Bharani's

  H APPY  the man, whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air             In his own ground.   Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread,         5 Whose flocks supply him with attire; Whose trees in summer yield him shade,             In winter fire.   Blest, who can unconcern’dly find Hours, days, and years, slide soft away         10 In health of body, peace of mind,             Quiet by day.   Sound sleep by night; study and ease Together mix’d, sweet recreation, And innocence, which most does please         15             With meditation.   Thus let me live, unseen, unknown; Thus unlamented let me die; Steal from the world, and not a stone             Tell where I lie.

Kudremukhakke naav ondsala hogiddvee Male kelige male keligey oddadthidvi Susthaithalla antha yochney maadthidwee Bhoje gowdra maney bandu settle aggidvee. Suttid aithu, tirgid aithu antha heelthidvee. Sanje aithu yenne hodyanna antha eddvi Bottle open agli antha yella kaitha eddru, Open admaley hidkond bandru glassu ellaru. Nangond swalpa nangond swalpa antha keelidru 30, 60, 90 bittru mukha nodtha eddru. Yenne saaku neeru swalpa haakoli andey.. Addakkey yella gabri aggi onde koogidru.. Koogidru, koogidru, koogidru, koogidru ,.. neer Byada, neer byada Marne dina, rafting antha hoggidvi… neeru jasthi itthu antha boat haatidvi… phone illa camera illa antha heelidru… water proof tab inda photo tegidru.. phose kotti smile kotti yella maadivee.. photo siguthey antha naavu kaitheevi… vara aithu tinglu aithu yeenu bandilla.. photo illa tabu illa yella sullu…. Tanki haney gey ittru mooru nama. Hogli beedi antha naavu silent advee… Haleyedella

*The Mirror* (Edmund Burke 1729-1797, Irish Philosopher) I look in the mirror And what do I see A strange looking person That cannot be me. For, I am much younger And not nearly so fat As that face in the mirror I am looking at. Oh, where are the mirrors That I used to know Like the ones which were Made thirty years ago Now all things have changed And I'm sure you'll agree Mirrors are not as good As they used to be. So never be concerned, If wrinkles/ extra flab appear For one thing I've learned Which is very clear, Should your complexion Be less than perfection, It is really the mirror That needs correction.

"ಗಾದೆ ಮಾತುಗಳು --  ವೇದ ಸುಳ್ಳಾದರೂ ಗಾದೆ ಸುಳ್ಳಾಗದು.* ೧. ಹಿತ್ತಲ ಗಿಡ ಮದ್ದಲ್ಲ. ೨. ಮಾಡಿದ್ದುಣ್ಣೋ ಮಹರಾಯ. ೩. ಕೈ ಕೆಸರಾದರೆ ಬಾಯಿ ಮೊಸರು. ೪. ಹಾಸಿಗೆ ಇದ್ದಷ್ತು ಕಾಲು ಚಾಚು. ೫. ಅ೦ಗೈ ಹುಣ್ಣಿಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿ ಬೇಕೆ. ೬. ಧರ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ದಟ್ಟಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟರೆ ಹಿತ್ತಲಲ್ಲಿ ಮಣ ಹಾಕಿದರ೦ತೆ. ೭. ಎತ್ತೆಗೆ ಜ್ವರ ಬ೦ದರೆ ಎಮ್ಮೆಗೆ ಬರೆ ಎಳೆದರ೦ತೆ. ೮. ಮನೇಲಿ ಇಲಿ, ಬೀದೀಲಿ ಹುಲಿ. ೯. ಕು೦ಬಳಕಾಯಿ ಕಳ್ಳ ಅ೦ದರೆ ಹೆಗಲು ಮುಟ್ಟಿ ನೋದಿಕೊ೦ಡನ೦ತೆ. ೧೦. ಕಾರ್ಯಾವಾಸಿ ಕತ್ತೆಕಾಲು ಹಿಡಿ. ೧೧. ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಗೆ ಹಿಟ್ಟಿಲ್ಲ, ಜುಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೂವು. ೧೨. ಅಡಿಕೆಗೆ ಹೋದ ಮಾನ ಆನೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟರೂ ಬಾರದು. ೧೩. ಕಪ್ಪೆನ ತಕ್ಕಡಿಲಿ ಹಾಕಿದ ಹಾಗೆ. ೧೪. ಅಡ್ಡಗೋಡೆಮೇಲೆ ದೀಪ ಇಟ್ಟ ಹಾಗೆ. ೧೫. ಅಕ್ಕಿ ಮೇಲೆ ಆಸೆ, ನೆ೦ಟರ ಮೇಲೂ ಪ್ರೀತಿ. ೧೬. ಅಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಅರಿವೆ ಚಿ೦ತೆ, ಮಗಳಿಗೆ ಗ೦ಡನ ಚಿ೦ತೆ. ೧೭. ಅಲ್ಪನಿಗೆ ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ ಬ೦ದರೆ ಅರ್ಧರಾತ್ರೀಲಿ ಕೊಡೆ ಹಿಡಿದನ೦ತೆ. ೧೮. ಅತ್ತೆಗೊ೦ದು ಕಾಲ ಸೊಸೆಗೊ೦ದು ಕಾಲ. ೧೯. ಬೆಕ್ಕು ಕಣ್ಣುಮುಚ್ಚಿ ಹಾಲು ಕುಡಿದ ಹಾಗೆ. ೨೦. ಬೇಲೀನೆ ಎದ್ದು ಹೊಲ ಮೇಯ್ದ೦ತೆ. ೨೧. ಅ೦ಬಲಿ ಕುಡಿಯುವವನಿಗೆ ಮೀಸೆ ತಿಕ್ಕುವನೊಬ್ಬ. ೨೨. ಅ೦ತು ಇ೦ತು ಕು೦ತಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಎ೦ತೂ ರಾಜ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ೨೩. ಚೇಳಿಗೆ ಪಾರುಪತ್ಯ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಹಾಗೆ. ೨೪. ಚಿ೦ತೆ ಇಲ್ಲದವನಿಗೆ ಸ೦ತೆಯಲ್ಲೂ ನಿದ್ದೆ. ೨೫.

Somewhere between  “ 7 pani puris for 1 rupee” and  “1 pani puri for 7 rupees”,  we grew up!! Somewhere between  “Ground mai aaja” and  “Online aaja”,  we grew up!! Somewhere between  “stealing eclairs of your sis” and “Bringing Silk for her”,  we grew up!! Somewhere between  “Just five more mins Mom” and “Pressing the snooze button”,  we grew up!! Somewhere between  “Crying out loud just to get what we want” and  “Holding our tears when we are broken inside”,  we grew up!! Somewhere between  “I want to grow up” and  “I want to be a child again”,  we grew up!! Somewhere between  “Lets meet and plan” and  “Lets plan and meet”,  we grew up! And as we grew up, we realized how, silently but surely ,our lives have changed...!!"

Did you know that at Harvard, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the most popular and successful course teaches you how to learn to be happier?__ The Positive Psychology class taught by Ben Shahar attracts 1400 students per semester and 20% of Harvard graduates take this elective course. According to Ben Shahar, the class - which focuses on happiness, self-esteem and motivation - gives students the tools to succeed and face life with more joy._This 35-year-old teacher, considered by some to be "the happiness guru", highlights in his class 14 key tips for improving the quality of our personal status and contributing to a positive life: Tip 1. * Thank God for everything you have: * Write down 10 things you have in your life that give you happiness. Focus on the good things! Tip 2. * Practice physical activity * Experts say exercising helps improve mood. 30 minutes of exercise is the best antidote against sadness and stress. Tip 3. * Breakfast: * Some