Divinity in Action

Whither Goest Thou Railways?

2012-01-18T02:42:00.000-08:00

The Indian Railways was the biggest earner to the central exchequer. During the early sixties and onwards the Railways were bringing massive wealth to the country from its efficient and systematic operations in all the departments synchronizing their efforts to maintain steady income through earnings from both Goods & Passenger fares. The operation ratio being heavy, Railways had to match its income with heavy expenses with a definite intention to support the central government with a Lion's share. Each departmental head had to strain every nerve to see that the overall performance of the Railways is maintained on an upward trend so that profit in each year is maintained at a high level.

The ministers in charge of the Indian Railways were also prompt in the policy decision of the Railway net work.Their close knit association with the Railway Board and the Zonal General managers,enabled them to work in unison with targeted projects of annual return. The passenger fares & goods tariff also were scrutinized every year before budget proposal so as to have overall efficiency in the railway transport system.

Of late there has been an "Overturning Moment" in the railway Planning and substantial reduction in the earning capacity of the Indian Railways were noticed during the past. The political will was lacking in bringing up the profit margin high and reducing the operation cost. No increase in the passenger fares & in transportation goods traffic for many years resulting in the rise of operating ratio. Such uncommitted approach has brought down the Railway's running efficiency resulting in almost a break-even level OR even LOSS.

MR. JAGJEEVAN RAM, when he was Minister of Railways once commented that " If the pilferage or theft in the Railways are checked we would have laid tracks on GOLDEN RAILS". That period was a glorious period for the Railways and the systematic growth brought in wealth in the railways for supporting the central government for distributing to the sister departments for their working expenses.

Since I was serving the Railways from 1956 to 1992, I could draw a line of progress from those days to my retirement in 1992 and thereafter.Unless we gear up our machinery and introduce methods to revitalize the Railway set up in its earning capacity, we may have a disastrous period ahead.

Mangalath Philip Abraham

Revamp the Judiciary

2012-01-03T19:35:00.000-08:00

A Better Deal in Judicial Matters

The judiciary was encountering problems in settling the pending cases in the courts for the past decades. But there could not be any substantial solution in reducing the quantum of cases pending final disposal. The petitioner waits for long period of time and gets disheartened is/and finally dies before the disposal of his/her case in favour or against! Even in some cases, the judge who initiated the proceedings does not live to see the end result of the case. The case goes on for unlimited time extending to Life time!
Has anyone in the judiciary or elsewhere thought of this peculiar state of affairs of the court cases? I do not think, anyone has taken a serious note on this important aspect in anyone’s life. When we have a Limitation Act for all official matters including representation to the Legal authorities, why we do not have “ Limitation “ for finalizing the court cases within a short time frame?. To have an effective control over the legal proceedings I have suggestions as note below.
1. The procedure of engaging a lawyer for the petitioner and separate lawyer for the defendant should be stopped forthwith. Instead there must be a Council of Legal Experts consisting of senior judges/lawyers to go into the details of each case, examination of witnesses, records, and site inspection etc as necessary. Witnesses should not be unwieldy, numbering 100 or more, but limited to 2 or 3 according to the merit of each case.
2. Separate advocate pleading for the complainant and the accused will always vitiate the whole process in different stages, as each advocate will try to excel over the other in the matter of interpretation and tactics, thereby drifting off or bypassing from the core issue on hand. Such situations will cause delay and also postponement of the case for unlimited period of time. Thus, the prolonged hearings and delay thereof will cause discontentment in the minds of the litigants resulting in loss of credibility of the Judiciary in public mind.
My personal experience has prompted me to write this note.

The procedure, I suggest is similar to the one that is adopted in the case of ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES BY SOLE OR PANEL OF ARBITRATORS, with a definite time frame.

M P Abraham IRSE (Rted)
Chartered Engineer
& International Valuer and Arbitrator.

A Flash Back tp Pre 1947 & Post 1947 Period

2011-12-28T00:04:00.000-08:00

A Flash back on Life before and after Independence

The Senior citizens above 75 years can flash back their life before the independence. There will be quite a few episodes to narrate the life we had before the year 1947 & the life we have after the independence. Mainly the difference between the Autocracy & the Democracy is compared. Both are poles apart. The life was peaceful and the relation maintained with people of different denominations was very cordial. There was no ill will amongst men with feelings of caste creed and religion. The social functions were peacefully conducted by all without any pride or prejudice. Even during the times of world wars the people did not starve as the food preserved for the “Rainy days” were available to maintain life & property during the crisis period. A comparative study will reveal the factual position in India during the Pre 1947 & Post 1947 period.

Description Autocracy- King’s Rule Democracy- Janatha Kings
1.Administration

2.Justice

3. Security

4.Food & Shelter

5. Criminal Assaults

6. Service to public.

7. Corruption Fair deal to all without cast creed or religion
Justice to all within a time frame. Justice delayed is Justice denied. This dictum was honoured in full

Security of the Subjects ensured by the King for their life and property.
Everyone gets his/her share of food and water. No scarcity.

Criminals are apprehended and punished without any delay, applying the law forthwith.

Timely attention to the problems of the people in their day to day life. Here I am reminded of old VELUTHAMPY DALAVA.
Very rare. If detected severe punishments meted out to the culprit. Here again the Veluthampy Dalava is remembered!
Unfair deal to all except the followers of the party in power.
Justice to none within a time frame. In most cases the justice is delayed beyond limit causing irrecoverable loss to the people.

Unsecured life and property in the janatha rule. Dangerous situations arise daily.
No fair distribution of food & water and living conditions .

Undue delay takes place and the criminals escape from the clutches of law by intervention of men in authority.

No action taken in time. The requests from people delayed for days together in the departments.

Corruption everywhere. Corrupt thoughts and actions are prevalent in the whole administration. LOKPAL MAY NOT HELP!

I have given here only few of the things which came to my mind while comparing the pre independence and post independence period. I am sure many of us will have a say in this matter. Please add your opinion in this column.

ABRAHAM MANGALATH
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Politics in Educational Institutions

2011-12-10T01:42:00.000-08:00

POLITICS IN COLLEGE CAMPUS
COLLEGE CAMPUS- A POLITICAL ASYLUM?
The recent disturbances in the Educational institutions all over the State of Kerala indicate that imminent disaster will take place very soon in the student community. The youngsters in the college/schools are being misguided and their young spirit of action & energy are misused and misdirected by the introvert politicians to gain their own ends. Violent and destructive methods are unleashed using the young children as weapons and tools to achieve the goal through the watch word “End justifies the means”.
A loyal politician will definitely follow a well defined and planned mode of action for a successful journey towards the goal and will not adopt short cuts and direct action, destroying life & public property. In fact the whole course of action adopted by the ill oriented politicians in motivating the young blood in schools & colleges is highly objectionable and detrimental to the future of the students and the state in general.
The college students during the course of studies in their Alma meter will learn the subjects on different disciplines including the political science. Once they come out of the college they can successfully practice the science of administration for the betterment of the society. But interferences in their studies and spoiling the career by the politician’s entry in the campus will ruin the whole process of learning for grooming the students to be better citizens of the country.
The Government machinery must consider these invasions of politicians in the college campus as a serious crime and the party officials responsible for such trespass must be punished without fear or favour.

Abraham Mangalath

Mullaperitar Dam- Remedy

2011-12-07T05:19:00.001-08:00

MULLAPERIYAR DAM – REMEDY

Fatigue is a natural phenomenon for both living & inanimate things. The structures also get fatigued due to aging. Normally structures have a designed useful life. Beyond the designed life of any structure, constant vigil is to be exercised to check up any deterioration in the ability of the structure to withstand the designed job of that structure.
In the case of the Mullaperiyar dam, it is an old dam constructed with Surki mortar in the 19th century during the British rule. This “Gravity dam” is supported on its own weight against the pressure imposed on it by the impounding water in the reservoir. The pressure of water is concentrated on the Dam at its 2/3rd height above floor level. The principle is that the over turning effect (Upsetting Couple) of the Dam against the water pressure must counter balance by the (Restoring couple) acting at the centre of gravity of the Dam. If the Upsetting Moment is higher than the Restoring Moment, then the Dam is exposed to danger by overturning. Therefore the restoring couple or Moment must be greater than the upsetting couple or Moment. To attain this, the design is taken care of to see that the Resultant thrust of water & the weight of Dam is kept ALWAYS WITHIN THE MIDDLE THIRD RULE. That is the resultant line of force should be within the middle third of the base of the Dam.
The authorities must immediately check the stability of Dam and ensure that the Gravity Force of the dam is greater than the impounding pressure of the water in the reservoir. If the restoring Moment is not sufficient the dam must be strengthened by additional masonry structure at the tail race by widening the base width and masonry stem up to the 2/3 height.
Another aspect to be checked is the strength of the dam against shear force acting at the 2/3rd height. This strength may be low as the Dam is very old. To increase the shear strength of the structure, pressure grouting of the dam with high grade cement must be done at suitable spacing with modern equipments under close supervision by experts specialized in such critical jobs.
But there is no need to get panicky about life of the people around if the present water level is brought down to a safe level as suggested by the Engineers.

