Eat When You're Hungry

Someone asked a Zen Master, "How do you practice Zen?" The master said, "When you are hungry, eat; when you are tired, sleep." "Isn't that what everyone does anyway?" The master replied, "No, No. Most people entertain a thousand desires when they eat and scheme over a thousand plans when they sleep."

Carrying and Leaving.

Once upon a time, there were two monks who went on a pilgrimage across the country together. One day, they came to a river bank and saw a beautiful girl who was unable to cross the river. Seeing her difficulty, the elder monk volunteered to carry her across the river on his back while the younger one looked on in consternation. When the sun went down, the monks came upon a dilapidated shack and decided to stay there for the night. The elder monk quickly fell asleep while the younger one twisted around, unable to calm his mind.

Finally, he woke up the elder monk and reprimanded him for what happened during the day, "As monks, we are supposed to keep away from women. I am really ashamed and troubled by what you did today!" The elder monk looked at his friend and a smile broke up on his face, "Oh, so that has been bothering you! Brother, I have left the girl behind by the river bank, why are you still carrying her around?"

Philiph Richard.P. 26/05/2007

First Holy Communion

Annlynn Joan Fernandes
D/O Jyothi and Antony Fernandes

May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand always. With lots of love & kisses from,

Mom & Dad Jyothi & Antony, Sisters Jennifer & Anika, NJ, USA, Grand mother Benedicta Furtado. Nagarmatt, Grand father John Fernandes,  Thottam, Veera, Peter & Denzil D'Silva Kallianpur, Joyce, John (God parents), Joylin and Jeston Muscat, Gretta and Glen Furtado, Nnagarmutt, Linet & Norbert Furtado, Barkur, Veena, Merwin and Merric Lewis, Muscat.

Also wishes from

Anirudh, Marina and Kishoo, Barkur. 23/05/2007

House warming at Johannesburg.

Dear Manoj (Barkur), Olinda, Manith and Maahir Sequeira, Johannesburg South Africa,

Opening of your first house in African soil! 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you on the occasion of opening your new house situated in Benoni, Johannesburg. South Africa. May the God bless you and keeps you well. 

Congratulation and best wishes from:

Margaret Sequeira, Kachur, Barkur. Ashok, Joyce and Arnold Sequeira. Barkur. Vinod, Pricilla and Veeraj Sequeira (Electrical Point Mangalore), Shaila & Vivian Crasto, Anusha, Monisha and Tanisha (Crasto Engineering works, Chikansal Road, Kundapur), In-laws: Benedict and Ida Mendonca, Tallur.

Also wishes from

Anirudh, Marina and Kishoo, Barkur. 23/05/2007

It is a wonderful work by old students of Barkur National Junior College.I still re-collect those Memories. Huge campus, best weather and beautiful garden. Really the highschool / junior college would have been degree college in 70's itself, then the prospects / look of Barkur and present of Barkur would have been different. Today's first grade college catering neighboring students better than of Barkur who prefer SMS/ Milagres /PPC/MGM etc and well to do seek admission in engg / medical and other professions I was told. After all  juniorr college we studied only for 2 years, a pleasant experience throughout life time.

Thanks to learned lecturers of the time.

Felicina D'Silva, Kuwait, 21/05/2007

I am happy to read about Arun a soft, talented silent good Samaritan of Barkur. He is deservedly a distinguished personality and still going strong. Thanks for your  timely honor and expect many like Arun to be featured in these pages.

Valerian Cardoza, 21/05/2007

To the Konknani speaking readers:

"Kaani ghalen thel, Kapoli kaadlo khuris, Vaikuntanthlo Jeju Christh hoklek besanv deeth"

What is this vaikunt? Is this sorg? Is this Yemkond, or is this pulgothr? We all expect this custom must be followed, not knowing the meaning of certain vocabulary..... I had asked this question about 50 years ago. I did not get an answer....

Hope someone will answer here........... Why do they oil the ears a day before the wedding?

Boss to the secretary, "I guess tomorrow you will be on time to work."

"What makes you say so?"

Boss: "The weather is going to be 100 degrees. You don't have to spend lot of time deciding what to wear tomorrow!"

