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Monday, April 24, 2006

Smart Car Research

www.smart.com

Visit this website.. this is a car that i am going to be doing an ad-campaign on. Under what circumstances would you prefer to choose this car over the others in the market? As in.. whats important for you as an individual when you go out there and buy a car.

Actually, I would be grateful if you also can tell me, would you prefer a 'smart-car-for-two' or a 'smart-car-for-four'. (just ur opinion as a potential buyer).

Backdrop of this mission: I have a group of ppl, with whom I have set up an ad agency. We will be making an ad campaign for Smart car and try our best to renew its image in the minds of the locals. Now, since I am not a car-person.. I was hoping some of you can give me something to build upon. I just don't share that passion for cars as most men do..(i mean all)

PS: I accept any level of criticism about this car. You can even disregard it as not even being a 'car'.

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Mayil Ravanan - Part II

NOTE: Please read Part I posted below before reading the following.

What we have established till now is that Sita, the daughter of Ravana is growing up in India as Janak King's daughter. Now, the rest of the events that unfold need to be looked with the above fact in mind. While Sita grew up in Janakpuri, astrologers in Lanka told Ravana that her daughter still lives and she lives as Sita. Ravana was happy to hear this. When Sita's beauty became wide spread and the famous competition of strength (as to who can break the massive bow) came to Ravana's ears, Ravana didn't let go of this chance. He fled to Janak City right away in quest of laying his eyes again on his lost-daughter. When He saw the competition that lay ahead, He thought that there is no one who can beat him at his strength. Ravana was a very PROUD Man. He decided to test the Bow with his own strength to see if his daughter gets a worthy partner for life! When Ravana saw that Rama bent the bow, He was happy and genuinely wished them both a good married life. He came back to his Kingdom a happy father.

But Alas, as destiny would have it the news of Rama being banished from his kingdom for 14 yrs in a forest devastated his peace of mind. Ravana was extremely unhappy about the fact that Rama did not become the successor to the throne of Dasharatha and thereby his daughter didn't become a queen. He was troubled with worry to find out how his daughter will manage in the meager benefits of a forest. Looking at his devastated state, Shoorpanaka his sister volunteered to go and see with her own eyes if her niece Sita is being kept well by Rama. Shoorpanaka sees Rama with Sita and Lakshamana. She sees how handsome Rama is and wonders if he is really as true to his character as a dutiful husband should be? Is he really a righteous husband to her beloved niece? So, Shoorpanaka came to Rama and made lustful moves at him for which Rama did not even get tempted one bit, but Lakshmana's anger was something she wasnt aware of.. which resulted in Lakshamana cutting off her nose. This hostility angered Shoorpanaka and she ended up giving a bad review about Rama and Lakshmana to Ravanan in Lanka. Ravanan was now angered and decided that he will save his daughter from such ill-tempered boys. He decided to bring her back to Lanka. But, Ravana knew that he can't touch any woman without her consent. Therefore,He sent his Uncle who was a magician(MAYAVI) to distract Rama. But, the Lakshman's rekha had to be surpassed. Ravanan took the form of Rishi so that Sita can come with her own will to Ravanan. This is what happened and led to the abduction of Sita.

Although epic critics have for long seen this act of abduction as Ravana wanting to covet another man's wife, the truth is that Ravana wanted to bring his daughter to safety. If Ravanan wanted to achieve his lustful ways with Sita, he could have tortured her until she agreed. But no epic shows any evidence of Ravanan being cruel to his daughter at any point. It was Sita, who didn't know the entire truth about her past, who was feeling bad and accused Ravanan of keeping her away from her husband Rama. But, Hanuman came to Lanka and set it on fire with his tail. This created havoc in his kingdom resulting to loss and devastation of innocent subjects' property. What King in his right mind will not care about the injustice done to his kingdom? What King will forget his duties as the protector? Certainly Ravanan didnt and wouldn't. He decided that Rama and his army would have to pay for this and that is why Ravana went for war against Rama, even though Rama was his own Son-In-Law!

