Kannanai Kandaayoo......

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What is my latest fascination ? I was listening to K J Yesudas s rendition of 'Kannanai Kandaayoo Malli Kodiye.... '.


Few singers can make the listener feel the emotion like KJY does. Specially when he sings devotional.

Krishna is one of the most fascinating God in Hindu Mythology. He lived his life to the fullest. As a child, he was naughty and full of pranks. When he grew up to be a shepherd, he showered love on cattle. He mesmerized everyone when he played the flute. He killed his evil uncle and set his real parents free. Rising to become the King of Dwaraka , he was a true knight in shining armour who stole the heart of Rukmini, the princess of Vidharbha .

He was a friend and mentor to his cousin Arjuna. The pranks and naughtiness of childhood blossomed and transformed to unmatched intelligence . As he approached middle age, his intelligence evolved and matured into wisdom, culminating in the Bhagavad Gita.

His life was his message - He played all his roles to perfection - as a son, husband, friend, mentor, king, warrior, sage....you name it and he played it to the full, with a charming smile.

He is a great role model to emulate - specially if you are someone who enjoys life.

No wonder this little idol of his fascinated me. He enjoys his solitude, but he is not alone here - He is with his cattle and with his flute. Isn t He sending the perfect vibes of Love, charm, grace and divinity ?









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