Most Malaysian Indians of all age group are faced with Social, Economical and Political Frame uncertainties. They are poor in terms of health, wealth and leadership. A large group of them are suffering from diabetes, chronic heart problems, liver problems and kidney related problems cancer and other due to factors induce by lifestyle. I believe that not many of them could be involved or related with STD due to their rich cultural heritage which is gradually eroding. They are mainly pre-occupied with Vengence related Serial Dramas, Violance related Movies etc.
The problems with Indians in Malaysia is not due to diversity in Indian language like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, or any other languages, but the problems among Indians is mainly due to poor social, cultural and academic cultivation among parents. Example: about 30 years ago, a standard four Indian student may know who is Abraham Lincon, Alexender the Great, Marco Polo, Parameswara etc but today; if you were to ask any of the current year 2008 Indian students in standard four – who these guys are – the definite answer is “don’t know”; comparatively asked them who is Nayantara, Ajit, Rajinikanth etc – they will know. Now – what is the problem here; where have parents gone wrong, where has the society gone wrong, where have our leaders gone wrong or are all plain ignorant.
Are we Indians Poor in wealth that we are unable to fund our Tamil schools’?
With referance to Thaipusam, sited just as an example, look at some of the scenarios on what happens during a one day festival.
Millions of coconuts will be smashed on the roadside.One family might smash 108 coconuts and another family may smash 1008 coconuts. Assuming 250 individuals smashing 108 and another 250 individuals smashing 1008 coconuts; the total smashed coconuts will be 279000. In actual fact the 500 individuals may need only to break only 500 coconuts, the variance will be 278500, and if each coconut is priced at RM1.50, the total loss is about RM 417,750. If we were to multiply the scenario to 20 temples throughout Malaysia, where the celebration is grand in scale – the total loss RM 8.355 Million.
NOW ARE INDIANS POOR or they wished to remain poor!
In my view if indeed they are true hindu’s, they may know why we break coconuts ( please see to that I used the term break coconuts and smash coconuts ) else its better for them to find out why. Below is the link : http://www.shaktimarg.com/confused/coconuts.html
Another form of lost comes in by the lost of millions of liters of milk, washed away in the name of god during the "Paal Abishegam". Assuming 9000 individuals pledge 5 liters and another 1000 individuals pledge 10 liters of milks for the abishegam, the total liter of milk washed away is about 55000 liters. If the 10000 individuals were to pledge only 1 liter each, that’s a saving of 45,000 liters, and if each liter of milk is priced at RM 2, the total sum washed away is RM 90,000. If we were to multiply the scenario to another 20 temples throughout Malaysia that celebrates this festival at a grand scale, the total loss is 18 Million.
NOW ARE INDIANS POOR or they wished to remain poor!
On a daily affair, when a few tablets of camphor is sufficient, we may see individuals burning one whole box of camphor during the temple festivals, and if 50000 individuals were to do the same throughout Malaysian during 100’s of temple festivals throughout the year, with each box costing RM4, the total loss is about RM 20 Million going up in smoke.
NOW ARE INDIANS POOR or they wished to remain poor!
What I am trying to say here is that there are some practices within our lifestyle that we need to adapt to changes, rather then wasting in the name of GOD. GOD did not ask for things to go to waste. These losses can be utilized to make the world a better place for most individuals in need as we Indians fail to understand our culture and its cultural protocols which we need to learn from sharing of experience, knowledge, observation and critical analysis, and this includes me as well. The stage is as if we are still at infant stage of knowledge about our culture which is more than 5000 years old and rich with spiritual significances, but we tend to be lazy and conveniently say that its all for God that I do this contribution to held on our ego. Please share the wealth responsibly for the people and the temples.
Are we Indians Poor in wealth that we are unable to fund our Tamil schools’?
Now that we have general holidays, general public holidays, birthdays, anniversaries etc, our Indian youths have more reason to consume alcohol in abundance about 3 large bottles of beer per night. Now let us do some simple calculation. Averagely on one Saturday night, about 250,000 Indian youths may go to restaurants, pubs etc for some entertainment. Now stretch this to another 4 Saturdays per month, as they have more reasons to celebrate, - this makes about 3 Million beer bottles per month. The total sum of consumed beer with each bottle at a price average of RM 12, the street value in consumption is RM 36 million. Besides these, its needless to say or talk about the hundreds of lost lives due to escalated fights during this drink sessions which goes beyond the term of ‘entertainment’ and another hundreds of families hopes, happiness and dreams shattered.
