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ftEens kjh vk;xs hA ;fn lius dks gekjs vna j gh jgus nxas s cu ik;sxk vkSj ge ftEens kjh ls dfBu iz;kl djxas As rks ges ,d ldkjkRed ncko (Positive Pressure) Þftrus vf/kd lius vki n[s k ldrs gS]a mrus ugh feyxs kA nlw jksa ls tc ckVaxs s rHkh ldkjkRed ncko vf/kd vki ijw s Hkh dj ldrs gSAß - ekbdy dkMs kZ The more you can dream, the more you can do. {^m³knkv AÊoknbpsS {]mÀ°\\ Leelamma Cheriyan Betapur cNn¡s]«n«pff {]mÀ°\\Ifn Gähpw {]kn²amb Hcp {]mÀ°\\bmWv AÊoknbnse hnip²\\mb {^m³knknsâ {]mÀ°\\. “Fsâ \\mYm! Fs¶ AhnSps¯ im´nbpsS ZqX\\m¡Wta. hntZzjapffnS¯p kvt\\lw hnXbv¡phm³, t{Zmlw sN¿p¶hÀ¡p amt¸Iphm³ Fs¶ Dp]IcWam¡Wsa. kwibmep¡Ä¡p hnizmkZmÀVyhpw \\ncmibn \\«w Xncnbp¶hÀ¡p {]Xymibpw AÔImc¯nencn¡p¶hÀ¡p {]Imihpw Zp:JnXÀ¡p kt´mjhpw \\ÂIphm³ Fs¶ \\ntbmKn¡Wsa. Znhy \\mYm, aäpffhcm Bizkn¸n¡s¸Sp¶Xns\\¡mÄ Ahsc Bizkn¸n¡p¶Xn\\v F\\n¡ Icpt¯IWsa. aäpffhcm a\\Ênem¡s¸Sp¶Xns\\¡mÄ aäpffhsc a\\Ênem¡p¶Xn\\pw, kvt\\ln¡s¸Sp¶Xns\\¡mÄ ktv \\ln¡p¶Xn\\pw F\\n¡nSbm¡Wsa. F´psIm­¶m sImSp¡pt¼mgmIp¶p R§Ä¡p e`n¡p¶Xv, £an¡t¼mgmIp¶ R§Ä¡p £an¨p In«p¶X.v R§Ä acn¡p¶XnÂIqSnbmIp¶p \\nXy{]Imi¯nte¡p P\\n¡p¶Xv.” (tiJcn¡s¸«Xv) ISLAND MESSENGER 51

Dr. SHILPA JACOB Kadamtala THE LORD KNOWS WHAT’S BEST “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and The whole of my MBBS was like a lean not on your own understanding. In all journey, where I gained so much, learnt so your ways acknowledge Him and he shall much, and grew up so much. And this journey direct your paths…” would have been impossible without the grace of the Lord almighty. The prayers Stepping inside the lecture hall on the always strengthened me, and the word of God helped me focus on what was more very first day of my college as a medical important to me. Especially the crucial days student was indeed a moment of before final year exams were extremely exhilaration for me. It was the month of stressful and my only stress buster was my September 2015. I realised that despite little diary of Biblical verses. Those little everything, I was where I was supposed to verses had a mighty impact on me, always be, a place where I belonged. It was a matter gave me a sense of positivity and optimism. of pride for my parents, a moment of joy for There were times when I had almost lost all my friends and family, and a moment of hope and left everything in the hands of the thanksgiving and sense of gratification for Lord and he helped me endure everything. me. It was more than I could ever ask for. The course was over, and I passed my exams by God’s grace after waiting for results for a I had realised that once I dedicated month and a half. myself to this profession, there was no turning back. Over the past few years, I “Do not be anxious about anything, reached an understanding that this noble but in everything by prayer and supplication profession of being a live saver, is not just with thanksgiving let your requests be made about the charm of the white coat, nor about known to God” Philippians 4:6 the fascination of just hanging a stethoscope around one’s neck, but something that Never had I felt a stronger presence of transcends all these. the Lord around me. I knew how I had faced my exams and to get such a positive outcome I wouldn’t deny the fact that being an was indeed a blessing. I had never hoped and MBBS student isn’t easy. It’s all about believed in myself, but the Lord did. He struggle and hard work. Every effort put into placed me where I was supposed to be, and learning and gaining experience seems less. where he wanted me to be. ISLAND MESSENGER 52

