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Amritha Vachanam

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Editorial Board Krishna Kumar Paliath

Vibheesh Tikkodi

Anandharaj Konni

Reshmy Krishna Kumar

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Divya Satheesh Kumarakam

Ragesh Regunath

Sheeja Anand

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Seva Darshan volunteers is now having a very

busy month with Ayyappa Poojas being held in all

our units and other programs.

We wish to congratulate all Gokulolsavam

winners and winners of the rolling trophy for best

performances by respective units. Programs like

this competition help us build a sense of unity and

healthy competition teaching us the importance of

accepting winning and losing with grace.

The importance of Modijis cleanliness drivewas truly experienced when volunteers from Mata

Amritanandamayi Ashram cleaned the Pamba banks

and other areas in Sabarimala in preparation for the

Sabarimala season. It brings to light the failure of

successive governments in providing basic services

at one of the biggest pilgrim centres in Kerala. A

more ef cient action plan is required to convert this

to a National Pilgrimage Centre.

Our culture and heritage is embedded in our

ancient language of Sanskrit. It is a welcome

move by the government to revive the language by

introducing the same in our schools.

The government has once again proved that it can

get over the main stream medias biased reporting

by actually implementing its agendas for the bene t

of the public. It has effectively used social mediaand other online facilities to get connected to the

public and hear their views.

While great focus being laid on reviving the

nation from its ten years slump, we must ensure that

the people of the nation are educated to the fact that

their requirements can be actually be met only with

long term planning and sacri cing the namesake

actions. Along with economic development it becomes important to support new entrepreneurs

who contribute to the nation building and economic

prosperity.

Seva Darshan was formed with aim of supporting

the needy sections of our society and keeping our

commitment , our volunteers are approaching all

sections of the expatriate community to raise support

for our VOIT project.

Seva Hi Paramo Dharma

The central government must come together with

the local government and NGOs to make a master

plan that will ensure that the ecology and heritage of

Sabarimala is protected and at the same time proper

facilities are provided to the pilgrims.


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Pazhaya Chala Street (Palayachala in old Britishmaps) has a story to tell; a shimmering tale of the Tamilgoldsmith community, who, with their unique customsand traditions, have enriched the cultural landscape ofthe city.

Ananthapuravarnanam, a thirteenth centurycomposition, includes in its narrative, along with the

description of the old city and the several temples andwater bodies, a vivid portrayal of a market and the localgoldsmiths engaged in their trade.Today, old goldsmithcommunities can be still seen scattered around the Fortarea. These traditional settlements, often termed as Uruor Gramom, were concentrated around the temples oftheir patron deity.

The Mayil Achari family in Pazhaya Chala isone of the oldest and prominent families in the area.The ancestors of the family were originally based at

Nalloor, near Suchindram temple. Later, they shiftedto Thiruvananthapuram during the mid-eighteenthcentury. Nilaverum Perumal Achari, a member of theMayil Achari family, was a skilled goldsmith. Alongwith his family members, Achari established Perumal&Sons, Trivandrum, a workshop where gold and silverornaments were designed and made.

In 1923, they participated in the Surat IndustrialExposition where their work was much admired. In1931, Achari made the silver signature seal for the lastKing of erstwhile Travancore, Chithira Thirunal BalaRama Varma. Perumal Acharis dexterity as a skilledartisan was perhaps overshadowed by his greater role as aleader of the traditional artisan community. R.S. Monian,the grandson of Perumal Achari and president of theTamil Viswakarma Samuham says, Based on linguisticdifferences, the Tamil goldsmith community claimedthemselves to be different from the local Malayalamspeaking artisans. Based on this argument, they strived forseparate representation in the Sree Moolam Praja Sabha.

According to the decision of the clan members, PerumalAchari was asked to represent the community and to present their demands in the Sabha. Perumal Achari wasspecially nominated to the Praja Sabha to speak for his

people. He occupied the post for six months.

The glitter of a legacy ofcraft and skill

Not far from the Fort is Kaithamukku, anotherabode of local goldsmiths. Among the many families inKaithamukku, Vairakettu Manickam Achari of the ancientVayalil family was an employee at the chellamvaka(place where gold and silver ornaments for the templeand the royal family were made and stored). Manickam,the proprietor of M.M. Prince Jewellery, Fort, and thegrandson of Manickam Achari says, My grandfatherwas the head jeweller to Sree Moolam Thirunal RamaVarma (1885-1924), and his deftness in handling preciousstones was acknowledged with the title Vairakettu.

