tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post7981610956090204293..comments2024-03-28T14:43:18.928+05:30Comments on gappa: Fast food talesUgich Konitarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-45481977632541683982010-07-14T19:28:42.992+05:302010-07-14T19:28:42.992+05:30wow... that was a touching storywow... that was a touching storyNGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384891363092343691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-24752846622775078022009-12-17T21:57:46.667+05:302009-12-17T21:57:46.667+05:30VG Pl see
http://www.klndr.org/calendarworld/ima...<b>VG</b> Pl see<br /><br />http://www.klndr.org/calendarworld/images/hindu_calendar_circle.jpgUgich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-10383583268025378962009-12-17T19:57:54.131+05:302009-12-17T19:57:54.131+05:30Hi,
Great story. btw Where you got the Circle Cal...Hi,<br /><br />Great story. btw Where you got the Circle Calendar from? Do you have clear version of it or a weblink?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787873892232719415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-53941425156346768202009-09-07T02:27:03.991+05:302009-09-07T02:27:03.991+05:30Very beautiful story. I am glad this lady was able...Very beautiful story. I am glad this lady was able to fast even in hospital. I was also fascinated by the calendar illustrating your post.<br /><br />My 10 year old daughter has recently decided to go vegetarian on mondays, since she found out my hindu friend does this by respect for Shiva. She eats lunch at school. So her headmistress has asked for written parental authorization. I am not sure how to explain this to her. Fasting in Christian countries nowadays merely means eating fish or egg on Fridays. Being vegetarian seems weird to many here, and hindu traditions are not very well known. I think this situation might be amusing :o)Padparadschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069813470310454639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-84065876581971937552009-09-04T09:04:12.914+05:302009-09-04T09:04:12.914+05:30Suchismita Thank you.
Manju Thank you. I keep thi...<b>Suchismita</b> Thank you.<br /><br /><b>Manju</b> Thank you. I keep thinking of this very often....<br /><br /><b>nsiyer</b> Thank you. The older generation often has so many things they do, that we need to learn. So many of our original customs are today parodied. ....<br /><br /><b>kavi</b> A few more years of tucking in Sabhudana Khichadi, and you will see why my mother didnt think too highly of it as an Upwaas item....but enjoy it while you can . <br /><br /><b>Sylvia</b> Thank you. Just wanted to tell you that on my recent trip to the US, I saw this Sabhudana Khichadi fasting item being made from Quinoa. It tasted wonderful, and was nutritionally superior. Nothing to do with fasting of course, but just wanted to indicate how recipes evolve !<br /><br /><b>darlene, hitchwriter,Aleta</b> Thank you. <br /><br /><b>Braja</b> Congratulations. I am totally impressed.... by the fasting and the rewards. May they continue to be showered on you....<br /><br /><b>Vivek</b> You know, i often feel, generation to generation, there were more extraordinary folks in our parents generation, than in hours. We are the also rans....<br /><br /><b>HHG</b> I too dont fast, and am in complete awe of those who do...<br /><br /><b>Radhika , Dipali</b> Thank you.<br /><br /><b>Lilly</b>Thank you. And I am so thrilled that Des was able to actually read the poem....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-86804197079000037102009-09-03T11:48:25.184+05:302009-09-03T11:48:25.184+05:30What an amazing story. They say fasting is very go...What an amazing story. They say fasting is very good for your health and we all should be doing it. Living on fewer calories. What will power. Wehn I think about it though in my religion it used to be common and less so now. Times change I guess. Sorry I havent visited you for a while, you know how it gets. I need to catch up. Des said THANK YOU very much for the poem. HE READ IT!!Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-63040934465080431062009-09-03T08:41:06.613+05:302009-09-03T08:41:06.613+05:30Beautifully written!Beautifully written!dipalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070862196307376073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-542972133389980882009-09-02T09:55:47.602+05:302009-09-02T09:55:47.602+05:30Its really difficult to make elders leave what the...Its really difficult to make elders leave what they have been following for a long time...but the sole dedication that they show for it makes you to stop advicing them about myths or superstitions etc...