I began my Internship in March 2020. I have put all my trust in the Lord and It was a time to put our knowledge and skills submitted myself to his plans for me. If I am into practice. Again I started by giving thanks where I am today, I know there is a reason; I to the Lord as he had brought me this far know there is a purpose, a purpose which and considered me worthy for everything. 2 God has carefully tailored for me. All that he months into internship, and our islands had requires from us is to trust his ways, and he to face the effect of Coronavirus pandemic. will take care of the rest. Again, a sense of self-doubt and fear crept in me. For a moment, I even questioned my Nothing is impossible with God. He own purpose and my decision to become a makes things happen in this world. We are doctor. I became apprehensive not just for blessed to be called his children. Doubts may me but for my family (who were all away in arise in our minds, we may be put through different places) and colleagues as well. We trials, but we should always remember that were now the frontline warriors. Yet even God will never put us through something after all this, though the working situations more than we can endure. were unfavourable and scary, yet it never stopped me from stepping out of my room Yes, I could have chosen to become to do my duties, as I believed in the Lord, something else, I could have been who believed in me. somewhere else, but the fact that I am where “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and I am and working to be a part of something of good courage, do not be afraid, nor be that matters is in itself an indication of God’s dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you plans for me, because God knows what’s wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 best for me. Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; Reinhold Niebuhr ISLAND MESSENGER 53

GOOD IMPACT OF IN THE WORLD BINCY KOSHY Rangat In the midst of the fear, worry, and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, each day seems to bring news that’s worse than the day before. As of 1 August 2020, more than 17.5 million cases of COVID19 have been reported in more than 188 countries and territories, resulting in more than 679,000 deaths; more than 10.3 million people have recov- ered. The cause for our concerns are justified. But, as in most major disasters, tragedies, and public health threats, there are reasons for hope, and even optimism. It is hard to see good in this situation, when we can see the whole world is in a great chaos. But they are there some: 1. Build Genuine Relationships We all have been so busy living the ‘Life,’ many of us have lost those real, genuine moments we have with our loved ones. Maybe some of us are lucky enough to go for family vacations every now & then. But even then, we spoil our good moments thinking about those pending files waiting at our workstation. Now, the COVID-19 situation has positively impacted the way you build and maintain relationships. You get to spend your time with your family and plan your work better. This actually helps you build a better future for both your work and family. 