Friendship Day - August 04 2013
P.Natarajan.
United Nations has designated July 30 as the International Day of Friendship. The Day is a UN Day that marks the role of friendship in promoting peace in many countries. Some countries including India celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday in the month of August. Digital communication like internet, mobile phones help in popularizing the importance of the day. People exchange gifts like flowers, wrist bands and greeting cards on this occasion.
A friend is someone whom a person likes or knows. Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between two or more people. ' A friend to all is a friend to none.
' Do not walk in front of me as I may not follow. Do not walk behind me as I won't lead. Just walk by my side as a friend ' is a famous quote.
The term buddy denotes a friend with whom one engages a particular activity like 'Study-Buddy' ! Comrade, ally also refer to a friend in military or political context. Mate is a term used in countries like U.K., Ireland, Australia among males. Pen-pal, Internet friend, as the name denotes are friends who correspond through email.
It would be for 'knowing-sake' to know what the term 'Fr enemy' exactly means. It refers either an enemy disguised as a friend ( wolf in sheep's clothing) or both a friend and a rival. A jackal is known for its role as a 'fr enemy'.
' A TALE OF TWO CITIES', by Charles Dickens brings out how Sydney Carton, the central character and a Barrister in the novel who has a strong unrequited love for Lucie Mantte, saves her lover Darnay for the sake of Lucie, from death. He uses his great skill as a lawyer and sacrifices his life by going to gallows. Sydney Carton's final words (what Dickens say would have been his final words) are among the most famous in English literature and also a classic example for friendship:-
" It is a far far better thing that I do, than I have ever done;it is a far far better rest that I go to than I have ever known "
The great Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' by Kalki portrays the friendship between Vallavaraiyan Vandiyathevan and Arulmozhivarmar and how Vaniyathevan stood by his side till he ascended the throne and came to be known as 'Raja Raja Chola' .
There is another story which can be rated as a milestone and epitome of friendship. Kopperuncholan was a Chola King and also a poet. Many poets were his friends. One Poet Pisir Andhiyar, by name, imagined the King as his best friend. But they never met. The King and his son differed in the administration of the Kingdom. The King went on to fast unto death which ritual was known as 'Vadakkiruthal' viz ' Sit and Face North in the direction of Kailasa or Siva's abode till death'. Pisir Andhiyar came to know about the act of Vadakkiruthal by the King and rushed to Uraiyur. The two platonic friends met and hugged shedding tears. True friendship pushed both of them in the stage of death. They sat together facing North and went to heaven - a touching scene of melting friendship.
Karnan and Duryodharan were great friends and Mahabharata describes how Karnan stood by Duryodhana's side even though he was the first born to Kunti in the Pandava clan.
Favorite Hindi films based on friendship in Bollywood:- (1) 3 Idiots (2) Rang De Basanti (3) Dil Chahta hai (4) Kuch Kuch Hota hai (5) Dil To Pagal Hai (6) Yarana (7) Sholay (8) Iqbal (9) Zindagi Na Milege Dobara (10) Jaane tu---Ya Jaane Na.
Favorite Tamil Movies :- (1) Friends (2) Kuselar (3) Dalapathi (4) Piriyadha Varam Vendum' (5) Annamalai (6) Chennai 600 028 - the central theme in these Kolliwood was 'friendship' !
An Officer And A Gentleman (1998)
Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr, David Keith
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Starring: Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish
Terms Of Endearment (1983)
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nickolson, Danny De Vito
(a) Tell me who is your friend. I will tell you who you are.
(b) He who has 1000 friends has not a friend to spare. And he who has one enemy will meet him every where.
(c) Old Wood Best to Burn , Old Wine to Drink , Old Friend to Trust.
(d) Together We, Friends, survive.
(e) A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter.
He who finds one finds a treasure.
A faithful friend is beyond a price
No sum can balance his worth !!
(g) Love is only a chatter !
Friends are all that matter !!
(i) The only way to have a friend is to be one.
(k) A friend in need is a friend indeed.
(l) We have been friends together in sunshine and shade.
(m) Thy have a friend and thy's friend has a friend. Be discreet.
(n) Some friends are made by Nature, some by contract, some by mutual interest and some by souls.
(p) To meet, to know, to love and to part is the sad story of many a human heart.
(r) The best of friends can always meet along the way of memory sweet.
Cheers Friends ! Natarajan and family wish you all 'A Happy Friendship Day ' !
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United Nations has designated July 30 as the International Day of Friendship. The Day is a UN Day that marks the role of friendship in promoting peace in many countries. Some countries including India celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday in the month of August. Digital communication like internet, mobile phones help in popularizing the importance of the day. People exchange gifts like flowers, wrist bands and greeting cards on this occasion.
A friend is someone whom a person likes or knows. Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between two or more people. ' A friend to all is a friend to none.
' Do not walk in front of me as I may not follow. Do not walk behind me as I won't lead. Just walk by my side as a friend ' is a famous quote.
