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KANARA SARASWAT ASSOCIATION98 TH FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONSWednesday, 21 st November, 2009at 6:00 pm atSmt. Indirabai Kallianpurkar Hall (Sundatta High School),Off Talmakiwadi, J.D. Marg, Mumbai 400 007PROGRAMMEThe Kanara Saraswat Association celebrates its Foundation Day on 26 th November every year. Thisyear, the Foundation Day will be observed on Saturday, 21 st November 2009, due to Swamiji’s arrivalon 26 th November 2009 to Talmakiwadi for Datta Jayanti.On the occasion of its Foundation Day, this year too, the Association will felicitate prominent ChitrapurSaraswats in recognition of their contribution to society and the nation, in different fields of work.‣ Address by Dr. Harish Kodial, President, KSA.‣ Release of the biography of Shri Nalkur Sripad Rao titled, “Formula for Fulfilment”, writtenby Vidya S. Gunavanthe, on the occasion of his entering his nineties. Dr. Harish Kodial, willrelease the book.‣ Felicitation of eminent Chitrapur Saraswats in different fields.‣ Vote of Thanks by Shri Uday Mankikar, Vice President, KSA.The following eminent persons will be honoured:1. Shri Nalkur Sripad Rao – Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar2. Shri Dinkar Honavar & Shri Vikram Sirur – Entrepreneurship3. Pandit Omkar Gulvady – Music4. Shri Prakash S. Khambadkone – Education5. Dr. Aroon B. Samsi & Dr. Diwakar Heranjal – Medicine6. Shri Madhukar Chandavarkar – Konkani Literature7. Shri Mandeep Rai (Manu Ulpe) – Drama & Entertainment8. Shri Kisan Balse & Shri Ramesh Taggarshe – Social Service9. Shri Vithal Nadkarni – Sports10. Shri Sadanand Bhatkal, Smt. Nirmala Bhatkal& Shri Gurunath Gokarn– Prolonged and DistinguishedService to KSA11. Shri Ramdas Mundkur – Finance & CorporationMembers are cordially invited.For details, contact KSA Office at 23802263 / 238056554Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

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Letters to theEditorAppreciationDear Editor: Hearty congratulations to you andyour team on two counts - (a) on the bringing up ofa much more colourful magazine with more readablefonts and a beautiful get-up. It is a pleasure to read it,and (b) on the launching of a very attractive website;altogether a vast improvement in communications -with your members and the community in general.You make us proud to be members of the KanaraSaraswat Association.Kishore Sunder Rao (Amembal), BengaluruDear Editor: You have given us two extraordinarygifts in your Diwali issue.1. A poem “Asmi” by Indu Gersappe. I reverentlybow down and pay my respects to her mysticalwisdom which, I am sure, has arisen spontaneouslyfrom the depths of BEING, I AM - pure awareness.2. KSA Vice President Shri Uday Mankikar’sIndependence Day speech. Although short, it seemsto be aimed at every human being’s true freedom- freedom not from thoughts which no one canavoid, but freedom from thinking - unnecessary,continuous, inner thinking which results in humansuffering. And yes, this is what is needed in thepresent days of abundance.Hemant Nadkarni, MumbaiDear Editor: I just got the Diwali issue which hasindeed turned out very attractive.First of all, the cover “Surya” is superb andextremely meaningful. Every Diwali issue is normallysymbolised by diyas, fire crackers etc. But, finally, itis Surya, the Sun, who is the ultimate in light, lifeand growth. I feel proud to see the work of thisinnovative artist, Chetana. Apart from the beautifulpainting, the concept itself as well as its presentationare superb. I am glad that KS chose to display it forus through this Diwali issue.I also liked very much, KSA President Dr. HarishKodial’s Diwali message to readers, since the themecurrently is “Giving” and, that too, with humility ashe has quoted. Two articles that I particularly liked- one in English by Shweta Rao, “Two years, fivehomes and counting” which picturizes beautifullythe lifestyle of Services people, and the other inMarathi, “Chakva” by Shamala Bhat which is simplyhilarious. In the Personalia column, I was muchimpressed by the literary contributions ShobhanBantwal is making in presenting true Indian-ness,both good and bad aspects, in the US.My congratulations to the Editor, Jyoti Moodbidri,and the editorial team for bringing out a beautifulKS Diwali issue.Kunda Kagal, Virar, MumbaiThe cover article of this issue features eminent artist AshaBhatkal and a glimpse of her work. Alongside, we give a moreinclusive representation of Chetana’s work which the Octoberissue, with its focus on Diwali, could not carry. -EditorDear Editor: It was a delight to go throughthe Diwali Special issue which provided a goodcombination of articles, poems and valuableinformation. Here is a spontaneous outburst - apoem - in response to this issue!KSA is a feather in the cap of pride we wear!The devoted management, thereIs the gem we have, I swear!It lends its hand to the needyFor health, education or in crisesIt helps to shine talentIn the Arts, Science and Business!KSA moves forward with timeAnd social synchronySo, we are ahead in prideThough our community is so tiny!Chaitanya Nadkarni, Goregaon (W), MumbaiThank you again, dear readers, for your appreciation andencouragement.- EditorKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 20097

TWO FOR JOY!On the 3rd of October - that most auspicious day of Kojagari Poornima when we propitiate Devi Lakshmito shower upon us Her gifts of peace and plenty, the benevolent Poorneshwari chose to travel all the way toSeattle to bless Smt. Samvita (nee Padukone) and Shri Sanjay Mavinkurve with two bonny babies - a boynamed Rishi and a girl named Isha. Sharing their ecstasy are the brand new grandparents Smt. Geetanjali andShri Gajanan Mavinkurve and Smt. Gauri and Shri Ravi Padukone.Sanjay’s maternal grandmother - Smt. Shalinipachi Kalyanpur, Samvita’s paternal grandparents - Smt.Sunitipachi and Shri Narendramam Padukone and maternal grandparents - Smt. Sudhapachi and ShriMohanmam Kodikal, are all eager to fondly welcome the new arrivals – their beloved great-grandchildren.Golden WeddingSidhanand Harihar Hariteand Shashi(nee Shalini Shankarbhat Mangalore)It is our great pleasure to ring in Golden Wedding bells for our Dear Parents who weremarried on November 18, 1959.Our prayers to our Kuldevata Shantadurga and sacred Guru Parampara to bestow theirblessings on them for health, happiness and long life.May the Golden Jubilee turn into a Diamond Jubilee.Nandkishore Deepa Dr. VrindaSabita Raghunandan Bangalorekar Dr. Jayesh BellareSushant Neeraj Jai8Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

Dear Editor: Where are we really today, in ourawareness of our sacred customs and traditions? Wehave seen so many exchanges on Hindu customs andpractices and Indian traditions with vastly differingperceptions, and even after decades of debates evenwithin our small Chitrapur Saraswat circles, it hasleft many wondering! In the last few decades, manyof the customs that our forefathers had nurtured andcherished have been often confused by perceptionsand semantics during the transition of the localscene to the global village culture.In the midst of such turmoil, in the book, “FromPada Prakshalana to Phalamantrakshat”, we have abrilliant treatise by our respected Dharma PracharakShri V. Rajagopal Bhat. It is like a welcome rainshower after the heat and drought of so manyconflicting views and perceptions. It is a brilliant,concise guide for all and especially for the youngergeneration as it explains all aspects of our Mathculture and practices with links to our Shastras.I took up this book for serious study last year andcontinued it during Chaturmas-2009, and it hashelped me greatly to understand the many detailsof Math practices: Purna Kumbha, Swagath, PadaPrakshalana, Dhool Bhet, Prasad, Ashtavidhan etc.Eighteen Chapters cover every aspect in detail andthere are Annexures on related topics.....indeed atreasure — a kalpa vriksha.At first glance, it appears simple, but on secondreading, for study, it clearly calls for great care; eachword and line has to be read and assimilated as istaught in yogic learning systems for Swadhyay thatis, with Shravanam, Mananan to Nidhidyasanan.Capt Trikannad Rajkumar, ChennaiDear Editor: I am in complete agreement with Mr.Bipin Nadkarni regarding the creation of wealth (seehis letter in the October 2009 issue) when he wroteabout my article “Poverty and Plenty” regarding animaginary Saraswat wedding. I also agree that howto spend one’s earnings is an individual decision. Infact, it is a well accepted principle of economics thatthe more we spend the more is the creation anddistribution of wealth. However, the real point ofmy article is contained in the last two paragraphs. Itis a sad truth that many Chitrapur Saraswats donot believe that there is poverty in the community– therefore, they do not make an attempt toidentify these poor; the result is that the poor in thecommunity get poorer and continue to suffer.Kishore Sunder Rao (Amembal), BengaluruDear Editor: I refer to “From the President’sDesk” in the October 2009 (Diwali) issue of KS, inwhich Dr. Harish Kodial writes about Abdul RahimKhan and his way of giving alms.Abdul Rahim Khan believed that he was only amedium in obeying the Creator’s dictat; that the lessfortunate should also SHARE a portion of what hewas bestowed with, hence the associated humility.My humble suggestion is that the opening line ofthe last paragraph namely, “Well. such is an exampleof giving in charity that we must follow”, may bemore meaningful if it read as, “Well, such is an exampleof sharing that we must follow.” For example, a dailyfirst act in the morning of setting aside a fistful ofcereal that he/she consumes and giving away themonth’s accumulation to a less fortunate person (arag-picker who struggles in preference to routinebeggar), could be the best act of humility. This dailyritual is not the same as once-a-month giving awayfrom the cereal container.Radhakrishna Kalawar, BengaluruDonations to KSADonations to KSA are exempt from Income Taxas per the Certificate of Income Tax Exemptionunder Section 80-Gof the Income Tax Act 12 ARegistration No.: TR/1326 dated 03/02/1976Order No.: DIT (E) /MN/80-G/121/2007/2008-2009dated 02/06/2008Valid from: 10/04/2008 to 31/03/2010Donations may be given to any KSA Project/s:Emergency Medical Fund,Medical Relief Fund, Distress Relief Fund,Magazine Fund, Scholarship Fund,KSA Centenary FundKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 20099



