they taught us to be respectful of elders , they taught us to move on easily without offending others. It became second nature to follow the dictum give respect and get respect . Most of all they led us to respect education and hard work . There are several stories of success in education and service by the progeny of the melting pot generation. Purpose is not to detail them here , but to acknowledge the role of the that generation. The last Kasarabada of that generation of Kasarabadas breathed her last at the ripe age of one hundred two years.

Now it is the turn of the second generation of melting pot of Kasarabadas descending from that pillar. A few ladies virtually the best of this current melting pot generation ,or the grand children of Kasarabada pillar, who were in synch with that spirit have also joined the earlier generation in the heavens. They were like the Mohican women, - 'the Mohican women were generally in charge of the home, children, and gardens while men travelled greater distances to hunt .' - Like the "Last of the Mohicans" one may be tempted to say we have seen the" last of the great Kasarabadas".

It may be that this generation caught in awe of their parents and the swirling winds of time and change , facing a world which is entirely different from the exhilarating times faced by the previous generation , may not measure up to the social spiritual familial standards of the previous generation. However evaluating the current generation is the charge of the next generation.

But we are sure to see leaders in the next generation who will bring to light the spirit of kasarabadas contributing to the community and contributing to the success of human spirit . And they retain the respect for hard work.

We already see the seeds !

om tat sat !

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|| Happy Reading ||

om tat sat !!

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To continue reading One more thing page click here !!!

Om tat sat

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Some of the earlier articles:

The story of "My Sundarakanda"

A sequel to Vakbhushanam bhushanam

The new beginnings on a festival day !!

Mantras from Ramayana

The story of the Lizard !

Sanskrit words and their meanings- Sivoham !!

Walking away !! - a difficult task !

Jayamantram and Management styles

'Peace does not fall from the sky'

History of Sanskrit Literature

Vurdhva mula madhassaakham ... more .. notes from

Kathopanishad -

Self as the master of the Chariot -notes from kathopanishad

Good Vs Pleasant from kathopanishad

Blind leading Blind - from Katha

Upanishad

The story of Ganesh Chaturthi

Manisha Panchakam Sloka 1

Manisha Panchakam

Who are you ??

Leader and the Led

Bhakthi and Self surrender

Why say so many words Part 2

Why say so many words Part 1

Gurus and lessons

Such a Simple message !!

Sundarakanda and the related Beliefs

Remembering Sribhashyam

Appalacharyulu garu

The methods of Elucidation

( Lakshana)

The story of the Jar/Kunda

The story of Devadatta

"Hitam Manohari cha" - revisited

Dasama Nyaya

On the Fortune - a demolition of its traits !!

on the Success

The story of Sabari

Charvaka School of Philosophy

On Vedas from the West

Jayamantram

The story of a Bear ( from Ramayana)

Ramudu-Sugunaabhiraamudu

Sahasavidadhita na kriyam..

... 'no not in a hurry'!

Aham nasyaami .. I destroy !! contributed by Tuaraga Rajendraparasad.

"It is not that the holy waters are not altogether Holy - Krishna

An intelligent man should follow those actions that are consistent and within his realm of action ..( more)

.. I am enquiring , that should be clearly explained! …." Thus spoke Krishna.(more.).

" Peace does not drop from the sky" says Dalai Lama.

Passing away of a stalwart:

Prof Bhavaraju Sarveswara Rao

. ............

Unison of thought speech and action

Jewel of jewels'

Who is Poor ?

Green message from Bhagava...

Music in our Epics

what is kasara ?