Achari served as appraiser to the Travancoregovernment and was often consulted by the royals beforethey purchased precious stones.

Traditionally, the members of the goldsmithcommunity lived in closely-knit groups. However, inmodern times, the younger generation of the clan has

abandoned their traditional profession. This changingway of life creates concern for the elders. In olden days,the head of the Uru played a key role in settling domesticissues arising in the families. Today, everything is slowlychanging. We are trying to hold on to old traditions andcustoms, but it is doubtful for how long, says Monian.

The Tamil goldsmith community who made the citytheir home contributed to its cultural fabric with theircraftsmanship and way of living. This write-up is basedon an interview with R.S. Monian and Manickam. Theauthor is a conservation architect and history buff

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We are shadows; and we keep on chasing shadowsthroughout our lives. And we are unhappy because wehave chosen to be unhappy. Though our real nature issat-chit-ananda (real blissful consciousness), many ofus lead unhappy life by behaving like Duryodhan whohad stated, Jaanaami dharmam na cha me pravrttih,

jaanaami adharmam na cha me nivrttih (I know what is

right but I do not practice it. I know what is wrong but Ido not forsake it). Literally meaning the Divine Song,Bhagavad Gita is a perfect guide in our daily life. Gitatakes us from ordinariness to excellence, from despairto bliss, from negativity to positivity, from emptiness tofullness and from turmoil to tranquility.

Gita stipulates what can, and what cannot, bring peaceof mind. It charts the path leading to excellence, supremesuccess, bliss, serenity and ever-lasting peace of mind. Itguides us to overcome all dualities like pain and pleasure,

victory and defeat, honour and dishonour, attachment andaversion, success and failure, joy and sorrow, anxieties,self-imposed limitations, bondages, ego, greed, anger,fears and frustrations of life to lead happier, fuller,contented and supremely successful and blissful life.

The revered book extols positive action andful llment; not fatalism and passivity. It teaches that

being happy, successful, equanimous and tranquil is amatter of choice and not a matter of destiny; and thatwe can ensure that sweet symphony of bliss pervadesour life. It says- Equanimity brings bliss. An importanttheme of Bhagvad Gita is equanimity as Shloka 2.48also proclaims, Samatvam yoga uchyate (equanimityis Yoga). Equanimity means facing any situation withcalmness and fortitude, and remaining unruf ed in theabove-mentioned dualities. Equanimity also meansfreedom from personal likes and dislikes. Though as

per Vedanta, equanimity is our true nature, we becomenite and limited, and get affected by dualities since weidentify ourselves with our body, mind and intellect.

It does not mean neutrality or negativity. It means positivity, completeness, happiness and fullness. Only a person who is complete and happy can be equanimousand remain unaffected in all situations. As per Shloka

Food for thought :Choose Wisely J G Arora

6.22, Yasmin sthito na dukhen gurunaapi Vichaalayate(no situation, whatsoever, can disturb a person situatedin Yoga). Gita guides us to become Sthit Pragyawhich literally means situated in wisdom but actuallydenotes a person having equanimity. When vide Shloka2.54 Arjun asks Bhagwan Krishna as to who is a SthitPragya, vide Shlokas 2.55 onwards Bhagwan describes

various attributes of Sthit Pragya. As per Shloka 2.55The person who gives up all desires, is contented andis satis ed with himself, is said to be Sthit Pragya.Shlokas 2.56 and 2.57 further elaborate that Sthit Pragyais someone who remains unruf ed in pain and pleasure;who is free from attachment, fear and anger; and whoneither rejoices nor hates. Shlokas 2.62 and 2.63 cautionthat thinking about sense-objects develops attachment;attachment leads to desire; unful lled desire leads toanger; anger leads to delusion; delusion leads to loss ofmemory; loss of memory brings forth loss of intellect;and loss of intellect is disastrous. To break this viciouscircle of attachment, desire and misery, one shouldcontrol the mind and become Sthit Pragya. Though themind is restless and adamant, it can be controlled by

practice and detachment. The reward of this practiceand detachment would be the lasting peace of mind.