No one can escape from his destiny. Rama became the Hero of the epic and therefore Good was won over Evil. But, it was meant to win because Every single Incarnation of Vishnu holds this as the main truth! But, Did u know that Ravana and his brother Kumbhakarna were Cursedd to this? Yes, Ravanan and his brother Kumbhakarnan are two Asuras who guard the gates of "VAIKUNTA" (the heavenly abode where Lord Vishnu Lives). When a Sage came and wanted to meet Lord Vishnu both the Asuras denied entrance because their Lord was resting at that time. The Sage's anger erupted and he cursed the two Asuras to be finding their death in the hands of their Lord in every single incarnation of Vishnu. In Ramayan, Kumbhakarna and Ravana both find their demise in hands of Lord Rama. In Krishna Avatar, Lord Kamsa and his brother also find their demise in hands of Lord Krishna. Now, these Asuras are not entirely bad because if you come to think of it they have the noble role of bringing glory to their Lord in every avatar of Lord Vishnu.

This explaination of Ramayan and the importance of Ravanan is referred to as "MAYIL RAVANAN". Ravanan who lived somewhere in Lanka didn't have to bother with some girl called Sita, didn't have to abduct her when he had a beautiful wife at home. Ravana was a devoted father and was a great King. But, alas.. he was too proud of himself and he tried to escape from the grasp of Karma. Thus, our Indian ideology is proven yet right again that Karma is what determines what happens and what will happen eventually.

THE END
Source: My mother..who heard it from her mother.. who heard it from her mother..who....and the list goes on! :)

Mayil Ravanan - part I

Kid: Amma, what is that God's name?
Mother: That is Lord RAMA. And beside him is his brother Lakshmana and wife Sita.
Kid: Mamma.. who is Rama?
Mother: Rama was a great King. He is incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He came on this earth as son of Dasharatha and married Goddess Lakshmi who is Sita. When Sita was abducted by this Evil 10-headed Demon called Ravana, Lord Rama took his army of Monkeys with aid of his loyal servant Hanuman and set Lanka on fire and got Sita back.

............

This is what the Valmiki Ramayan is all about. Our elders and teachers in school have taught us Ramayan as this epic where again according to Hindu Ideology Good wins over Evil. Oh.. and the Evil here is Ravana. Now, instead of focusing entirely on the Hero and Heroine (as is usually the case) I want you all to zoom into this really interesting character called RAVANAN. Who is He? What is his role in Ramayan? Why is he so evil when he has a flourishing Kingdom? Why did he make many dumb moves such as abducting Sita even after knowing she was married? Please read on and all your questions will be answered one by one.

Ravana is a prosperous King of a kingdom called Sri Lanka. He is a very strong SHIVA BHAKTA. Ravana has done many tapasyas and won Boons from Lord Shiva which has made him as one Invincible King. Ravana is a very well-talented musician. Ravana has a WIFE..Yes.. a Wife who is a very nice and loving Queen. Ravana had brothers and sister including VIBHEESHAN (who is a good guy essentialy as he helped Rama in the end) and KUMBHAKARNA (the very famous Sleeping Giant who gets slayed by Rama) And last but not least the ugly sinful woman called SHOORPANAKA who got her nose cut off when she tried to come near Rama. So.. what's missing in this picture? Where is the 10 headed Demon who created problems in Ramayan? Does he have ten-heads??? really??? Dont you think the subjects of Sri Lanka would have banished him for being a weird king?

Haha, This whole scenario is funny because the Truth is not what you see but it is the way you perceive it. Ravana is just another powerful King like many others. Ravana doesnt have 10 heads.. but he has ten 'goon' (qualities) that is portrayed as 10 heads in all comics. Ravana was a righteous King and ruled his subjects well. But, alas.. Karma is what destroyed him. Ravana did a mistake in his rein. He once playfully made lustful moves on a female-Rishi called VEDAVATI (who is rishi born out of Vedas). Vedavati was devoted to Vishnu and accepted him as the husband in her mind.. but Ravana tried to force her into marrying Him and he pulled her hair. Vedavati cut her hairr and looked at him with anguish and said... "You have touched a woman without her acceptance and therefore I Curse You that if you ever touch a woman without her will your head will blow to pieces. Because you have tested my purity today I am going to burn myself and I will return back to kill you. You will be destroyed because of ME!" So she said and burnt herself alive chanting "Om Nama shivaaya".