2. Life style changes to practice better hygiene “Being hygienic is no longer just a good habit, but it’s now a prime skill you need for survival.” Times have changed, and people are now aware of how important it is to keep yourself clean. From shaking hands to “Namaste”, we all are now back to our cultural practices.Lifestyle changes are for the good. We’re going to remember to cover our mouths when we cough, to sanitize our hands after touching anything else for our lifetime and we will teach this as a basic manners to our coming generation, because we know what can happen if we don’t. 3. Innovations to help us stay connected. While social distancing is the need of the hour and every responsible citizen should practice it during this time of crisis. The world welcomes ideas, hacks, tips, & tricks to beat the lockdowns & help our communities. This has opened a new way of thought. Organizations cannot just stop functioning altogether, and each is coming up with the ultimate ideas to attract & sustain both their customers & employees. “Innovation happens for nothing, but when the environment demands it happens” And let’s wait for the coolest ideas that can transform the world to the new normal. 4. Remote Working is mainstream now. The quarantines have made all businesses go 100% remote. This has also helped the ISLAND MESSENGER 54

teams to trust each other. Companies are getting into the culture where they trust the integrity of their employees & that they will loyally work even when there’s no one to look over their shoulders every now and then.The investments made for larger spaces are going to decline and companies are actually going to not let geographical locations stand in between while hiring new talents and also providing equal opportunity to everyone without any discriminations. 5. Education becomes digitalized and affordable. The pandemic had posed a threat to the whole education system. Schools, universities, and colleges have been shut down, but have you looked at the brighter side yet? Classes have begun again, thanks to technology. The students needn’t bear the brunt of the costs, making it more affordable. Moreover, parents will get first-hand knowledge about how classes are taught and can directly understand how their child perceives concepts. As the online education system grows, we can expect an increase in the reach and accessibility of education within every section of the society. 