Friday, February 22, 2008
Reminder to attend Master Shankar Kandasamy's Barathanatyam programme
Herewith we are including the e-flyer and programme (see ealier posting) for a classical Indian dance event , SHANTASIVAARPANAM, at the JOTIC Auditorium on 26 Feb 2008, Tuesday at 8pm.
Shankar Kandasamy is an accomplished Bharatha Natyam dancer from TFA KL and this is his solo in JB. He is also one of the directors of the dance section at TFA KL. The programme has been staged successfully in Penang, KL and India. Subsequently it will be staged on March 4th in Spore. Admission is by invitation. Information is on the e flyer.
Those interested can call TFA at 07-2227400 (Velasini/Julie) for further info.
Thank you very much.
Sivajothi K
Secretary
TFA JB
Monday, February 18, 2008
Shanta Sivaarpanam by Master Shankar Kandasamy in JB
Monday, February 11, 2008
Magnificent & Wonderful extended family!!
In today's posting, I would like to introduce a wonderful and magnificent extended family of mine which I really adore, admire and awed. Mr Mogan Ramasamy and his close knit family is a contemporary traditional/moden nuclear Saivite Hindu sampradaya(tradition) followers. I would say, without any second thought, that they are amongst few families we could benchmark on every deportment of their family system. Rich in spiritual and religious practices at home and at ease with social life without compromising family values and holds comendable respect among other families. A pillar of strenght to his family members, Mr Mogan a ``verstile leader'', full of ideas and innovative thoughts, guiding not only his immediate family, but also supports in tangible and intangible ways to his close friends, relatives and subordinates. A close father/friend to his children, Purani, Nityashankaran, Dharmarajan, an adorable husband to his wife(Ms Poongkodi) and highly respected leader (General Manager) to his workers.
A rare practice seen in many husbands nowdays, he would rush back from work, cleanses himself and straight to prayer room and lead prayer session together his family members. He rarely ventures out unnecessarily, unless work commitment or family outings. He espouse family concpect that prays together, eats together and plays together - always stays together! Firm in mind but soft in approach, gives an added valueable personal character assets. They're ``fluid family unit'', adaptable to surrounding situations, move about without any hindarance or cringe when dealing or facing life's difficult challenges. They enjoy family outings, picnics, long distance travelling, sight-seeings, educational trips and nature lovers.
Mr Mogan is a rare breed among the management leaders. His insights in problem solving methodologies, handling change management concepts, creating modern systems and solutions to day to day work problems are highly recomendable to others in his capacity. He has that ability to change things from low performing to high achievings with his `deft' management manouverings techniqes . When he sets his sights on a particular work/project, the final results will always be a welcoming and heartwarming one. He cleans and gleams to glitter area under his influance and control. An asset and a shinning star from the back, he prefers a low profile image and a simple outlook! See pic above: Mr Mogan and family with Paramacharya Palaniswami - Jan 08
You simply would love this family (My model family!)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Ashram, Swami Sivananda, Swami Shanthanand & Swami Sivaprabhananda
A low profile ``sanyasin'' but an important pillar of strength - Reverend Swami Sivaprabhananda, is a resident monk living and serving in this ashram. Swamiji was initiated in the holy order of Sanyasa by HH Shanthanand Saraswathi, a life time vow to remain celibate, live a pure life, renouncing worldy desires(detached) but continuing to carry out vision and mission of Swamiji's predecessor. Reverend Swamiji stays in a ``kutir'' (small living hut beside the ashram) modeled that from Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, Himalaya,India.
The third function element is service. As we grow more mature and stable in our prayers and consistent in our action, naturally the urge to serve and give comes spontaneously. When we posses these three elements, we become wholesome, humble, caring; speak goods words about others, loving; be a giver than a receiver; we like to serve than beings served, face every life karma with a ease and understanding; never a complainer, but a problem solver.
tfa_sg@templeoffinearts.org
tfakl@pc.jaring.my
JB - 07- 2227400
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Tribute to Ms Yogeswari(TFA's Carnatic vocal & veena teacher)
She frequents to Johor Bahru to teach Carnatic vocal and veena on every Thursday and Friday each week at the Temple Of Fine Arts(Johor Bahru), located at Jalan Dapat (behind Hyatt hotel). She is our inspiration and her act of selfeless service, giving in her best to her students, strict, yet with joyful nature. Her presence adds another ``precious jewel'' of quality teachers/gurus in TFA's chest. We pay our tribute and respect to her service, contribution with much love and gratitute. In return to her selfless service, we therefore pledge to increase our efforts, train harder and sincerely to be better students. `` From bottom of our hearts we say, ``Thank You, Teacher''.