OUR COVERArtists at workAsha BhatkalAsha Anil Bhatkal is the artist behind the paintingsthat have adorned numerous covers of the KanaraSaraswat magazine, Vantiga Payers Directories andsome Math publications.Asha, born to Vithal and Indumati Nadkarni, is afine artist of repute. Her father’s transferable job astrainer to IPS officers in the subject of Law, enabledher to spend her formative years in different parts ofthe country, closer to nature. This enriched her youngcreative mind. She took to using visual expression forher thoughts and ideas.Encouraged by her parents and siblings to exploreand hone her creative talents, she went on to graduatefrom the Bandra School of Art.She held the first exhibitioncum-saleof her paintings in 1972at the age of 24, and receivedexcellent reviews for presentingan exemplary range that includedlandscapes, portraits and still-lifepaintings. In the following years,she interned with the reveredartist Chetan Arya, who wasclosely associated with JehangirArt Gallery. Marriage and motherhood took precedenceas she continued working part-time from home duringthe late ‘70s and early ‘80s.Of the three paintings that we bring you, the oneabove, portrays Ganapati, the remover of obstaclesand the supreme god of intellect and wisdom, whileone of her two paintings on the top half of our frontcover, captures the pristine beauty and majesty of amountain peak (left), and the other (right), a glimpseof Varanasi (Benaras), the city of temples.Many of Asha’s “Indian ethnic Art” paintings adornthe walls of homes and commercial establishments inIndia, Singapore and the US. Her masterpiece “OmarKhayyam” won her many accolades in these circles;over the years clients would regularly fly down to selecther works of art for their homes and workplaces. Ashahas also put her keen sense of aesthetics to good useas an interior designer and decorator and designedtasteful homes for a few esteemed clients.An excellent conversationalist, extremely passionateabout social causes and an instant relationship-builder,Asha is an inspiration to people around her. Honestand straightforward, yet sensitive and compassionate,she indeed has balanced both her personal andprofessional roles very well.Currently, Asha is busy working on exhibits for yetanother exhibition-cum-sale of her paintings to be heldin the near future.Chetana KadleChetana, daughter of Anand and Kumud Mangalore,grew up in Hyderabad, described by Pt. JawaharlalNehru as the “microcosm of Indian culture”, absorbingthe melodious strains of her mother’s harmonium andthe tranquil notes of her father’s flute, along with thecity’s well-preserved cultural heritage. No wonder thenthat Chetana, a Home Science graduate, showed akeen aptitude for arts and music right from childhood,an aptitude that evolved into a passion for sketchingand painting.Encouraged by her parents, and after marriage,by her parents-in-law and husband Praveen Kadle, inparticular, Chetana enjoys working with oils on canvasas it lends itself readily to the creation of realistic facialexpressions. Occasionally, she experiments with newideas and media. Many of her paintings adorn thehomes of her relatives and close friends both in Indiaand abroad.The Moghul painting alongside is acrylic onhandmade paper; the plywood border is mouldedceramic clay glued on, and painted black and gold.The painting on our front cover (lower left), capturesvividly the combination of a Banjara mother’s shy smilewith the impish one of her child. (Chetana caught themsquatting at a busy busdepotat Belgaum,unaffected bythe surroundingchaos; the littleboy readily obligedand coerced hisreticent motherto pose along withhim).The painting of thedancing Ganesha, next to it, is in the well-known,traditional art form of Tanjavur; it entails skillful cuttingand pasting of real gold foil, embedding semi-preciousstones on the initial 'jesso' work to achieve depthand texture, and finally, working in the minute detailswith water colors. Chetana chose the dancing pose,as it embodies grace and fluidity of movement. Thebrilliance of the gold is enhanced by the richness of theroyal blue surrounding it.A sensitive and gifted artist, reflective and serene,Chetana says that she has many more artistic avenuesto explore and, as an amateur painter, a lot more tolearn and accomplish.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200913

DATTA JAYANTI UTSAV 2009PROGRAMME26 th November, 2009 to 7 th December, 200926 th November’2009, Thursday: Arrival of HH Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji at Talmakiwadigate 6.30 pm Purnakumbha & 7.00 pm: Arrival of Dattatraya Idol from Datta Mandir to ParijnanashramMantap in presence of HH; Swagat Geet; Paduka Poojan by A.C.S.Y.T., Grant Road Local Sabha, KSA andTalmakiwadi CHS; Welcome Speech by President; Offering Manpatra & Recitation by Secretary; Upadeshby HH; Samudaik Dhool Bhet. 1 st December, 2009, Tuesday: 7:00 pm Deepanamaskar followed by PALKI UTSAVDAILY PROGRAMMESTIME DATE: 27 th November, 2009 to 6 th December, 20096.00 am Suprabhatam7.00 am Japa11.00 am Morning Pooja, Mangalaarati, Paduka Poojan, Tirtha VitaranMORNING POOJAs: MUKHYA POOJASDATE DAY POOJA’S TIMEa) 28 th Nov ‘09 Saturday (Geeta Jayanti Day) Ge e ta Hava n 9.00 amb) 1 st Dec ‘09 Tuesday (Datta Jayanti Day) Sat ya Dat ta Vr ataAvdumber Abhishek by ladies at Avdumbar Kattac) 4 th Dec ‘09 Friday Ch a n d i k a Hava n 9.00 amd) 5 th Dec ‘09 Saturday Sa m u d a i k Sh r i Ga n e s h Hava nSat ya Na r aya n Po o j a - at Shrimat Anandashram HallDAILY PATHAsEVENING PROGRAMMES9.00 am4.00 pmDATE DAY PROGRAMME TIMEa) 27 th Nov ’09 Friday Navratra Nitya Path 10.00 amb) 28 th Nov ’09 Saturday Sampurna Geeta Pathan 10.00 amc) 29 th Nov ’09 Sunday Samuhik Guru Poojan 10.00 amd) 30 th Nov ’09 Monday Shiva Mahimna Stotra 10.00 ame) 1 st Dec ’09 Tuesday Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha Pathan 10.00 amf) 2 nd Dec ’09 Wednesday Navratra Nitya Path 10.00 amg) 3 rd Dec ’09 Thursday Guru Geeta Pathan 10.00 amh) 4 th Dec ’09 Friday Shree Lalita Sahasranama 10.00 ami) 5 th Dec ’09 Saturday Hanuman Chalisa 10.00 amj) 6 th Dec ’09 Sunday Samuhik Devi Anushthan 10.00 amDATE DAY PROGRAMME TIMEa) 27 th Nov ’09 Friday Bhajan Seva by Shri Ravindra Bijur 5.00 pm to 7.00 pmb) 28 th Nov ’09 Saturday Geeta Competition Prize Distribution 5.00 pm to 7.00 pmc) 29 th Nov ’09 Sunday Cultural Programme by Prarthana Varga 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm14Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

