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A simple question to all,how many of us Indians (Tamils) and or Hindus know how to speak,read and write our own mother tongue?How many of us stand proud telling that we are Indians or Hindus?How many of us when we meet our fellow Indian friends,say Vanakam,or even converse in tamil or any other Indian languages?IF your answer is
a ‘YES’,then you should be proud of yourself that you have not lost your identity.Look at our fellow Malay and Chinese friends,they are so fluent with their respective mother tougues,and they are proud speaking their languages.On the other hand,we Indian are lacking on this.Why am I saying this?Well,the reason is simply because I would like to contribute towards improving awareness amongst our Indian community.I have volunteered to conduct Tamil Language and Hinduism classes.Knowledge gained,adds value whilst knowledge shared multiplies value.Gone are the days whereby the non Brahmins are prohibited to learn the Vedas,in this modern world,we are all equal,we all have equal opportunities.
The Tamil language class(to speak, read and write) would be for about 3 months.Upon completion of the Tamil Langauge class,I would start with the Hinduism classes which comprise lessons on Saiva Sidthantham, the Thirumurai(Tamil devotional songs,such as Thevaram,Thiruvasagam, etc) and Thirumarai(the interpretation of the
4 Vedas,the stories behind them and the Baghvad Gita).These classes are continuous.All classes would be conducted in Tamil(mostly) and English.Some points to be highlighted to our members. On a few occasions,I have been invited to houses to recite devotional songs(mostly funerals and anthiyesthi ceremonies). It is quite dissapointing to know that many of the deceased family members can’t even recite a simple song of the thirumurai.It is the greatest bliss for the deceased when his/her family members recite these songs for they souls rather than a third party reciting it on behalf of the family members.It is time that we all Indians realise this point and lets start learning a bit about our beautiful language and religion.Lets
all together prove to the world that our language and religion is not fading off.Lets prove that it’s ever glowing in our hearts and souls.Classes are conducted at the Malaysian Hindu Sangam Building, PJS 1.
Time: Every Sunday-6.00pm to 8.00pm (Initially)
Fees: RM40.00 per month.Those who are interested kindly email me at shanthan.penta@gmail.com or contact me @ 0123016607. Any persons(adults and children)are most welcomed to join these classes.
Be proud to be an Indian,be proud of our language and religion.‘Loga Samastha Suginoo Bavandhu’
‘Sarve Jenaha Sugino Bavandhu’
NOTE: MHS’s address is:
67, Jalan PJS1/48,
Taman Petaling Utama 7,
46150 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7784-4668 / 7784-4669
Map to the MHS building is HERE.
According to Shantan, classes will begin on 2nd November (after Deepavali). Please contact him for more details.
Do u know of any in Bukit Mertajam? Pls email.
not that i know of. try posting in umic forum.
Can i check is it after this year’s 2009 i am ready , cause i have attended till it was shifted to perumal temple
please advice me , i really wanna learn to read
Anbe Shivam
please call the number in the posting to get more details. From what I know, the class has been running since 2008.
went is your next intake?
hi.
did u have in kajang..
i dont think so they have it in kajang.
Hi, I have got no idea why temples don’t conduct these classes. A priest from Taman Sri Muda temple used to teach and explain on the gita (15 yrs ago). I don;t understand why temples are not used as a place to teach these devarams, songs, etc. What is the role of Hindu Sangam if they are not implementing all these?