Idiom of the day: Add fuel to the flames
Meaning:
inducing the feelings and passions more inflamed.
For example:
Terrorists add fuel to the flames in the border disputes.
Phrasal verb of the day: Go after
Meaning: Go
after means follow
For example:
Go after your dreams but persevere to realize them.
Proverb of the day: A friend in need is a friend indeed
Meaning: We say that we have lots of
friends, wherever we go. How many of them are sincere friends? Not all of them would
partake of our sufferings and misfortunes. Only true friends would stand by us
at all times. True friendship is one that is deep and everlasting.
Illustration: Sudama was a poor Man. He and his family lived in utter poverty and misery. For days together, they had very little to eat. They often slept without having any food at all. Sudama cursed himself for not being able to provide for his family. The thoughts of committing suicide often crossed his mind. Once in a fit of depression he voiced his thoughts to his wife. She tried to console her husband and then, reminded him of his friendship with Lord Krishna—the King of Dwarika. As children Krishna and Sudama had lived and studied together in Sandipan Muni's Ashram. "Go to him", she pleaded, "Krishna is all powerful, kind and generous. He will surely help you in this hour of need". Sudama hesitated, "He is a King and I'm just a poor wretched Brahmin. How can I visit him?" "So what!" she countered, "Friendship is above class differences. You must seek his help. I can't see our children dying of hunger."
Finally Sudama agreed to visit Krishna. His wife borrowed some rice from neighborhood and gave it to Sudama as a gift for his friend. Sudama started on his journey.
At the Palace gate, the guard refused Sudama an entry inside. Sudama argued that he was an old childhood friend of the King and wouldn't leave without seeing him.
The word of commotion reached Lord Krishna. As soon as he heard Sudama's name, barefooted Krishna ran out to meet his friend. Both the friends embraced each other and shed tears of joy. Then with great honour and ceremony Krishna led Sudama inside the Palace. There, he himself washed and dried the dirty and bruised feet of his friend and made him sits on the throne. Krishna's wives themselves attended on them, as the two friends ate and talked of the old days at their teacher's ashram.
During the course of meal Krishna asked Sudama, "What gift have you brought for me?" Sudama was too embarrassed to bring out the little poor quality rice tied up in an old rag. But Krishna snatched the bundle from him and ate the rice flakes with great relish leaving his own grand royal feast.
After the meal Krishna made Sudama lie in his Kingly bed. He himself sat there massaging his tired feet, until Sudama fell asleep.
Next day, Sudama took leave of his great friend. Krishna along with his family bade him a loving farewell at the Palace gate.
All this while, Sudama could not bring himself to reveal the real purpose of his visit. He left without doing so. His heart was heavy as he walked towards home. He didn't know what to tell his wife and children, who must be eagerly awaiting his return. The hungry faces of his family haunted him, on his way back.
But a pleasant surprise was a waited him at home. A beautiful palace stood in place of his poor broken hut. His wife and children dressed in silken clothes and jewellery greeted him at the gate. Krishna had blessed their lives with prosperity. He had also saved Sudama from the humiliation of asking for anything. Krishna was a great friend indeed, who came to his friend's rescue in his hour of need.
Illustration: Sudama was a poor Man. He and his family lived in utter poverty and misery. For days together, they had very little to eat. They often slept without having any food at all. Sudama cursed himself for not being able to provide for his family. The thoughts of committing suicide often crossed his mind. Once in a fit of depression he voiced his thoughts to his wife. She tried to console her husband and then, reminded him of his friendship with Lord Krishna—the King of Dwarika. As children Krishna and Sudama had lived and studied together in Sandipan Muni's Ashram. "Go to him", she pleaded, "Krishna is all powerful, kind and generous. He will surely help you in this hour of need". Sudama hesitated, "He is a King and I'm just a poor wretched Brahmin. How can I visit him?" "So what!" she countered, "Friendship is above class differences. You must seek his help. I can't see our children dying of hunger."
Finally Sudama agreed to visit Krishna. His wife borrowed some rice from neighborhood and gave it to Sudama as a gift for his friend. Sudama started on his journey.
At the Palace gate, the guard refused Sudama an entry inside. Sudama argued that he was an old childhood friend of the King and wouldn't leave without seeing him.
The word of commotion reached Lord Krishna. As soon as he heard Sudama's name, barefooted Krishna ran out to meet his friend. Both the friends embraced each other and shed tears of joy. Then with great honour and ceremony Krishna led Sudama inside the Palace. There, he himself washed and dried the dirty and bruised feet of his friend and made him sits on the throne. Krishna's wives themselves attended on them, as the two friends ate and talked of the old days at their teacher's ashram.
During the course of meal Krishna asked Sudama, "What gift have you brought for me?" Sudama was too embarrassed to bring out the little poor quality rice tied up in an old rag. But Krishna snatched the bundle from him and ate the rice flakes with great relish leaving his own grand royal feast.
After the meal Krishna made Sudama lie in his Kingly bed. He himself sat there massaging his tired feet, until Sudama fell asleep.
Next day, Sudama took leave of his great friend. Krishna along with his family bade him a loving farewell at the Palace gate.
All this while, Sudama could not bring himself to reveal the real purpose of his visit. He left without doing so. His heart was heavy as he walked towards home. He didn't know what to tell his wife and children, who must be eagerly awaiting his return. The hungry faces of his family haunted him, on his way back.
But a pleasant surprise was a waited him at home. A beautiful palace stood in place of his poor broken hut. His wife and children dressed in silken clothes and jewellery greeted him at the gate. Krishna had blessed their lives with prosperity. He had also saved Sudama from the humiliation of asking for anything. Krishna was a great friend indeed, who came to his friend's rescue in his hour of need.
Significance: True
friends stand by us during misfortunes. Fair weather friends flee from us when
misfortunes visit us. To deserve such a good friendship, we should also be
worthy of it. A good friendship is like having a Saving Bank account. The more
you use it , the less you have it. You must also do something your friend needs
to, to sustain your friendship.
Conclusion:
One must distinguish between real friends and chance acquaintances. One should
nurture good friendship. If real friendship lasts, one should think of the well
being of the friend too.
Common errors in English
- The cattle is grazing in the ground (in correct)
- The cattle are grazing in the ground (correct)
Explanation: Some nouns like ‘cattle, gentry,
vermin, peasantry, artillery, people, clergy, company, and police’ are singular
in form, but they are used as plural
nouns and always take a plural verb.
English blues
What is the difference between ‘as if’ and ‘as though ‘?
In meaning, there is no difference between
the two expressions. They can be used interchangeably when you are referring to
how some one looks or behave. In formal contexts, the verb that follows these
expressions is usually in the plural. In everyday conversation, however, people
generally make use of the singular verb.
No comments:
Post a Comment