6. The Environment is Cleaner and Beautiful. Almost everyone has noticed the bluer skies, cleaner air, brighter moon and stars and louder birdsongs, and we have seen images of cleaner rivers and forgotten views of the mountains. While fears of pollution returning are certain to come true once the restrictions ease, some benefits will stay on. 7. The disasters will be better understood and government will be prepared. COVID-19 has perhaps made each person on earth sit up and take notice of how fragile our lives and lifestyles are on one hand, and how unpredictable and powerful natural hazards are. This is certain to lead to more reflection, research, better preparedness, sensitive decision making and forthcoming public support for disaster risk reduction in the months and years to come. There will be a standard operating procedure for all kids of disaster. There are many questions which are not answered yet, but we should have HOPE for the brighter future which will keep us going. Each coin has two faces, “With Bad Comes The Good”, I would like to see the Good to overcome the Bad. So, let’s look forward and focus on the brighter side for all we have through these difficult times. ISLAND MESSENGER 55

SINU GEORGE hymbma¯neqsS am{Xw {]tals¯ Rangat \\nb{´n¡m³ BInÃ. F¶m hymbmaw ioeam¡nbm {ItaW {]talw \\nb{´W cà¯nse ]©kmcbpsS Afhns\\ hnt[bam¡p¶Xn\\p klmbIamIpw. \\nb{´n¡m\\pw DuÀÖkzecmbn Pohn¡m\\pw hymbmaw F{Xam{Xw {]m[m\\yapÅXmWv ? am\\knIhpw imcocnIhpamb BtcmKyw sa¨s¸Sp¯m\\pw hymbmaw \\s½ klmbn¡p s]m®¯Snbpw AanX`mchpw Dffhcnepw ¶p. {]taltcmKnIÄ hymbma§Ä sN¿p¶Xv {]talw I­phcp¶p. AXpt]mseXs¶ C¯ kw_Ôn¨v tUmÎÀamtcmSv D]tZiw tXtS­ cw {]tal¡mÀ¡v hcm³ km[yXbpÅ lrZb Xv Bhiyw BW.v {]tXyIn¨v \\nb{´W§Ä kw_Ôamb AkpJ§sf sNdp¡p¶Xn\\pw Csæn {]taltcmKnIÄ hymbmaw sN¿p¶ hymbmaw klmbIamtb¡mw. càk½À± Xv {]talw \\nb{´n¡m³ am{XaÃ; icoc¯n hpw ss{S¥nkssdUpIfpsS km¶n[yhpw \\nb s³d s]mXpthbpÅ BtcmKy¯n\\pw \\ÃXm {´n¡m³ apS§msXbpÅ hymbma¯n\\v Wv. Ignbpw F¶mWv ]T\\§Ä ImWn¡p¶Xv. F§s\\bmWv hymbmaw cà¯nse HcmÄ F{Xt¯mfw hymbmaw sN¿Ww? ]©kmcbpsS Afhv Ipdbv¡p¶Xv ? · BgvNbn c­v aWn¡qsd¦nepw anXam c­v coXnbnemWv hymbmaw cà¯n bXpw F¶m icoc¯n A[nIapÅ DuÀ se]©kmcsb \\nb{´n¡p¶X.v Öw D]tbmKs¸Sp¯p¶Xpamb hymbma¯n  GÀs¸SpI. DZmlcW¯n\\v thKw IqSnb 1. C³kpen³ kwthZ\\ £aXsb hÀ²n \\S¯w, tPmKnMv XpS§nbh. ¸n¡m³ hymbma¯neqsS Ignbpw. AXmbXv e`yamb C³kpen³ D]tbmKn¨v tImi§Ä · c­p Znhk¯n IqSpX hybmaw cà¯n \\n¶pw ]©kmcsb BIncWw apS¡cpX.v sNbvX v icoc¯n\\v Bhiyamb DuÀPam¡n amäp¶p. · tbmK, kvs{S¨nwKv F¶nht]mse icoc ¯n\\v hg¡w \\ÂIp¶ hymbma§Ä sN¿Ww. 2. hymbmaw sN¿p¶XneqsS Dt¯Pn¸n Ac aWn¡qdn IqSpX XpSÀ¨bmbn Ccn¡ ¡s¸Sp¶ aknepIÄ C³kpen³ klmban cpXv. ÃmsX Xs¶ cà¯nse ]©kmcsb DuÀ Öam¡n ]cnWan¸n¡p¶p. ISLAND MESSENGER 56

hymbmaw ioeam¡p¶Xn\\p ap³]v kzoIcn NqSv sIm­pÅ {]iv\\§fpw Hgnhm¡m³ t¡­ kpc£m am\\ZÞ§Ä klmbn¡pw. GsX¦nepw Xc¯nepÅ hymbma§Ä · ]Xnsb XpS§pI. ZoÀLImeambn XpS§p¶Xn\\p ap³]v tUmÎtdmSv AsX¡pdn¨v shdpsXbncn¡p¶ hyàntbm hymbmaw BZy kwkmcn¡Ww. {]talw aqew Rc¼pIÄ ambn sN¿m³ XpS§p¶ Btfm BsW¦n t¡m I®nt\\m InUv\\nt¡m XIcmdv kw`hn¨n sNdnb coXnbnepÅ hymbma§Ä XpS§pI. «pÅhcmsW¦n tUmÎÀamcpsS \\nÀtZi {]Imcw am{Xtahymbma§Ä sN¿mhq. · izmkKXn {i²n¡pI. lrZb¯n\\v A[zm\\w \\ÂIp¶ coXnbnepÅ hymbma§Ä · [mcmfw shÅw IpSn¡pI. sN¿pt¼mÄ sNdnb coXnbn izmkw FSp¡m ³ _p²nap«v D­mtb¡mw. F¶m henb · icotcmjvamhv Iq«pIbpw Ipdbv¡pI coXnbnepÅ XSÊw A\\phZn¡cpXv. hymbmaw bpw sN¿pI. \\S¯w ssk¢nwKv t]mepÅ sN¿p¶Xn\\nSbn kwkmcn¡m\\pw IgnbWw. hymbma§Ä A©p apX ]¯p an\\n«v hsc