Sel ess actions

Engaging in sel ess actions which help others isreal Karma Yoga (path of action) and brings bliss.Performing our duty with equanimity and sel essnessis Karmayog. When there is sel sh desire, the workis only karma (activity) and not karmayog. Beingsel sh and self-centered generates agitation and stress.Our sel ess actions aimed at helping others give us joyand happiness. Besides, our sel essness makes us full,complete and in nite.

Motives of our actions determine the merits of ouractions. Our sel sh and negative actions are stressful andupsetting whereas our sel ess and benevolent actionswhich serve others liberate us from our ego and leadto bliss. Happiness is not something we receive fromothers; but it is something we give to others. We also canexperience the in nite joy of sel ess giving; and be the



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instruments for our blissful life. We hanker after powerand material things because of a sense of insecurity andemptiness within. This insecurity and emptiness wouldvanish if we do sel ess actions to help others. Shloka2.47 stipulates,Karmanyave adhikaaraste ma phleshukadaachan, ma karmphal heturbhurma te sango astavakarmani (Your right is only to do your duty without

brooding over its outcome. Neither the result of youraction should be your motive; nor should you forsakeaction). This glori es action; and decries inaction andfatalism. Detachment does not mean inaction. Rather,detachment means focused action without broodingover the result of action. By avoiding thoughts about

the outcome of action, we get liberated from anxieties,frustrations and fears caused by desire-driven actions.Shloka 2.50 elevates action to the status of Yoga sinceYoga means doing ones sel ess duty with perfection.

Desires and contentment

For Chanakya, contentment is the divine orchard.Gita stipulates that being unaffected by our desires,and cultivating contentment brings peace of mind. As

per Shloka 2.70, Only the one who remains unruf ed

by the incoming desires as the ocean is unruf ed whenrivers enter into it can attain a peaceful state of mind.Taking these sentiments further, Shloka 2.71 echoes,Only the person who has given up all desires, andwho has no attachment and no vanity can attain peaceof mind. Servility to desires brings bondage, agitationand distress. Liberation from desires establishes us incontentment and bliss. Gita proclaims that sense objectsare the source of misery, and cannot give lasting peace

as Shloka 5.22 stipulates, Sensual pleasures are indeedthe source of misery. They have a beginning and an end,and therefore, the wise do not indulge in them. Material

pleasures are bound to diminish or disappear because ofthe impact of time and space. Seeking permanence intemporary things is obviously illogical. Happiness gained

by acquisition of material things does not last long sincewe feel the vacuum again and long for something else toll it.

From turmoil to tranquility

Gita describes three Gunas (qualities) viz. Sattva, Rajasand Tamas which shape every persons life. Every personhas Sattva, Rajas and Tamas in varying proportions. Sattvais purity, virtuousness, fullness, contentment, sel essness,compassion, positivity, equanimity and serenity; Rajas issel shness, passion, agitation, stress, strain, arrogance,vanity, restlessness and greed while Tamas is ignorance,anger, complacency, passivity, pessimism, negativity,laziness and lethargy.

Saatviks are contented persons who have controlover their desires, and perform their actions sel essly.Raajsiks are motivated into action by their desires; andare obsessed with the fruit of action. Taamsiks on theotherhand have desires but they achieve nothing sincethey do nothing to fructify their desires. Gita guides us totravel from Tamas and Rajas to dwell in Sattva to lead asuccessful, socially useful and blissful life. Besides, Gitaguides us to go even beyond these three Gunas to becomea Gunateet to attain self-realization.


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Soon the simple shopping complex which had

only grocery stores, stationery stores, and tailor shops became my favorite hang out. In Sriharikota, I saw astrange form of unity among people. The temple, thechurch and the mosque all stood in the same compoundand yet functioned peacefully! I still remember how weused to visit the temple, the church and the mosque inone go.

The most exciting events which the whole spacecommunity would gear upto was not a movie release orthe visit of a politician but the launch of a rocket. Yes,there were experimental rocket launches during certain

months of the year. These rockets carried mostly weathersatellites. The rocket launch events would see all people

perched up on their terraces, tree tops or other higher uplocations. We would hear faint sound of the countdown10,9..3, 2, 1 and off went the rocket. There would beclaps, howls, hoots and all other sounds of happiness.Strangely, the Sriharikota population which is usually asilent lot goes wild with excitement on such days. Wewould stand there for a long time staring at the trail left

by the rocket. I started thinking differently now. Lifehad given me a chance to witness the initial milestonesof history being made in the subsequent years with thelaunch of PSLVs, GSLVs, Chandrayaan and MOM.

