Of five elements and more
B.RAMADEVI
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Youngsters formed a major part at the two-day musical discourse of Arun Madhavanji.
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Like ‘Margazhi,’ ‘Aadi’ is also a spiritually charged month. Spiritual discourses, music and dance recitals and bhajans are held all over the city. The first of such programmes, a two-day musical discourse on ‘Iraivan Ko
duthavaram Neengatha Selvam’ (God’s grace is the everlasting wealth) by Arun Madhavanji, an international faculty from the Art of Living Foundation was held at Ayyapan Puja Sangam, Coimbatore.
Arun began by drawing attention to the fact that the ancient wisdom of India and her rich musical legacy have withstood the test of times. The great composers of south India such as Tyagaraja and Swati Tirunal have enriched our repertoire with their compositions.
His power point presentation went straight to the heart. He traced the correlation and inseparability of science and spirituality by giving illustrations from the humble plant to the mighty Galaxy. He pointed out that, our human body, having been made of the five elements of nature, suffers when there is a loss of harmony among them. Human beings have caused a lot of damage to nature by their actions, especially deforestation which is directly responsible for many of the human ailments. He urged everyone to join the Green earth movement and plant more trees and protect nature.
His presentation on the second day was aimed at improving the quality of life at work place and at home. It was humorous and, at the same time, thought-provoking to watch how communication got distorted and changed its real meaning when it passed through many people. He stated emphatically that this can be avoided if there is total involvement in those who pass on the message. The tips he gave to couples for enhancing the marital relationship were quite practicable and useful.
He next focussed on the use of mobile phones. He said even birds do not sit on these towers as the radiation is too strong for them.
Melodious rendition
He rendered melodious bhajans from his fifth album ‘Thaen Amudham’ (Celestial Nectar) that was released in the presence of C.G.Venkataramanan, N.V.Nagasubramaniam and Ramani Shankar of the Ayyappan Puja Sangam. G.Bakthavatsalam,Chairman, K.G. Hospitals, received the first copy.
‘Ongi Ulagalandha Uthaman Paer Paadi Naangal Nampaavaiku Chaatri Neeradinaal’ and ‘Naryayana Namo Narayana’ were melodious while ‘Dheenadayaal Prabho Dheenadayaal’ and ‘Vishamakkaara Kannan’ made the audience sway to the beats.
On the second day they shed all inhibitions and danced freely for the song ‘Anandam Anandam’ towards the end of the programme. The essence of his discourse was that God’s wealth is not found in money alone. It is found in such wonderful things as the sweet smile, good health and the grateful attitude of human beings. This type of wealth is permanent and cannot be taken away.
Arun’s profound wisdom, enchanting voice and interesting mode of presentation won over the audience completely. Usually senior citizens form a major part of the audience in such programmes. For a change, many young people could be seen listening to Arun with great interest and involvement.
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