James Fernandes,USA,16/05/2007

Happy Birthday

Jacintha D' Almeida, Vakola, Mumbai

As another special year Is added to your life, We are looking forward to many more wonderful moments of being with you ! We wish you a wonderful birthday and many more to come. May God bless you abundantly and grant you good health, happiness, peace and prosperity.

Many happy returns of a wonderful day is the warm-hearted greeting that’s coming your way. And also here’s wishing the best of good cheer keeps you feeling happy right on through the years . . .

Marina, Kishoo and Anirudh Sean, Barkur.10/05/2007

Wow! 2-3 crores for Barkur,  Barkur is smiling with money, a lot of money!!

Here are some suggestions:

A) A  Police Station - Barkur needs one. B) A Tourism Centre. C)A Public Library. D) A Home for the Aged. E) A Park.

Other Priorities:

1)A concrete road (replacing present one) 2)Approach roads into all villages.3) 24 Hours Electricity Supply.4)A full fledged Bus Station.5)   Beautification of Temples with good approach roads. 6)A Modern fully equipped Hospital. 7)A  24 hours Emergency Service. 8)A high power administrative office to look after projects & development. 9)A Chartered Accountant to oversea & audit accounts.

Francis Martis, USA, 10/05/2007

Barkur is truly vibrant. Lot of activities here and there. During my recent visit my family was more than happy to see the progress and a big change. Surely, the bridge has shown its importance.

Secondly, history of our Barkur is really surprising to note. For a moment, a needle of doubt creeping my mind – is this place so great once upon a time? It is a commendable effort of Mogaveera community to help fellow brethren by organizing Mass weddings. This is also a historical moment isn’t it – 25000 strong crowd in this island, Benne Kudru. My grand parents used to tell so many incidents, stories involving this Garodi, a place sacred for fishermen of the Coast.

The host has taken all care to cover all Barkurians and all age groups, say youngsters also chosen to be Personality of the month e.g. Divya Furtado / Kamath in his site.

One of your best columns hall of fame is not getting new faces. Hope necessary attention is given. As a whole, it is an effort well deserves to be acknowledged being a Barkurian. Keep going May God Bless all of you involved in this superb job.

VINCENT D'SOUZA, 07/05/2007

Tribute of love

Rosario Quadros
Bennekudru, Barkur
Birth: 06/03/1914
Died : 21/04/2007

"The best flower of our garden, now adorns the altar of the Lord...Forever."

“Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him, May his soul rest in peace” Amen.

Wife Annie Quadros and Children Juliana, Lancy/Judith, Edward/Monica, Leena/Edwin, Peter/Rosy, Ivan, Sr.Premila, Meera/Christopher 03/05/2007

Belated Birthday Wishes

Antony Prakash D'Souza

May each day of your life bring in Joy Peace and Happiness. Have a great  Birthday and May the God Almighty shower His choicest blessings on you and your family. We are sorry for the delay.

Love and Regards,

Deepak, Fareena and Denora, 03/05/2007

Hi, I’m glad to  visit barkuronline.com . It gives us all the  information about Barkur & Barkurians. Please update with latest information. Thank You.

Diana, Barkur,   03/05/2007

This site brings us back to our native, refreshing our good olden days. Please update us frequently.

Paul Vincent D’ Almeida. 03/05/2007

All the very best and Happy married life for each and every pair who got married in Bennekudru mass wedding. I learned from friends that marriage expenditure was only 30K-40K/pair which was very very reasonable and also organizer and donors took care of all expenditure. These people are real role model for society. I am proud to be born in Barkur. Many thanks to Barkur online for flash news and beautiful photos. As Mr. James Fernandes asked for writing an article about Mogaveeras, will try to write one soon.

Krishna Mogaveera, 1004, Meadow Creek DR Irving, TX-75038, 02/05/2007

James Fernandes, we agree you are very much right, No one now deny ‘Barkur on line’ is on fast track once again. Hotel, Mass marriage and renovations of houses of God ‘History gets repeated’ they say and here is a proof.

Archie has arranged what has happened yesterday, And today the place lives up to that reputation, to confirm.