DATE DAY PROGRAMME TIMEd) 30 th Nov ’09 Monday Cultural Programme by Grant Road Yuvadhara 5.00 pm to 7.00 pme) 1 st Dec ’09 Tuesday Pa l k i Ut s av 7.00 pm onwardsf) 2 nd Dec ’09 Wednesday Sanskrit Diwas Programme 5.00 pm to 7.00 pmg) 3 rd Dec ’09 Thursday Yuvadhara interaction with HH 10.00 pmh) 4 th Dec ’09 Friday Programme by Talmakiwadi Children 5.00 pm to 7.00 pmi) 5 th Dec ’09 Saturday Ou t i n g w it h HH 5.00 pm to 10.00 pmj) 6 th Dec ’09 Sunday Dharma Sabha 6.00 pm onwardsEVENING POOJAs, DEEPANAMASKAR FOLLOWED BY POOJAs BY HHDATE DAY POOJAs BY HHa) 27 th Nov ’09 Friday Devi Poojanb) 28 th Nov ’09 Saturday Shiva Poojanc) 29 th Nov ’09 Sunday Guru Poojand) 30 th Nov ’09 Monday Shiva Poojanf) 2 nd Dec ’09 Wednesday Shiva Poojang) 3 rd Dec ’09 Thursday Guru Poojanh) 4 th Dec ’09 Friday Devi PoojanDATE DAY UPADESHA /AASHIRVACHANS BY HHa) 28 th Nov ’09 Saturday Upadesh on Geeta Jayantib) 1 st Dec ’09 Tuesday Dat ta Jaya n t i Dayc) 6 th Dec ’09 Sunday Dharma SabhaDONATIONS RECEIVEDKanara Saraswat Association is grateful to the following donorsSc h o l a r s h ip Fu n dN.S.S. Murthy Rs. 25,000(In memory of Kamalabai & Rangarao Nagarkatte)N.S.S. Murthy Rs. 25,000(In memory of Meera & Subbarao S. Nagarkatte)N.S.S. Murthy Rs. 25,000(In memory of Kamal & Balakrishna NagarkatteN.S.S. Murthy Rs. 25,000(In memory of Shanta & Bhavanishankar Halady)Em e r g e n c y Me d ic a l Re l i e f Fu n dHonavar Family - Australia Rs. 25,000(In memory of grandparents Shreemati &Satyendranath Shivram Dhareshwar)Ce n t e n a ry Fu n dWell-wisher Rs. 12,960N. Jayavanth Rao (Bengaluru) Rs. 1,00,000Durgesh Chandavarkar Rs. 2,50,000Em e r g e n c y Me d ic a l Re l i e f Fu n dHonavar Family - Australia Rs. 25,000(In memory of grandparents Kamala & ShripadHonavar)(The donation by Shri Durgesh Chandavarkar isRs. 2,50,000 and not Rs. 25,000 as printed in theOctober issue of KS. The error is regretted.)Kanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200915

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Indira and Shree ParshuramAn a n ya Koppikar-Mo o rt h y, Mu m b a i (Ag e: 10 y e a r s)A long time ago, in Pune, there was a templecalled ‘SHREE PARSHURAM MANDIR.’ It wasvery famous at that time.Sadhus who used to worship the idol in the Mandirused to live there. One of the sadhu’s daughter usedto live there too. Her name was Indira.She had three friends who played with her onmany days. One day, when Indira had gone to pickflowers for God, what did she see? Two boys werethrowing stones at one other! She quickly ran andstood in front of them.In a stern voice, she said, “Stop that, you naughtyboys! The stones will hurt you on the body and inyour hearts.”One of the boys asked, “What does it matter toyou? Get out of our way, or else I’ll aim the stone atyou!”Indira replied, “For me everything is God. Forme, even YOU are God .I don’t mind if you aim thestone at me; it will be a stone from Shree Parshuram.I’ll reach Shree Parshuram directly and very easily.”Feeling very insulted, the boys ran off to thetemple, bowed low before the deity and said, “HeBhagwan! Please permit us your benevolence andcare too.” Then, they cried for what they had doneto one another, and to Indira. How should theyapologise to her?Standing behind them was our little Indira, alsobowing low to give her gratitude to Shree Parshuramand waiting for her friends to come to her.MORAL: Be happy, and also remember God atthat time.—————————————————Ananya Koppikar-Moorthy is a Std. IV student ofTridha School, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai.WinovertOURS & tRAVELSAvailable on hireQualis, Tata SumoTavera & IndicaA/C - non A/C LuxuryCars / BusesAirport Pick-up / DropHoliday Trips /Local Sightseeing etc.Wedding with cardecorationMobile: 98208-43392Phone: (022) 2618 2689Vinay V GangavaliPhone: 2380 0460Mobile: 9892407934We accept outdoor cateringorders forGet-togethers, Birthday parties,Marriage, Thread ceremony andAny other occasions.3-5/18, 2nd Floor , Talmakiwadi, Tardeo,Mumbai - 400 007.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200917

SHRIMATH ANANTHESHWAR TEMPLEVITTAL – 574243 (DAKSHINA KANNADA). Tel: (08255) 239203.Email: satvittal@gmail.comTHE ANNUAL SHASHTI FESTIVALwill be celebrated from 18 th to 24 th November, 2009.You are cordially invited to attend and participate in the celebrations withyour family and friends and partake of the munificent grace and blessings ofthe benign Lord Anantheshwar.HH Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji has kindly consented to grace theoccasion.P R O G R A M M E18.11.2009 Wednesday Mritika Harana from Adisthala (Early morning)Morning Koshagara PoojaMahapooja and Mangalaarati19.11.2009 Thursday Morning - 9:00 a.m. onwards, Samuhika PrathanaDhwajarohana, MahapoojaMangalarati and Utsav: 8:00 p.m.onwards20.11.2009 Friday Mahapooja, Mangalaarati and Utsav21.11.2009 Saturday Mahapooja, Mangalaarati and Utsav22.11.2009 Sunday Mahapooja, MangalaaratiNight – 9:00 p.m.onwards, Mrigabete Utsav23.11.2009 Monday Maha Rathotsav at 12.00 noon24.11.2009 Tuesday Avabhrathotsava (8:00 a.m.)Dhwajavarohana, MahapoojaMangalaarati, Samuhika PrarthanaAnkur Prasad VitaranaNaga Tambila at Nagakatte at 5.30 p.m.Note: 1) At noon – Mahabhisheka, Pooja, Nitya Bali and Santarpana on all days2) In the evening – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Bhajans, Deepanamaskar8:00 p.m. onwards – Rangapooja and Utsav on all days.3) Devotees’ Meeting will be held on 22.11.2009 at 4.00 p.m.DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS for the Shashti Mahotsav celebrations may kindly be remittedto the Manager of the Temple by M.O. / Cheque / D.D. drawn in favour of ‘Shrimath AnantheshwarTemple, Vittal’ giving full address and telephone number for speedy dispatch of receipt and prasad.Board of Trustees18Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

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The potter’s wheel ®Gu n n u Ta l g e ry, Be n g a l u r uSeptember 1965. I spent four weeks in a smalltown called Mosbach-Baden, in West Germany, fortraining with LUWA, a specialist in air-conditioningfor trains of the German Railways, DBB. Having atwo day weekend and nothing much to do, I pickedup my 35mm Yashica and boarded a train for the30 minute ride to the historical town of Heidelberg.H’berg is the largest base in Europe for the USforces. You see cars and military vehicles bearing USArmy license plates everywhere, low flying choppersand jets clattering and whistling above, boys andgirls in bright clothes, wearing baseball caps, zippingaround on skate boards and restaurants cateringtypical Yankee fare to the large American clienteleposted there.Munching on a “Smokey Joe” burger, I joineda guided tour of the city’s star attraction – TheHeidelberg University- The oldest in Germany.As the tour guide reeled off the names of greatpersonalities (some of the greatest thinkers,philosophers, scientists, writers including SomersetMaugham and at least 30 Nobel laureates) that hadwalked under the hallowed portals of this temple oflearning, I was completely overwhelmed and startedwondering what made them so special and what hadconferred such greatness upon them. I was 27 thenand the answer eluded me.Thirty five years later, in May 2000, I wasstanding at the ornate gates of Princeton University,in Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey. This abodeof knowledge has an alumni consisting of the mostcelebrated Presidents, Heads of States, SupremeCourt judges, academicians, astronauts, corporatelegends, economists, litterateurs, sportsmen,journalists, entertainers, artists and soldiers. A hushfalls as you enter the lecture halls with high ceilings,mahogany desks and larger-than-life portraits of thegreats, adorning the teak-lined walls. And, the samequestion popped up in my mind: what distinguishedthese men from the others? ......... Still no answer.One day, much later, I was watching a potterworking on a vase at the Chitra Kala Parishad inBangalore, and suddenly, the answer dawned uponme. He must have collected the clay from the samepit as the other potters - clay that gets transformedby skilled hands into a pot or vase or an ornamentallamp. The same clay may also be used to makebricks to build a wall or to make tiles for the floor.But every piece has to be baked before it can bearthe load or withstand pressure. Whether the potgets a pride of place in someone’s living room afteran artist has worked on it, painting and glazing it invivid colours and patterns, or gets filled with waterand sits on a heap of sand in the desolate corner of aslum, is a matter of luck and chance. Men are bornequal, it is said. But equality seems to end there. Noteveryone who attained greatness was born with asilver spoon in the mouth or of scholarly parentage,nor can everyone born into aristocracy lay claim togreatness. Therefore, what one becomes, dependsto a large extent, on the kind of people he/she isdestined to be associated with.Parents, friends, peers, mentors, spiritual gurusor institutions – anybody, at one time or the otherbecomes the potter who moulds or shapes ourpersonality. Some of us make an effort and arefortunate in getting moulded by the right potter. Butevery singer cannot expect to be taught by PanditJasraj, nor every dancer by Birju Maharaj or BalaSaraswati. Like the pot which gets tough only after itis baked in a kiln, man has to bear the heat that lifethrows at him, if he has aspirations to fulfill. …..and that thought opened a Google page in mymemory – and I watched, as a cavalcade of themany individuals who had helped to shape me intoa human being, filed past – parents, elders in thefamily, the school teacher with his stern look, thegrudging admiration of a mentor, the peers whomI envied, the bosses who taught me the tricks ofthe profession, and the little nuggets of wisdom IKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200921

