When I was a kid, (On demand!!) my dad will sing a Mallu song for me. I keep my head on his chest and listen to the song ardently.
It went something like this..(I don’t remember the exact lyrics)
“Kayalinn akare pokan enniku oru kalivallom undayirrunnu...
enniku oru kallivallom undayiruunnu…
Kathakal parayan…kali vanji thozhayan..muthassi undayirrunnu…
enniku oru muthassi undayirrunnu……”
Meaning of the lyrics /Story....
Once upon a time, in a village situated near a lake, there lived a Muthassi (grandmother)and her Unni (grandson). Every evening, Muthassi and Unni went to a temple,situated on the opposite bank of the lake. On their way to the temple, Muthassi used to row the boat, tell fairy tales and sing Kathakali songs.
Days went by…
One evening, nature showed its fury. Dark clouds engulfed the sky. It started raining heavily. Muthassi asked Unni to stay at home. She said she will go to the temple and pray on his behalf. Unni didn't listen to her and started crying. He wept hard and kept saying "Please don't go Ma..Please don't leave me alone".
She didn't listen to him. She left in that cursed boat... all alone. Soon only a silhouette of her boat was visible in the storm. Next morning, villagers found that empty wooden chariot, in the middle of the lake.
At the end of the song, tears start rolling down my cheeks…..And in between my sobs, I ask Dad to sing 'The Muthashi' song again… :)
Wednesday, June 2
Friday, April 23
Sundays' Agenda – IPL 2010
Some final day attractions of IPL2010:
Toss: Sachin and Dhoni will be up against each other for the third time. The coin for toss, which is specially minted for IPL, is supposed to have head on either side. So whichever team has ‘good relations’ with IPL authorities will know this fact and will call and win the toss.
1st innings – The ball will start turning from the very first over. Pitch will have uneven bounce, which will remind Indian players of their childhood days, when they used to travel on horse carts through the bumpy muddy roads of Patiala. Expected 1st inning total: 125 Runs.
2nd innings – Looking at the cracks in the track, Maharashtra Government will be tempted to declare the pitch as farmland. The ball which will start spinning from way outside the off stump will end up being called as a big leg side wide. For spinners, the only way to keep the ball at the stumps will be – ‘ use the side pitch’. Expected 2nd inning total: 60 Runs
Presentation Ceremony: During presentation, around 30 chief guests will adorn the stage. The structural engineers have sent out a notice that, in case Mr. Sharad Pawar, wish to join the presentation ceremony, the stage will accommodate only 21 people. They are thankful to God that Kings XI, didn’t make it to final, otherwise it would have been difficult to accommodate both Sharad and Romesh on the same stage.
Moving further… Mr. L SivaramKrishnan (LSK) will anchor the whole show. Half an hour will be given to LSK, to read out the guest list, their company details and tag lines.
Players from both the teams will receive medallions from Mumbai team owner Mr. Mukesh Ambani. He thinks it’s wise to keep Neeta out of this. One can never predict how Bhajji will react in case MI wins the final.
The trophy will be handed over to the winning team. Mr. Raj Thackrey has asked IPL committee to make sure that they give the trophy to a Maharashtrian. So, if in case CSK wins, Mr. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born on 12 December 1949 - for more info check wiki :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajinikanth) will collect the trophy.
The presentation ceremony will be concluded with 2 hour long ‘Thanking My son/daughter/wife/cousin/puppy ‘speech from Mr. Lalit Modi. Its’ not yet clear what he is going to speak for 2 long hours, but sources say that it has been his child hood dream to read out the rhymes he has learnt in nursery to a bigger and better audience. The first time when he read out the same, his fellow toddlers laughed at him, saying it’s all made up and the lines were not original.
Wait...there is still more …
At the end of Mr. Modis’ speech, when he will say IPL 2010 is over, there will be a big cracker show (co ordinated by Maharashtra Pataka Avum Phooljhadi Assosciation). Maharashtra Police Commissioner will come to the front of the stage and handcuff Mr. Modi. And officially declare IPL as OVER !!!
Toss: Sachin and Dhoni will be up against each other for the third time. The coin for toss, which is specially minted for IPL, is supposed to have head on either side. So whichever team has ‘good relations’ with IPL authorities will know this fact and will call and win the toss.
1st innings – The ball will start turning from the very first over. Pitch will have uneven bounce, which will remind Indian players of their childhood days, when they used to travel on horse carts through the bumpy muddy roads of Patiala. Expected 1st inning total: 125 Runs.
2nd innings – Looking at the cracks in the track, Maharashtra Government will be tempted to declare the pitch as farmland. The ball which will start spinning from way outside the off stump will end up being called as a big leg side wide. For spinners, the only way to keep the ball at the stumps will be – ‘ use the side pitch’. Expected 2nd inning total: 60 Runs
Presentation Ceremony: During presentation, around 30 chief guests will adorn the stage. The structural engineers have sent out a notice that, in case Mr. Sharad Pawar, wish to join the presentation ceremony, the stage will accommodate only 21 people. They are thankful to God that Kings XI, didn’t make it to final, otherwise it would have been difficult to accommodate both Sharad and Romesh on the same stage.
Moving further… Mr. L SivaramKrishnan (LSK) will anchor the whole show. Half an hour will be given to LSK, to read out the guest list, their company details and tag lines.
Players from both the teams will receive medallions from Mumbai team owner Mr. Mukesh Ambani. He thinks it’s wise to keep Neeta out of this. One can never predict how Bhajji will react in case MI wins the final.
The trophy will be handed over to the winning team. Mr. Raj Thackrey has asked IPL committee to make sure that they give the trophy to a Maharashtrian. So, if in case CSK wins, Mr. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born on 12 December 1949 - for more info check wiki :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajinikanth) will collect the trophy.
The presentation ceremony will be concluded with 2 hour long ‘Thanking My son/daughter/wife/cousin/puppy ‘speech from Mr. Lalit Modi. Its’ not yet clear what he is going to speak for 2 long hours, but sources say that it has been his child hood dream to read out the rhymes he has learnt in nursery to a bigger and better audience. The first time when he read out the same, his fellow toddlers laughed at him, saying it’s all made up and the lines were not original.
Wait...there is still more …
At the end of Mr. Modis’ speech, when he will say IPL 2010 is over, there will be a big cracker show (co ordinated by Maharashtra Pataka Avum Phooljhadi Assosciation). Maharashtra Police Commissioner will come to the front of the stage and handcuff Mr. Modi. And officially declare IPL as OVER !!!
Sunday, April 11
4 a Friend
One of the waves didn’t push you to shore
Doesn’t mean that all waves are to abhor
That wave must have had its own plight
That’s why it struggled, couldn’t fight
One of the friends betrayed you in the end
Doesn’t mean you stop making friend
He would have had his own reason
A higher cause, which lead to this treason
I know, you don’t want to see the waves any more
I know, you don’t trust anyone as you did before
I know, that is why you hate me to the core
That’s why you hurt me, make me sore
Oh dear! I don’t want to say good bye
Give me a chance, one chance before I die…..
Doesn’t mean that all waves are to abhor
That wave must have had its own plight
That’s why it struggled, couldn’t fight
One of the friends betrayed you in the end
Doesn’t mean you stop making friend
He would have had his own reason
A higher cause, which lead to this treason
I know, you don’t want to see the waves any more
I know, you don’t trust anyone as you did before
I know, that is why you hate me to the core
That’s why you hurt me, make me sore
Oh dear! I don’t want to say good bye
Give me a chance, one chance before I die…..
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