SMS Dictionary

“The following works of art and literature are among the most remarkable contributions of the Tamil creative genius to the world’s cultural treasure and should be familiar to the whole world and admired and beloved by all in the same way as the poems of Homer, the dramas of Shakespeare, the pictures of Rembrandt, the cathedrals of France and the sculptures of Greece….. the Thirukural, one of the great books of the world, one of those singular emanations of the human heart and spirit which preach positive love and forgiveness and peace…..”

Verse 781 What is as difficult to secure as friendship? And what greater security is there against foes?

Verse 782 Among wise men, freindship waxes like the crescent moon; Among fools it wanes as surely as the full moon must.

Verse 783 The bonds that good men share, like good bound books, Reveal new enjoyments at each new encounter.

Verse 784 The object of friendship is not merrymaking But a stern rebuking when friends go astray.

Verse 785 It is not constant meeting and companionship But mutual sensibilities that confer the alliance of friendship.

Verse 786 Friendship is not seen on a friendly face, But felt deep within a friendly heart.

Verse 787 To divert a man from wrong, direct him toward the right And share his sorrow in misfortune is friendship.

Verse 788 As swiftly as the hand moves to seize a slipping garment, Friendship acts to assuage a friend’s distress.

Verse 789 Where does Friendship hold her court? It is where friends May find constant support in every possible circumstance.

Verse 790 To boast, “He means so much to me and I to him,” Merely belittles a friendship.

The Bible, the primary text of the western civilization, reflects upon friendship as the bond that forms the foundation to human faith, trust and companionship. Following verses from the bible aptly portray the importance of friends:

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13-15

Besides, there are several tales from the Old Testament and the New Testament about the value of friendship and how true friendship is a treasure to unearth. A noticeable point is that, both the versions make a difference between the two broad meanings of friendship- one is a mere acquaintance, the other is a more affectionate relation.

In the Old Testament, Abraham is called the “friend of God” because of the intimacy of his relations. God speaks to Moses face to face “as a man…unto his friend” (Ex 33:11). The romantic friendship of Ruth and Naomi, the devotion of the subordinate Hushai for David, or the mutual relation between David and Jonathan – the Old Testament is replete with these interesting tales of friends and friendship.

In the New Testament, the relationship between Jesus and his disciples clearly depicts how human friendship can constantly grow. From being teacher and disciple, to lord and servant their relationship finally grew to an unparalleled friendship.

Considering the valuable role friends play in our life it was deemed to fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring the beautiful relationship of friendship caught on with the people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.

Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world including India.

In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie – the Pooh as the world’s Ambassador of Friendship

There is not much literature on Friendship Day history as we celebrate today. However, there are numerous folktales and several instance in mythological legends that shows that friends and friendship have been valued since the beginning of civilized world. As an intrinsically social creature, men love to make friends to further this process of socialization.

International Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935(no references). Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries including India. On this day people spend time with their friends and express love for them. Exchange of Friendship Day Gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion.

As negative emotions come, you need to comfort your loving partner. As anxiety leaves, it will create enough space that can be filled by tenderness and respect. One of the greatest gifts you can offer to your spouse is to let him or her discover their choice to be happy. Understanding their own problems is their first step of getting objectivity. It is a difficult path, but they can the results. To be happy is an individual process. Many times, you don’t actually know what makes you happy. Ask your loving partner what things he or she sees that make you happy. Then, you only need a mirror to reflect your happiness.

You Know you are having a bad day when…

Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles.

You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold.

Everyone avoids you the morning after the company office party.

The bird singing outside your window is a vulture.

You wake up and your braces are stuck together.

Your blind date turns out to be your ex-wife/husband.

You have to borrow from your Visa card to pay your MasterCard.

Nothing you own is actually paid for.

The Gypsy fortune teller offers to refund your money when she sees your future.

People think that you’re 40 and you’re only 25.

The doctor says you are in fine health for someone twice your age.

TRY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY!

A says – Woman is attractive Flower

B says – Woman is Beautiful Gift

C says – Woman is great source of Comfort

D says – Woman has a sweet Dialect

E says – Eastern or Western, woman is the Worthy

F says – Woman is central Figure of Family

G says – Woman always glitters with the rays of her Partner

H says – Woman has Holy Spirits

I says – Woman has basic institution in her Lap

J says – Woman is a Full of Joy

K says – Woman is Head of Kisses

L says – Woman is Lovely Thing

M says – Woman is symbol of Modesty

N says – Nails increase the Beauty of Woman

O says – Woman is an Pretty Ornament

P says – Woman is Princess

Q says – Woman is Queen

R says – Woman is Rare Gift

S says – Woman is a main source of survival the Human Being

T says – Woman has true Spirits of Love

U says – Woman is an Peaceful Umbrella

V says – Woman is valley of Love

W says – Woman is Wafer

X says – Woman has Sweet Kisses

Y says – Woman is your Jewelery

Z says – Woman has a great Zeal..

1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, But what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel.

2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who means a lot to you,
Only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and you just have to let go.

3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with,
Never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had.

4 . It’s true that we don’t know what we’ve got until we lose it, but it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been missing until it arrives.

5 . It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone-but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

6 . Don’t go for looks; they can deceive. Don’t go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.

7 . Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want
to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

8. Always put yourself in the other’s shoes. If you feel that it hurts you,
It probably hurts the person too.

9 . A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; a loving word may heal and bless.

10 . The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

11 . Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends with a tear. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so that when you die, you’re the one smiling and everyone around you is crying.

Aata tera khayaal hai ab bhi kabhi kabhi
dil ko tera malaal hai ab bhi kabhi kabhi

maange se gar mile toh khuda se mai maang lu
dua me meri sawaal hai ab bhi kabhi kabhi

nasoor ban gaya hai jakham ishq ka mere
jakhm-e-jigar me dard bhi hota hai kabhi kabhi

bizli gire khuda ki ek arsaa guzar gaya
chingaari magar ab bhi chamakti hai kabhi kabhi

har sakhs pairhan se rahe mumkin nahi sadaa
laash-e-bekafan bhi guzarti hai kabhi kabhi

sabr-o-wafa se paate nahi hardam visaal-e-yaar
sabr-o-wafa me chot bhi milti hai kabhi kabhi

Regards
Ashutosh Sharma
S.E. Indore