sN¿p¶XneqsS icotcmjvamhv hÀ²n¸n¡m hymbmaw icocs¯bpw a\\knt\\bpw Dt· hp¶XmW.v japÅXpw BtcmKyapÅXpam¡p¶p. AXp sIm­pXs¶ {]tal\\nb{´W¯n\\v acp¶pI · icnbmb AfhnepÅ hmbp IS¡p¶ fpw C³kpen\\pw am{Xw t]mc. Blmc\\nb{´ tkmIvkpw hkv{X§fpw [cn¡p¶Xv Imep Whpw hymbmahpw AXymhiyamWv. thZ\\bpw hymbmaw sN¿pt¼mÄ D­mIp¶ Bishan Baby Don’t Give up Kadamtala God is with you When we don’t get answer we give up, When things don’t go our way, we give up When expectation fails we give up, When there is no hope we give up. Bible Verses tell us how to stand firm in Christ when we are in difficult situation 1) Believe everything happens for good for those who love him. Rom8:28 2) Believe God will prepare a table in the presence of your enemies. Psalm 23:5 3) Believe battle belongs to God, and he will give all of you into our hands. 1 Sam 17:47 4) Believe since God is with you no one will ever be able to stand before you. Joshua 1:5 5) Be prepared to do whatever He tells you. John 2:5 Leave everything in God’s hands and be ready to do what-ever he told us. His plans are different so believe that He will protect you as promised. ISLAND MESSENGER 57

A Good Friday To Remember JAYESH JACOB Kadamtala “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be stant prayers and dedication that kept me going constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) through it. In between all this, we were given our project groups and we started working on our This was the verse going through my head projects. It was the month of March, and I got a during the time when the Great Lent of 2017 ap- call from my cousin, Anish Abraham. “Hi Jayesh, proached. I was in my final year of Engineering in we are planning to go to Betapur in April for one Mandya and had decided to observe the 50 days week from April 9, would you be interested to of Lent. I still wonder how but I had a wish some- come with us”, and I was like my wish is coming where deep in my heart that I wanted to complete true. I agreed and told him would be coming along. this Lent in St. Peter’s Marthoma Church, Betapur I was very happy and thanked God for this op- but that seemed difficult as I was just back from portunity that had come up. But little did I know home after my Semester break in January. I hadn’t that this was a short moment of happiness. been home for Christmas due to my exams and wanted to be with the family during Good Friday The datesheet for the first level presenta- and Easter. But within 3 months coming back in tions of the project came out, and the date was between all the projects and the final year move- April 13 2017. My heart sank completely. I was ments looked difficult. But keeping this request in irritated and lost. I went back to my room and just my prayers I started with my Lent for that year. asked God “ Why is it happening like this to me?” I couldn’t think of anything else, called home talked Yes there were temptations coming up, to my parents, told them what had happened. They staying in a hostel and trying to complete the Lent told me to trust in the Lord and he will surely show seemed a bit difficult in between, but it was con- me a way. “For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37) And God showed me a way out. I started working on the project and continued my prayers. After one week we were told that the presenta- tions will be given only to our Mentors, this gave ISLAND MESSENGER 58