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SUDHA SURESH BETRABET nee SUDHA ANAND NAGARKATTI,passed away peacefully in Mumbai on August 19, 2009.Deeply mourned and fondly remembered by: Family, Relatives and Friends.My Bosom Friend ... by Sadhana KamatSudhatai is no more and it breaks my heart to think that we will never see her cheerful face again.Some peaple have names that suit them so well that we cannot imagine them with any other. Sudha is “nectar” and weappreciate the sagacity of her parents in choosing this name for her.How did I meet her?Shri S. K. Nadkarni, the architect of our Anandashram Colony used to live in a spacious flat in our Society.(His family lives there now.) Shripad Mam and Bai Akka were a hospitable couple and the house used to be constantlyvisited by relatives in Mumbai and elsewhere. We, as children, had a special attraction for this house. They had a hugewooden swing (with shining brass chains) in one of their spare bedrooms. Kumud, Shripad Mam’s daughter, was ourfriend. Sudha was her elder cousin and was addressed as “Sudhatai”. Thus, she was Sudhatai for us too. She lived inDharwad and visited Mumbai in her vacations. I shared a special bond with her, as both of us had no siblings.Soon we discovered another way of being close to each other. Both of us were extremely fond of writing letters. It usedto be like a tennis match. The ball was served, pat came the response and the game continued. She had a beautifulhandwriting and a mastery over language. Both of us enjoyed making full use of the inland letter from beginning tillthe end, filling it with news and views. I preserved this treasure-trove of scores of her letters for many years to come.When I met her in her last sickness, a dark cloud of sadness enveloped me after coming home. I sent her a letterremembering the years gone by and implored her to reply to me. “You can even dictate it to someone, but I must haveyour reply,” I wrote. But some wishes are never fulfilled. Her health deteriorated and I never got the reply which I wouldhave cherished all my life.Sudha was born on May 11, 1935 at Dharwad. Her father had a government job that was transferable. As a result,Sudha did her primary schooling at Ahmednagar and secondary schooling and college at Dharwad. She graduatedwith B.A. Honours (Sociology and History) from Karnatak College in1955. Her mother, Shantabai, a multifacetedpersonality, was bedridden due to arthritis at an early age and Sudha helped take care of the household with heraunt Umabai Arur. Sudha was married to Suresh Betrabet, a chemical engineer, in 1957 at Kolhapur. Suresh has akeen sense of humour and Sudha used to appreciate and enjoy it whole-heartedly .After their marriage , they settledin Mumbai. Sudha had a good memory and was good at remembering telephone numbers and significant dates suchas birthdays and anniversaries. Gregarious by nature, she used to be in constant touch with her relatives and friends.An expert in culinary arts, she also excelled in embroidery, painting, instrumental music and acting. Her interest inlanguages led her to study and complete the German language course at Max Mueller Bhavan in Mumbai, where shestood first in her class.Sudha was a dutiful daughter, a devoted wife, a loving mother and mother-in-law, a doting grandmother, an affectionateaunt, a caring sister-in-law and a warm-hearted friend. In their closely knit family, her son and her nieces grew up assiblings and her sister-in-law was like a sister to her. Sudha was very kind to those who looked after her in her illness.The smile on her face never left her until she breathed her last.Sudha came across this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, was much impressed by it and we think, tried to live her lifeby it:“To laugh often and much, To win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children,To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends,To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others,To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition,To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, This is to have succeeded.”And Sudha did succeed in more ways than one.24Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

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On having a petAs h o k Ma s k e r i, Mu m b a iFor as far long back as I can remember, I hadalways wanted to have a pet. I had asked my fatheronce and he had agreed but put a condition that Ishould first learn to do all my work by myself. PerhapsI was too lazy; I did not have the guts to broach thesubject again.So, when my daughter took up the topic with me,I obviously could not tell a daughter who was justout of college what my dad had told me when I wasabout two or three years old. I, therefore, tried thenext best ploy. I asked her to pray hard and if theLord was willing, she would get one soon.A stray kitten, starving and apparentlyabandoned by her mother, was seen roaming aboutin our neighbourhood. My daughter soon startedfeeding her. Days passed and the bond betweenthem strengthened. The kitten would come up toour house whenever she was hungry and, in no time,the little kitten had won our hearts.We called her Cookie. She was used to beingshooed away by most people who saw her on theroad and had grown wary of all human beingsexcept the four of us at home, who all loved andfed her. She was scared of getting wet and so whenthe rains started, she began to spend the nights atours, cuddling up to anyone whom she fancied thatnight.She became very much a part of our familyand was like a third child to us. She even startedto behave like a child. At night when we werepreparing for bed, she would get into high spiritsand start playing, refusing to sleep. Nights were theonly time when all of us were at home together, andshe liked to be the centre of attraction. Sometimes,in frolic, when she would scratch the wall paper,we only had to reprimand her in a stern voice; shewould understand and sit a little away from the wall.However, the desire to scratch would remain andwhen she felt no one was looking, she would inchup to the wall again. One glance at her then wouldsuffice to make her back away. She would then sitwith her head down, feeling guilty and, at sametime, unable to comprehend why anyone would notallow her to do what she very much longed to do.This behavior reminded me of our children whenthey were tiny tots.Was Cookie behaving like a human? The similaritywas indeed very striking. Was Cookie a human beingin one of her past lives? But, an animal behaving likea human being was something I could not digest. So,what then could explain such similarities?A possible explanation soon dawned on me -could the children be behaving more like animalsrather than the other way round? What distinguisheshuman and animal traits is the capacity of manto think. When a child crosses his teens, he isconsidered to be an adult. An adult is deemed tobe responsible for his actions. In other words, everyaction of the adult is considered to have been takenafter a due process of thought. ‘I did this because hedid such and such a thing to me’ is an excuse that isnot expected from an adult.Does man truly think or does he behave in areactive mode rather than adopting a more proactiverole? Thinking is a logical process wherein he startswith certain data and reaches a certain definiteconclusion. Inability of the thought process to reachit, is worry - a state of uncertainty. Does man thinkup alternative ways of reacting to a situation beforetaking any step? Or, does he go by his huncheswhich, perhaps, are decided by the experiences ofhis past life, unknown to him or anyone else?We inadvertently missed printing the name ofthe author, Sameer Halady, in the article titled“It’s in http://www.kanarasaraswat.in” in theDiwali issue of KS (October 2009). Sameer hasbeen very instrumental in the development ofthe website since its inception and continuesto support in maintaining it. KSA would like tothank him for all the assistance offered in spiteof his busy schedule.- Editorial CommitteeKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200927


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Non-Chitrapur Saraswat Temples of Kanara DistrictsPart 3 - Shree Kukke Subramanya TempleSat ya n a r aya n Pa n d i t, An d h e r i, Mu m b a iOne of the holiest of the holy shrines in KarnatakaState, dedicated to Naaga Devta, the Aadi Shesha,is Kukke Shree Subramanya Temple (see picture oftemple and deity alongside). It is believed that thisshrine is one of the seven most sacred and muchrevered seats of the Lord for spiritual upliftment,liberation and salvation. Moreover, the temple isconsidered to be one of the 108 foremost ‘Shiva’temples in India. As such then, thousands ofdevotees from all parts of the state and outside it,visit the Kshetra every day. The shrine is also one ofthe important shrines in the region for overcomingthe effects of ‘naaga dosha’ and related problems.Devotees who have such problems, perform ‘AasleshaBali’ and associated sevas. Childless couples offerprayers and seek the Lord’s blessings for fulfilmentof their wishes.History reveals that the main idol installed inour own Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple, Vittal,has its origin in Shree Subramanya Kshetra and wasbrought from there.Location: Nestled in the foothills of SheshaParbat and Kumaradri, part of the conglomerateof the mighty Western Ghats, and surroundedby thick, wooded rainforests, Shree Subramanyais on the banks of the gently flowing holy RiverKumaradhara which eventually joins River Netravatiat a place called Uppinangady. It is 104 kms. eastof Mangalore, via Puttur. Well connected by good,motorable roads, the shrine can be reached fromany location in the coastal belt and also from acrossthe Western Ghats. The winding drive is scenic andeye-catching with paddy fields, coconut and arecanut palms, meandering rivers, hillocks on both sides,and greenery strewn all around.Historical background: The Kshetra wasoriginally known as ‘Kukke’ or ‘Kukkepura’ in ancientscriptures and also on the copper plates (tamrashasana) found in the temple premises. The shrineis unmistakably ancient and details of its origin orof the installation of the diety are not available. It isbelieved that Jagadguru Shri Aadi Shankaracharyahad visited the Kshetra in the 8th Century andreference to ‘Kukke Purastham’ and ‘Kukke Lingam’is available in the ‘Subramanya Bhujanga PrayaataStotra’ scripted by the Jagadguru.Kshetra Mahima: The most significant andstriking feature of the shrine is the presence of a‘ valmeeka’(mritika hill— ‘hutta’ inK o n k a n i )inside thes a n c t u msanctorum.Do not bea l a r m e d !The valmeekacontains live ‘naaga devatas’ who come out oncein a while, offer ‘darshan’ and make their presencefelt.In front of the imposing valmeeka are magnificentpanchaloha idols of Shesha Naaga, Vasuki Naagaand Mayura Vahana Subramanya. The mritikafrom the valmeeka is taken out once in a year, afteroffering prayers to the Lord and constitutes the mostimportant prasad from this Kshetra. The other shrinesinside the temple precincts are dedicated to KukkeLingam, Lord Umamaheshwara, Hosaligamma andSamputa Narasimha.Yet another remarkable feature of the SubramanyaTemple is the amalgamation of ‘Skanda Aradhana’with ‘Naaga Aradhana’, worshipped in the form of alinga. According to legend, Vasuki Naaga appearedin the form of a linga and was covered by a kukke(basket) for protection, prior to constructingthe temple. This led the shrine to be known as‘Kukke Linga’ (and hence, the temple, ‘KukkeSubramanya’).The Umamaheshwar shrine is also very ancient.Kanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200933


