Hi Gokula - I still remember the day Sriram thatha told you this story - you must have been 3 or 4 years old - before you went to Dubai - in the Amar Chitra Katha (or maybe some other story book you were reading), the first verse “Maa Nishadha …” was mentioned as Valmiki’s curse to the hunter and also the introduction to the story of Ramayana - you got upset and angry and said: “நான் பேசினா மட்டும் clear ஆ பேசனும்னு சொல்லுவ - அப்படி இப்படி மாத்தகூடாதுன்னு சொல்லுவ - Valmiki மட்டும் எப்படி வேணும்னாலும் பேசலாமா”😊
“When I talk, you say I have to say things clearly - and not say I did not mean to say this! But how come Valmiki can say things that may mean differently too 😊”
Powerfully brings out the significance of Rama Nama. Spares time to talk about the unknown, "ungoverned" hunter who played a major role in the emancipation of Valmiki. Valmiki, who was himself a forest brigand brutally stealing from others, sees fit now to find fault with the hunter! But in ultimately a good cause of bringing the wonderful Ramayana to us!
Enjoyed this post. Brought back many fond memories of my dad and you. 😊😊.
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Hi Gokula - I still remember the day Sriram thatha told you this story - you must have been 3 or 4 years old - before you went to Dubai - in the Amar Chitra Katha (or maybe some other story book you were reading), the first verse “Maa Nishadha …” was mentioned as Valmiki’s curse to the hunter and also the introduction to the story of Ramayana - you got upset and angry and said: “நான் பேசினா மட்டும் clear ஆ பேசனும்னு சொல்லுவ - அப்படி இப்படி மாத்தகூடாதுன்னு சொல்லுவ - Valmiki மட்டும் எப்படி வேணும்னாலும் பேசலாமா”😊
“When I talk, you say I have to say things clearly - and not say I did not mean to say this! But how come Valmiki can say things that may mean differently too 😊”
Yes Chomi. 😊I too thought of it. Thanks for taking me back to those lovely evenings.
Powerfully brings out the significance of Rama Nama. Spares time to talk about the unknown, "ungoverned" hunter who played a major role in the emancipation of Valmiki. Valmiki, who was himself a forest brigand brutally stealing from others, sees fit now to find fault with the hunter! But in ultimately a good cause of bringing the wonderful Ramayana to us!
Very beautifully explained. Gokul so proud of you. Love and best wishes from Athai and Athimbet