The term buddy denotes a friend with whom one engages a particular activity like 'Study-Buddy' ! Comrade, ally also refer to a friend in military or political context. Mate is a term used in countries like U.K., Ireland, Australia among males. Pen-pal, Internet friend, as the name denotes are friends who correspond through email.
It would be for 'knowing-sake' to know what the term 'Fr enemy' exactly means. It refers either an enemy disguised as a friend ( wolf in sheep's clothing) or both a friend and a rival. A jackal is known for its role as a 'fr enemy'.
' A TALE OF TWO CITIES', by Charles Dickens brings out how Sydney Carton, the central character and a Barrister in the novel who has a strong unrequited love for Lucie Mantte, saves her lover Darnay for the sake of Lucie, from death. He uses his great skill as a lawyer and sacrifices his life by going to gallows. Sydney Carton's final words (what Dickens say would have been his final words) are among the most famous in English literature and also a classic example for friendship:-
" It is a far far better thing that I do, than I have ever done;it is a far far better rest that I go to than I have ever known "
The great Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' by Kalki portrays the friendship between Vallavaraiyan Vandiyathevan and Arulmozhivarmar and how Vaniyathevan stood by his side till he ascended the throne and came to be known as 'Raja Raja Chola' .
There is another story which can be rated as a milestone and epitome of friendship. Kopperuncholan was a Chola King and also a poet. Many poets were his friends. One Poet Pisir Andhiyar, by name, imagined the King as his best friend. But they never met. The King and his son differed in the administration of the Kingdom. The King went on to fast unto death which ritual was known as 'Vadakkiruthal' viz ' Sit and Face North in the direction of Kailasa or Siva's abode till death'. Pisir Andhiyar came to know about the act of Vadakkiruthal by the King and rushed to Uraiyur. The two platonic friends met and hugged shedding tears. True friendship pushed both of them in the stage of death. They sat together facing North and went to heaven - a touching scene of melting friendship.
Karnan and Duryodharan were great friends and Mahabharata describes how Karnan stood by Duryodhana's side even though he was the first born to Kunti in the Pandava clan.
Favorite Hindi films based on friendship in Bollywood:- (1) 3 Idiots (2) Rang De Basanti (3) Dil Chahta hai (4) Kuch Kuch Hota hai (5) Dil To Pagal Hai (6) Yarana (7) Sholay (8) Iqbal (9) Zindagi Na Milege Dobara (10) Jaane tu---Ya Jaane Na.
Favorite Tamil Movies :- (1) Friends (2) Kuselar (3) Dalapathi (4) Piriyadha Varam Vendum' (5) Annamalai (6) Chennai 600 028 - the central theme in these Kolliwood was 'friendship' !
All time hit Friendship Movies in English
An Intimate Friendship (2000)
Starring: Lisel M Gorell, Stacy Marr, Rini Starkey, Tim McMillan, Kerry Leigh LePage.
Starring: Lisel M Gorell, Stacy Marr, Rini Starkey, Tim McMillan, Kerry Leigh LePage.
An Officer And A Gentleman (1998)
Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr, David Keith
Beaches (1988)
Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey
Clueless (1995)
Clueless (1995)
Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy
My Best Friends Wedding (1997)
Starring: Julia Roberts, Rupert Everett, Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Starring: Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish
Rain Man (1988)
Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman, Valeria Golino, Jerry Molden
Secret Garden (1993)
Starring: Maggie Smith, Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott
Steel Magnolias (1989)
Starring: Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine
Terms Of Endearment (1983)
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nickolson, Danny De Vito
Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (1995, 2000)
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
Thelma And Louise (1991)
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis
These would be some of the classic friendship movies that you can watch along with your buddies. Just grab the huge basket of pop corn and the ice-cream soda as you enjoy these hit flicks. These cute top friendship movies would ensure that you have a good time with friends.
Let us look at some popular sayings about Friendship :-
(a) Tell me who is your friend. I will tell you who you are.
(b) He who has 1000 friends has not a friend to spare. And he who has one enemy will meet him every where.
(c) Old Wood Best to Burn , Old Wine to Drink , Old Friend to Trust.
(d) Together We, Friends, survive.
(e) A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter.
He who finds one finds a treasure.
A faithful friend is beyond a price
No sum can balance his worth !!
(g) Love is only a chatter !
Friends are all that matter !!
(i) The only way to have a friend is to be one.
(k) A friend in need is a friend indeed.
(l) We have been friends together in sunshine and shade.
(m) Thy have a friend and thy's friend has a friend. Be discreet.
(n) Some friends are made by Nature, some by contract, some by mutual interest and some by souls.
(p) To meet, to know, to love and to part is the sad story of many a human heart.
(r) The best of friends can always meet along the way of memory sweet.
Cheers Friends ! Natarajan and family wish you all 'A Happy Friendship Day ' !
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