Thiruvallikkeni
is enjoying Chithirai Brahmothsavam of Sri Parthasarathi Emperuman – it is grand annual Uthsav, congregation of thousands
and to keep the streets clean and tidy requires herculean effort. The Uthsavams happen with grandeur with so many kainkaryabarargal –
Battacharyargal; Arulicheyal goshti; Sripadham thangigal; Temple ulthurai staff, mangala vadhyam; theevatti and so many other
kainkaryabarargal – then there were the Police authorities and .. .. ‘the
conservancy workers’.
This post
is on Sri Madhusudan Ramanuja dasan and his efforts in ensuring clean, hygiene,
disease-free place !!!
"Cleanliness
is next to godliness" is a well-known proverb emphasizing the high value
of hygiene and orderliness, often linked to moral or spiritual purity. It suggests that maintaining physical
cleanliness—of body, home, and surroundings—is nearly as important as godliness
itself, promoting both health and a pure mindset free from negativity.
"சுத்தம்
சோறு போடும்" என்பது தூய்மை மட்டுமல்ல, சுகாதாரமான வாழ்க்கை முறையைக் கோருகிறது.
சுத்தம் உணவு தயாரிப்பு, உடல் பராமரிப்பு ஆகியவற்றில் அவசியம்; இல்லையெனில் கிருமிகள்
பரவி நோய்கள் ஏற்படும். இது திருக்குறள் இலக்கியங்களிலும் வலியுறுத்தப்பட்டுள்ள கருத்து.
ஒரு சமுதாயம் நலமுற
வாழ்வதற்கு - சுற்றுச் சூழல் நன்றாக இருத்தல் அதி முக்கியம். நாம் வாழும் பகுதி
சுத்தமாக பேணப்படுவதால், உடல் ஆரோக்கியமும், மனா ஆரோக்கியமும் நன்றாக இருக்கும்.
சமுதாயம் நலமுற வாழும். சுற்றுச் சூழல் கெடுவதால் மனித குலம் மட்டுமல்ல, விலங்கினங்களும்,
தாவர இனங்களும் அழிவுக்கு உள்ளாகும். நாம் எப்போதும் சுத்தமாக இருக்கவேண்டிய அவசியத்தை
செந்நாப்போதார் திருவள்ளுவர் அழகாக எடுத்து உரைக்கின்றார். .
கழாஅக்கால் பள்ளியுள் வைத்தற்றால் சான்றோர்
குழாஅத்துப் பேதை புகல்.
சான்றோர் கூடியிருக்கும்
இடத்துள் அறிவற்றவன் நுழைவது, கழுவாத காலைப் படுக்கைமேல் வைத்தது போலாகும்.
Life
in 1980s and in 2020s – certainly has changed .. .. those days, in Triplicane,
we had long winding houses (resembling lanes) – there were tenants happily
co-existing. Now we have multi-storeyed apartments – people living in
flats, mostly not knowing thy neighbour. This is no post on harmony but
on solid waste ! – those days there would be a cement dustbin infront of every
house or in between – a round concrete dust bin kept by Corporation.
Corporation workers would come (with bullock-cart) clean and collect garbage;
remember streets would be cleaned (with brooms) twice a day. Roads / the area
was clean – not any longer ! – why, and who is to be blamed ? Great value is often associated with a clean city. A clean
city is a strong reflection of our moral and civic values. They do not just
come by chance. They require – good strategy, execution, responsibility and
dedicated maintenance.
Great value is often
associated with a clean place. A clean city is a strong reflection
of our moral and civic values. They do not just come by chance. Almost everyone of us would feel bad on seeing things unclean
and many would complain too – we expect that workers should be around 24 X 7,
keep things clean and tidy – yet not many would appreciate the good work (when
done) – recognize those unrecognized faces who ensure the tidiness.
At Thiruvallikkeni during purappadu this year, Sri
Madhusudan Ramanuja dasan – dedicatedly walks in front, sanitizing nuke and
corner and every other part with chemical solution, ensuring the area is
germ-free. Not a small act !
considering the fact that the equipment / expenses / efforts are his own – not representing
Govt or any other Organisation. Heartily appreciate the indomitable spirit of serving the
society. Thanks Madhusudan
swami.
2.5.2026
Pic Credit : Maaps India.

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