The other event which got similar attention wasnatures fury in the form of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal.We would witness high speed winds blowing awaytree tops and small establishments. Our school wouldthen house the tribals living near the shore. The wholecommunity saw to the fact that the shelter seekers were

provided with basic amenities. Our only communicationwith mainland, the single road,would be ooded whichmeant we were all alone in the Bay of Bengal ghting

the cyclone. The thought now frightens me but then as aschool girl it was some kind of an adventure about whichI would be writing to my old friends. During the timesof cyclone, I witnessed the sel ess attitude of people inSriharikota.

Days in Sriharikota changed me as a person .Ittaught me to live life in a simple way, yet to aim high.It erased the religious and economical bias from mymind. It taught me to respect nature and to feel happyin serving fellow human beings. It inculcated a scienti cattitude in me. It taught me to work hard, to take failuresas guiding stones and to accept success with humbleness.From a wild teenager who never saw the world beyondstyle and class, it introduced me to the realities of life. Ina wider sense, it introduced me to the Universe. Today,when I hear about the Mars orbiter mission, I feel proudand nostalgic. I thank God for gifting me some wonderfulyears on that island which is now even recognized byMARS!!!!

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The raindrops, dancing in a melody Each droplet lling my heart with fragrance of love Playing the untouched chords echoing

The longing of a lonely Koel The silence of a pair of eyesSo full of imaginations the rain is falling into me

Drenching the re in me, singing into my soul The rhythm so soothing Washing away impurity, cleansing each cell, genes

Flowing in my veins, nerves, into my tears Making me part of it

I become rain, dancing on earth, river and valley Making the paddy leaves swayWith an emerald touch of morning dewThe muddy path,which smells of rst rainSo lovable like the rst loveTo be the true companion to a traveler who loves long drives

Into the magical blue mountains

Full of Neelakkurinji owers And, I rain and rainOn snow covered Himalayas, into the ManasaSarovarTaking a holy dip, engul ng the rain of thoughts

Deep down dissolving into the eternal salvation Invisible in the rain of Nirvaana!

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SpiritualismSeva Darshan Of cials visit

Union MinistersSeva Darshan of cials Sri. Ajayakumar T.K. (President), Sri. Sanjuraj (General Secretary) andSri.Vibheesh Thikkodi (Secretary) visited Union Ministers Sri.Harshavardhan (Science and Technol-ogy), Sri. Sadananda Gowda (Law and Justice) and Sri. Pon Radhakrishnan (Shipping and Transport) atDelhi.

Representing the Indian expatriate community of Kuwait, the Seva Darshan of cials presentedvarious proposals relating to issues faced by the Indian community in Kuwait. The ministers agreed thatthe issues will be considered with compassion.

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Samskrita Sambhashana Sibiram Inaugurated SamskritaBharati in asssociation withthe Department of Sanskrit, BharatiyaVidyaBhavan Kuwait has

undertaken the noble venture of propagating Sanskrit among the expat community in Kuwait. The aim ofrevival and implementation of Sanskrit as a spoken language in daily life is being achieved by conductingSamskritaSambhashanaShibhiram(Workshops) at twoplaces in Kuwait, Salmiya and AbuHalifa for 10days startingfrom 19thNovember 2014. SamskritaBharati is af liated to Seva Darshan Kuwait which is avoluntary non-pro t organization.

The inaugural program was presided over by Mr.Ajaykuamar, President, SevaDarshan,Kuwait.The chiefguestof the function wasShri.KrishnaJagannathan, a renowned nationalist and social worker from Tamil-nadu, who inaugurated the Shibiram by lighting the lamp. He very eloquently spoke about Samskritam

its importance, signi cance and relevance in todays context.Sanskrit is a unique language which was

cultured and perfected over the years by the ancient Rishis and seers and thus the root and source of nearlyall languages.The auspicious occasion was graced by Shri BalajiAnandaraj of BharathiyaVidyaBhavanSanskrit Vibhag, who is theSanskrith Bharathi Kuwait ShikshanPramukh. Shri.ChanduBijuraj, SB KuwaitJointCordinatorwelcomed the audience.