Long forgotten Ravana married and lived happily with his Queen who bore him a GIRL child. When Astrologerss came to look at the horoscope and tell the destiny of the child they said.."Ravana, this child of yours if you proclaim her as your daughter then she will destroy you. She is born here to vanquish you and your kingdom" Ravana was aghastt.. and didnt know what to do. His wife laid asleep after her child-birth and Ravana and his brothers and sister decided to hide this fact and cast-away the girl child in a river. They told Ravana's wife that her daughter died. In some Kingdom in India, Janak King found a small casket with a beautiful little girl child in a river. He takes the girl and calls her SITA and brings her up as his own daughter.

What have we established till now? Sita is Ravana's own daughter! Please read on the part II for the continuation.

Friday, April 21, 2006

TAMILIANS pls.. CHECK DIS OUT

Check out this VIDEO
Just too Hillarious!!!! Best Funny Video I have ever come across!!!
Please watch carefully as it goes a little fast.. and listen very carefully!!!

hahahaha!

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Indo-Pak sensation

DISCLAIMER: this Rap is just for the sake of the essence of Indo-Pak good relations in the past few yearz. Come to think of it, the youth has bonded far better than the Political powerz. As a tribute to all Rappers regardless of race, i thought I shud give this piece of mine that's an issue for past 50 years!

This goes to ma Pak rapper broz
for whom ma rap jus flowzz
y'kno, ur rapz are a sensation
i'm gonna send da raprockers to vacationnn
but this is just a reminitionnn
wait till y'all see ma paki bro rap
you' betta kno
he's got girls fallin on his lappp
but let me cut da crap
and cum to wat i started to feel
a bond.. a friendship..a mutual appeal
i thought u n me can join handz n strike dis deal
our differences r there, dont let tat affect
we r humans, wat else did ya expect ???
Tat day aint that far
when our homelands torn apart
will join once again and rejoice with a new start
my man, ur pain is plain
i can c men all over slain
it aint muslim or sikh or jain
its jus da terrorists all jus a political game!
Oh da anguish, in ur eyes shut
is makin me spill all ma gut.
Shit happens often
dont let this pain rise
its not our mistake
Dun make us pay the price
i beg ya, folks
please jus open ur eyess
this is not some bollywood film
they jus kid aroundd..
but ma expression is grim
so quit foolin aroundd...
dudez wanna disregard me...
sayin im another hindustanii ??
haha, tats funny
wats the diff between me & a pakistanii?
Dun mind me,
we both spoke against tyranny
we both prayed for da same sun
to dawn upon us .... n make da british run !
wit just ONE day difference
we got our independence
bah, just think about it
our rivalry jusss dun make sense...

For the last time, im goinna hav to roll
Scrollin up and readin all tat, i gotta say,
i kno i achieved ma goal
but hold,this is not another gal-too-bold
i spill ma thots, but in public dey jus fold
this is wat im often told
shy wit ma wayz, my toes juss go cold

i want da world to reminise
on da sacrifices of women rap artistss
findin no base until 10 yrs back
for a long time, dey jus rapped behind ur back
buh girls got sum balls, to keep it rollin
now i came in front,altho sum boyz still lollinn.
i hope to see sum RESPECT by da end of dis fall
now i gotta hav sum rest so I let the curtains fall

Friday, April 14, 2006

My raps

yo yo wassup
im not goinna shuddup
cause this is ma place ma house
where i turn around my mouse
give it up for the lady
she aint slim shady
but she's always readyyy
to rap till the day ends, baby!!

ma shoes r killin
my hands r unwillin
i aint got time fo no 1
cause my mailbox is fillin
yet i try ma best
not to be a pest
juz jumped in to say
Dude,, im betta than d rest!!!!!

u say i got da flow
u think i run da show
hunny, it aint no biggie
its juz da way u feel
the hoods still blow ma minds
bcuz der rapz juz too real!
all eyez r lookin
my friendz r pukin
fcuk,seein ya rap
even ma mom stopped cookin!
wat u say to me
iz wat i say to u
hunny u aint seein nothing
cuz im hot n damn
ma rapz still smokin!!!!