M P Abraham IRSE (Retd)
Chartered Engineer & Registered Valuer

Death The Beginner

2011-11-24T19:38:00.000-08:00

DEATH THE BEGINNER
Our life on this earth can be compared with the crossing of a heavily flowing stream or river without any external ay assistance from anyone. The struggle starts from the day we are born and ends on the day we leave this world. The Birth is the Home bank and the Death the Far bank of the river of life we have to cross and successfully reach the Shore of ITERNITY. Our life on this Earth takes on the pros & cons of the struggle to reach the other end of life ie the far bank of the River.. The short sojourn on this fleeting life on earth gives us the challenge to swim in the dangerous stream of life amidst reverse currents and also favourable flow taking us to the Shore of happiness & peace. The guiding “ Light House” is the radiating Love of GOD through the Sun, Moon & Stars.
The Death does open the Door to the other side of Life without Time & Space. At the time of death he/she is fully conscious about what is happening around, but cannot express the feelings as the life is in its transition stage from physical state to the unknown world. As we were not aware of the period before our birth, the future also is unknown to us. The period of our short stay on Earth is the only space available for us to carry out the assigned job and to be prepared for the Internal Life. The soul leaves the body and watches all that are happening around and it gets into the realm of the Universe,- moving anywhere it chooses without the control of Time & Space. This stage continues till such time HE comes in Clouds to take His people to the promised- Internal Life. This mystery is not known to human beings. Even the SON does not know the exact time when GOD the father decides on the final Call. At the Trumpet call the dead come out of the tombs from far & near and stand before GOD for His assessment of the life and work of each person, He had entrusted with specific job. This “Entrance Test” is already been prophesied by the prophets through Bible and we are looking forward that Big Day of Judgment. The portion of the Bible as it is written in the book of Ezhekiel Chapter 37 is worthy to be quoted in this context as it confirms the life after death.
(New International Version, ©2011)
Ezekiel 37
The Valley of Dry Bones
1 The hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. 3 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”
I said, “Sovereign LORD, you alone know.”
4 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! 5 This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath[a] enter you, and you will come to life. 6 I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”
7 So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, and the bones came together, bone to bone. 8 I looked, and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.
9 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’” 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army.
11 Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’ 12 Therefore prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. 13 Then you, my people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. 14 I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I have done it, declares the LORD.’”

Abraham Mangalath

POLITICS IN COLLGE CAMPUS

2011-10-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

COLLEGE CAMPUS- A POLITICAL ASYLUM?
The recent disturbances in the Educational institutions all over the State of Kerala indicate that imminent disaster will take place very soon in the student community. The youngsters in the college/schools are being misguided and their young spirit of action & energy are misused and misdirected by the introvert politicians to gain their own ends. Violent and destructive methods are unleashed using the young children as weapons and tools to achieve the goal through the watch word “End justifies the means”.
A loyal politician will definitely follow a well defined and planned mode of action for a successful journey towards the goal and will not adopt short cuts and direct action, destroying life & public property. In fact the whole course of action adopted by the ill oriented politicians in motivating the young blood in schools & colleges is highly objectionable and detrimental to the future of the students and the state in general.
The college students during the course of studies in their Alma meter will learn the subjects on different disciplines including the political science. Once they come out of the college they can successfully practice the science of administration for the betterment of the society. But interferences in their studies and spoiling the career by the politician’s entry in the campus will ruin the whole process of learning for grooming the students to be better citizens of the country.
The Government machinery must consider these invasions of politicians in the college campus as a serious crime and the party officials responsible for such trespass must be punished without fear or favour.

Abraham Mangalath

HIDDEN TREASURES OF KERALA

2011-07-05T06:19:00.000-07:00

THE HIDDEN TREASURE
It is a blessing in disguise that we could open out the Treasures kept by our predecessors – the kings of Travancore. In the olden days our kings of the state of Travancore were very prudent and shrewd in administrative skills and they could foresee bad times ahead. Therefore they preserved the wealth in the form of gold & silver in secret and sacred places (Temple sites) so as to be safe from the robbers and miscreants.
The ancient rulers of the State of Travancore always wanted to keep their Subjects happy and they did everything for the benefit of the people of the State. These Rajas amassed wealth –Gold & Silver and other precious items from far & near and preserved them in secured places, lest it may be robbed off by the Foreign rulers or kings of the neighboring states. These treasures were brought to the exchequer by forcefully from other rulers using the tactics of “Beg, Borrow or Steal”. Donations and offerings from the devotees also were collected and preserved in the vaults of the Temple.
The monetary value of the Gold & Silver might have been negligible at that time of procurement, but the Kings had the insight to Estimate the value of these treasures in the future years to come and therefore realized the importance of the safety of these valuables. The best place of security was found to be the Temple away from the public view of the hidden treasure. In olden days entry to this Temple also was restricted or banned for the common man to avoid any possible theft.
Now that we have traced out our resources, our Destiny towards a better tomorrow is certain. Therefore we should diligently act upon the utilization of the “Unknown Wealth hitherto and make use of the treasure with utmost care & sanctity. First step is to get rid of all our DEBTS and restore our financial status, utilizing part of the asset duly capitalizing for urgent purposes. The lion’s share must always be kept as reserve for the RAINY DAYS.

Abraham Mangalath

LOKPAL

2011-06-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

LOKPAL
From the day one of man’s life on this earth began, he was experimenting with the surroundings for better means of living for his security and comforts. In this long race he has formulated many gadgets to set right his life style in harmony with nature and the other living and non living species. This background was kept as our “anchor block” to sort out the issues that confront us in our modern life ensuring security to our life and property and goodwill of our neighbors.Now as it is, we have almost all the elements to run our life’s business much better than ever before. The most important being our TEXT of Administration- the Constitution of India- Our sacred GEETHA/BIBLE/KHURAN and this Holy Book as I may call it, propels the line of action of all of us. The three formations, The Legislature/The judiciary/The Executive are the three “Moorthies” to handle the Sacred Book.
Of late, we on our struggle to attain greater heights in our position amongst the nations of the world, took shortcuts and plunged ourselves in an irreversible “Muddle” and lost sight of our “guiding star”- the provisions of the Constitution. If the constitutional provisions are meticulously followed in style & use with absolute involvement, we would have been in an enviable position in Social/Economical and technical fields.But what happens! We are trying to be over sensitive and suddenly burst into abstract ideas of improvements in the Administrative machinery resulting in an awkward situation. As we know, corrupt mind begets corrupt thoughts and corrupt thoughts beget corrupt actions leading to all types of evil doings. Though we have inbuilt provisions/remedies in our administrative system we always run on slipping gear and resort to counter arguments and try to find out shortcut solutions. We continue endless discussions on one subject without any End result!
Such situations only have given rise to the idea of forming LOKPAL. I feel that such formation of a separate body of Experts to set right our evildoings will not cure our “ailments”. It will only be a “Pillar to post” journey only to bounce back to “square one”. We do not expect any Angels or Archangels to run or administer the LOKPAL. It has to be manned by the same human beings as in the case of all other Institutions! They are also of the same flesh & blood and will not have any Supernatural powers to outlive human weakness. By introducing such system we will be forced to continue to live in Chaos & Misery without any remedial measure to come back to normal and peaceful existence in our country with people of different tastes and social environments.
Therefore what can be the ultimate solution? May I suggest that we should continue to apply corrections in our thoughts & actions concentrating in the provisions of the “Constitution of India” and set right things by the correct application of mind with a WILL without fear or favour.
I am sure that our present administrators will put their shoulders together and pull us out from the fathomless pits we are falling into! William Shakespeare said “ FRAILTY is thy name woman..Now we can correct it as “CRUELTY & CORRUPTION is thy name…

OUR MOTHER EARTH

2011-03-23T18:56:00.000-07:00

The Satellite Earth is moving arround the SUN in its Diurnal Rotation. By nature there cannot be any variation in its movement causing Day & Night. But man's thirst for probing into the mistery of creation has given rise to unbearable climatic changes in the Atmosphere resulting in the unnatural behaviour of the Sea. The balanced system of the Universe is tilted due to uneven errosion of the Strathoshere due to disintegration of the ozone layer caused by the relentless experiments for space travel and other investigations by the Scientists.

The Creater GOD has done all that required for the living species to survive. The man has even forgotten the Creater and started exploring the nature there by imbalancing the ecological equilibrium. The Sea raging & surging is caused only due to this torture to the Earth and so we have to suffer loss of life & belongings during such natural calamities like SUNAMI.

Men predict on such ill effects of the nature but cannot find a solution as the whole Universe is controlled by the Creater of Heaven& Earth.

Chapter 46 of the Psalms read-

1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.[c]

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

8 Come and see what the LORD has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shields[d] with fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”

11 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress

The recent happenings on the shores of JAPAN and earlier disasters will definitely open our eyes and we may adore and worship the GOD ALMIGHTY to protect us and keep us out of all the Perils and dangers of this life on Earth

MULLAPERIYAR DAM

2010-03-12T04:52:00.000-08:00

MULLAPERIYAR DAM-TO BE OR NOT TO BE-
Lot of hue & cry was raised on the stability of the Dam and also the dispute on the sharing of water between the neighboring states. A purely technical matter should not have been taken to that level of thinking by the Politicians who may not be aware of the damage it can cause if not remedial action is taken in rebuilding the fatigued structure adopting latest Engineering methods to avoid further damage to the dam. The Dam built more than a century back has lived its designed life. This structure is fatigued and if allowed to continue in such condition it may cause disastrous situation to the people of the neighboring areas.
Now to safe guard against this dangerous situation we have to take immediate steps to construct a new dam at the same site or elsewhere. The construction of the new dam, at a new site downstream will necessitate evacuation of the people from the catchment area and other attended difficulties.
To avoid this difficulty, it is suggested that we build the new dam at the existing site butting against the old dam with the same configuration but of latest design. Also the design must consider the pressure of the impounding water as if the exiting dam is not THERE. The top level of the new dam may be slightly proud of the existing road level. The old dam will not be demolished or disturbed during or after the construction of the new one.
In case the new dam is constructed on the downstream side, in addition to the inundation of the areas on the downstream side, free flow of water will be obstructed by the old dam..
Therefore the authorities may think it over and decide on this burning issue early to avoid any calamity …

Abraham Mangalath IRSE. (Retd)

