Dear RR Ji,

I know you are NOT complementing!!....Yet i must mention that, as i am
running Guru MD and Saturn AD currently one being a Divne (though both)
and other being a Task master i am getting confidence day by day in my life....and i firmly belive that "When things can not be ended, should be endured"

So i don't need your Condolences....i need rather blessings!! let me fight and let GOD decide the outcome....

NOTE: I am not saying this with arrogance, b'coz If the victory is certain then even a COWARD can fight. But the real brave is the one who still dares to fight even if he knows his defeat is certain...

This is how i am taking my life still positive....

Any inputs?

Regards

ChanDubai

[quote="ChanDubai"]Dear RR Ji,

I know you are complementing!!....Yet i must mention that, as i am
running Guru MD and Saturn AD currently one being a Divne (though both)
and other being a Task master i am getting confidence day by day in my life....and i firmly belive that [b]"When things can not be ended, should be endured"[/b]

So i don't need your Condolences....i need rather blessings!! let me fight and let GOD decide the outcome....

NOTE: I am not saying this with arrogance, b'coz If the victory is certain then even a COWARD can fight. But the real brave is the one who still dares to fight even if he knows his defeat is certain...

This is how i am taking my life still positive....

Any inputs?

Regards

ChanDubai[/quote]

Bravo! Good for you!! Season's greetings!!

RR

ATTN: RohiniRanjan Ji,

I found interesting versions on your phrase that i am "Barmicide feast" Need your insights as to how and which one should i take!!

Appreciate your help

There are two different versions online concerning the origin of the phrase.
In one a beggar is invited into a prince's castle and is served a meal of imaginary food and drink.  The poor fellow goes along with the premise and pretends to be enjoying the meal.  He acts as if he has become intoxicated and then punches the host in the face.  

In the other, the guy goes along with the ruse and acts out total
enjoyment of the various dishes that are served by waiters who are using
expensive plates to add realism to the pretending.  When the host asks
the fellow if he would like some wine, the Muslim declines saying that is
forbidden.  The Prince praises the starving guest and says he has been
looking for such a principled man for many years.  A genuine sumptuous
meal is then served.


The term "Barmecide feast" means any pretended generosity or reward, but that phrase has fallen out of use.  (Where is William Safire when we really need him?)  The story appeared in the Arabian Nights and the fictional incident allegedly took place in Baghdad.

It's interesting that there are two versions.  In the one, the folks who get "punk'd" turn on the perpetrator and inflict punishment for the ruse.

In the other they get rewarded for "playing along" with the imaginary concepts. See what happens when imaginations run wild regarding things
in Baghdad? The more things change, the more they remain the same.  Obviously the stronger lesson is "you've got to go along to get along."  Go ahead, be lavish in your praise of "the emperor's new clothes."

Regards

ChanDubai

When I was in grade five (hundreds of years ago! NOT!!) in 1960-61 we had a book in our curriculum named "the Arabian Nights". That was the first  I had heard of or read this collection of stories and it had the first version of the story. I cannot vouch if it was the original classical certified version of Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra! OOPS! I meant, authentic version of "The Arabian Nights"!

Since you did not quote my original message the only way I can find the context of why I mentioned Barmicide's feast would require me to hunt and search for the original posting of mine. That is too much work :-(

Sorry for disappointing you,

RR


[quote="ChanDubai"]ATTN: RohiniRanjan Ji,

I found interesting versions on your phrase that i am "Barmicide feast" Need your insights as to how and which one should i take!!

Appreciate your help

[b]There are two different versions online concerning the origin of the phrase.
In one a beggar is invited into a prince's castle and is served a meal of imaginary food and drink.  The poor fellow goes along with the premise and pretends to be enjoying the meal.  He acts as if he has become intoxicated and then punches the host in the face.  [/b]

[b]In the other, the guy goes along with the ruse and acts out total
enjoyment of the various dishes that are served by waiters who are using
expensive plates to add realism to the pretending.  When the host asks
the fellow if he would like some wine, the Muslim declines saying that is
forbidden.  [i]The Prince praises the starving guest and says he has been
looking for such a principled man for many years.  A genuine sumptuous
meal is then served.[/b][/i]


The term "Barmecide feast" means any pretended generosity or reward, but that phrase has fallen out of use.  (Where is William Safire when we really need him?)  The story appeared in the Arabian Nights and the fictional incident allegedly took place in Baghdad.

It's interesting that there are two versions.  In the one, the folks who get "punk'd" turn on the perpetrator and inflict punishment for the ruse.

In the other they get rewarded for "playing along" with the imaginary concepts. See what happens when imaginations run wild regarding things
in Baghdad? The more things change, the more they remain the same.  Obviously the stronger lesson is "you've got to go along to get along."  Go ahead, be lavish in your praise of "the emperor's new clothes."

Regards

ChanDubai[/quote]