Is every Indian family in Malaysian who has Cable TV Connection ready to make a sacrifice of about RM 60 per year? Well how – Approximately there are 500,000 Indian homes with Cable TV connection and if each family can put aside one months subscription fee, we have about RM 30 Million, that can be channeled back to the society.
On the factor above, who is to be blamed? The government or their parents lack of awareness or the societies ignorance. Only and only if, these fund has been channeled back to the society, we will be a progressive society.
IF THERE IS A WILL TO SURVIVE, THERE IS A WAY TO SURVIVE (valla ninital vallam, waliya-illai bumi-iyil ) – a quote from one of a famous song
Now are Malaysian Indians poor?
Yes. Poor in financial terms
Yes. Poor in awareness
Yes. Poor in shredding off their ego
Yes. Poor in self analysis and self motivation
My pessimistic view is that most of us may blame that we are poor and weak because our LEADERS failed us – and this may be true. My optimistic view is that our ignorance and lack of devotion to god the creator, the preserver and the destroyer makes us lose mankind’s sanity towards insanity and leads us astray and it makes us poor, weak and timid.
Some of the social ills that we can avoid begins’ at home with our parents, we as parents, our family and circle of friends guidance to make the world a better place to live. For example, the lack of civic consciousness within the community , will be a simple concern. Its related with the disposal of rubbish and waste around the neighborhood but not within their house compound. Who is to be blamed for this, the government or the parents ? Have we forgot the practice of good actions begin at home. Furthermore, generally the current Malaysian Indian socities poor view in spiritual and religious knowledge escalates the society to fair poorly.
The addiction to samsu, alcohol and cigarettes, movies and serials that eventually brings upon the downfall of the society itself - but then, we tend to blame the government or their parents lack of awareness regarding this social illness.
The Tamil school students lack the motivation to participate in sports mainly subjected to non-availability funds, proper sports equipment and its related facilities. In the past, the Malaysian Indians had strong participation and contribution in the success and development of sports in Malaysia, but today our youth is keen to spend their time on cable tv channels, SMS chats and Attam Noooru Vaagai etc. but of course the producers and service providers will have all the good excuses, in making those program to be successful, because at the end of the day its all about money and business returns.
In recent years, we have claims that not many Malaysian Indians feature in team sports, as the team selection is biased, but then how about Malaysian Indians participation in individual sports like swimming, badminton. Basically we can say the acheivement is not that great.
Why?
It could be because, we fail because to motivate our kids and our society to take up sports as we are more attached to tamil programs in televisions.(I am not preaching that all programs are bad, but how many of Indians families watch good educational / motivational – tamil programs in tv – I doubt the number will be big). At the same time we also do see the potentially talented students pre-occupied with SMS chat, Video Games etc.
Why is there a communication barrier among Indians in general to mix with all level of society and among their own society, we are very divided. One reason as for current trend is some of us are Malay medium educated and some Tamil medium educated. – There is no harm in these, but what we may need to compensate our loss. We may need the parents to encourage the activities that could allow healthy participation through academic, sports and cultural related programs.
I believe my view above may upset a few, may awake some who are still in a state of denial, in a state of ignorance or awake the state of anger among some – but then again its my view and I respect that your view may differ. The topic of discussed above is in general in referent to Malaysian Indians irrespective of the race, religion, faith and norms but to the fact of the poor social standing, poor academic acheivement in general and poor social values.
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Well said Shiva! Well said indeed. Yes it would hurt some and wake some up. Yet...let's pray it would not take another few lifetimes for the change to evolve and sparkle
very well thought-out piece Siva! Fantastic. I truly agree with your analysis. I bet there will be some in society will criticize your view. Forget about that. As long as you said it with true intention ....to create awareness among our society. Yes they need to wake up. So keep on writing to create mental revolution in them.
The problems with Indians are due to people like you. All analysis and no action. Take a day off and teach an Indian how to fish rather than saying that Indians should start fishing at this or that lake. I really feel sorry for you, cos you, from your writing, are a product of what has gone wrong at the core of this country.
Wake up BOY !!!
Dear Bintulu 2007...there is nothing wrong for someone voicing their views. To you comment 'all analysis and no action', I beg to differ on your opinion. Ever since I started work, I have involved in many charity works and initiatives specifically involving education social and creating awareness. In fact, currently we are (my friends) in the midst of creating free 'financial awareness' campaign to give talk at various town in Malaysia. We don't care how much it going to cost us. But we believe, it is one area we need to create awareness specially among rural folks.