INDIA OUR MOTHER LAND

2010-03-12T04:41:00.000-08:00

Independence and Thereafter

We fought for freedom from the foreign rulers and after Independence we conveniently forgot our Goal for which we struggled for becoming a free nation without any foreign domination.
Now what is happening after 63 years of freedom? We are daily plunging ourselves into deep and incorrigible misdoings on account of political rivalry culminating in destructive activities. When we have our own elected representatives to manage the day to day affairs of the Government machinery, why such in- fight and disharmony amongst our political stalwarts? Now it is seen that our Security is worse than before when we were depending on the foreign powers .Our own leaders are digging our graves for an unceremonious Burial. Unless this type of rivalry and party leadership goes off, we will be destined to DIE untimely very soon. God Almighty is watching this nasty GAME being played by these self made Leaders who come into power by threatening the poor people OR even killing them who go against their will.
The state of freedom as now - FREEDOM TO KILL- and - FREEDOM TO DIE, unheard-unhonoured and unsung !
The recent Budget and the followed discussions and arguments on the supply of FOOD GRAINS are an interesting study on our attitude and indifferent approach to the realities. The FCI go -downs in our state are filled with food grains for fair distribution amongst the public. But timely action is not taken at the appropriate level and the Grains remain in stock for long and get rotten in due course of time. The rodents and mice have their fill daily without any interference from outside.
I have visited most of the FCI go downs in Kerala during my active service in the Indian Railways. I have seen that the food grains are stacked in the go downs without proper cover to prevent damage. Also First Come First Serve principle is not followed in the distribution and the grains & stacks remain for longer period and become unfit for human consumption.
The people in authority have either overlooked this state of affairs OR did not want a fair distribution of food grains to the people in time. This caused the long storage of grains resulting in damage .I request the Ministers/officials to visit these go downs and take measures to prevent further loss to this essential commodity.
Can anybody think of such inaction by the officials to continue in a free country like INDIA? I feel that we should revamp the whole System of Administration by electing only committed and dedicated men/women to be our Leaders .Unless this change over takes place in the near future we may not exist. All must strive to protect the Life from ruination.
We have to “Strike other Chords “and play a different tune so that we all work in resonance and provide better conditions for the common man to live peacefully without the fear of being Captived by External forces. Our freedom must remain with us and should not be aT STAKE.

ABRAHAM MANGALATH

BUDGET 2010 AND BEYOND

2010-03-11T22:06:00.000-08:00

BUDGETING FOR YEAR 2010

We have been budgeting our Income & Expenditure since long. Nowhere could we strike a balance and the result was- debt in many ways. Taking loan from the World Bank or any other agency will not cure our inborn disease of “Over spending”. The saying “ Cut the cloth according to the size is important in our context.

A clear picture of what we intend to do from the resources we have, is an essential component in our forecast in the Budgeting Process. The Projected Income from different sources will only be a speculation which may or may not materialize in actual practice. But our projected expenses must be clear and calculated with utmost surveillance. The Income & Expenses must match each other with a view to keep the expenditure low to achieve Profit for THE RAINY DAYS. The timely completion of the projects will always lower the cost of construction. The targeted projects are delayed due to indifferent attitude of the executives & and the corrupt practices all around.

I have a few suggestions to make in this matter of balancing the Income & Expenses, whether at Government level or at private individual level in managing the house hold expenditure etc.

wasteful expenditure in any manner, in the areas of:-

Living habits-dressing

Living space-House & Flats

Food habits-

Luxury items

Time management

If all the above items of daily requirements are kept in control and precisely checked we may even save to an extent of 50% of the present expenditure we incur in our day to day life. Think about the FANCY items and other artistic items we possess which in other words will not have any productive value except the momentary pleasure of receiving from VIPs or from any other Institutions. Once the purchasing power is increased naturally we are tempted to purchase items, which on second thought we may hesitate.

To have an effective control over the money transaction, I would go to that extent of suggesting to impose ban on the use of MONEY through personal transaction between one person to another. All transaction must be through authorized Electronic media, Debiting /Crediting as the case may be through PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE.

This will not only prevent corruption but also enable the authorities to find out the exact asset of each individual. That means the Taxation will be easy and the transfer of the dues from each person can be credited in the General Exchequer directly by the finance ministry.

Also the different slabs system to be abolished and a straight line formula to be adopted in the Taxing method. A flat rate of:-

Those earning up to 2 lakhs - No Tax

Those earning from 2 to 10 lakhs - 10% Tax

Those earning more than 10 lakhs - 25% Tax

The Cannons of financial Propriety must be held high in practice and the amount we spent on any PROJECT must be remunerative to an extent of 6 to 7% of the cost of project per annum. There should not be a case of desertion or closure of any project on the half way, resulting in a SINKING ASSET, which will ruin the whole finance ministry and the Country in general.

FATAL BOAT TRAGEDY AT THEKKADY- KERALA

2009-10-04T22:44:00.000-07:00

BEFORE & AFTER 1947

2008-12-17T01:18:00.000-08:00

THE FOUR STAGES IN LIFE

2008-09-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

THE FOUR STAGES IN LIFE

The Devil takes over when the mind is idle. That is happening amongst the Youth of today. For want of UTILISATION of Talents of each individual, many youngsters are struggling to get through life. Numerous reasons can be attributed for this state of affairs. But all said and done, each individual has to sharpen his/her tools to shape the future in a better way duly aiming at a common goal beneficial to all.

Each person is a UNIQUE CREATION with a definite purpose in life. It is for us to find out this unique quality at the beginning stage of every individual. Parents do have an important role to play in bringing up the children a in their infancy. The Primary level teachers also have to concentrate and tune up the children to grow in body & spirit at the appropriate level of training.

The First stage is 0 to 1st year: - Inside the Womb

This stage of life is the one that each one of us has undergone in the Mother’s womb. This unseen stage of gestation is very important as the child absorbs energy and qualities of the mother as it grows inside the womb. The child comes to the world with this BUILT-IN POWER and initiates its movements. Therefore, the period from the conception to delivery is the most important stage of a human being.

The Second Stage is 1 to 7 years. Infancy.

The Plastic stage of life begins here. The parents carefully deal with the child to Tune & Tone up to grow in the Ideal Path. This stage is very delicate and to be handled with caution as the child repeats or imitates the parents in their movements & outward expression. This is the MOULDING stage and the potter has to be careful in shaping the child in the correct mould for better use of his/her talents in the life ahead. This grooming of the children in the Plastic Stage will Stand in Good stead in their next stage of 7 to 14 yrs.

The Third Stage is 7 to 14 years. Adolescence:-

This stage is the crucial one of Development of Body & Mind. Here the parents have to be doubly careful in dealing the children in sorting out their daily problems at home & school. Stitch in Time Saves Nine…Clearing of all the doubts and apprehensions and guiding them to the correct PATH of life is the Primary duty of the Parents as well as the Teachers. This will enable the children to take decision with out any hesitation or confusion. Close interaction is necessary during this period, and the training & guidance gained will go a long way and protect the children from all Perils & Dangers of lThe

Fourth Stage is 14 to Youth & Old age:-
This stage is the true outcome of the previous stages. The person only performs as he/she is trained in the earlier stages. Not much of Corrections or deviation can be expected in this period of life. The individual will hold firm on the principles & the way he/she was brought up. The CHILD IS THE FATHER OF MAN saying will be proved to the hilt in ones life , if all these stages are properly handled by the Parents & all those who train up the children for a Peaceful & Fruitful life.

Abraham Mangalath Philip

LIVING IN PEACE

2008-09-01T02:54:00.000-07:00

Jesus Christ the Son of God was the greatest Communist ever lived on this Earth. His Teachings and His Life are the core element in everyman’s life. The transmission of Love to other fellow beings through mutual help and support in sorrow and happiness must be the Goal in one’s life. This way of life, in every person’s struggle for existence, is to be our Endeavour.

The present out look on Communism is something beyond the common understanding of its virtues and practical implementation. The yester year’s political leaders have been following the principle of peaceful existence in its correct perspective. But as time went on, the concept was thwarted and a deviation route was followed, thereby orienting the political culture to a vitiated atmosphere.

God created man with different talents to make life worthy of living. Distribution of works to different persons according to his/her capacity/talent, made the whole world on firm foundation. We see this quality in every human being we come across. A carpenter does his job efficiently, a blacksmith his job and the mason in another fashion. If these people are interchanged in their jobs, the ultimate result will be what? A total disarray and confusion. I may be a good Engineer, but may not be a good artist to make a sculpture. Distribution of jobs according to the talent of a person is the most important duty of a Leader, whether in the Administration or in any other field of activity for the betterment of the society.

Unless the above principles of life is understood well, we will not be good administers or good servants of the people. The life is a mixture of good & evil, and we have to choose the right thing at the right moment. There is an important system in Management. That is, The Right Person, in the right Job, in the Right Time. Once this combination of events matches, the progress will be of a galloping nature. Equality is important for all, with specific need for food shelter, clothing and equal opportunities in other spheres in life. But difference in level of understanding and skill varies with individuals, as stated above, in their TALENTS given by the Creator of this Universe. We have to admit that and face life in that manner. People, above us and below us in the society, have to be respected in their level to keep the equilibrium of LIFE. Each person is UNIQUE IN NATURE and has a specific task to perform in life. To identify that is the primary duty of all of us.

Once this is done in our day to day life, whether in Industrial units, in Educational Institutions, in Agricultural fields or anywhere for that matter, we will be enjoying better living conditions, may be like, MAVELI VANIDUM KALAM!

Abraham Mangalath

LIVING IN PEACE

2008-09-01T02:52:00.000-07:00

Jesus Christ the Son of God was the greatest Communist ever lived on this Earth. His Teachings and His Life are the core element in everyman’s life. The transmission of Love to other fellow beings through mutual help and support in sorrow and happiness must be the Goal in one’s life. This way of life, in every person’s struggle for existence, is to be our Endeavour.
JESUS CHRIST taught us the MEANS to achieve the END. The communists as of day take any MEANS to achieve the END. Their policy is END Justifies the MEANS, where as Jesus Christ gave us the ONLY MEANS to justify the END. That is the difference.

The present out look on Communism is something beyond the common understanding of its virtues and practical implementation. The yester year’s political leaders have been following the principle of peaceful existence in its correct perspective. But as time went on, the concept was thwarted and a deviation route was followed, thereby orienting the political culture to a vitiated atmosphere.

God created man with different talents to make life worthy of living. Distribution of works to different persons according to his/her capacity/talent, made the whole world on firm foundation. We see this quality in every human being we come across. A carpenter does his job efficiently, a blacksmith his job and the mason in another fashion. If these people are interchanged in their jobs, the ultimate result will be what? A total disarray and confusion. I may be a good Engineer, but may not be a good artist to make a sculpture. Distribution of jobs according to the talent of a person is the most important duty of a Leader, whether in the Administration or in any other field of activity for the betterment of the society.