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The deity is a beautiful idol of the Lord in panchaloha,along with other idols of the Sun, Ambika, Vishnuand Ganesh. On Shivaratri, the Lord comes out inall His glory in a tastefully decorated rath and specialpoojas are also held.‘Hosaligamma’ is the Kshetra–Rakshaki ofKukke Subramanya Kshetra along with Herparivara daivas. There is also a sannidhi dedicated toBhairaveshwara.Pooja-aradhana are offered at all the shrines thricea day. For devotees who wish to perform specialsevas such as ‘Aaslesha Bali’ and other associatedofferings, facilities are readily available. The mostimportant festival is the annual ‘Champa ShastiMaharathosava’ in the Hindu month of Margashira,which attracts lakhs of devotees.According to records available, the Kshetracame to be known as ‘Kukke Subramanya’ fromthe beginning of the 20 th century. Copper platesindicate that the shrine had a long associationwith the Vijayanagar kingdom and Mysore rulers.Records show that most of the dharamashalas nearthe temple were built by the Wodeyars of MysoreState who were ardent devotees of the Lord.The present administration of the temple hasinitiated a number of projects in various spheres -religious, educational and social. Thus, it organizesreligious meets and conferences from time to time,and runs a number of educational institutes, primaryand secondary schools, colleges and technicalinstitutes.Aadi Subramanya: This is the original shrineand is a short distance away from the main temple.It is on the bank of a rivulet, Darpana Teertha. Hereagain, the shrine contains a valmeeka and the mritikais taken out of it and offered as prasad.A message for our younger generation: TheSubramanya Temple is a temple that has been oftvisitedand worshipped by our forefathers, despiteall the hardships and travails of travel in those days.It is a ‘must-visit’ temple whenever opportunityoffers a sojourn in that part of the coastal belt ofKarnataka.(Source: Dakshina Kannadada Devalayagalu)Kanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200937

Third RemembranceAshatai BijurDattanand P. BalwalliLeft for his heavenly abode on 14-11-2006You make your presence felt around us.We remember you every moment.May your soul rest in peace.Always remembered by:Balwallis, Kagals, BetrabetsWe offer our heartfelt condolences to themembers of Ashatai’s family on her sad demiseon 6 th October, 2009, due to a road accident onthe main road where Karla Math is situated.Ashatai was a very dedicated worker, completelyimmersed in the service of our belovedParijnanashram Swamiji and the Karla Math.May her soul rest in peace.FromThe members and volunteers of the KarlaNavaratri Utsav CommitteeMohan Hemmadi (Convenor)38Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

Yo ga f o r He a lt hOvercoming frustration through Yogic NiyamasGeeta Mo h a n Ra o (Na l k u r), Mu s c atOne of my friends, frustrated with continualinjustice in her life, confided her anguish to someoneclose to her. However, that person was so immersedin her newly achieved worldly success that she couldnot apprehend my friend’s predicament therebymaking her even more frustrated and depressed. Myfriend then asked me whether yoga has any remedyfor frustration.Frustration results from entrapment in anunpleasant situation, sometimes indefinitely. Asa result of this, we cannot flow with life normally,nor does our internal energy flow with us naturally,eventually making us experience a deep and lingeringsense of uncertainty and insecurity. It also changesour temperament and body language. No doubt, itaffects our health adversely.Frustration is a normal human phenomenon. Itis not a disease or disorder and, therefore, there isno medicine or treatment for it. A frustrated personcan run away from one situation to the other; but itis not possible to run away from one’s own destinyand if we are destined to experience frustration,we need to look deeper for the reasons and thenfor some effective antidotes which can help usovercome frustration by changing our approachtowards it. Today, despite tremendous progress inthe field of science and technology, modern-day lifestill threatens us with unbearable and unsolvablefrustration at times, and then one seeks recourse inthe tried and tested ancient system of yoga.Our body has a way of expressing frustration bymanifesting it through our frazzled nerves. This oftenresults in losing one’s mental balance and ending upin recurrent emotional meltdowns. This negativeimpact is also discernible in the vulnerable and oftusedparts of our body. The tension from frustrationaccumulates around the neck, shoulders, lowerback and the knees which begin to pain, sometimesseemingly without any cause or reason.Let us decode frustration manifested in thesedifferent parts of the body. When the neck feelsstiff, it denotes rigidity in thinking with stereotypethoughts. Painful shoulders represent irritabilityand resistance to change. Lower back ache isrelated to a specific kind of frustration stemmingfrom an aversion towards certain restrictionswhich stall progress in life. A prolonged frustrationof this sort turns into deep anger, hostility or evenrage. The hurting knee is a classic example offeeling trapped in a peculiar situation and notknowing a way out.Being proactive in order to overcome frustrationis a good idea but it does not happen quicklyespecially when the mind is loaded with anxietyand stress. However, the ‘Yogic Niyamas’ whichseem hard to adopt in this strife-ridden globalsituation, are the only remedy that might help, toa great extent, in transforming one’s approach toreinvent oneself and reverse the situation to one’sfavour.In yoga, there are five Niyamas such as‘Soucha’, ‘Santosha’, ‘Tapa’, ‘Swadhyay’ and‘Ishwar Pranidhan’ which help to overcomefrustration by promoting positive energy in thebody and radiance in the mind.‘Soucha’ means self-purification of the bodyand mind. Cleansing the body through ablution,cleanses the aura. It is amazing to notice that abath/shower from the head to toes with warmwater instantly invigorates the auric energy.This helps in dispelling frustrating thoughts andnegative emotions and brings calmness to thenerves and clarity to the mind which eventuallyhelps in relieving toxins from the body. Fastingfor purification is often recommended for a gooddetox but fasting alone cannot bring purificationif the mind is loaded with negative thoughts.‘Santosha’ means contentment. It is differentKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200939

from happiness as happiness is mostly sensualwhereas santosha is a state of inner gratification.Accepting life as it is and being satisfied with whatwe have is very important. We should look up andthank our stars and bow our heads looking downto count our blessings. Once we adopt this attitude,our mind will be filled with contentment.‘Tapa’ is a determined and concerted thoughtprocess to bring about a change for the better. It alsomeans a willingness to sacrifice to attain a higherlevel of awareness. ‘Tapa’ means heat and that is howwe say ‘Taap’ for fever. Practising ‘Tapa’ generatesheat in the body and mind which helps in theincineration of toxins from the body and negativethoughts or frustration from the mind.‘Swadhyay’ means the study of self or a soulfulsearch of our spirit, and being totally honest withour conscience to make it feather-light. Our actionsor thoughts should not weigh on our conscienceat any given time. When our conscience is clear, itbuilds the necessary confidence level in us whichconvinces us that the frustrating situation will notlast forever.‘Ishwar Pranidhan’ means a total surrender tothe Divine and making the Almighty your partnerat every step of the way. This includes discardingego-driven activities in order to have tremendousfaith and awareness of the Divine presence thatgrants us what we deserve and not what we desireso as to make us understand the sole purpose ofour existence on this earth. This is one of the mostimportant lessons in life.Sometimes, not getting what we desire teachesus the true meaning and the purpose of life on thisearth. Whatever we learn through our experiencesbrings wisdom to grow and evolve and make changesfor the better in life.A simple yogic exercise to overcome frustration:sit in a comfortable position. Gently cover the eyeswith a soft eye mask. Breathe gently. For the nextfew minutes, visualize a tunnel and a glow at the endof the tunnel. Repeat this exercise everyday. This isvery therapeutic in bringing in hope, giving a jumpstartto the day, and to begin a new phase in life.-: With Best Compliments :-FromACME SYNTHETIC CHEMICALSManufacturers of Fine and Speciality ChemicalsRam Mandir Road, Next to Ram Mandir,Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 104Telephone No.: 91 22 26762959 / 26762970 / 26794394,Fax: 26762994Email: acmechem@vsnl.com Website: www.acmechem.com40Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

