Music is the Universal Language!

"Music" - who is not aware of this word? Right from a mother's lullaby to  a music maestro's  hum... Right from the sounds of rhythmic wind to the sounds of sprinkling rainy water....Any sound which is pleasing and rhythmic to hear is music!!

"Language" - In simple terms it is a mode of expression of emotions, views, thoughts of all the living beings on the earth. It need not be only a verbal (spoken or  written) form but can also be a non verbal (sign language) form of expression.

"Universal Language" - One of the dictionary meanings of this term is: Any kind of expression that is used and understood everywhere.

Every thing in the world expresses in its own way. It depends on ourselves to keenly observe, understand and perceive. Not only visual signs speak but also audio/sound signs speak. The horn of a vehicle, a school bell, the tic tock of a clock ...what not, everything speaks. Human mind can create wonders, no doubt!!

All the nava rasAs can be expressed through musical sounds. If we keenly observe the background music in any film or any visual program, the viewer first understands the situation in tune with the music... Might be for romance, comedy, fear or happiness.. Best example is the background score of news channels' breaking news item :-p Not necessary to know the meanings of the dialogues!

Emotions can easily be expressed through music. Need not be a lyrical composition, just the play of musical notes express emotions. In fact it's a strongest way to express. Thus music is set to tune with the lyrical expression and sometimes perfect lyrics set in the expression of tuned music.

I feel lyrics helps in understanding and perceiving the true expression or emotion of a composer whereas in a non lyrical composition,  to some extent the true emotion can be perceived and on the other hand it entirely depends on the emotional status, perception and imagination of the listener.

Thus I opine - Yes, Music is the Universal Language !!! The language of the World !!! The language of God !!!

PEACOCK  AS AN OMEN

Close your eyes.. Just imagine the bluish long neck, small face with tiny round eyes and sharp beak, having its colorful tail opened in  a half circle backdrop, with a beautiful body and thin legs dancing in happiness knowing that the clouds in the sky are going to sprinkle water on to the earth.. 

 

Yes the beautiful Peacock, The National Bird of India, is really a lovely sight to see and imagine. It is closer to poets and artists than any other birds.

It is said that the sight or imagination of a peacock rejuvenates self esteem levels!! While feeling blank or blue any time, just imagine a peacock and it puts you in a proper mood and you'll really feel high.

The name peacock is generalised in usage. But the male one is called as Peafowl and the female as Peahen. Male bird is good looking, found in blue and green colours, has the long glittering tail. We can see many number of eye shaped design on its feathers. They are in fact called as eyes on its tail.  Whereas the female looks a bit ugly and dark grey in colour. Peacocks preys on small plants, insects, snakes etc.  

Peacock was given a high importance spiritually in many cultures and religions. Mayura (kannada) or nemali (telugu) is associated with a number of Hindu Gods. It serves as a conveyance to Lord Kartikeya, Goddess Saraswati and Godess Kanya Kumari. We all are very familiar to see Lord Krishna beautifully depicted with a peacock feather on his crown.

     It is also said that this bird is the possessor of most admired human characteristics. It symbolises Nobility, Royalty,  Holiness, Guidance, Protection, Watchfulness, Glory, kindenss, compassion, good luck, patience,  Vision, Awakening, Refinement, Immortality....

This graceful bird also has great history in Asian, Greco - Roman, Babylonia and Persian mythologies.

The peacock feathers are said to be the bearers of good luck, fortune, love and positive energies. The ash of peacock feathers are used for healing the ill health of humans related to respiratory and sexual weakness problems.

One can see a peafowl dancing with its opened tail in anticipation of rain and to attract the peahen into courtship. These peahens like those male partners who have a thick plumage.

Peacock is a sign of beauty (as it is beautiful) and knowledge (the hundred eyes on its feathers).With keen observation only man acquires knowledge. So it shows Knowledge without love is lifeless..

There is something to talk about this bird in Astronomy.. In the southern hemisphere, the Astronomers recognized a group of stars forming in a peacock pattern. It was named as Pavo (Peacock)  Constellation. Spirtually, a peacock symbolises rebirth and regeneration.

 The Alchemists treat the view of this bird as a good omen in their spiritual growth. In the five stage process of an alchemist's spiritual growth, the peacock omen is the third, crucial and turning point stage. It signifies the entrance into the inner experience of the astral world and next level of consciousness. 

Mmm.. my work is done now, to show my gratitude for this great omen .. So, it's your turn now!! :-)