Unless the above principles of life is understood well, we will not be good administers or good servants of the people. The life is a mixture of good & evil, and we have to choose the right thing at the right moment. There is an important system in Management. That is, The Right Person, in the right Job, in the Right Time. Once this combination of events matches, the progress will be of a galloping nature. Equality is important for all, with specific need for food shelter, clothing and equal opportunities in other spheres in life. But difference in level of understanding and skill varies with individuals, as stated above, in their TALENTS given by the Creator of this Universe. We have to admit that and face life in that manner. People, above us and below us in the society, have to be respected in their level to keep the equilibrium of LIFE. Each person is UNIQUE IN NATURE and has a specific task to perform in life. To identify that is the primary duty of all of us.

Once this is done in our day to day life, whether in Industrial units, in Educational Institutions, in Agricultural fields or anywhere for that matter, we will be enjoying better living conditions, may be like, MAVELI VANIDUM KALAM!

Abraham Mangalath

UNITY IN ACTION

2008-08-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

Identity of a person reveals his or her nature and behaviour, testified through action which culminate into an agreeable relationship with the neighbours. True recognition of the importance of a person, whom we contact in life, reveals the "TRUE MAN". Equality in the physical build up of human being does not equate the qualities inherent in man! GOD has created Man & Women with talents of different types, all put together contributing towards the fulfillment of the common goal to maintain a balanced life of each individual. The society if taken as one Body, then we are all different limbs of that body with different functions to perform to keep the Body healthy and Strong.

Like Poles, Repel & Unlike Poles, Attract each other, a phenomenon of Science, holds good for human relationship also. Persons of equal Status may have to demagnetise their attitude towards fellow beings, duly changing the Polarity to attract others to our side thereby bringing the desired result. Therefore our outlook on life with a feeling that "those who Run and those who Watch Running" are equal befoore GOD, will help us to reshape the distorted relations between person/party/religion in our society

Abraham Mangalath

EGOISTIC FEELINGS

2008-08-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

Self respect and Selfishness are different qualities altogether. One who respects himself only can respect others. Self respect identifies the Individual and makes him/her,free of egoistic feelings and enables the individual to see in others, the very nature of him / her, as if through a looking glass. The extrovert tendencies take shape in his/ her consitution and the vision attains a level of sublimity. This status of oneness will drain out the sense of selfishness which erodes the mind and body of any individual.

Association with men & women of righteous nature will always boost up our desire to be self controlled in thought and action and also useful to the society at large. Religious life does not mean that one will only be engaged in Spiritual activities, but he/she will apply their spiritual thoughts in practical use , relating the same with their neighbours,who need assitance in the day to day life. The attitude of the good SAMARITAN is the need of the hour. Theory and practice of religious culture should go hand in hand in our daily routine. Then only we will see a ray of hope in the common man in realising GOD's loving Kundness transmitted to them through others in the neighbourhood.

Abraham mangalath

CONCERN FOR OTHERS

2008-08-19T02:43:00.000-07:00

Personal comforts and well being are always the concern in the life style we maintain. As a social being one has to tone up the individual traits to fall in line with that of others wothout losing sight of own identity. Interaction with people whom we come across daily will always give us opportunities to correct our mind-set to tide over the problems in personal relationship. The spirit of reconciliation with involement and commitment to the tasks assigned will fulfill the desires of those who associate with us in the pursuit of successful career.

The life on this Earth is a continuous process where everybody plays his/her role in the appropriate time and disappears at the close of the scene after handing over the next part to the person who takes over the STAGE. The concern of each participant on this stage performance, is to maintain the continuity of the chain of acts, during the period of stay on the ARENA. All through this struggle men and women have to mutually support each other, and" wind up" their journey on the final WHISTLE.

Abraham Mangalath

ONE IN BODY AND SPIRIT

2008-08-17T23:16:00.000-07:00

Terrorism is an act of Evil and has to be condemned by one and all, irrespective of any consideration. We are all in this human shape created by GOD and placed in different areas to look after our fellow beings. GOD has given us the Spirit of tolerance and co-existence duly Sharing, Caring and Bearing all kinds of happy and unhappy situations.Man made bifurcations are only to give variations in our approach to the common problems confronting the people of the world living in different areas of their choice. anybody found guilty of any Evil doing, is to be viewed as a criminal without any sort of consideration based on his/her social status or religion/country etc. This kind pf approach only will take us to a common GOAL of annihilating the DEVIL from our midst.Taking sides in such circumstances will viciate the very nature of our existence as Human beings, responsible for the protection and maintenance of all species living in this world.

Therefore, let not our thoughts and action be biased on introvert tendencies, but instead oriented on common interedts benificial to the people at large. Let the Religious faith of a person be his/her choice and let it not be mixed with the harmonious set up of the society by unnecessary exposure. The cream of all faith can be harnessed to nourish the growth of the social structure, to a healthy and peaceful state. Let us put our shoulers together inder ONE YOKE and try to pull out of the DEVIL and his KINGDOM from the face of this MOTHER EARTH , whose children are to be ONE IN BODY AND SPIRIT ...

Abraham Mangalath

ONE IN BODY AND SPIRIT

2008-08-17T23:14:00.000-07:00

WORK IS WORSHIP

2008-08-17T03:22:00.000-07:00

GOD created all the infrastructural facilities for man before HE put him in charge of all creations, with instructions to Labour and Toil hard to protect himself and his surroundings. Knowing the nature of man GOD imposed certain restrictions on him for peaceful existence with nature. Living by the " Sweat of his Brow" was the guiding principle in man's life. But slowly the devilish mind in him deviated his attitude towards life and he disobeyed the commands of GOD.The Creator purposely gave man the power of distinguishion of good and evil so that he could balance the way of life to suite the circumstances by overpowering Evil tendencies

Disobedience caused disarray in his routine and he became lazy and adopted shortcuts to avoid hardships and perseverance. Carrying out the Works assigned to one particular individual faithfully and without malice is Worship in HIS eyes and the GOD will reward him and bless him continuosly through out his life. But he deviated his life style and sought other ugly means to satify his greed and incurred the displeasure of GOD. He tried to attain mercyand blessings of GOD by penitence and sacrificial living. GOD gives atonement to man only if he tills his land and live a life of his own, helping the poor and the needy. Looking after the poor and lonely is the only way to please GOD and discharging ones duty with full involvement and commitment is the real worship. Anyone dishonestly or carelessly abandons his/her legitimate duty will invite trouble and wrath of GOD in hs/her life.

The present trend of man is to forget totally the will of GOD and try to please HIM by building temples/churches and other places of worship. But while doing so he is nurturing illwill and hatred and disharmony amongst the people. These two . that is trying to please GOD and Satan will not go together! We cannot please GOD unless we take care of the peole around us and share the sorrows and happiness with them. Any amount of penitance and sacrifice will not save us , unless we do our legitimate duty to the society, honestly and devoutly with prejudice to NONE.

DUAL NATURE OF MAN

2008-08-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

All creations adore the CREATOR in words and deeds, adoration by way of outward expressions and by way of internal meditation in solitude. Man being the commander-in-chief of all creations has devised methods of controlling both human beings and animals. While exercising the surveillance over the nature he has to adopt DUAL TACTICS to balance his actions without disturbing the inter dependance of the human beings & the animals and also to a certain extent the vegitation. This quality of Dual Nature OR control was gifted by GOD to set right the life style of mankind, by highlighting the GOOD from EVIL. Comparative element was always directing his ideas & thoughts before putting them into action. He always cautioned himself from the Devilish Attitude on account of the higher level of GOD'S NATURE in him , in suduing the damaging actions. The very nature which provides us with the prime necessities in life, viz- AIR-WATER-FIRE to maintain & sustain life has given us also the Wisdom to understand the DUAL QUALITIES of those essential elements.

The qualities of these essential elements are-1) AIR: Gives life & takes away life(Suffocation), 2) WATER: Gives life& takes away life( Drowning), 3) FIRE: Gives life & takes away life( Burning) and 4) FOOD: gives life & takes away life( Over eating). The human beings are vested with the most complex nature of mind. The complexities in man enable him to decide upon the correct solution by tossing the mind in all directions and hit on the positive side to attain the result. Patience & Perseverance are the most needed tools to shape our DUAL THINKING into positive end, beneficial to others. Judicial dispensation of problems confronting the Human beings is the only solution to drive off the Evil nature in man for the bettermentof the Society at large.

Abraham Mangalath

Sexual Harassment on Women

2008-08-14T03:55:00.000-07:00

GOD’S SUPREME CREATION ‘MAN’ HAS TO PASS THROUGH THREE STAGES OF TRANSFORMATION THAT IS, THE NATURAL MAN, THE CARNAL MAN, AND THE SPIRITUAL MAN. THESE STAGES HAVE DIFFERENT MANIFESTATIONS IN THE LIFE OF HUMAN BEINGS AND THE MEN & WOMEN HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO TIDE OVER THE DEVILISH NATURE IN HIM/HER TO REACH THE STAGE OF SPIRITUALITY.

AS THE TIME WENT ON, “THE NATURAL MAN” IN HIS/HER QUEST FOR BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS, BECAME GRADUALLY CIVILISED.THE EVIL NATURE IN HIM/HER SLOWLY VANISHED. THE EVIL THOUGHTS WERE BURIED DEEP IN THEIR HEART BY THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE.

WE HAVE DIFFERENTIATED MANKIND IN SEVERAL RANK&FILE – LIKE, RELIGIOUS HEADS/LEADERS, POLITICAL LEADERS AND ALL OTHERS IN THE DIFFERENT SEGMENTS OF SOCIAL SET UP.” THE APPAREL PROCLAIMS THE MAN”. THE DRESS DEFINITELY DIFFERENTIATES ONE FROM ANOTHER. ONCE WE ARE UNDRESSED / STRIPPED OFF THE MANTLE, GENERALLY WE ALL WILL LOOK THE SAME IN THE PHYSICAL BUILD UP. ALSO WE HAVE THE INBUILT SEXUAL DESIRE, -A NATURAL INSTINCT- WHICH WILL TAKE OVER OUR MIND WHEN THE SURROUNDINGS ARE FAVOURABLE FOR SUCH BEHAVIOUR. THE RECENT HAPPENINGS SHOW THAT THE CARNAL STAGE IN MAN/WOMAN HAVE TAKEN OVER HIS/HER MIND AND TRIGGERED SUCH ACTIONS WHICH CREATED UNHAPPY INCIDENTS IN SOCIAL LIFE.

