Agnijaat
Poush 1425 Critique by Troy David Loy @
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Agnijaat
Poush 1425, December 2018
Well,
last month’s issue came at the onset of the chilly season, and it’s
not exactly hospitable in the locale of my secret lair! Here’s the
critique for last Poush, and may this Magh be a pleasant one!
Goodbye
2018 andLet the journey begin: Window to India*
These
two images are quite cool, and mark a fitting end to the previous
year. The first shows a young woman in formal dress, and the next two
ringing in the New Year.
Indie
Author Speaks – pocket money or more 1
The
Authoress notes the problems in finding work as a writer, often
outside the scope of writing itself.
We
are the big cheez!
A
cartoon about arbitrary rules of dress imposed on innocuous items of
clothing, rules that nonsensically declare those items obscene. I
remember a news article I saw some time ago, I think it was in the
Times of India in which a young woman was threatened and burned out
of her village home, for not wearing traditional dress when ordered
to by her neighbors.
Women
vs Men – 4
A
strong call for independent thought among women and girls, while
being wary of the envy of other women!
Happiness
skills…. Who is to be blamed?
A
short post with one essential warning to the trusting: Trust, but
verify before confiding!
India
THEN: Bhasa
Now
THIS is cool! This issue discusses the earliest known Sanskrit
dramatist whose complete plays have been discovered, and notes his
influence on the playwright Kalidasa!
Nature
@Kolkata in Poush*
A
pretty image showing the pleasant but cooling weather of the season
as the planet’s Northern winter solstice approaches!
Nature
@Kolkata in Poush:
The
Authoress notes the more pleasant shift in weather for her town of
residence, with firm hopes that it remains so in February.
Poetry
and Movies (Indian mostly)
Here,
the Authoress notes the accomplished Urdu poets responsible for
earlier Hindi movie song lyrics. I think I’ll be checking for
recordings of their works being performed. Should make interesting
listening!
Spotlight
on – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Hmmm.
A singer of Pakistani descent with a wide vocal range and great
singing stamina, which reminds me of the late Freddie Mercury, birth
name Farouk Bulsara, with his own abilities as the lead singer of
Queen. I was completely unfamiliar with the style of singing Ani Khan
performed, though, and find myself amazed at the accomplishments of
both men!
Sweet
Memories – Green
I
too have a preference for green, though I’ve grown wary of green
growing things in the wild… I can’t be too sure of not harming
the tiny tardigrades, or moss-piglets, in their green felt homes
laden with tiny droplets of water!
Theme
for Poush: Wisdom
One:
An image of a monk meditating beneath a tree, astride a giant lotus
blossom. The colors for this one go nicely together, with simple,
pleasing use of form.
Two:
A
quote picture showing a lantern lighting the flame of wisdom. Very
good use of typography, color, and form.
Three:
17
word verse on the elusiveness of true wisdom.
Four:
7x2
diamond verse asking whence wisdom comes in those who have it. It’s
a question worth asking!
Five:
A cherub talks with his mother, on the safety of a wise woman reset
by an evil being. Too bad the the evil one was thwarted even when it
succeeded!
Six:
Advice here on how to approach the world, navigating its hazards
wisely.
Seven:
Here is a brief discussion on the difference between knowledge,
wisdom, and experience, and their relation. My own thought is that
these are all interdependent.
Reformers
vs Dramabaz
A
cartoon on the difference between reforming versus mere
tantrum-throwers. Hmm.
Well,
that it’s for this eZine critique on Agnijaat for Poush 1425. I
hope you enjoy the rest of Magh!
So,
in Soruggon…
…Talotaa
frang. Talotaa kas. Talotaa tranga suulaat!
And
I’ll see you again in Falgun!
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