Guest guest Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I am originally from the Province of Tamil Nadu(TN). Krishna is worshipped in TN also. In ancient TN life was really very deep and satisfying. According to historical books there was a code. A stranger was considered a guest(specially in some parts) and no local relaxed until he was well taken care off. The Kings ruled on very deep Principles guided by Scholars and other well educated people. Many times the Kings gaveup their administrative life to pursue Spirituality. Taking care of the weak, children and older people was a Priority (about 2000 years ago). Social issues/challenges were addressed promptly. Those Kings who moved to other parts of South Asia moved as they wanted to share their knowledge/skills (they never went to conquer/rule except very few). They were already very sucessful in TN and didn't care for any more material success. Great books were written (eg., Thirukkural, quoted even at www.ivu.org) Even when I was a kid life was quite pleasant and people were really nice. However, these days specailly with population increase several things have changed. Vijay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 many ancient cultures and ancient civilizations placed high importance on honoring guests and all that arabic culture abounds with examples of how you are suppose to treat guests, etc when you cook, you are suppose to make extra, just in case a guest arrives.. rvijay07 Jan 12, 2005 9:12 AM Life in Ancient Tamil Nadu. I am originally from the Province of Tamil Nadu(TN). Krishna is worshipped in TN also. In ancient TN life was really very deep and satisfying. According to historical books there was a code. A stranger was considered a guest(specially in some parts) and no local relaxed until he was well taken care off. The Kings ruled on very deep Principles guided by Scholars and other well educated people. Many times the Kings gaveup their administrative life to pursue Spirituality. Taking care of the weak, children and older people was a Priority (about 2000 years ago).Social issues/challenges were addressed promptly. Those Kings who moved to other parts of South Asia moved as they wanted to share their knowledge/skills (they never went to conquer/rule except very few). They were already very sucessful in TN and didn't care for any more material success.Great books were written (eg., Thirukkural, quoted even at www.ivu.org)Even when I was a kid life was quite pleasant and people were really nice. However, these days specailly with population increaseseveral things have changed.VijayTo send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > Possibly true. However, in ancient Tamil Nadu, your face was enough Social Security. There was no Social Security card etc., In main cities there was a bell placed centrally they say. If something was not right, one lacked something or was served injustice then all they had to do was to ring the bell. The top officials will rush to help them it is said. The Kings did so much for the Public Good that some are even enjoyed today. (However, the population was much smaller then.) For eg., in my home village, there is a Temple 2000 years old. Prayers there still the same way today like 2000 years ago. I knew that site was real important. Later the Govt. of India marked it as a site of Archeological Importance. There was an ancient smell when I first went to the Temple. It is quite remote. Was forgotten and then rediscovered. Vijay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@e...> wrote: > Possibly true. However, in ancient Tamil Nadu, your face was enough Social Security. There was no Social Security card etc., In main cities there was a bell placed centrally they say. If something was not right, one lacked something or was served injustice then all they had to do was to ring the bell. The top officials will rush to help them it is said. The Kings did so much for the Public Good that some are even enjoyed today. (However, the population was much smaller then.) For eg., in my home village, there is a Temple 2000 years old. Prayers there still the same way today like 2000 years ago. I knew that site was real important. Later the Govt. of India marked it as a site of Archeological Importance. There was an ancient smell when I first went to the Temple. It is quite remote. Was forgotten and then rediscovered. Vijay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 that sounds so civilized. Shame, shame, shame, is all I could say about my spaniard ancestors. I went to first and second grade in the Dominican Republic, where my mom is originally from. this was the late 1970's and in my home town, there were donkeys, horses, and cows, walking around the streets. I played in the streets made out of dirt, with no adult supervision and there were tons of trees, flowers and bird as well a variety of insects, frogs, and the houses were made from wood, and it didn't matter if the doors weren't locked. people grew their own produce in their back yard. Now 2005, I go back and there's Mcdonalds, Wendy's, Burger King, the streets can't be crossed, or you'll get killed, from all the traffic. The trees, flowers, and frogs went away. The little wooden houses are now eight story apartment complexes. There's a lot of noise and no farm animals walking about. I bring this up to people and they tell me. " you can't stop progress " and " things haven't changed that much " 1. I don't call it progress. 2. They don't notice the changes that much because it's gradual. That being said, these changes happend during the 80's and 90's in my lifetime, and they make me sad and nostalgic. Seems like a Million years ago. I can relate to how you feel. -anouk stranger was considered a guest(specially in some parts) and no local relaxed until he was well taken care off. The Kings ruled on very deep Principles guided by Scholars and other well educated people. Many times the Kings gaveup their administrative life to pursue Spirituality. Taking care of the weak, children and older people was a Priority (about 2000 years ago). > > Social issues/challenges were addressed promptly. Those Kings who moved to other parts of South Asia moved as they wanted to share their knowledge/skills (they never went to conquer/rule except very few). They were already very sucessful in TN and didn't care for any more material success. > > > Even when I was a kid life was quite pleasant and people were really nice. However, these days specailly with population increase > several things have changed. > > Vijay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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