<br /><br />I am happy that she was at peace on tuesday!Radhika Ganesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461594658652922901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-73740121584806165702009-09-01T23:28:45.883+05:302009-09-01T23:28:45.883+05:30wonderful narration the way only you can.Was this ...wonderful narration the way only you can.Was this lady a close relative of yours?Though I don't fast or feast for that matter I am in awe of those who do.Hip Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891699611146003601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-61253836076746051162009-09-01T21:22:54.581+05:302009-09-01T21:22:54.581+05:30Great and touching story. Ability to look at situa...Great and touching story. Ability to look at situation very differently [and positively] distinguishes the extra ordinary from the also ran. Saying I was able to keep my fast this Monday is an example.<br /><br />VivekVivek S Patwardhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07228917496761427150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-89164313547963243722009-09-01T20:10:20.426+05:302009-09-01T20:10:20.426+05:30Wonderful :))
I fast fortnightly on ekadasi. And I...Wonderful :))<br />I fast fortnightly on ekadasi. And I did the Kalyani vrata for marriage, and it worked :) I also prayed to Siva. That worked too. :))♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-486983516130406062009-09-01T00:15:39.872+05:302009-09-01T00:15:39.872+05:30Tradition and what matters to her spirit ~ she was...Tradition and what matters to her spirit ~ she was able to keep true to it, even in the end. Beautiful story.<br /><br />My brother wanted to try fasting, but he said he wasn't willful enough...Aletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605214202876973830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-81553556826647108832009-08-31T14:41:30.442+05:302009-08-31T14:41:30.442+05:30Most wonderful narration !! seriously !!
I have ...Most wonderful narration !! seriously !! <br /><br />I have always thought Hindu fasts were more logical...<br /><br />Jain and Muslim fasts are quite strict and I dont think good for health.. !! this is my personal opinion.. though.. which maybe wrong..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-9654748955021547802009-08-31T05:12:06.776+05:302009-08-31T05:12:06.776+05:30I know different cultures fast as part of their re...I know different cultures fast as part of their religious observances. Mine does not, but it would undoubtedly be good for me to do so at least twice a month. <br /><br />It was very touching that she was able to do her Monday fast.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-7774287499238777382009-08-30T21:58:49.578+05:302009-08-30T21:58:49.578+05:30If for no other reason, I love your posts because ...If for no other reason, I love your posts because I have a chance to learn something fascinating, different, wonderful about your country and your culture! You've experienced our culture here in the US, but not many of us get the opportunity to visit yours. <br /><br />This is such a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing all that you do with us in the blogging world!<br /><br />Have a beautiful evening!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-47700115653456629062009-08-30T21:18:26.449+05:302009-08-30T21:18:26.449+05:30Artful narration. And a lovely deep story. I have ...Artful narration. And a lovely deep story. I have often wondered as to how 'fasts' originated. And quite often have been pointed to a 'discipline' ! <br /><br />And then i see people at the end of the fasts, these days, go about in reckless abandon, that make the fasts themselves pale ! <br /><br />On another note, the Sabudhana stuff is something that i have had in the office canteen for some time now. And its personally becoming a huge favourite. <br /><br />But every time i pick it up, there is always a raised eyebrow and a quick 'are you fasting' ? !Kavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426040093753611098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-1949102979359526642009-08-30T18:48:03.497+05:302009-08-30T18:48:03.497+05:30My mother has regular schedules for her fast. Like...My mother has regular schedules for her fast. Like on Saturday nights, she will have only fruits and nothing else. There are several other days like Ekadasis which come in different orms and keep recurring, and again on such days she would rather have porridge and fruits. Rightly said such fasts give rest to one's internal systems and prove beneficial. Lovely story and very touching.nsiyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03727614252106495292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-56110095918216403402009-08-30T17:32:55.529+05:302009-08-30T17:32:55.529+05:30Touching story- wonderfully told! I'm glad she...Touching story- wonderfully told! I'm glad she was able to keep her last fast...manjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15470194805146456892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-63595916115871221942009-08-30T14:42:00.543+05:302009-08-30T14:42:00.543+05:30Beautiful narration. I have often seen that fastin...Beautiful narration. I have often seen that fasting becomes more about special food than self control.....Suchismitahttp://www.suchismita-onthebrink.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com