Therefore, it is not fair to 'shoot' at what Mr Shiva has said without knowing fully the person. How much do you know him or how much he has done anyway? Please give chance for him to voice out his opinion. Give constructive opinion rather than aim to destroy or criticize him vehemently. Hope you will take my view positively.
Mr Siva, looks like you know very little about religion and economics. I suggest you do not write anymore to ridicule the Hindu religion. The coconut only goes to waste if it is left to rot on the ground.
What Hindus spend is only the tip of the iceberg when compared what the Chinese and Malays spend. Better measure what they spend before making comparison.
Dont measure life with money only. Entertainment for most Hindus is only a pastime to relax their mind in this country of uncertainties and hence not a luxury.
The chinese do not go poor by burning papers, josstick and breaking coconuts.
Do not further hurt the feelings of Hindus in this country by writing articles fit for the trash can. Have the Hindus not been hurt enough in this country.
Well said. Imagine how rich our community would become if we had invested all the money wasted in the name of God and entertainment in cheap and good shares/stocks.
There is a verse in "Silappathigaram".
Kovalan goes after Mathavi, while Kannagi waits for Kovalan to come back. Her maid, request Mathavi to go to the temples to do a prayer, but she refuses and says;
"only a woman who has no trust on her husband will go to a temple to ask for help. I have trust on my husband."
This is the trust we have all failed to cultivate.
One more information for the Indians. The author of "Silappathigaram" became a monk to defy the trust placed on astrology. Such was the greatness of the Tamil culture.
Sorry, it is supposed to be the maid of Kannagi.
i am from singapore a catholic and my late wife hindu, may i use your article and send to my friends?
my e-mail add is jwars322@hotmail.com-----please reply
julian
shiva's thought : i totally agree on what you said . i may disagree on a few few things but on general your ideas whre good . i only have one comments , you gave us the problem indian are facing but you didnt say how we are goving to over come it . it would be great if you have some idea how to overcome it. good job.
bintulu2007 : the problem with you is when ever some one is doing smtg , u must come and find fault . no offence . sorry
god is great : stop sulking and comparing indian with other race. every race have their own problem and its up to everyoen to solve theirs . stop comparing . sorry .
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Hey Bro...
That was excellent...
I will post your article in my blog as well to create more awareness among indians ....
Thanks for the eye opener article Bro....
-Yuva-
http://yuvarajah.blogspot.com/
Shiva, I feel that what you've highlighted here is not just applicable to a single race.
Some of the readers might feel offended about your criticism on excessive religious spending; but if one looks beyond just the coconuts, incense and drinking, one will realize that this is a common problem that plagues the lower classes in most societies.
I'm glad that you and ppl like Nessa recognise that education and awareness is the only way to improve the plight of these families. Perhaps this is why the Chinese community in Malaysia are so insistent on keeping their vernacular schools - because many of them have proven themselves to the community that they instill in the young and impressionable students values that are important in attaining a 'comfortable' future for themselves.
But of course it is often easier said than done especially when one has limited funding. Heck, even with generous government funding, some of the 'Sekolah Kebangsaan's are still not performing up to this 'role' mentioned earlier(or so many in the Chinese community seem to believe).
But having said that, I regret not being able to prescribe some miraculous antidote to this problem other than what people such as yourselves are doing now.
Like it or not, educating the lower class is an undertaking that's gonna span generations. And unfortunately, many of the policy makers that we've put into parliament are too used to instant-gratification. They fail to look beyond investing in short term 'grades' and instead invest in long term solutions in the education system.
Anyway, I would like to seek your permission to reproduce your article on my blog as well.
Please email me at :
lh(dot)mour(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you.
The question is the majority of Indians in Malaysia ready to change for the betterment of the Indian community in Malaysia.
Yes we know what are some of the root causes faced by the Malaysian - Indian community.
We need an action plan. My question is we short of action plan or to execute the action plan?
Eg.
We have so many successful Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, IT professionals, other professionals, Business owners, sports man etc.
Why not each of this group start to create a program and create necessary assistance to uplift the Malaysian Indian Community.
Once it is successful, we can extend to other communities.
I have started this with few of my friend, we talk to Indian youths and all folks of Indian community, we talk to them casually as a friend to understand what are their dreams, goals, what they want to do near future and where they want to go in the next 10 years.