CARNAL MAN/WOMAN IN ANY SECTOR, RELIGIOUS OR OTHERWISE, MAY HAVE “WOLF IN SHEEP’S SKIN” APPEARANCES IN THEIR ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC LIFE. THE NATURAL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE OPPOSITE SEX IS NOT A CRIME. BUT WHEN IT BREAKS ALL NORMS OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, IT BECOMES A SERIOUS AND PUNISHABLE CRIME. THE CARNAL FEELINGS AND EMOTIONAL EXERCISES ON SEXUAL PERFORMANCES, ARE THE HARBINGERS OF THESE CRIMES, THOUGH BLANKETTED AND SHROUDED AND INSULATED BY THE SOCIAL CUSTOMS, MORAL TEACHINGS AND THE LAW OF THE LAND. DUE TO EROSION OF POLITICAL WILL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LACONA, THE “MIND INSULATION” IS RUPTURED, EXPOSING THE MIND & BODY FULLY TO THE SEXUAL DESIRES-REACHING TO AN UNACCEPTABLE RANGE. SO WE HAVE TO BE CAREFUL IN SECURING THE INSULATING MEDIUM AND RESTORE THE SPIRITUALITY IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE TO SAFE GUARD FROM THE CLUTCHES OF THE DEVIL, WHO IS PROMPTING US TO COMMIT SUCH UNHOLLY CRIME. IN ANY CASE, THE OFFENDER MUST BE PUNISHED ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE LAND, WITHOUT ANY INTERFERENCE BY THE POILITICIANS OR ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER.

ABRAHAM MAGALATH

POLITICS IN INDIA

2008-08-12T23:09:00.000-07:00

THE POLITICAL PILGRIMAGE

THE RECENT TRENDS IN THE POLITICAL SCENARIO MAKE ME FEEL BAD, AND I WOULD LIKE TO EXDPRESS MY FEELINGS IN WORDS , WHICH MAY NOT BE PALATABLE FOR MANY, BUT FOR SOME.

POLITICALLY INFATUATED PERSON WILL ENTER THE POLITICS WITH A POLICY AND CONTINUES IN THAT FOR SOME TIME. AS HE/SHE MATURES HIMSELF/HERSELF IN THE PARTY POLITICS AND ITS TRADE SECRETS, HE/SHE WILL TAKE A TURN FORGETTING THE ORIGINAL LINE OF ACTION AND BEHAVES LIKE AN INTROVERT, SUCCUMBIING TO DIFFERENT FORCES. HE/SHE THEN JOINS OTHER “LINKS” IN SEARCH OF GREENER PASTURES!

THIS CATEGORY OF POLITICAL AGENTS IS A DANGEROUS SET OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE SINCERITY AND TENACITY OF PURPOSE IN THEIR PUBLIC LIFE. NOW A DAYS PARTY SPLITS IN ARITHMETIC PROPORTIONS AND WAITS FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN HANDS WITH ANOTHER. ALL DEPEND ON THE PERSONAL GAIN UNDER THE COVER OF SOME POLITICAL INFLUENCE. SUCH HAPPENNINGS ARE SEEN IN THE POLITICAL GROUPS WHICH ALWAYS SWING FROM ONE PARTY TO ANOTHER AND ALSO SWINDLE MONEY & POWER FOR PERSONAL GRATIFICATION.

MR. KARUNAKARAN THE VETERAN LEADER OF THE CONGRESS GROUP, DELINKED HIS POLITICAL ALLIANCE FROM HIS PARTY IN WHICH HE WAS VITUALLY “BORNE & BROUGHT UP”. THEN HIS SON ENTERED INTO THE GREENER PASTURES. SIMILAR FAEATURES WERE SEEN IN THE POLITICAL VEDANTHA OF LATE P.J.CHACKO & HIS SON P.C.THOMAS, WITH A DIFFERENT OUTLOOK. THE CHEMICAL EQUATION IN POLITICS, FOR BOTH THE CASES, IS THE SAME -REVERSIBLE OR IRREVERSIBLE- I DO NOT KNOW?

WE HAVE TO THINK VERY SERIOUSLY ON THIS TYPE OF POLITICAL GAME OF AFFILIATION /AFFINITY AND FIND OUT A SOLUTION TO CURB SUCH OCCURENCES. THE POLITICAL POLUTIONS SHOULD END AND WE SHOULD HAVE A STRICT COMPLIANCE OF RULES REGULATING THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE. THAT IS, NOT MORE THAN 2 YEARS BY A PERSON AS AN MLA OR MP.

UNLESS THIS RESCTRICTION IS IMPOSED, WE WILL RUN INTO DIFFICULTIES AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER OURSELVES, FROM THE DISASTEROUS END WAITING FOR THE MOTHER LAND

ABRAHAM MANGALATH

POLITICS IN INDIA

2008-08-12T23:06:00.000-07:00

THE LAST LAP

2008-08-10T00:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,We are on the Last Lap of the Marathon Relay Race, continuously running and handing over the Relay Batten to the generation that follow. Our Forefathers ran the Race well and after finishing their due share of the span of Life, handed over the baton to us to continue the race without any distraction or deviation from the Route PREARRANGED by the GOD Almighty.HE gave us all the infrastructural facilities right from the beginning of Man,s life on this Earth, and also the Commandments directing all of us to observe during the RUN. Our Ancestors did run with confidence in the Creator of this UNIVERSE and reached their Goal, fulfilling the Tasks given to them. Each man was given a Specific Talent to propel his actions towards the Goal. But all of them could not do well in the Race, due to deviation, influenced by the DEVIL. The Man overlooked GOD and took shelter in the DEVIL,S Kingdom and lost his way and could not retrace his Track. The Devil and his Agents were also running on a Parallel Track to misguide others running on the Track earmarked by GOD for HIS Creation to toil hard and to reach the Heavenly abode in the Right Time marked by HIM. Those who were fallen en route could not accomplish the Task given to them. They had to perish in run, on the Wrath of GOD. God sent His Prophets to warn these people, but nothing could retrieve them as they were under the Clutches of the Devil. Finally God had to send His own Son, Jesus to put them on the Track, and to redeem the lost SHEEP. Jesus lived with the people and demonstrated the life style to be maintained in love and compassion to fellow beings. HE thereafter handed over the Baton to HIS Disciples to follow the directions He gave them, so that all will run on the predetermined Track till they Reach the GOAL. Jesus went back to Heaven to Prepare Mansions for those who finish the Relay Race in their Life on this Earth, and also to hand over the CROWN for the Winners. These "Flame Tested" men/women will Inherit the Crown of Glory and enter into the KINGDOM of GOD for INTERNAL LIFE.THERE FORE LET US ALL RUN THE RACE IN TRACK MARKED FOR EACH ONE OF US.

ABRAHAM MANGALATH
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TOTAL ANARCHY IN KERALA

2008-08-06T21:29:00.001-07:00

KERALA THE LAND OF GOD- NOW THE DEVIL’S PARADISE!

The men in authority in Kerala have lost reasons and now act indifferently in all that happen daily in our public life. Political factions playing a major role in the daily happenings in the social structure, fracturing and fragmenting it into pieces, thereby causing irrecoverable loss to life and property. We are slipping into a deep trench due to the daily agitations and destructive activities of the different policy makers and ideologists, who trigger their party men to these hooliganisms. The stench, coming out of these trenches is polluting the whole public life and we are slowly drifting off into a point of no return. The struggle amongst the parties goes on, each party trying to excel in their policies and ideologies in public administration. Disruption of normal life is a common occurrence, due to unruly agitators belonging to the Ruling group and the opposition groups. It gives me the feeling that we are worse than the Conspirators of Julius Caesar’s time, where, they ran amuck killing people on the road. Now the situation prevailing in Kerala is Total ANARCHY. The Rulers and the party Leaders are hiding “behind the stacks” and avoid remedial measures for fear of WHAT?

The police officials do not act as “Security Guards” of the people and they deliberately avoid their duty as per the Police Manual and the INTENDED MISSION of police in public life. What can be the remedy for this threatening situation?. The remedy lies in the observance of the Law of the Land by the appropriate authority without Fear or Favour. Once the culprits know that procedures are delayed and go on dragging for years, they do not hesitate to commit any crime-even butchering people-. They know, that even after their natural death, the decision of the legal procedures against them will be PENDING WITH THE COURT!.

Now the concept END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS must END. The Means Justifies the END must resurrect to save mankind, before the humanity PERISH under the “LAWLESSNESS” marching daily in our Streets of KERALA.

Abraham Mangalath

ManekshawtheAir Marshal

2008-07-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Greatest Army Chief, India has ever seen!. He is no more. The great Soldier died at the ripe age after leading the nation to greatest heights during his tenure as Chief of the Indian Army and thereafter as the FIELD MARSHAL.The rarest quality of a Leader personified in this Great Officer who was the Main Stay in the Bangla Desh war during 1971. I was one of the Territorial Army Officers deputed to restore the Railway lines during the war. The OLQ ( Officer Like Quality) seen in him was never experienced in any other officers of the Defence set up so far.

It was a heart throbing feeling to hear that none of the Seniors officers of the Army attended the Great Man's funeral at Chennai!. Is that to honour the old Saying UNHEARD & UNSUNG?.There is Something Rotten in the State of Denmark-nay in INDIA!...

Thampymangalath

The land of God-The Devil's Paradise

2008-07-20T07:42:00.000-07:00

KERALA THE LAND OF GOD- NOW THE DEVIL’S PARADISE!

