April - 1999  

Pani thulikkull oru paar «ð£†«ì£adal  I. RAVI ARUMUGAM  Narmadha Pathippagam To read a thousand books is not an achievement; but to sum up and share their contents with readers is talent. Apart from culling out the essence of English books in a racy style, he has drawn extensively from Tamil literary works to vitalise his viewpoints. Futurology, role of information technology, man and machine, scientific temper vis-a-vis blind beliefs are some of the areas where the author has brought out fascinating facts.  Numbers, Death, Colours and Ragaas have been researched thoroughly in this book. A monumental work in Tamil in recent times.

 

Aada theriyaadha «ð£†«ì£adavull S. MAHARAJAN Narmadha Pathippagam Twenty short essays of literary importance written by the author have been compiled in this book. Quoting Nietzche, " how can I believe in a God who would not dance ? " the author explains the idea that God is  personification of happiness and dancing is an expresssion of joy. Hence he likes Lord Nataraja ! Thirumoolar says that instead of worshipping God in temples, it is better to do selfless service to man ( a mobile temple ) in whom God resides.The author explains how God has designed Jackfruit   thoughtfully layer by layer.

 

Praarthanai «ð£†«ì£alanjiyam Dr. «ð£†«ì£. «ð£†«ì£. RAMALINGAM Thirumagal Nilayam All religions repeatedly underline the importance of Prayer as a means of communion with God.  In Hinduism different forms of God were created by man to satisfy his flights of fancy - Lord Vinayaka, Muruga, Shiva and Shakthi are some of the manifestations of Almighty and our religious savants have sung immortal hymns to chant the names of God. They are readily available in this small book. It will serve as a very good handbook on prayer for young and old alike.

 

Malarum ninaivugal KALAIGNAR Mu.KARUNANIDHI Thirumagal Nilayam Parliamentary democracy, despite its severe handicaps is cherished in India because it provides an excellent opportunity to legislators to indulge in the delectable art of retort and reply. For the quickwitted it is a challenge and an opportunity. The author has narrated 50 episodes from his long legislative experience. They are  thoughtful and delightful to read and relish. Whether he was sitting in the Treasury benches or in the opposition, his repartees have always been humourous, and hilarious. A delightful compendium.

 

Senchol uraikovai Thirumuruga «ð£†«ì£RIPANANDA VARIAR Guhasri Variar Pathippagam Whenever one wants to give something as a gift, he must choose some thing the other person does not possess. Poet «ð£†«ì£ambar decided to give his ignorance to Lord Narayana ! «ð£†«ì£nowledge and soul are not different. It is only ignorance that prevents soul from shining.  What is Saiva Siddhantha ? When Sivan and seevan join, it will remain as Sivan , just as one measure of salt and one measure of water will continue to be the same quantity of water. This book is a collection 8 lectures given by the author in Madras University. An excellent book.

 
 
 

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