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Driving the point home!Ku n d a Ka g a l, Vi r a r, Mu m b a iTHEN — those were the days when my threekids were of school-going age and yours truly was theover-enthusiastic mom dropping them and pickingthem up in the car ever so often. Rather, findingany excuse to do that, since those days I was totallydriven by what you medically term as an OCD,“Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” — of driving. Theworld was in my pocket (errr.... purse) in the form ofa newly-acquired, shiny license.But along with the pros come the cons too. Thelaw of nature, I suppose. It happened in my case too,a couple of times. Memories are vivid even now.I just can’t forget one nightmarish (now funny, inretrospect) incident that happened during GaneshChaturthi when I was on my way to the SiddhiVinayak temple in Prabhadevi. Again, those werethe days when traffic signals were a novelty and wereinstalled only in select, commercially busy placeslike the Fort and Fountain areas. In the temple areaat Prabhadevi, as in most other places, a policemanstood on a brightly painted (yellow and black stripes)square wooden block and controlled the traffic withhis shrill whistles and robotic hand movements. Asluck would have it, a rash car driver on my left triedto overtake me and come to the right. In order tododge him, I was forced to swerve to the right, and inthe process, hit the policeman’s wooden block. Anddown came the policeman tumbling like HumptyDumpty! I braked with a shriek. The policeman gotup, dusted his clothes and came to me menacingly. Iprayed to Lord Siddhi Vinayak as never before andasked Him to save me the ignominy of a lock-up andthe resulting public embarrassment. And, lo andbehold, I got the inner strength to explain to thepoliceman calmly how I had to swerve only to avoidthe car on the left crashing into my car, and pleadwith him in chaste Marathi. Indeed, my prayers andpleadings helped the milk of human kindness in himto ooze out. He heard me out coolly, argued, and atthe end of half an hour of our ‘pleasant’ conversation,in turn, ‘pleaded’ with me, “Look, Madam, be morecareful in future. Even we poor policemen have tolive to feed our families.”And once, how a BEST bus driver had overtakenand deliberately scraped my car just to teach me alesson, as his male ego was woefully hurt after I hadbeautifully overtaken him earlier and driven merrilyahead. I still can’t forget the malicious, triumphant,broad grin he threw at me, waving his hand fromthe window.NOW — 30 years down the line, it is my turn tosit back and enjoy my children’s driving escapadeson the road and their encounters with the trafficpolicemen. Of course, the whole scenario haschanged, the traffic signal system is all over Mumbaiand is absolutely hi-fi, like in the US. And yet, thetraffic policeman still happens to be like a memberof the family — forever there in our lives.My eldest daughter, Krishna, never ever lets thepolicemen forget that she is a doctor. Whenever sheis caught inadvertently jumping a red signal or takinga turn from the wrong lane, by a hidden-behind-atreepoliceman, her staunch policy is never to argue,nor to bribe, but plead. And wow, how beautifullyshe can do it! Pleading so perfectly and convincinglyin her broken Marathi with a sprinkling of Konkaniand English words that, sitting by her side, I feelvery proud of her acting skills. Her typical words ofdefence, which I have by heart now, are: “Please,Havaldaar saheb, mee doctor aahe, ek responsible citizenaahe, mee ase kadhi karnar kaa? Red light disla naahimala, yellow waatla! Kaahi chad une jhaale, chukijhaali, tar sorry mhante.” The havaldar who is alreadybowled over by the sweet pleadings (half the battlewon!), then looks at her car windshield to confirmthe Bombay Hospital and Doctor stickers, then ather visiting card to ascertain whether she is what shesays she is. After that the scene suddenly changes.Havaldaar saheb, all agog with admiration, courtesypersonified, requests if he can retain the card so thathe can visit the hospital if and when a family healthproblem crops up. My daughter too, overcomewith emotion and goodwill, concedes exuberantly,“Jaroor yaa, aani mala bheta.” Thus, with no licenseKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200943

confiscated, no bribe demanded, the havaldar anddoctor bid farewell and part happily with that all-iswell-with-the-worldfeeling!Exactly opposite is the situation when a havaldarconfronts my son. When the havaldar stops him andtries to be aggressive by demanding his license or a finepayment, Uday’s long sermon starts. Also in broken,shocking Marathi — as to why only innocent citizensare harassed when hundreds of crooks who breaktraffic rules left and right just go scot-free; how thesystem has one standard for some who inadvertentlymake a mistake and quite another for the hard-corerule-breakers who drive recklessly risking innocentpeople’s lives; how the police department must stopthis step-motherly treatment and be fair to one andall; how the government must curb such irrationalactivities in the state for effective, smooth andtrouble-free governance etc etc etc. Being in themarketing line and used to conducting workshopsand seminars, his communication skills areunbeatable by any standard, and the poor havaldarcertainly cannot compete with him. So, during histalk, the havaldar who is gaping unbelievingly, andyawning intermittently, suddenly wakes up to realityand realizes that he has also to control the ongoingtraffic. The result is inevitable. With folded hands hepleads with Uday to stop talking and start driving!Happy ending again!!In the US, hidden police cars kind of emerge outof thin air, with multi-coloured lights flashing andmelodious musical sirens blaring (which I loved).Once, when we were heading from Boston to NewJersey, my daughter Anjali, who was driving, wasstopped by such a police car. Exhausted and undergreat stress after winding up the house, she hadcrossed the speed limit just a wee bit. Once againafter so many decades, that was an emergency whenI had to pray and call Lord Ganesh to her rescue.Anjali, looking the perfect, proverbial “damsel indistress”, utterly helpless and down-in-the-dumps,apologised profusely and waited for the worst tohappen. But, again, the Lord’s blessings and hergenuine reasoning seemed to have melted thehard-core cop’s heart; he allowed her to go onlywith a small warning and without a ‘ticket’, penaltyor fine.44Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009• Letters or articles of a controversial nature will notbe published.• The opinions expressed in the articles are those ofthe authors and not necessarily of KSA.• ‘Letters to the Editor’ and articles are welcome.Letters should be brief, and articles should be about800-1000 words preferably. Both will be edited for clarityand space.• Unsolicited articles will not be returned.• All matter meant for publication should be addressedonly to the Editor c/o KSA Office/e-mail id given above.• The deadline for letters, articles, reports for the “Hereand There” section, and other original contributionsis the 12 th of every month; and for advertisements,classifieds and other paid insertions, it is the 16 th ofevery month. Matter received after these dates will bepublished in the following month.GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY‘NIRMALA TRAVELS’ MANGALOREOFFERS VARIETY OF TOURPACKAGES AT AVERY REASONABLERATES ALL OVER INDIA.Mumbai Contact : 022-28988146 (after 6 pm only)E-mail: nirmala_borivali @yahoo.com***************************************A HOME AWAY FROM HOMEROOMS AVALABLE AT GOKARNA,KARNATAKAWE OFFER EIGHTSELF-CONTAINED ROOMS.OUR GUEST HOUSE IS JUST10 MINUTES AWAYFROM GOKARNA BEACH ANDMAHABALESHWAR TEMPLEAND 13 KMS AWAY FROMTHE FAMOUS OM BEACH.Mumbai Contact : 09833239928***************************************Kanara Saraswat