The men in authority in Kerala have lost reasons and now act indifferently in all that happen daily in our public life. Political factions playing a major role in the daily happenings in the social structure, fracturing and fragmenting it into pieces, thereby causing irrecoverable loss to life and property. We are slipping into a deep trench due to the daily agitations and destructive activities of the different policy makers and ideologists, who trigger their party men to these hooliganisms. The stench, coming out of these trenches is polluting the whole public life and we are slowly drifting off into a point of no return. The struggle amongst the parties goes on, each party trying to excel in their policies and ideologies in public administration. Disruption of normal life is a common occurrence, due to unruly agitators belonging to the Ruling group and the opposition groups. It gives me the feeling that we are worse than the Conspirators of Julius Caesar’s time, where, they ran amuck killing people on the road. Now the situation prevailing in Kerala is Total ANARCHY. The Rulers and the party Leaders are hiding “behind the stacks” and avoid remedial measures for fear of WHAT?

The police officials do not act as “Security Guards” of the people and they deliberately avoid their duty as per the Police Manual and the INTENDED MISSION of police in public life. What can be the remedy for this threatening situation?. The remedy lies in the observance of the Law of the Land by the appropriate authority without Fear or Favour. Once the culprits know that procedures are delayed and go on dragging for years, they do not hesitate to commit any crime-even butchering people-. They know, that even after their natural death, the decision of the legal procedures against them will be PENDING WITH THE COURT!.

Now the concept END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS must END. The Means Justifies the END must resurrect to save mankind, before the humanity PERISH under the “LAWLESSNESS” marching daily in our Streets of KERALA.

Abraham Mangalath

Marriage An Institution Sacred & Divine

2008-05-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

To All my Readers,

Marriage is an Institution in which the members are the couple who are legally accepted as man and wife.The style of life before marriage and after is entirely different.In the former case the individual has got his own thinking of the lifestyle he should adopt in his service or other field of activity,whereas in the latter case the importance is not on individual, but on the attitude and characteristics of the husband and wife who form the family setup. Here ,the combined efforts of both husband and wife will have to be toned up to suit the circumstances and society in which they are living. Difference of opinions as they come will have to be sorted out timely, to avoid difficult situations which may cause disharmony and distortion in the family. The sharp edges have to be rubbed down and smoothened so as to achieve the most ideal build up of the family life.Two individuals hitherto running in different tracks will have to converge to a single track to reach the common goal. Therefore it will be seen that one has to train up his body and mind well in advance before he or she enters into a marriage pact, where selflessness, mutual respect and mutual trust are highly essential to live together in peace & tranquility.

Abraham Mangalath.

SEARCH ME IN CELL NUMBER EIGHT-8

2008-05-10T23:45:00.000-07:00

SEARCH ME- IN- CELL NUMBER EIGHT-- 8

No predictions, No Prophecy, No Soothsaying, No Numerological Prescriptions, but it is true that the Number 8 played an Important Role in my Life. To begin with the number 8 is my Birth Number – 17th march. The year of my birth is 1934.the number works out to 8. My name is ABRAHAM. Again number 8. Next instance is my ESLC Examination Roll number. It was 12608. The number reduces to 8. I passed with a total of 341 marks, again number 8. My Interview date for appointment in the Indian Railways was on 26th November- number 8. My roll number in the railway training school was 44 – number 8. My Email ID is thampymangalath@gmail.com which also works out to number 8.My scooter number is 1016- number 8. My house name is ASISHA MANGALATH –that is 8.

It is certain that number 8 was playing a dominant role in shaping my life. That may be reason why I was allotted the CELL number 8 in My “Final resting place.
This type of vibration of number 8 in my life may not be applicable to others of similar date of Birth. But if they can recall the important land marks in their lives and check up the number on which such incident happened, sometimes they may find strange occurrences in some stage or another. If there is NOTHING notable, then just forget it!!

ABRAHAM MANGALATH PHILIP (THAMPY)

FARMERS' RELIEF

2008-03-16T00:58:00.001-07:00

Loan Write Off
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A big relief to the farmers for unloading their Burden of Loan amounting to Rs.60,000/ crores all over the Country!. Now on an analysis of the whole system of Loan to different farmers -Small & big cultivators- in different stats of the country, has there ben any counter check onthe correct utilization of the BIG MONEY received for the specific purpose?. According to me lot of loop holes are bound to happen in this Happy Go Loan processing, by the Banks and other agencies.I may not narrate them.Lot of wasteful expenditure will result in the final disposal of the huge money under this scheme.

To avoid possible miss use of the money for purposes, other than the intended use, I have the following suggesion:-

Study the requirements of Each Farmer and then adequately support him with necessay Equipments, Seeds, manure, Sufficient water supply, pumping sets etc, including the Infrastructural facilities.Also monitor the needs of each of them , to help cultivate the selected crops/cultivation suitable for the particular area he intends to do. The Land if not available, also to be made available to them on Lease or otherwise.

This sort of utilization of Public Money will serve the Purpose of the Government.That is Help the Farmers with KINDS and NOT with CASH

Abraham Mangalath Philip
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FARMERS' RELIEF

2008-03-16T00:58:00.000-07:00

Loan Write Off
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A big relief to the farmers for unloading their Burden of Loan amounting to Rs.60,000/ crores all over the Country!. Now on an analysis of the whole system of Loan to different farmers -Small & big cultivators- in different stats of the country, has there ben any counter check onthe correct utilization of the BIG MONEY received for the specific purpose?. According to me lot of loop holes are bound to happen in this Happy Go Loan processing, by the Banks and other agencies.I may not narrate them.Lot of wasteful expenditure will result in the final disposal of the huge money under this scheme.

To avoid possible miss use of the money for purposes, other than the intended use, I have the following suggesion:-

Study the requirements of Each Farmer and then adequately support him with necessay Equipments, Seeds, manure, Sufficient water supply, pumping sets etc, including the Infrastructural facilities.Also monitor the needs of each of them , to help cultivate the selected crops/cultivation suitable for the particular area he intends to do. The Land if not available, also to be made available to them on Lease or otherwise.

This sort of utilization of Public Money will serve the Purpose of the Government.That is Help the Farmers with KINDS and NOT with CASH

Abraham Mangalath Philip
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WHITHER GOEST OH KERALA

2008-03-09T05:59:00.000-07:00

WHITHER GOEST THOU- OH KERALA?

The Death Knell is ringing, and everywhere the “Political Dacoits” are on the Murdering spree - similar to the time of Julius Caesar where the Conspirators ran amuck and butchered innocent people in Rome. The Political Rivalry in Kerala has gone to that extent of mercilessly killing people belonging to another group. WE HAVE UMPTEEN political Parties trying to excel each other by resorting to dirty and Dangerous Tactics. Most of these ill motivated Leaders are maintaining their Party interests, than maintaining the public interest at large.

The Great Philosopher SOCRETES was poisoned to death, attributing the crime of Corrupting the Young. Has he done anything worse than the present day Polititions and administrators? If Death was the Punishment for SOCRETES what can be the possible Penalty for this Misleading Leaders of our Democratic set up who Plan and Monitor this Murders occurring almost daily?

Was there any KING anywhere in the World, who killed his own subjects? But we have JANATHA KINGS who take pleasure in murdering the poor and innocent people adopting the “ REMOTE” control system. The Leaders hide “Behind the Stack” and instigate the followers in this Brutal game Now can we strike other “CHORDS” or Shall we continue to “Harp on the same String”?. Well I think it is high time that we should change the STRINGS and play a Different TUNE to put off this DEVILISH DOMINION at the earliest with out allowing to “ Grow Grass unde«Title»r our Feet”.

The Self imposed Leaders of this DACOITY gang must be put into the CORRECT place by the PEOPLE !. Otherwise this Killing Spree will continue to happen daily in our State. When we have enough of our own religious teachings, Vedas, and Political Culture suitable to the INDIAN CULTURE and society living , why should we IMPORT foreign politics in our System? What can the foreign political concepts, suitable to their social customs and life do, to the totally different Life Style of Indian People? Our socialistic approach must be based on our way of life and not based on certain countries and their Leadership!. When we condemn foreign goods, foreign Religious concepts, Foreign Rules etc why affinity to their Political Culture??. At this point we may think of Reverting back to our KING”S RULE as a Sliver Lining in the Black Clouds of so many JANTHA KINGS, parading through & through!

The New Generation to Think and Act accordingly . Otherwise , the days are not FAR for us to PERISH>>

Abraham Mangalath

Good Shepherd

2007-12-25T01:46:00.000-08:00

RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP is a unique position instituted by the GOD Almighty . Very few attain this Glorious status. Many aspire to attain this status but very few are raised to this Religious cadre. The Shepherd has the greatest responsibility of leading the sheep to the GREEN PASTURES. It is a difficult process as the fold holds all types of sheep. But the constant nursing and caring, keep the sheep together under the Master. Some stray ones in the fold gives strain to the shepherd, but such truant sheep, always keep the shepherd alert and he lists them one by one with particular attention. Even though the sheep go out side the fold, the shepherd takes the strain and absorbs all the shocks and protects his sheep from all impending danger. The action of the EDAYAN is similar to the BUFFER OF THE TRAIN. The buffer takes all the shocks on the run and keeps the Train safe with out derailment. But few instances of the past reveal that some of the Shepherd escapes from the momentary stress 7 Strain, deserting the sheep. Such cases of desertion of the sheep in wilderness are rare. But there may be isolated incidents in the Religious Community. The reason for such Leadership failure is due to the introvert nature of the Leader resulting in evading of responsibility of his sheep. These uncommitted leaders in any section of the society will cause damage to the social fabric. Instead of shrouding the sheep with the Spiritual Blanket to protect them from the nature the shepherd runs away putting the herds unguarded.

The church leadership is to be different, in the sense, that it shall not disown responsibility, but hold the fort guarded against intruders and “ Wolves in Sheep Skins” The departmental and even Government officials normally pass on the responsibility down the line. Selfless and sacrificial Love only can sustain the responsibility and Leadership Qualities in any organization, particularly in the religious circles.

Mal Administration in Government

2007-12-10T22:55:00.000-08:00

To my readers in India,

IMBALANCED ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT MACHINERY.