We try to help some of this people who willing to change.
The key is "willing to change" our old habits and do something out of the box.
It is also about giving and sharing opportunity.
To Gobi:
Grow up, looks you know next to nuts regarding religion and economics. You sing the same song as MIC leaders who advice the Hindus not to pour milk, burn camphor and break coconuts during Thaipusam in Batu Caves but instead put it in their kitty. Tell me my friend what good has it done for the Hindus.
You cannot also run away from the fact of life that everthing is a comparison, to progress in life you need to compare. If you and Mr Shiva are prepared to measure and quantify what little amount of money you spend for prayers to your Creator, may God have mercy on you.I am very confident what you spend on prayers is a piecemeal of what the god gives you on a daily basis. yet you sulk about what the Hindus collectively spend on devotion to god.
The Indians will only have a better future in this country if MIC stops missleading the Indians. My friend no amount of education is going to help you.
I earn a five figure salary today with a basic STPM,due to my prayers and devotion to god.
Gobi, do not misslead the Hindus with your lack of experience and knowhow on religion.
Gobi...
I admire you that with STPM you are able to earn a 5 digit salary per month...
Hats of to you...
But in the article, the author is talking the Indian problem as general...
Let get back to you!
So, you are earning 5 digit per month...
Thats good!,
What have you done to the community?
You should be able to lead a good group of people in order to make some changes to happen among the Indians in our country!
Have you done that?
There are a lot high and successful Indians in Malaysia, but when it comes to help another Indian, they(not all) are more to avoiding such thing due to selfishness.
For this group of people, their mentality is, "As Long As I am ok, I don't mind".
Rather then bombard the witter, why don't the successful Indians start something , hmm a team perhaps to lead Our Poor(in terms of thought and also the ability to think positively)Indians to lead and live a better life.
All it takes is a first step...
MIC? Don't involve them here as they are nothing...
No use of talking about a party where the leader Lost and still wanted to defend his position in the party!
That's CRAP and Power Crazy!!!
Sorry, Its not addressed to GOBI...
Its fro Bro/sis God is great....
Sorry for the error!!!
firstly -to all guys out there. frankly speaking - sometimes over-personification may play the bigger role then the subject itself, that's the reason for a widely swept generalized title.
secondly -what i wished to share was basically about working together collectively, and it starts from every family and every individuals.
thirdly - could these article have generated a large audience if i were to voice out in a low key - well i doubt it.
fourthly - look at these example - if one malaysian indian youth aged 15 - 40, were to walk down along the chow kit street dressed up in hip-hop style - it may go well with those who are fashion conscious, but lthru a different perspective - an old indian auntie if it was her first time in KL city and she is lost there, she will not approach these guy for help - because the indian youth is generally personified with - not well behaved, not well educated, gangster, snatch thief etc. even for me.. if i just were to walk down the lane during a pasar malam..with a jeans and loosely hanging round-neck t-shirt, indian aunties will try to avoid you because..of the in-built suspicion about indian youth largely.She will be more confortable to approach a non-indian - due to their societies track record.
well.. don't we see the point here that marginalization begins with our society itself due to our bad actions overshadowes the good - again generally speaking.
share love and hope - do not share hatred.hope for the change and be the change
We can start somewhere small; a lot of talking needs to be done to an individual. We need to find out what is the real root cause and try to help out in whatever angle possible.
Action may not be that simple, if one is successful in a particular field he/she may lead the other person to the similar success path.
If bad habits can be easily influenced, than why not some good habits is influenced to upgrade our lifestyle.
The approach must be genuine and sincere, no personal gain. It should be a win - win policy.
Thanx Shiva for your wishfull positive thoughts, though your focus is streamlined towards Malaysian Indians,I, personally would rather extend them to all Malaysians, well,not all are infact termed rich based on your criteria. As I see it, we all begin initially at home before strolling down our streets.Being borned a Malaysian Malay,I, sincerely wish you well with your sincere,deep-hearted thoughts.Most good values, practices and deeds, owe their "birth" deep down from a good soul created and blessed by the Creator.May we all be blessed, then.
to god is great : sorry , what i said was not meant to hurt your feeling . its true what you said but i still disagree with it .
i think pourning milk , burning champor and breaking coconut is a cultural belief rather than a religiuos requirment .
you said that you earn 5 digit a month , than i guess its because your own hard work rather than gods 'gift' .
bribing god with coconut doesnt sound like a neat plan to me :)
to yuva : lol bro !!
do you ppl know that i have an awesome blog too !!! click on my name !!!
to author : sorry for using your place to advertise my blog ..lol ..