This is for all da guy rappers
yo dawg, ur kickin in ur slang
juz keep it real..
dont go shooting bang-bang
da hol wurld knos ur ma nigga
so therz nothin ther in it to figga
but damn, this aint no place
to go all dirty ..cmon, show some grace
tommorow, u betta tie up ur lace
lets see who wins this race
is dis a challenge?
maybe. But u got it IN UR FACE!

This one'z the biggest freestyle of mine
(a lil economic oriented but hey, tats ma style)

Guess who'z back
with a whole new track
her name'z DIVYA D
She got stuff for ya'l to see
Thez sumthin u gotta kno
Before u'all log off n go
tat Therz 2 kindsa ppl
one’s a seller, a complete pro
another a buyer, whoz a bit slow
One gets jus a flier, another gold
One's a liar, another truly bold
One sells his house, his wife his cars
even sells himself n goes behind bars!
One sows his seeds, grows some wheat
ask his bank balance??
he goes white like a sheet!
Dun wanna be no enemy
Just want sum world peace
But tat doesnt cum easy
Even if ur Bush’s niece!
Dey scream fo prosperity
Dey scream for peace
Dey themselves dunno
wat da heck it really eez!
Dey hide da money
in bulky office drawerz!
Kill u wit fake smiles
then send u bunch ov flowerz!
baby, its tuff livin out ther
Tats Y i say
DEMAND UR SHARE!

Message for d day:

Its wat I wanna get thru
Juss live and let live,
Be SEXy, Be TRue
Be Wild, Be You
Tats all my folks
Guess i'll See ya all.. tommoruu!

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Excellent Short Story

A husband takes his wife to play her first game of golf.Of course, the wife promptly hacked her first shot right through the window of the biggest house adjacent to the course.The husband cringed, "I warned you to be careful! Now we'll have to go up there, find the owner, apologize and see how much yourlousy drive is going to cost us."So the couple walked up to the house andknocked on the door.

A warm voice said, "Come on in." When they opened the door they saw the damage that was done: glass was all over the place, and abroken antique bottle was lying on its side near the brokenwindow.A man reclining on the couch asked, "Are you the people that broke my window?""Uh...yeah, sir. We're sure sorry about that," thehusband replied."Oh, no apology is necessary. Actually I want to thankyou. You see,I'm a genie, and I've been trapped in that bottle for a thousand years.Now that you've released me, I'm allowed to grantthree wishes. I'll Give you each one wish, but if you don't mind, I'llkeep the last one for myself."

"Wow, that's great!" the husband said. He pondered a moment and blurted out,"I'd like a million dollars a year for! the rest of mylife."
"No problem," said the genie. "You've got it, it's the least I can do. And I'll guarantee you a long, healthy life!"

"And now you, young lady, what do you want?" the genieasked. "I'd like to own a gorgeous home complete with servantsin every country in the world," she said. "Consider it done," the genie said. "And your homes will always be safe from fire,burglary and natural disasters!"

"And now," the couple asked in unison, "what's yourwish, genie?"

" Well, since I've been trapped in that bottle andhaven't been with a woman in more than a thousand years,my wish is to sleep with your wife.

"The husband looked at his wife and said, "Gee, honey, you know we both now have a fortune, and all those houses. What do you think?"

She mul! led it over for a few moments and said, "Youknow, you're right. Considering our good fortune, I guess Iwouldn't mind, but what about you, honey?"

"You know I love you sweetheart," said the husband."I'd do the same for you!"

So the genie and thewoman went upstairswhere they spent the rest of the afternoon enjoyingeach other. The genie was insatiable. After about three hours of non-stop fun,the genie rolled over and looked directly intoher eyes and asked, "How old are you and yourhusband?"

"Why, we're both 35," she responded breathlessly.

"Really?! Thirty-five years old and both of you still believe in genies?"

source: fwd frm friend by email.