The recent political rivalry is going violent without any control or check by the ruling government. The daily occurrences in this type of violent demonstrations and assaults on individuals and public property are to be condemned. The responsibility in this unruly reaction rests wholly with the Government officials. The Ministers concerned should particularly be alert and vigilant in such destructive demonstrations and take corrective measures immediately. Otherwise we are heading towards an irrevocable and disastrous end of the people of the country as a whole. The elected representatives must act in a more soberly way to attend the day to day affairs of the state without any ‘party politics’. The wayward thinking of their existence only, overlooking the public, is the Bane of the present society. Unless the MP’s and MLAs hold the state as their prime and top most priority, the country will, in the near future, be engulfed by the neighboring states or outsiders. If we do not correct our ways of Public Administration, the future of the people will be ruined on account of poor governance of the country. The time is not far before we are engulfed by our neighbors or by outsiders!

Ø As we see now, we do not have a sense of responsibility to ourselves in our own things or matters relating to others in the society. This applies to the Ministers, down to the workers at all levels as well. Of late we have been noticing the behavior of the ministers, who do not apply any serious thoughts in their language in communication and also in their utterances in public. No one knows deep into the subject matter they are dealing with, whether it is in Public administration or in execution of nominated projects. There is no .Time Frame’ in any work that is urgently to be done. The condition of the roads reveals that fact. Timely action is missing in our plans. Every body tries to excel others in the field, resulting in total confusion confounded!.
Having had the good fortune of working in 13 states of the Indian Union during my service in the Indian Railways, I have a feeling that we in Kerala have lost the sense of proportion and we act arbitrarily in sudden reflexes and lead the people in a state of uncertainty. The Party affiliation and affection is quite good. But when it exceeds its limit, then it becomes a ‘public nuisance’. The party spirit cannot bring in a good Government set up. Public Spirit only can do that!. Therefore once the government body is framed, no individual concerns to be brought in to the Government machinery. The party spirit and the performance stops at the Entrance of the Assembly hall! Thereafter the common interest of the state prevails, and administration takes off in a steady speed on priority basis. Mutual Respect and Acceptance will definitely give better results in the discussion and Decision taken in the government

The Values of Life

2007-11-29T01:59:00.000-08:00

The life is a mixture of Good and Evil. God created Man with the definite purpose of giving the choice to his Supreme creation-man so as to be free in his mind to accept what he wants and to reject what he does not. But man did not use this discretion and he fell into the hands of the Devil.

There began the down fall of Man and the generations thereafter continued to disobey the “ inner man”. The struggle between the good & bad continued right from the beginning of mans, life on this planet and it will go on till such time we realize the TRUTH and reinforce our mind to face the realities of life using the rightful choice given to us by the Creator. We can appreciate the Goodness only if we encounter Bad situations. We have good and bad choices in different stages in our life, and our success depends on how best we exercise our mind to accept the right one for our benefit and also for the benefit of our neighbours. A garden will be beautiful only when it has varieties of flowering plants. All of the flowers may not be sweet smelling or of the same colour.The fragrance of different species will be recognized by us due to the comparison of the individual qualities. Similarly the goodness of our life can only be revealed by our exemplary devotion and life style we maintain amidst difficult circumstances. For success in life we have to face both good& bad elements to live in this world.
In fact good & bad qualities are the two sides of the same coin. Both are equally accessible, but equally at opposite poles .When tossing the coin everybody shouts HEAD and none shouts for the TAIL. That means a definite choice is preferred and that too the HEAD. The ultimate aim in life is to face the realities of life and to live without fear or favour

Triangle of Forces

2007-11-26T20:49:00.000-08:00

To my Indian Friends,
The main three components of the Central Ministry are, The Legislature, The Judiciary and The Executive. All the three, when work together in harmony, respecting each other's points of view and then arriving at a common decision will result in a balanced situation in the Govt Machinery. But if, they are at logger-heads, trying to excel in their dispositions, then matters will not be in unison and will lead to chaos, thereby disabling the Adminisration.
The TRIANGLE OF FORCES as it is often used in Engineeing has a great role to play in the Equilibrium of structures. The PERFECT FRAME with minimum number of sides(Members) is the Equilateral Triangle. Therefore it can be taken to represent the three Formation of the Government- The Legislature, The Judiciary and The execuive. Thus the Main HUB of the Wheel of Government Machinery , will be the Three FORCES mentioned above. When these three forces work in UNISON OR RESONANCE with uniform Amplitude, the Govt. Machinery will run smoothly in its march towards progress.

The recent disharmony and disturbances in the three WINGS of the Govt. is only due to lack of MUTUAL TRUST and UNDERSTANDING within the three components. The THRITHWA Or THREEMURTHI Or GOD< SON< and HOLYGHOST are only the MANIFESTATION of GOD. The TRiangle ofForces is applicable in the TRINITY also. Therefore let us not ignore the impotance of this TRIANGLEOF FORCES comprising of Legislature, Judiciary and Executive and respect each other for a peaceful existence.

Judicial Reforms

2007-11-26T02:43:00.000-08:00

To my Indian Friends

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied- Quoting this saying the retired Chief Justice of India Sr. V.N.KHARE has observed that tyhe present scenario in the Indian Judiciary needs immediate revamping and restructuring in respect of disposal of pending cases and also in settling the disputes in diferent courts adopting Fast Track measures. The inadequacy of officials in the Judiciary is a major factor in the deteriorating condition of the System. When compared to the ratio of Judges to the population in other countries, we are running at a very low ebb.The ratio that prevails in foreign countries is 135 to 150 Judges for every 10 lakhs population where as our position is as low as 13.5 Judges for every 10 lakhs population.

Does it not sound ridiculous? When we have a population of 100 crores or more what should be our requirement?. We need a minimum strength of 1,50,000 Judges to deal with the crimes both Civil and Criminal. The present state of affairs will take us to more than ONE LIFE SPAN to settle the cases pending in each court! That means, we are virtually captived in PRISON, before a decision is taken in a particular case. Also it may be that the Judge who initiated action in the beginning stage of a particular case may not LIVE to see the End result of that case!. If this is the reality we face, then we have to STRIKE OTHER CHORDS. Harping on the Same String will not help us to get through the difficult moments we are passing through.

The crisis as it is presented gives rise to a feeling that we are not committed in our approach to the burning problems confronting us in the fast developing world. Unless we gear up our Machinery to match with the developed world we may miss the target we aim at , causing delay and disharmony in public life. I am in full support of the suggestion that departments like POLICE/JUDICIARY should be independant bodies with out STRINGS ATTACHED and with out Political Interference.Therefore Codes and Practices should undergo timely changes to suit the prevailing Life Style and behaviour of people ,which do not fully relate to the Constitutional Provisions meant for the earlier generations. The old Wine in New bottle concept will upset OR imbalance the peaceful existence of the people of India. REFORMATION IS A NECESSITY. Therefore let us make up the Time loss and Trigger up activities in all Fronts with full commitment and involvement in the progress of the NATION in its competition with the other neighbouing countries.

HUMAN TRAITS

2007-11-25T06:35:00.000-08:00

Religious Concepts confer remarkable traits in Human Beings. At some stage in ones life he or she comes across persons whose very presence give the motivation and also instill in them confidence and moral courage to launch their ideologies to improve the living conditions of others. Study of Religious Texts always corrects the Line of thinking and helps to accomplish the tasks entrusted to us. The guide lines given by the Experts will help us to remould ourselves to the desired shape for discharging our duties to the society we live in, without Fear or Favour.

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

2007-11-25T06:26:00.000-08:00

To My Indian Readers

Though late I thought I would sent my comments on the views of Smt. Menaka Gandhi in her quest for protecting the animals from exploitation and also from killing for food or for any other purpose including in Circus camps and for bullock carts etc. She, is in fact, taking the leading role in preventing such cruelty to the animals. While we take care of the animals both domestic and wild, with great enthusiasum, let us not forget the TWO LEGGED ANIMALS who are at present illtreated much more than the ancient times when human civilisation was in its primitive stages.

Olden days primitive man used to eat human flesh, even when animal meat was available. But when he became civilised he diverted his attention towards animals for his daily needs. Animals also lived on other living species for their existence. Mutual support is the natural law that existed when life began on this planet. This fact is evident from the Universe also, as we see the Planets remaining in their orbits only by mutual attraction of the Solar Systems. It was the Creator's Intention that Man should eat meat from the animals and the Animals from other species. This is a natuaral process and nobody can reverse the same. The proposed ban on slaughtering of animals for food is going to cause total imbalance in the Nature. Can we consume milk from Cows, Buffalos or Goats? If we do so ,we are depriving the young ones of the animals from their natural food!. That means, we should stop using milk in any FORM. Now what about the use of Vegitables? Let us not forget the fact that the Vegitations(Plants) also have LIFE like any other creations. The only difference is that they cannot move from one place to another OR converse with each other. These Immobile creatures also are to be PROTECTED in the same spirit as we maintain for Animals!. That means the VEGITARIANS have to "STRIKE OTHER CHORDS" for their livelyhood.

I recall the saying of Smt.Menaka that in BENGAL we see people with PRASAD in one hand
and with MEAT in the other hand coming from the Temples?. But we must know that in BENGAL buffalos are sacrificed to please the GODESS KALI. Therefore it is natural that they carry the PRASAD-Meat with them after Puja. We have to be realistic in our approach to the life pattern we maintain all through on this planet- Earth.Nobody needs to become Wise overnight and start launching schemes which will cause ecological problems and utter chaos in the very Existence of Human Beings.

According to me ,it is high time that we should rise against the attrocities towards Human Beings and form an organisation to prevent cruelties to Men& Women. I may cal it as "SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO HUMAN BEINGS". Let us not forget the old saying- "Take Care of the Vital Things Other Things will Take care of Themselves".

Violent Demonstrations

2007-11-25T01:14:00.000-08:00

To my Indian Friends

SOCRETES the Greek Philosopher was condemned to Death attributing the Crime- "Corrupting the Young". I do not think that Socretes has done anything worse than the present political leaders!Then what can be the punishment to those Leaders who motivate and instigate the masses to destroy public property and even kill people? This type of "Political Invation" doing Violence causing heavy damage to property and life cannot be allowed to continue any longer.