I totally agree with Shiva, everyone have rights to their own views, Shiva highlighted what's going on with the indian community i don't see any harm from it, one thing is clear from all of this "indians biggest enemy would be another indian" don't you agree with me on this?
Aptly said. The wastage in the name of GOD is just unnecesary. ALL INDIANS MUST STOP THESE MONEY-WASTING RITUALS and start channeling the money to help the underprivileged. Religion is 'mind and heart'. Religion does not require one to manfest itself in the form of wasteful rituals. In fact, there is no ritual in religion but the nurturing of a good mind and heart. Rituals and images are creations of men to give 'a false feeling of confidence' in them. It is the creation of a relgious values within oneself makes one religious. This is a simple process that everyone can do if they have the desire to do so and the relgious conscience in them, though one may not achieve the highest for piousness. Preachers should preach this element of religion. Every individual has the 'bad 'and the 'good' traits in life. We are born with these traits and some of these traits are acquired. To be religious is to subdue the 'bad' traits and nurture the 'good' traits. That is religion. Example: When one has the habit of stealing and cheating others, work towards changing these traits and become a better person. If he succeeds, then GOD has answered his prayers. As long as one has not taken away those 'bad traits' in oneself, GOD has not answered their ptayers. GOD does not need milk or coconuts to please HIM.
One should spend money wisely, yes we as Hindus should spend for GOD, but it depends on one's capacity.
One the other hand it also depends on one's believe, if he/she believes spending for GOD or giving for GOD as in return he/she will be rewarded in double.
Some also do believe, spending for GOD as a responsibility of being a Hindu.
Question here is do we spend onto us first or do we spend onto others/other things first.
Lift up us first and teach this art to others.
I'm not to sure about this theory; the reason we Hindus spend too much to GOD would be caused by competition with other fellow Hindus.
Eg. If he breaks 1000 coconuts for Thaipusam, I will break 2000 coconuts.
If she is having 8 pounds of jewelry on her neck, I will have 10 pounds of jewelry on my neck.
If he does open house by calling 200 people, I will call for an open house with 300 people.
Guyz this just an example, everyone is free to spend but it should be upon capacity that they can afford.
Most of what you said is true.
The same applies to HINDRAF supporters who are ignorant and can't see what is the right thing to do.
Indians (not all though) grossly lack worldview for sure. Their world revolves around their circles of friends and relatives, Indian movies, temples and tamil newspapers.
How many actually subscribe to Malaysian Business, Time Magazine, Discovery etc...
How many actually buy books for themselves and their children to read?
Continuous education and learning are seriously lacking.That impairs their ability to analyse and critical in their thinking. That's also why HIDNRAF managed to get a huge support, mainly due to herd mentality and ignorant masses.
Do read my take on Temples, HINDRAF, Tamil School etc in my blog
http://balankumarpremakumaran.blogspot.com/
One thing I normally do ask if I happen to meet an Indian youth and have a chat with them, "Do you read books on self-improvement?"
There were few versions of answers given to me.
1) I don't read, because I don't like to read.
- Solution, they need a friend/peer, family members or parents who is willing to read on some self improvement books and teach them the theories in the most simplest way.
2) What is "Self Improvement”?
- Solution, we need to explain what is self-improvement is all about and what is in it for them.
3) I only watch movies or television programs and I don't read.
- Solution, there are some good television programs related to self-improvement today - Awareness need to be created on this programs.
4) I don’t read, I don't watch TV programs. I only hang out with couple of friends.
This is the biggest challenge faced my Indian community today in Malaysia, youths hanging out with friends. Now, there is no harm hanging out friends, the question here is what they do, what are their activities, what do they talk or discuss about and where do they go.
Yes, I do agree, when we are with a couple of friends, we cannot escape from talking unrelated or wanted topics since I, you and everyone are not 100% perfect.
If one has the ability or the knowledge of self-improvement, more less he/she might able to differentiate between what is right and what is wrong. Because in self-improvement, one of the key objective is disciplining our actions.
Now, how does this relate to the topic, well if one has the knowledge of self-improvement/self-awareness, some of the highlighted causes can be reduced.