Saundaryalahiri

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	The Contents.... !!! Happy Reading !! Bhagavatam , Dasama Skandha, Uddhava Gita Ramayanam Sundarakanda Balakanda Rama Pattabhisheka Sankshipta Ramayanam, Role Models from Ramayana, Vijayraghavrao gari Telugu Sundarakanda , *Athato Brhamajignyasa, Kathopanishad , Tatvabodha, One more thing* *Happy Reading* !!! Om tat sat !! info@Kasarabada.org For Telugu Home page click here At	Welcome to Kasarabada.org June 6, 2015 !! Kasarabada.org welcomes you all ... This is a momentous week for kasarabada.org. With the passing away of the eldest kasarabada family member aged 102 years, this week marks the end of a generation. She was the last one of that generation , probably she may be one of the youngest members of that generation too. That was a generation of elders born towards the end of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. That was also the generation which inspired this venture. There is a lot to celebrate for and our thoughts are titled , 'Homage to a generation' or .."The last of the Mohicans.." This week Balakanda continues with Sarga 46. We get to know more about Indra. More you know about Indra more you wonder about Gods and their aspirations in clinging to power. It also speaks volumes about the breadth of the Indian philosophy which stretches from the aspirations of attaining heaven or such limited goals attaining a specific objective and a God with well described form to an almost atheistic Advaita treating the world as a mithya ! Recently somebody asked us what is the purpose of our Ramayan pages etc . He did not say we are wasting time ! But his demeanor bordered on those lines. We were immediately reminded of the Rt. Honourable Srinivasa Sastri's memorable talks on Ramayan at Madras Sanskrit Academy in 1944. In his preface to his talks ,speaking in his inimitable self deprecating style he raised and answered several similar questions. We have an admiration admixed with fascination for his talks . As an answer to my friends queries we updated our introduction to Ramayan pages . The updated new page does state with some clarity some of our thoughts on the Ramayan pages we are bringing ! These are months for filing " ACRs( annual confidential reports) in many organizations with the Boss's PA sending reminders on his own ! In Ramayana *Yuddhakanda* SriRama defined the three categories of performers " outstanding" "good" and "poor". the outstanding performer is called " Purushottam" and the poor performer is called " Athama" We have a small submission on "Purushottam" under *one more thing. It can be see on the last weeks home page* too as usual !! We have been revisiting Bhagavatam pages. Now the main page of Dasama Skandha or the book Ten of Bhagavatam is revised. We have added links to several important events of the tenth Book of Bhagavatam. Some of the key stories of Dasama Skandha or the Book Ten of Bhagavatam so highlighted are : *Krishna's Birth* , *Raslila, or Gopikas and Krishna* , Rukmini kalyanam. The page on Krishna and Gopikas is interesting because we tried to present the gradual evolution of Gopis from the early days of admiration of Krishna in his childhood to the last stages where Krishna meets Gopis at the Syamantapanchaka. Complete Sundarakanda has been revisited to delete 2500 links ( each page having links to all other sixty eight Sargas) and leave all of the chapter /Sarga links to only one page listing Sundarakanda chapters or Sargas . Each chapter has link to next and previous Sarga. Next on our list is Bhagavatam . We will gradually move to the simplification in unnecessary links.! We hope to make this the norm !. Happy Reading ! What is on the kasarabada.org? For the new visitors - the site has a layered structure with with Four main pages : - Ramayanam which includes (i) Sundarakanda, (ii) Role models of Ramayana, (iii) Vijayraghavrao gari Telugu Sundarakanda (iv) Balakanda - Bhagavatam which includes (i) Dasama Skandha and (ii) Uddhava Gita Athato Brahma jignyasaa which includes (i) Kathopanishad and (ii) Tatvabhodha One more thing is a page where we have articles which could be on anything , informative and educative handled with a light heart and a touch of contemporary realities. These pages list all contents of those segments ! In effect to have a look at what is available from the earlier issues you only need to visit the four pages of Ramayanam , Bhagavatam , one more thing. and Athato Brahma Jignyasaa. Each page of these banner pages carry the list of all earlier articles . Om Tat Sat ( info@kasarabada.org) Witty Wisdom - contributed by Kamaraju Turaga __________________________________________________	One more thing ! Homage to a generation *Kasarabada Varlakshmi* ( 1913-2015) She passed away at the ripe age of hundred and two years. As soon as I heard that , it immediately struck me that she was the last of our elders and that that was really the end of a generation . That was a generation of our elders born towards the end of 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. As I said her passing away signals the end of a generation. A generation that in a way grew up along with the independence movement in India. Seeing , smelling and breathing in that exhilarating atmosphere they absorbed those values and very silently passed on the same to us. While her passing away is a sad event for the children and those of us