Not a single day goes without a Bundh or similar disturbances in the State of Kerala ,causing interuption in public life and thereby endangering the life of peace loving people. Does this kind of Violent demonstrations have any Legal coverage, when it is injuring the privilege of a citizen in his/her fundamental right of Freedom of living? I do not think so. Then why such happenings daily in this "Free India"? If we do not have faith in our own Elected members in State Assembly and in Parliamnt, then why we elect them? The answer lies in the fact that the present day Elections are all "Forced Issues" under threat of life by the violent elements in the party leadership!. If there is no difference between the life Before Independance and life After Independance then why we elect the wrong person in the Democratic set up?.No doubt people can give vent to their feelings and resentment through peaceful demonstrations. Such type of reactions will never cause damage to the general public or disrupt normal day to day activities. The violent and aggressive nature of protests are arising from the Political rivalry in our DEMOCRATIC set up. The politicians have a feeling that they should support their party in whatever deliberations they make without a logical approach in analising the acceptability of the Decision. This kind of Politically blind touch will definitely lead to a DEMONOCRATIC rule!. Irrepairable damages have been done in most of the recent Bundhs to public properties and Human life and Peaceful existence of Human beings is at Stake.

Unless the Government Officials in Authority take prompt and stringent action to curb such desstructive demonstrations by any Group whatsoever, public safety and harmonious living of the people will be in Danger......

Indian Cinema Hundred Year,s Old

2007-11-25T00:25:00.001-08:00

To my Indian Friends

Permit me to express my personal views on the Indian Cinema Industry that has been prevalent in our country for the past one Hundred Years. I recall my first experience of seeing a black and white Cinema AMBIKAPATHI a Tamil film in my village. It was a thrilling moment for me to see actors moving on the screen and speaking to each other as if in real life. The costumes also were appropriate to the roles enacted.

Earlier days the Cinema was intended to impart moral values including sober entertainments in the minds of the people to become better citizens. This trend has totally disappeared in the modern Cinema, and no importance whatsoever is given to moral values of Life. The latest Cinema shows have drifted off from its idealistic virtues and are now bringing in imagination and fantacy, depicting errotic gesticulations and suggestive movements of the body , inducing damaging effects in the minds of the Young and the old, resulting in indiscipline and waverdness in social life.

The Female Figure was fully exploited to attract the baser elements of common man and thereby luring them to social evils such as rape,murder,and other henious crimes.The film makers minted money in this process and there was no agency to curb this low Profile Cinemas.Money was the ultimate end and therefore the Means adopted to achieve the same was justified by several lobbies.

According to me the Cinema- most of them- have not contributed anything substantial to the public at large in building up a healthy and peaceful life style. Instead it has drawn the Younger ,Adolescent children to ruination by instilling in their minds an idea of "Indecent Exposures" and other Sex provoking activities. Most of the Cinemas are based on imaginary writings of Perverted Themes which do not have any bearing on realities of Life.Youngsters who see such fantacy films take them for granted and apply the same in their life style!, resulting in Social Degradation.

Therefore unless there is a thorough shakeup in the Cinema world and makers of Films attach importance to Moral Values and produce Educative and Socially relevant Cinemas, the society will be driven to the point of no return. Also restriction to be imposed on the costumes which expose the body "beyond lakshman rekha".Unless we ensure this in the Films, the rupture already created in the Human Fabric cannot be mended!. Therefore let us Wake up before it is too late and try to improve the Quality of Indian Cinema and also TV SHOWS to create a better living conditions.

Zonal Formation of India

2007-11-24T23:50:00.000-08:00

To all my friends in India

Immediately after attaining Independence from Foreign Rule, we divided the Indian Union into diferent States based on the Linquistic considerations. Our experineces during the past 60 years show that we were not very peacefully existing, due to lot of disturbances betwen the states on different counts, mostly created by the introvert attitudes of the people with selfish motives. The elected representitives also played a big role in creating hatred and ill will amongst the people of neighbouing states. Therefore our lives after becoming a free nation were in disharmony for some reason or other. To mitigate and reduce our living conditions, I personally feel that we should go in for a different form of Governance by adopting a Zonal based set up, as narrated below.

ZONE-A. NORTH ZONE. Between Lattitude 28 to 36 Degrees.

ZONE-B. WEST ZONE. Between Lattitude 20 to 28 Degres &
between Longitude 68 to 80 Degrees.
ZONE-C EAST ZONE. Between Lattiude 20 to 28 Degrees&
between Longitude 80 to 96 Degrees.
ZONE-D. SOUTH ZONE. Between Lattitude 8 to 20 Degrees.

If this formation is adopted, there cannot be any ill feeling on account of Linquistic reasons, and people will have opportunity to mingle each other and stay in unity, helping each other in their daily needs. Self centered attitudes also will disappear. All the Four Zones will be responsible to the CENTRE GOVT. in Administration.Language will not be a handicap in such set up as we have learned to live in any place we are placed on this GLOBE!.

I hope this suggestion of mine may be considered and Adopted in our future planning for a better and peaceful existence in this beautiful Country of Ours

Death the Beginner

2007-11-24T02:48:00.000-08:00

" Death the Beginner"..... Before we were born, neither our parents nor anybody for that matter had any idea that a boy or a girl will be born on a particular time. But it happens. Thereafter the life goes on till the time , when we have to leave. The time and place also are unknown to us. It comes in its own time. Therefore the Beginning and the End is almost similar in nature!. Our job is to justify the period we are allowed , duly discharging the task assigned to us by the Creater with absolute integrity and faithfulness.. The Death is the next step for us to take up another assignment elsewhere!. The life on this Earth is only a probation or a preparatory period for better assignments after the accomplishment of the tasks entrusted to us in the first stage!.

Therefore the Beginning and End is one and the same point. The "life Circle" closes at the starting point for the next stage. But if we consider the life span, it may give an idea that the Starting and End point are different. But if we bend the life line into a circle it will be seen that virtually Start and End merges at one point!. Therefore Life Does not End in itself.....
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Religious Rivalry

2007-11-23T18:00:00.000-08:00

The religious rivalry is on the run. I am forwarding my earlier notes on this subject for your commets please.I was born in a Christian family and I grew up in Christian faith and belief. If I was brought up in any other family of different faith, I would have been one among them in religious faith and rituals. Therefore it is all the same whether you belong to Hindu, Christian, Muslim OR any any other Religious denominations. The Human touch and behaviour is the prime requirement to live for one another without bringing in the line of least resistance by differentiating on Faith, Creed and Caste. God Almighty created the Universe and He gave to the Supreme Creation, the Man, the entire control over other creations on this Earth. Different forms of Rituals and religious teachings also gained momentum parallely with the development of man in his quest for improving his living standards in life.

The concept of God and worshiping Him is the freedom of any human being. But this individual freedom of worship need not be brought into play in our daily dealings with others in the society for personal gain in the name of Religion. Social needs and mutual care are the Main Strings of contact for the betterment of the society to live in harmony and peace. Difference in social status will definitely exist in a country of ours with varied life styles and linquistic nature. This Polarity difference , in fact, should only attract each other to improve the living conditions. On the other hand, if all are of the same polarity, it will Repel each other creating unrest in the society. The Science also proves this phenomenon. LIKE POLES REPEL and UNLIKE POLES ATTRACT". This scientific priciple is true in socialistic priciples also. Therefore it is but natural that a person of any faith will narrate his or her religious experience to others. This natuarl tendency need not be critisised in a biased manner. Take for example the experience in our own life. We acclaim and praise a Doctor who treated us and healed our ailments we were suffering for long!. We will be happy to tell our friends to consult that particular Doctor for similar sickness. Like wise our Faith in GOD and our personal experience in life will definitely be relayed to our friends and relatives. Therefore it is our option to accept or reject the views conveyed to us. In no case there should be a compulsion , persuasion or retaliation. or Confrontation.

Now let us think about a situation where everybody is the same in Apparel, Food habits, Religious faith and similar status in life?. If at all this condition prevails, can we think of a society living in peace, without fear of ,Theft, Murder,or any other social evil?. In fact if such equality prevails in the society, it will lead us to chaos and ruination. The remedy lies in one aspect only. LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR THYSELF". Do not try to excel in Religious Supremacy but try to support and help each other to build a healthy and prosperous society for the betterment of the World at large.

It is my earnest request to all Religious Leaders to spend few hours in INTROSPECTION and recast their Mind Set and contain all the differences in the people in their faith, life style etc, through one angle in the corect Perspective without any preconceived approach. This will enable us to live as GOD wants us to live on thisPLANET OF OURS-THE MOTHER EARTH.

My stray Thoughts

2007-11-23T05:41:00.000-08:00

I am relaying my earlier notes on My Stray Thoughts to you for your comments.
My Stray Thoughts
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1. The Greatest Moment in a woman's life is, when she becomes a MOTHER & The Greatest Moment in a Man's life is when he becomes a Father.

2. The Spiritual Intercourse with GOD and the Sexual Intercourse of male&female are Equally Important in the True spirit of action. The Former Nourishes the SOUL to attain HOLY Communion with GOD and the Latter Nourishes the Body to sustain the Growth of Mankind.
3. You are happy when you live TOGETHER. But unhappy when you LIVE TO_GET-HER.

4. A thoughtful action is a mindful satisfaction.

5. Self confidence and Courage of Conviction are the Essence of Success in the life's challenging circumstances.

6. Affluence leads to Frustation- leads to Unhappiness.

7. Committed and Sincere attitude will result in Good Performance.

8. The Tongue is Mightier than the Sword- as also Writing Pen.

9. Sparingly use the Tongue, well Anchored and Secured within the Front Guards-TEETH.

10. Marriage is a Life's Drama, never rehearsed on a Stage, but Enacted in Real life only.

11. Do not Chase Your Shadow, it will not stop. But it will, if you sit down for a close Encounter.

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2007-11-23T02:07:00.000-08:00

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