For sure, we cannot eliminate from getting people to spend on curtain activities but we can minimize this.
I’m sure, my fellow Malaysian Indians out there are changing in a gradual phase.
Hi Guyz, I got this article from http://www.sttemple.com/STT/english/murugan.asp
Why Fast?
While checking one's weight, keeping the body supple, reflexes sharp, and the mind alert, fasting helps him to gain greater control over his involuntary muscles. Through fasting one can improve his discipline and increase his will power. It also helps him to be pure in thought.
The person who carries the kavadi should be in a state of extra ordinary purity attained by means of fasting for a certain period of time. It is often said that a forty-eight day (mandalam) fast is required but most devotees fast for lesser periods. The devotee should be on a strict vegetarian diet abstaining from all kinds of pollution (theetu) such as abstaining from sex, sleeping on the floor and eating from his own private utensils. He should not shave and if inauspicious events such as death were to occur he should not even participate in the function as the pollution would cling to him however vigorous his fast had been.
Fasting is thus not just limited to the intake of food but include the temporary renunciation of all physical pleasures and luxuries. Through his abstinence the devotee disciplines his body and mind and enters into a whole realm of spiritualism. It is a personal experience between him and Lord Murgan.
Why Light Camphor?
Hindus have great faith in light as the supreme symbol of God who dispels darkness, which is associated with evil, fear and ignorance.
The light of the camphor, as it dispels this darkness, signifies the overcoming of evil through virtue, fear through courage and ignorance through knowledge. As the camphor burns itself out, so we pray that our own ego is burnt up likewise and that we should be redeemed from all our sins, problems, mental and physical stress and shall be left with everlasting peace, joy and bliss.
Why Do Hindus Break Coconut?
The Hindus believe that the coconut is the purest form of offering that one can render unto God. The fruit is unique in many respects.
The sweet, nectar-like water that it holds is pure and untouched by the human hand. The tree draws from its very base to its highest level.
The coarsely knit outer fibers of the coconut represent the jealousy, greed, lust, selfishness and other vices of man, which must be broken up and removed if one is to penetrate and reach the white inner purity and thereafter taste the sweet untouched nectar of spiritual purity and bliss.
No other fruit has the three distinct eyes of the coconut. These symbolise the Trinity of Evolution - Creation, Preservation and Dissolution.
The eyes also represent the three eyes of man - the two physical eyes plus the third or 'inner eye' can penetrate the false, outer facade and reach the ultimate truth. It alone distinguishes right from wrong.
The composition of the coconut is characteristic of the three elements of man. The hard, outer shell, with its coarse fibers, represents the physical composition. The inner white fruit represents man's psychological element, and the untouched water signifies his spiritual composition.
Having been offered to God by way of prayer, the coconut is then eaten by Hindus as blessed food or prasadh in the belief that it has now received divine vibrations from God and will therefore give us good health and prosperity.
Why Do Hindus Use Ashes?
Nothing in this world is everlasting. Everything is perishable. Even this physical body of ours ceases to function some day and is said to be dead. Our mortal remains are then cremated and turn to ashes, or buried, which then rot and become dust.
The Hindus place ashes on their foreheads to remind themselves, of this universal truth - nothing is everlasting ... the ultimate is dust.
The Ashes serve to remind one to cast aside his petty jealousies, suspicions, selfishness and other evil qualities, and to live in harmony with one another - to love, respect and serve his fellow beings while he can.
The holy ash is so prepared that it richly abounds in medicinal properties and contains high curative qualities. It can be placed on the forehead, rubbed over the body or taken internally to relieve pains, illnesses and anxiety.
When used in prayer with the manthras, it becomes highly potent, wards off evil, overcomes problems and brings happiness, peace and harmony to the individual as well as the household. Its power is truly dynamic.
The ash is the creation of the element fire, which dissolves everything. Thus the sacred ash dissolves all our ills and brings us good health, peace and prosperity.
Compiled from the book "GLORY OF MURUGAN" - Thaipusam Special Issue. The article compiled by Mr. A. Palaniappan.
Dear Shiva, interesting article.
Indian in Malaysia is very lucky compare to the Indian in India. In 2005, I was in Madras and New Delhi and I saw many Indian School Children going to school without shoes. I also saw many many Indian are homeless and become prostitutes.
I understand that few rich Indian businessman and politician are sending money to India instead of helping the government to improve the life of their fellow Indian in Malaysia.
Do you agree with me?
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