Is there a dearth of people to qualify as POM? Also is it not tiring to HOF to be sticker there for so long. Other day, it was Archie’s Corner eagerly watched for, So is Spiritual and news briefs and reports with lively snaps.

Now, messages a place to visit in for some like me, to share, In one word, it is a balanced web site, covering Barkur.

‘The man honoring others is greater than the one honored’, Is a question always ask myself…..Kishoo Barkur, You are marvelous especially you chose to respect others, In doing so, you emerge tallest among all, at premium.

Wish all of you all the best, to bake us the fresh and spicy, And don’t compromise the quality and dignity to appeal all.

M.M.Alvares, alvaresmm@hotmail.com – 02/05/2007.

What is prestige Felciana? If the fish costs Rs. 50, as per Rukku the Fisher woman in Barkur fish market, The  Mysoreghar offers

Rs. 55, the Bombayite offers Rs. 75 and Middleast guy on vacation offers Rs. 100.00 to the same two Bangdas.

Is this prestige? There is NO prestige in overspending, especially when one can't afford.........And then wind up in a Ashram for destitutes. Is this prestige? Who will tolerate such prestige? May be some sunshine friends.

How many sunshine friends will call you to know your welfare if and when you lose your job? Believe me, when you have no job/income, all you have is you and your God. It's a pity, God is there even when you are penniless.

No one else, nothing else. Not even your dog. Even the God's Servants will tell you, "I am praying for you!" I guess, overspending is prestige, but when such prestige disappears, then what?................ Is borrowing

money without the ability to return, and spending on a wedding, Is this prestige? So be it................

James Fernandes, USA, 02/05/2007

Marriage is a costly affair in India. The pomp and exhibition has become prestige issue too. Mogaveera community has taken a lead to help economically weak by organising mass weddings.

But fail to understand, 24000 guest treatments on an average of 400 per pair is not a costly affair? Most important is cost saving and elimination of dowry, at the same time helping the poor grooms / brides must be taken care. Keep up the basic objectives and continue this work year after year.

Feliciana D'Silva, Kuwait. 01/05/2007

Wah, Barkur is not sleepy hamlet any more. It's awake, alive, healthy and prospering. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder to appreciate. The repaired and newly constructed bridges, the renovated temples and celebrations, the mass weddings, the Five star resort near Barkur Railway station, and moreover the historical article on Barkur History by

Archie, wah, to report all these, Kishoo must be in Barkur on vacation! The pictures of those dignified 59 brides and grooms, wearing 20 gram Kariamanies, garlands, and Mundasaas, remind me of the (pictures) petty kings and queens of pre-British empire days! The concept, "Spend within your means" is to be highly appreciated and emulated by one and all. Kudos to the organizers.

Kishoo, the photographs, are fabulous. Thank God, you can afford, Right? The outer ring bridge, instantly reminded me of the Marine Drive of Bombay, and also of Lake shore drive of Chicago.

Shall we come up with a Barkuroneline.com calendar using these pictures? (Yes, ideas are free, implementations are not cheap!) All you, readers, "Barkur is Calling You."

James Fernandes, USA, 01/05/2007

All the best to newly married couples, may God Bless all of you and the organisors. It is a big achievement Benne Kudru youngsters, a yeoman job to the society. We are very happy to read the report.

MM Alvares, alvaresmm@hotmail.com, 01/05/2007

Wedding Wishes...

Chi.Ashwin and Chi.Sou.Mahalaxmi
S/O  Smt.Anajani and Shri Y.Mohandas Kamath, Barkur and D/O Smt.Gayatri and Shri Gopalakrishna Keshav Shanbhag, Bhatkal.
Married on 26 April 2007.

May your wedding be filled
With everything that's wonderful
A joyous, beautiful beginning
Of a married life
Filled with endless happiness
And endless love.

Wishing you a lifetime of Wedded-Bliss. With warm wishes...

Smt.Muktha and Y.Ganapathi Kamath, Barkur, Smt.Anajani and Y. Mohandas Kamath,Barkur, Smt.Sushma and Prashanth Kamath, Bangalore and  Smt.Gayatri and Shri Gopalakrishna Keshav Shanbhag, Bhatkal, friends and relatives and

All from www.barkuronline.com, 27/04/2007