me another ray of Hope. I went and talked to my to be with everyone at such an unexpected time. Mentor and requested him to prepone the date of After this we all sat down had the hot kanji that the presentation as we could not postpone the was prepared, got everything cleaned up and came date. And by God’s grace he accepted and told back home. we could give the presentation on April 7. I along with my team worked full-fledged and was able I sat there and realized a wish that I had put to give the presentation on time and was ready to in front of my Lord 3 months back got answered leave. I went back to my room packed all my and fulfilled in the most beautiful way possible. I bags and left for Bangalore on the next day. thanked the Lord almighty for the wonderful ways that he worked and led me to complete the Lent On April 9, me Anish Abraham, Manasi and visit Betapur and be with my family and loved Anish, Ashish Abraham and Tanishka Anish were ones. “If you ask Me anything in My name, I all ready to leave, we reached Port Blair by after- will do it.” (John 14:14) And this by far is my noon. Others left for Betapur early, I along with most memorable experience of a Good Friday. my family travelled to Betapur on April 13. We reached by noon and went in the evening and We often ask God for many things atteneded the Maudy Thursday worship con- and don’t Thank him enough. This experience ducted by Achen. made me realize that God has a plan for everyone and he works in ways man fails to understand. So The next morning everyone was busy with keep your trust in the Lord, and ask him in prayer something or the other, some busy in the kitchen whatever you need, and he will answer. preparing the thoran, others in Church preparing the kanji, some getting the church ready for people As Matthew Chapter 7 verses 7 and 8 say: to come in. After all this the first service of Good “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. Friday started at 8:30 am. Everyone completed all shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto 3 services for the day with great dedication and you. For every one that askethreceiveth; and he prayers in their heart. It was a great feeling for me that seeketh.findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” ISLAND MESSENGER 59

QuhpZ j eas ueh vc ugh MINIKOSHY Rangat ekulwu eas ?kj dh phtkas dh lqj{kk ds fy, dh tkus okyh n[s kcky eas lc ls t:jh gS ydMh ds QuhZpj dh n[s kckyA bl ekSle eas gok dh ueh ydMh ds QuhZpj dks cgrq izHkkfor djrh gAS bl dh [kkl otg ;g gS fd ydMh ueh dks vklkuh ls lk[s k yrs h g]S ftl ds pyrs QuhpZ j dh ydMh Qyw tkrh gSA cjlkr ds ekSle esa ?kj ds QuhpZ j pjejkgV dh vkokt vkuk] lkQs s eas ueh vkjS vyekjh ls xa/k dk vkuk o ml dk ’kis cnyk gvq k fn[kkbZ nus k lkekU; ckrsa gSA viuk,sa ljy mik;%& ,ls h leL;k ls fuiVus ds fy, ekuluw ls igys gh fdlh izkQs ’s kuy ls vius ?kj dh tk¡p djok dj vki ckj ckj inS k gkus s