The workshops are being conducted by Shri. Balasubramanian.About 60 participants who have regis-tered for the course are accomplished people hailing from different parts of India as well as varied walks oflife. Their enthusiasm and whole hearted participation enlivened the Workshops.



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Science International Forum launched in Kuwait Science International Forum (SIF), the of cial representative of National Science Movement/ Vijnana

Bharathi, was launched in Kuwait at a grand function organized at Indian Embassy Hall on 4th Novem- ber, 2014. Honourable Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, H.E. Sunil Jain inaugurated the function by lightingtraditional lamp and announced the SIF-Kuwait take-off of cially. Sri.SubhashishGoldar, Deputy Chief ofMission, Indian Embassy Kuwait also adorned the function with his esteemed presence. Dr. Ali Al-Dousari,

Research Scientist, Crisis Decision Support Program, Kuwait Institute for Scienti c Research addressed thegathering as the chief guest of the evening. The event was studded with the eminences from all echelonsof Kuwait, both nationals and Indian expatriate community alike. The presence of professionals from allsectors including Research Scientists, Indian School Principals, Faculties, and other prominent dignitariesadded grace to the function.

Sri.Premkumar, Principal, BharathiyaVidyaBhavan, Kuwait and Advisory Council Member gave theeducative presentation on SIF activities in Middle East. Summing up the proposed upcoming activities ofSIF-Kuwait, he announced its rst activity, SastraPratibha Contest scheduled to be held by 2nd week ofJanuary, 2015. Students securing two top scores in Kuwait will be honored with the title SastraPratibhaand the top scoring school in Kuwait will be awarded the prestigious Acharya J.C.BoseSastraPuraskar.

Sri.Vivek Nair, General Manager, UAE Exchange delivered the felicitation address. Sri.Prasanth Nair(President, SIF-Kuwait) presided the inaugural function. Sri.Arun Kumar N (General Secretary, SIF-Ku-wait) welcomed the gathering and Smt. ReshmyKrishnakumar (Media & PR Coordinator, SIF-Kuwait) ex-tended the word of gratitude at the function coordinated by Dr.Roopesh.R (SPC Registration Coordinator,SIF-Kuwait).

SIF-Kuwait is a voluntary organization formed and supported by professionals in the elds of science& technology, education, UAE Exchange (Corporate Partner), www.indiansinkuwait.com (Media Partner),

philanthropists and other prominent members of the Indian community in Kuwait with a vision to introduceIndias rich scienti c heritage and motivate the youth to take up science as a career.

Prasanth Nair

President, Science International Forum, Kuwait

Mob: 66763164



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SpiritualismScience International Forum (SIF) Kuwait announced the

First Sastra Prathibha Contest in Kuwait Science International Forum (SIF) Kuwait announced the initiation of registration for the SastraPrathibha Contest in relation to the most prestigious Sastra Pratibha Awards, 2015 in Kuwait. Sastra

Pratibha Award, currently the biggest and the most prestigious science award for students in India, UAE,Bahrain, Oman and Qatar, is the rst of its kind in Kuwait. The Sastra Prathibha Contest is organized bySIF- Kuwait joining hands with National Science Movement, India. Exams, Valuation and Awards arehandled by National Science Movement.

The contest organized in two categories, Junior (Class 6,7,8) and Senior (9,10,11) will be of onehour duration comprising 100 objective type questions. 50 % of the questions will be from the syllabus

provided to the registered students, 40 % from the existing academic curriculum and the rest 10% fromgeneral knowledge.

Students securing two top scores in each class will be awarded the title Sastra Pratibha. Those with80% and above will be given the Distinction Certi cate. School with maximum points on the basisof Sastra Pratibha and Distinctions will be honored with the most esteemed Acharya J.C.Bose SastraPuraskar.

Registration for the contest which is scheduled to be held in January 2015 is now open strictly through participating Indian Schools. The last date for receiving the lled in application is 5th December, 2014.Students enrolled will get their life time opportunity to meet and interact with top scientists from India.Those interested are requested to contact their school Principal or Science Department.

For further updates please follow www.facebook.com/sifkuwait, or email at [email protected].

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