Learning and Unlearning of Dr.Jekyll and Madam Hyde.
“How can we let a lowly Kurba in/” the Brahmins of the Mutta hurled at the man, Vadiraja Teertha decided it was time to humble the arrogant Brahmins. He had immense faith in the devotion of the man, so he kept quiet. The Man stood out and sang the praise of the Lord ... Lo …
Continue reading "Why Kankadasa will always remain relevant."
Tetisa kopi devargala oda goodi hattavataarava nettidanamma. Is a verse from the famous purandaradasa’s poetry. Well, this translates to along with thirty three crores of gods he (Vishnu) took ten avatars. This has been a bone of contention, and even ridicule. But we never put it to context. When we say gods, we are talking about …
Lyrics by poet DVGundappa,uses the pen name mankuthimma that is equivalent to Simple simon to reflect on everyday wisdom. My mother tongue Kannada is spoken in the state of Karnataka in the southern peninsular India. Bangalore is its capital city. One of my favourite lyrics is in this language, written by a poet called …
a geographic journey from my maternal home to my married home
Nimmoora bandiyali nammoora bittaga sagidudu dari begaa Is part of the Mysore mallige poem. Yesterday as we travelled by road from goa to dharwad it was a pleasure. It was the first time that my husband was driving this distance. On our way at Kalgatgi we saw the cattle fair (unfortunately my husband did not …