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HERE AND THEREAhmedabad: On July 26, members performed DeviPoojan as per the Sadhana Panchakam module. ThePunyatithi of HH Shrimad Parijnanashram Swamiji IIIwas observed on August 9 with bhajans and ParijananTrayodashi recitation.On August 15, at a well-attended get-together,ongoing Sabha activities were highlighted. Theprogramme started with Guru bhajans sung by Prarthanaclass children, while Yuvadhara member, Priyam Divgi,narrated her experiences of karseva at the shibir held inShirali in May 2009. Games, puzzles, dumb charadesbased on Konkani idioms saw active participation by oneand all. The function concluded with the singing of thenational anthem.Reported by Shubhangi KabadBengaluru: The Punyatithi of HH Shrimad ParijnanashramSwamiji II was observed on September 14 withbhajans and Ashtavadhan Pooja. The Punyatithi of HHShrimad Shankarashram Swamiji I was observed onSeptember 24.Navaratri was celebrated at Bangalore Mathfrom 19-28 September with great fervor. It began everyday with Navaratri Nityapath and Devi Anushthan,followed by recitation of Shri Sukta and a bhajan. AfterDeepanamaskar, Devi Poojan was performed; a differentDevi stuti was sung daily, followed by the Ashtottara.Samuhik Kumkumarchana was done on Ashtami andKumarika Poojan on Navami.On September 27, 20 yuvas met at Bangalore Math tocelebrate Navaratri. They performed Devi Anushthan,and later discussed what they had learnt from aninteractive game called ‘Build a Nest’ which followed.Later, Yuvadhara representatives gave a brief accountof the Karseva Shibir and PP Swamiji’s interaction withthem. Finally, at a feedback session, they suggestedactivities for the following month.A meeting of vantiga collectors on October 2 wasapprised of vantiga-related matters discussed at the recentStanding Committee meeting, one of which emphasizedthat communication of information and feedback mustbe smooth from the Math to the vantiga payers and viceversa.Reported by Uma P. Trasi and Amit KilpadyGoa: Members observed the Punyatithi of HH ShrimadParijnanashram Swamiji III on August 9 with Guru Poojanand chanting of Gurupaduka stotra, Parijnana Trayodashi,Trishati samuha gaan and Lalita Sahasranam.Navaratri was celebrated individually (at home) withDevi Anushtan and chanting of Lalita Sahsranam. On thesecond day, the Sabha held its 109 th satsang, well attendedby members including Yuvadhara members. Devi Poojanwas performed by a Yuvadhara member, followed by DeviAnushthan, chanting of Navaratri Nityapatha and LalitaSahasranam, to conclude with Shankarnarayan geet,Mangalpad, Mangalaarati and concluding prayers.Reported by Dr. Sushama ArurHyderabad: This year too Navaratri was celebratedwith great fervour and devotion, and was well attendedthroughout. On all the nine days, sadhakas performedDevi Anushtan and recited Navaratri Nityapath.On Vijayadashami, Devi Poojan was performed;melodious bhajans by Sushama Shukla followed, andthereafter, Deepanamaskar, Mangalaarati and prasad.Reported by Gowri ArurMumbai, Dadar: The Punyatithis of HH ShrimadParijnanashram Swamiji II and HH ShrimadShankarashram Swamiji I were observed on September14 and 24, respectively, with Guru Poojan performed bythe Yuvadhara and Prerana youth; subsequently otherstoo chanted the stotras.Navaratri was observed with Navaratri Nityapathchanting in front of the Devi beautifully adorned bythe lady sadhakas who were clad in sarees following acolour pattern for each of the 10 days; the daily sessionconcluded with aarti and a different prasad contributedby each of them.On September 24, about 10 sadhikas went to KarlaMath for a darshan of Durga Parmeshwari and PPSadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji and performed bhajanseva and Sadhana Panchakam. Some also did voluntaryseva whenever they got a chance.On October 4,: the Sabha had the opportunityto perform Sannikarsha at Karla and many sadhakasand Yuvadhara youth went for the darshan of DurgaParmeshwari and sannidhi of PP Parijnanashram SwamijiIII and took the blessings of Poojya Swamiji, chantedthe Nityapath, Bhagawadgita, Guruparampara Ch. 11,performed Devi Anushthan and Guru Poojan, partookprasad and returned home after a memorable spiritualjourney.Reported by Shobha PuthliMumbai, Vile Parle: The Punyatithi of HH ShrimadShankarashram Swamiji I was observed on September24 with Deepanamaskar, Ashtavadan, aarti and prasad.A large number of devotees not only participated in thisfunction but even in the Navaratri festivities and KojagiriPournima celebrations held on October 3 at Karla duringSwamiji’s camp at the Math.Reported by Shrikar TalgeriMumbai, Santacruz: On September 14, thePunyatithi of HH Shrimad Parijnanashram Swamiji II wasobserved; the evening began with Sabha commencingprayers, followed by Deepanamaskar. The large numberof devotees who had gathered to pay their respects, sang54Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat



hajans in a group as well as individually. The eveningconcluded with Ashtak, Mangalaarati and concludingprayers. Prasad was served thereafter.Reported by Kavita M KarnadPune: The Punyatithi of HH Shrimad AnandashramSwamiji was observed on August 22 with Guru Poojan;the sacred padukas of Poojya Anandashram Swamiji wereworshipped. On the following day of Ganesh Chaturthi,both Gouri Poojan and Ganesh Poojan were performed.The nitya-poojans held through Chaturmas with theenthusiastic participation of devotees, concluded onSeptember 4 with a samuhik Guru Poojan led by Dr.Mankikar Gajananmam followed by a dinner prepared byhis wife, Prabhapachi, for over fifty people!Navaratri Utsav was observed with Devi Poojan everyday at the Pune Math. The Samaradhana of HH ShrimadShankarashram Swamiji I was observed with Guru Poojan.Sannikarsha at Karla took place on October 11 with onerepresentation each from Yuvadhara and Prarthana! DeviAnushthan was done along with Navaratri Nityapathchanting; Guru Poojan was performed with great devotionfollowed by stotra pathan.Reported by Jyothi B. DivgiThane: The Sabha had the honour and privilege ofoffering bhajan seva at Karla Math on September 26; theOUR INSTITUTIONSSaraswat Association, Chennai: The Punyatithi ofHH Shrimad Parijnanashram Swamiji II was observedand on September 14 with Guru Poojan, bhajans, aartiand prasad. Guru Poojan was also performed on the 10 th .On September 21, the Mahila Samaj arranged a talkon ‘Nutrition and Health’ by the AMC InternationalGroup, followed by a health camp for height, weight andbody fat analysis; reports and advice were given on thespot. This was followed by Shiv Poojan.On September 23, a haldi kumkum function was followedby chanting of Lalita Sahasranam. On September 24, thePunyatithi of HH Shrimad Shankarashram Swamiji I wasobserved with Guru Poojan, bhajans, aarti and prasad. Onthe 25 th and 26 th , there was Devi Anusthan, Devi Poojanand recitation of Navaratri Nityapath; Saraswat Poojanwas performed on the 26 th , and on the 27 th , Devi Anusthanand Devi Poojan were followed by recitation of NavaratriNityapath, Bhagavadgita and Lalita Sahasranam.Reported by Arun HoskoteSaraswat Cultural Forum, Pune: The AGM of theSaraswat Cultural Forum was held on September 6. TheChairman, Savanal Bhavanishankarmaam (ever-youngat 85 and popularly known as Savanal Baby!) announcedhis decision to step down after a long, successful innings.For his wonderful, inspiring leadership of many years,inspiring bhajans were highly appreciated by all. On the27 th , a classical music recital by Geeta Gulvady was thehighlight of the evening programme at Karla.At Mulund, members practiced bhajans for the sevaat Karla on the 26 th ; sadhakas from Vashi, Thane, Powaicentres joined the practice session.The Punyatithis of HH Shrimad ParijnanashramSwamiji II and HH Shrimad Shankarashram Swamiji Iwere observed on September 14 th and 24 th , respectively,with Guru Poojan and recitation of stotras/shlokas bysadhakas. Ramanand Karkal read out the charitra of PoojyaSwamijis. Bhajans, Deepnamaskar, Shankarnarayan Geetand Mangalpad followed.At Dombivli, Ganapati Atharva Shirsha was performedon September 8, Saptashati Patha from September 19-27,Kumkumarchana and Lalita Sahasranam on September20 th , 22 nd and 24 th and Satyanarayana Pooja on the 27 th .At Powai, the Punyatithis of HH ShrimadParijnanashram Swamiji II and HH ShrimadShankarashram Swamiji I were observed on September14 th and 24 th , respectively. Nandini Hattangadi read outthe charitra of Poojya Swamijis. Guru Poojan was followedby bhajans, Deepanamaskar, Shankarnarayan Geet andMangalpad.Reported by Prakash R.Hattangadiespecially during the Silver Jubilee Year of the Forum, theChitrapur Saraswats of Pune salute Babymaam!The AGM was followed by the felicitation of successfulstudents. Later, an impromptu fun session was conductedby the seasoned Prashant Mavinkurve – with fun-songsand mimicry. Youngster Angad had us scratching ourheads when he fired quiz questions at us. It was a greatsession! After a yum lunch spread, the AGM ended withpromises of more activities in the year to come.The Forum unanimously elected Sharad Upponias Chairman. Bhalchandra Karpe was elected ViceChairman and Leenata Rao, the Secretary, while PadbidriAparna continues as Treasurer.Reported by Jyothi B. DivgiThe Saraswat Senior Citizens Association, Virar:The Association continued to hold monthly get-togetherson the last Tuesday of the month. In May, June and Julywe had several interesting topics for discussion such asthe ‘Education system of today as compared to our schooland college days'. On the issue of languages, compulsoryand optional, Ashok Hemmady narrated several funnyinstances of errors and confusion created inadvertentlyby the misuse of languages.September saw an unusual discussion topic –experiences of our member Shanta Karpe who hadundergone major knee replacement surgery on bothknees. She recounted the experiences of her three-monthKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200957

