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Language of the Flowers

Language of the Flowers

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Do you know the Language of the Flowers, fascinating subject right?

Flowers have always been a thing of joy and happiness to all. Flowers have fascinated people for centuries in many countries, Mythology, Folklore have numerous references to flowers and the role played by them

Learning the symbolic meaning was a great pastime during the past era. There are different emotions and mood attached to different flowers. Flowers have made poets like William Wordsworth write  the “Daffodils”. Flowers are mood changers.

Different flowers have a dedicated season to bloom and fade away, the colours they display cannot be replicated, each bloom of flowers have such unique colours. The meaning of the same flower with different colour varies , A White Rose is Care, Pink rose is for Happiness, Yellow Rose is for Friendship,

Daffodil: are lovely bulbous flowers and are resilient too, they grow from year to year. They were made immortal in Wordsworth poem. “Wandered lonely as a cloud, It’s a very optimistic flower and also associated with rebirth, they have a bright and happy yellow color.

Chrysanthemum: are beautiful flowers found in yellow, white or red, they are simply called Mums too. They bloom in the fall, despite the cold winters they symbolise strength and beauty, these flowers also symbolises fidelity and positive outlook, in China the flowers are given to the elders as it is believed to give long life and are kept in homes for good luck, the Buddhist use them as offerings because of its Yang energy.

Orchid: as it is a unique and exotic flower it symbolises refinement and mature charm, different color orchid have different meaning for example white orchid is for joy and innocence, Purple orchid symbolises royalty, and they also mean admiration and respect.

Sunflower: this flower is attuned to the direction of the Sun, so this flower symbolizes dedication, adoration , but too much of this can lead to haughtiness too. They are the happiest flowers and a source of vibrancy and energy.

Aster: are available in many Colors and is a wildflower beauty, in ancient times they considered them as enchanted flower. Aster is a Greek word which means Star. They usually are the last summer blooms. They symbolise patience, they also means wisdom.

Hope you enjoyed reading, here is a lovely poem summing up the Language of Flowers.

There is a language, little known,
Lovers claim it as their own.
Its symbols smile upon the land,
Wrought by nature’s wondrous hand;
And in their silent beauty speak,
Of life and joy, to those who seek
For Love Divine and sunny hours
In the language of the flowers.
–The Language of Flowers, London, 1875

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Tell me a Story..

Tell me a story under the Gulmohar tree,

Let the breeze carry the colors free.

Tell me a story under the Kadamba tree,

Let the Flute of Kanha encircle me.

Tell me a story by the Parijat tree, the 

pretty flowers will adorn me.

Slowly i drink my cup of tea, softly

it whispers 'Lean on me' 

Kacchi Kelaychi Phodyo

This is a simple fritter made when we GSB do not eat Fish or meat its called Shivrak which means eating only vegetarian food .

Kacchi Kelaychi Phodyo simply translates into Raw Banana Fritters 

Ingredients 

2 raw Bananas
1/4 cup Suji /Rava
1/1/2 tbsp Red Chilly powder ( as per your level)
1/4 Haldi
1/4 Asafoetida /Hing
Salt as per taste
Oil to shallow fry we use Pure Cold pressed Coconut Organic Oil.

Method

Scrape the banana of the skin , first cut is 1 into 2 and then medium slices in oblong
( like the banana red chilly chips look)
In a plate take the Suji add the chilly powder , Haldi, Salt and the Hing powder mix well

Keep a Tawa /Pan once it is Hot put it on simmer. Coat each slices with this mixture and place it on the tawa , add oil so that the fritters are roasted properly .To know that they are done , poke a knife and if it easily goes through then it is done .

Enjoy with Sol Kadhi and Rice or even with Dal Rice.

TIP  : Keep the sliced Banana slices in water all the time or they will turn black.

Talented Brothers -- Indians

Yesterday was R K Laxman's birth Anniversary , we all remember him for the cartoon 'Common Man' which was legendary for TOI ( Times of India ) it run successfully for ages , the longest running  cartoon "Who said it '  what talent .

This man called Common was extraordinary and remains in our hearts fondly.

The elder brother made our childhood fun, the serial on Television the Malgudi Days is written by R.K.Narayan , the title song must be playing in your mind right now and you sure humming it :)
" Tana na nanana Na ..!!
What lovely stories of Swamy staying with his Grandmother and his escapades. each episode we used to wait for eagerly.

Nostalgic about this . What is your view folks ?

Culture .. Japan

This is called "Kintsugi" (golden joinery) , how wonderful . Simply love this old traditions . Reminded me of a story i had read.

A water bearer had an old donkey on his back he is to carry a earthern pitcher of water, everyday the water used to be less as the donkey was lame on his right side and the water used to fall out . The water bearer never complained , but the donkey was sad . So one day while returning he told his owner , "why do you bear with me , all your efforts are wasted as i spill lot of water on the way " .

The water bearer smiled and told him " No , just because you are lame and water falls i always carry seeds with me and sow in the field we walk through " , "Look on your right and see the beautiful flowers and fruit bearing shrubs that have sprouted" .  The water bearer said that it is not always that if there is a slight fault there is no life .

Is this not a pretty good feel , soul balm story.

Have a wonderful evening folks !!! 

Tamboli

This is a feel good curry made of coconut, curd/ginger//carom leaves.

Ingredients 

1 cup coconut scraped fresh 
1/2 cup curd 
2-3 green chillies (as per your taste)
ginger - 1.1/2 inch 
or 
Carom Leaves if readily available ( i have a plant at home)
Salt as per taste 

Method 

If you are using Carom Leaves u need to clean them thoroughly .

In a Grinder/Mixer add all the ingredients except curds , make a paste , remove in a bowl 
add curds the consistency should be line Dahi Kadhi .. Add warm water if necessary .

Ready to eat with Steaming Rice and Papad roasted.