connected with her from the childhood, there is a lot to celebrate for the contributions of that generation which she represented. The pillar of that generation was the father of that generation who took Sanyasa in a formal way, even acquiring a name Sachidanada, a la Swami Sachidananda, just before his death. A good number of us in this generation carry that name. That act of renunciation was probably his way of telling us that the goal of life is not just material acquisitions. His was a life of service with govt in a coveted position which in terms of today's creative money spinning activities would have been a highly lucrative position. With a family of five sons and five daughters or five daughter- in laws and five son-in-laws, it was a full family. Some of them may have reached his level of philosophy. Some of them his philosophy of service with Govt . One of them had a saintly look. One of them was a journalist or a correspondent who was always attired in resplendent Khadi with a whole some smile. And one was suited booted with a cigar in hand !. Another was a doctor and as passionate as far as I remember about Khadi, connecting kasarabadas with another very illustrious family. The daughter -in laws brought in streams of other family cultures merging into the melting pot of kasarabadas. They all became one seamlessly ! That was the generation that gave us a sense of confidence, sense of right and wrong. Without teaching , they taught us to be respectful of elders , they taught us to move on easily without offending others. It became second nature to follow the dictum give respect and get respect . Most of all they led us to respect education and hard work . There are several stories of success in education and service by the progeny of the melting pot generation. Purpose is not to detail them here , but to acknowledge the role of the that generation. The last Kasarabada of that generation of Kasarabadas breathed her last at the ripe age of one hundred two years. Now it is the turn of the second generation of melting pot of Kasarabadas descending from that pillar. A few ladies virtually the best of this current melting pot generation ,or the grand children of Kasarabada pillar, who were in synch with that spirit have also joined the earlier generation in the heavens. They were like the Mohican women, - 'the Mohican women were generally in charge of the home, children, and gardens while men travelled greater distances to hunt .' - Like the "Last of the Mohicans" one may be tempted to say we have seen the" last of the great Kasarabadas". It may be that this generation caught in awe of their parents and the swirling winds of time and change , facing a world which is entirely different from the exhilarating times faced by the previous generation , may not measure up to the social spiritual familial standards of the previous generation. However evaluating the current generation is the charge of the next generation. But we are sure to see leaders in the next generation who will bring to light the spirit of kasarabadas contributing to the community and contributing to the success of human spirit . And they retain the respect for hard work. We already see the seeds ! *om tat sat !* info@Kasarabada.org \|\| Happy Reading \|\| *om tat sat* !! info@kasarabada.org To continue reading One more thing page click here !!! *Om tat sat* info@kasarabada.org Some of the earlier articles: The story of "My Sundarakanda" A sequel to Vakbhushanam bhushanam The new beginnings on a festival day !! Mantras from Ramayana The story of the Lizard ! Sanskrit words and their meanings- Sivoham !! Walking away !! - a difficult task ! Jayamantram and Management styles 'Peace does not fall from the sky' History of Sanskrit Literature Vurdhva mula madhassaakham ... more .. notes from Kathopanishad - Self as the master of the Chariot -notes from kathopanishad Good Vs Pleasant from kathopanishad Blind leading Blind - from Katha Upanishad The story of Ganesh Chaturthi Manisha Panchakam Sloka 1 Manisha Panchakam Who are you ?? Leader and the Led Bhakthi and Self surrender Why say so many words Part 2 Why say so many words Part 1 Gurus and lessons Such a Simple message !! Sundarakanda and the related Beliefs Remembering Sribhashyam Appalacharyulu garu The methods of Elucidation ( Lakshana) The story of the Jar/Kunda The story of Devadatta "Hitam Manohari cha" - revisited Dasama Nyaya On the Fortune - a demolition of its traits !! on the Success The story of Sabari Charvaka School of Philosophy On Vedas from the West Jayamantram The story of a Bear ( from Ramayana) Ramudu-Sugunaabhiraamudu Sahasavidadhita na kriyam.. ... 'no not in a hurry'! Aham nasyaami .. I destroy !! contributed by Tuaraga Rajendraparasad. "It is not that the holy waters are not altogether Holy - Krishna *An intelligent man should follow those actions that are consistent and within his realm of action* ..( more) *.. I am enquiring , that should be clearly explained! …."* Thus spoke Krishna.(more.). " Peace does not drop from the sky" says Dalai Lama. *Passing away of a stalwart:* Prof Bhavaraju Sarveswara Rao . ............ Unison of thought speech and action Jewel of jewels' Who is Poor ? Green message from Bhagava... Music in our Epics what is kasara ? Saundaryalahiri
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The Contents.... !!!

Welcome to Kasarabada.org

June 6, 2015 !!

Witty Wisdom

One more thing !