stay in the military hospital “Ashwini” in Mumbai, in avery interesting and, at times, humorous manner.Lt. Col. (Retd) Karpe gave us, civilians, a very clearpicture of how well military hospitals are run and howthey are absolutely self-sufficient in the latest medicalequipment. Everybody enjoyed the talks and therefreshments too, sponsored by the Karpes and Mankikars(Maanu and Prema).Reported by Kunda KagalSenior Citizens Club, Vile Parle, Mumbai: At itsmonthly meet on September 27, members enjoyed anhour of melodious Marathi and Hindi bhajans and songs ofLata Mangeshkar and Noorjahan sung by Aparns Ullal.October 1 being World Elders Day, at a large gatheringof members and guests, Krishnabai Khambadkone(80), one of the senior-most members of the Club, washonoured with a shawl, bouquet and shreephal for herphilanthropic services. The function concluded withrefreshments.Reported by Shrikar TalgeriErratumIn the article “The Joy of Giving Week” on page 78 of theOctober 2009 issue of KS, the third line of the second lastparagraph should read as “... sent to us by Arvind Burdeof Anand …” and not “... sent to us by Arvind Burde ofAhmedabad....”. The error is regretted. -EditorSm t. Am b a b a i He b l eGeeta Recitation Co m p e t i t i o n –2009Verses for recitation:a) Groups I, II and III (up to 15 years of age on1 st December, 2009): Dhyan Shloka (as inSadhana Shrunkhala Books) and BhagvadGeeta Chapter 12b) Groups IV & V (above 15 years): BhagvadGeeta Chapter 6, shlokas 24 to 47.The Competition will be held on Sunday, 22 ndNovember 2009, at 3.00 pm at Talmaki Wadi.PP Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji hasgraciously consented to award prizes to the winnersand bless all the participants on Geeta Jayanti Day,Saturday, 28 th November, 2009.For details/entries (with name, date of birth,contact no), contact: Mahesh (9322515884), orSudhir (9820817732), or Suneela/Prakash (at9869925373 or email to: mkurve52@yahoo.co.in )by November 10, 2009.SaifarmA Holiday Haven on the banks ofBeautiful Kundalika RiverLet peace and quiet enter your soul as you experience the invigorating air, brilliant Sunrise,Sunset and Starlit Nights. Hear your voice echo across the river.· Stay in the novel twin-dome farmhouse, adapted from the “Pabal Dome” – the Indian-designedtropical “Arctic-Igloo”. Stay cool in summer & warm in winter.· Feel rejuvenated in just a day and feel the tiredness and tension melt away as you bathe in Kundalikariver or take a dip in the crystal clear rain-fed swimming pool.· Watch the rains pour down onto the serene river and the surrounding green hills from the shelter ofthe unique cloverleaf sit-out. Or let the gurgle of the flowing water and the chirping of colorful birdssoothe you. Enjoy the hospitality and delicious, wholesome food.· Situated in the ghats of Mumbai-Goa highway-125 kms from Mumbai.Contact: Gabby & Mukta Gonsalves (nee Mavinkurve) 23801796 or at9869208251 & 9869118763 – 3-5/44 Talmaki Wadiand Gourang Kundapur 26116394 at Vile Parle.Also visit us at www.saifarms.netfirms.com58Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat

He a lt h y Ba b y Co n t e s t in Bo r i va l iThis year, KSA organized a Healthy BabyContest in partnership with members of its BorivaliCommittee. Held on October 11 in VamanashramHall in Borivali, Mumbai, the contest receiveda huge response. As usual, there were three agecategories of contestants: under 1 year, between 1and 2 years, and between 2 and 3 years.The children were examined by Dr. AmithM Shetty, Dr. Madhu Parikh and Dr. GaurangHattangadi and judged on criteria such as physicalappearance, healthiness and personality. Dr. Hattangadi, who undertook the main responsibility ofconducting the Contest, introduced Dr. Amith Shetty who gave a much-appreciated talk on the themeof the day. Events such as these help increase and sustain community awareness of the importance ofteaching children good health and nutrition habits that can lead to a healthy lifestyle..The following children won prizes in the different categories:Under 1 year: 1 st Prize: Om Srinjoy Murdeshwar; 2 nd Prize: Niyati Nikhil Shanbhag; 3 rd Prize: TanayPadbidri. Consolation Prize: Chimnay Devdutt KulkarniBetween 1 & 2 years: 1 st Prize: Soumya Vikram SashitalBetween 2 & 3 years: 1 st Prize: Dev Srinjoy Murdeshwar; 2 nd Prize: Nidhi Ajay Pandit; 3 rd Prize:Udayan Manoj Dhareshwar. Consolation Prizes: Adwait Amit Basrur and Sanjana Sanjit BhatThe programme concluded with a vote of thanks.Reported by Dilip SashitalAn Appeal from Gibb High School, KumtaGibb High School (GHS), Kumta, is celebrating its Centenary on 19 th , 20 th and 21 stDecember 2009. Religious heads and dignitaries will grace the event and many paststudents are expected to join in the three-day celebrations.The school has taken up several developmental projects such as renovation ofclassrooms, a dining hall, a road leading to the school etc. It is proposed to builda Corpus Fund to establish such facilities for students and teachers of GHS andits sister schools. The GHS Centenary Celebration Committee, requests all paststudents, well-wishers and philanthropists to kindly donate towards the CentenaryProject. Advertisements for the Souvenir may also be given.Donations are exempt u/s 80C of IT Act. Cheques/DDs may be sent in favour of;GHS Centenary Celebration Committee, K.E. Society Kumta. More details on ourwebsite: www.kesociety.orgKanara Saraswat Vol. 90, No.11, November 200959

ClassifiedsmatrimonialsSuitable alliance invited for GSB Girl (35) born 26-09-1974, 5'.4" B.Com, MNC Service preferred with gap of3-4 yrs. Cell : 9821929844/9967557744Email:sheetshan@hotmail.comAlliance invited for well-accomplished, handsome usbased Chitrapur Saraswat software engineer boy born on03.10.1979, visiting india in December (15-30). Contact:09481876747 email:gulvadiindia@hotmail.comMarriageApeksha, daughter of Meenal and Arun GurunandanKatre of New Delhi with Siddhartha son of Sheela andAshok Rao of Houston, Texas, on Thursday, August 27,2009 at Bangalore.EngagementTalgeri-Sujir: Niranjan, son of Smt. Sheela and ShriKisan R. Talgeri of Mahim with Namita, daughter of Smt.Naina and late Shri Ramchand J. Sujir of Goregaon (E)on September 28th, 2009. (R-1701)BirthBaby Girl (Aarnavi) born on 20th March 2009 atWilmington, Delaware, USA to Santosh and ShrutiGunavante (nee Idgunji), sister to Aarushi, granddaughterto Deepak and Pratibha Idgunji and PrabhavatiGunavante.Looking for a FlatBhanap family looking for a residential flat at SaraswatColony, Santacruz or at Chitrapur Coop Chs, Contact-9820224149.PurohitH. Prashant Bhat, B-17, Deepanjali CHS, BAF-HiraNagar, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai - 400095.Mobile No. 9820920671/9892614433.OBITUARIESAug 19 : Sudha Suresh Betrabet (74) at Mumbai.Sept 21 : Shashikala (Ramabai) BhavanishankarMavinkurve (nee Marballi) (89) at Bandra(East), Mumbai.Sept 22 : Vasudha Bhalchandra Haldipur (85) atBengaluru.Sept 23 : Nalini Pandurang Shirali (86), (ChitrapurCHS, Bandra) at Mumbai.Sept 23 : Manorama (Premlata) (90) ManoharHosangady in Surrey (United Kingdom).Sept 24 : Nadkarni Pandurang Rajaram (80) at VileParle, Mumbai.Sept 26 : Invally Rajiv (53) at Badlapur (Dist. Thane).Sept 27 : Krishnanand Ganesh Kulkarni (Baldada) (88)at Mahim, Mumbai.Sept 27 : Balsekar Ramesh S. at Mumbai.Oct 1 : Kabse Shankar Ramrao (93) at Mumbai.Oct 8 : Khambadkone Mangesh Suresh (18) atMumbai.Oct 9 : Khambadkone Suresh Laxman (55) atMumbai.Oct 12 : Pandit Bhavanishankar R. (86) at Bangalore.Domestic TidingsBirthsOct 03 : Bonny twins - a daughter (Isha) and a son(Rishi) to Samvita (nee Padukone) and SanjayMavinkurve at Seattle, USA.Thread CeremonySept 27 : Gaurav Gourang Mudbhatkal at Mumbai.MarriagesAug 27 : Apeksha Arun Katre with Siddhartha AshokRao at Bangalore.Sept 28 : Shefali Ravindra Taggarsi with DurgeshHanumant Karkal at Mumbai.60Vol. 90, No.11, November 2009Kanara Saraswat


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