okyh QuhpZ j dh leL;k ls utkr ik ldrs gAaS ekuluw ds nkjS ku dqN ljy mik;kas ds tfj;s vius QuhZpj dks lqjf{kr fd;k tk ldrk gAS bl ds vykok tc Hkh vki nlw jh ckj QuhpZ j cuok, okVjiQwz IykbZoqM vkSj QSfodkys eSfju dk iz;kxs dj]as rkfd ekuluw ds nkjS ku vki dk QuhZpj iHz kkfor u gkAs ekuluw ds nkSjku QuhZpj lqj{kk ds dqN ljy vkjS O;ogkfjd mik; fuEu gS%& Û ydMh ds QuhpZ j dks f[kMdh ds ikl u j[kas rkfd ckfj’k ds ikuh ls cpk jgAs Û yxkrkj o\"kkZ ds pyrs QuhpZ j ds tksM [kqy ldrs gASa ySfeu’s ku viuh idM NksM ldrk gSA blfy, QuhpZ j ds tkMs kas eas ge’s kk okVjiwQz ,Mgfs lo dk i;z kxs djAsa Û lkQs s vkSj dqflZ;kas dks lkQ djus ds fy, cjlkr eas xhys diMs dk iz;ksx u djaAs mUgs ge’s kk l[w ks vkSj uje diMs ls lkQ djAsa Û vyekjh dks nhokj ls dqN bpa dh njw h ij j[kAas lkFk gh bl ds vanj uSIFkyhu ;k dQSa j ckyS j[k]as uhe dh ifÙk;ka Hkh vyekjh eas j[k ldrs gAS tks flYoj fQ’k ls izHkkoh rjhds ls cPkkrh gASa Û ekuluw eas ydMh ds njokts tke gks tkrs gaSA mUgs vklkuh ls [kksyus ;k cna djus ds fy, njokts eas ihry dk gaMS y yxokuk lgh jgxs kA Û vxj ydMh dk Q’kZ gks rks mls vPNs rjhds ls ikSyh’k fd;k tkuk pkfg,A Û tc Hkh ckfj’k Fke tk,] dksf’k’k djas fd ?kj dh f[kMfd;ka FkkMs h njs [kyq h jga]s ftl ls ?kj esa gok dk izo’s k gkus s ls ueh de gkAs bl ds vykok dNq vkSj ckrkas ij Hkh [kkl /;ku n%as & Û ekulwu ds nkSjku dkyhu gVk naAs bls ekMs dj j[krs le; dqN flfydkSu dh FkSfy;ka mlds vna j j[k nAsa Û l;a Dq r jkT; Ik;koZ j.k lqj{kk ds vulq kj QQwna dh otg ls ,ys ftdZ fj,sD’ku gkrs k gSA ftl esa vLFkek ] Nhduk vkSj lkla lac/kh dbZ chekfj;ka 'kkfey gAaS ikuh vkSj fMVjtVSa dh enn ls dkys QQnwa dks jxM dj lkQ djaAs Û ueh vkjS xhysiu dh otg ls QuhZpj esa nhed yx tkrs gaAS blfy, ,Vsa h VekbZ V lksY;w’ku ls igys bl dk mipkj fdlh izkQs ’s kuy ls djok,Aa ISLAND MESSENGER 60

IS IS¶ amÀt¯m½m¡mÀ Evg.P.M. Mathew Ezholy _wKmÄ DÄ¡Sen `qa[ytcJbv¡v hS¡v ØnXnsN¿p¶ `q{]tZiamWv B³Uam³ \\nt¡m_mÀ Zzo]kaqlw. 572 Zzo]pIÄ DÄs¸Sp¶ Cu `q{]tZiw 8240 N. In. ao hnkvXrXn bpÅXmWv CXn 38 Zzo]pIfnemWv a\\pjyhmkw DÅXmbn IcpXp¶Xv. C´y almcmPyw kzmX{´y¯n³sd ip²hmbp izkn¨pXpS§p¶Xn\\pap³]v tZis¯ AS¡nhmWncp¶ hntZi `cWIqSw `cWIqShncp² \\ne]msSSp¯ Xt±iobsc \\mSpIS¯p¶Xn\\pw in£n¡p¶Xn\\pw Cu `q{]tZis¯ D]tbmKn¨ncp¶p. hntZi `cWIÀ¯m¡Ä¡p Xt±iobtcmSp­mbncp¶ shdnbpsS kvamcIamb skÃpemÀ Pbn C¶pw XeØm\\\\Kcnbn ImWmw. 1953þ54 hÀj§fn `mcX kÀ¡mÀ B³Uams\\ P\\hmktbmKyam¡p¶Xn\\mbn \\S¯nb skänÂsa³dv Ime¯mWv amÀt¯m½m¡mÀ Zzo]nse¯nbX.v a²y B³Uam\\nse¯nb am¯³, t]m¯³, tPm¬ {XnaqÀ¯nIfpsS AS§m¯ Bßob ZmlamWv a²y þ D¯c B³Uam\\nse amÀt¯m½m Iq«mbvaIfpsS DÛh¯n\\p IcWo`hn¨Xv. tKm{Xhn`mK¯nÂs]« PÀÆmIfpw hnjP´p¡fpapÅ sImSpwh\\s¯ sh«ns¯fn¨p Irjn¡pw a\\pjyhmk¯n\\pw DXIp¶ `qanbm¡m³ IS ISs¶¯nbhÀ IÃpXn¶mepw Zln¡p¶ hn[¯n BtcmKy ZrUKm{X·mcmb sNdp¸¡mcmbncp¶p. P\\n¨ \\mSns\\bpw amXm]nXm¡sfbpw IqS¸nd¸pIsfbpw hn«v kvIqÄ ]T\\Ime¯p Ncn{X]mT]pkvXI¯n hmbn¨dnhpam{XapÅ Zzo]nte¡v bm{X sNbvXt¸mÄ _mey¯n amXm]nXm¡Ä ]IÀ¶p\\ÂInb ssZhhnizmkw AhÀ hn«pIfªnÃ. sXänt]mIphm³ km²yXIÄ Gsdbp­mbncps¶¦nepw sXäpsNbvXm Xncp¯m\\pw in£n¡m\\pw amXm]nXm¡Ä H¸ansænepw ssZhw X§tfmSp IqsSbps­¶ Xncn¨dnhmWp Ahsc \\bn¨Xv. ]Ie´ntbmfw sImSpw ImSnt\\mSpw Im«phmknItfmSpw h\\yPohnItfmSpw aÃn«p ImSns\\ \\mSm¡p¶ {]hÀ¯nbn GÀs¸«t¸mfpw hmcm´y§fn k`mhyXymkw IqSmsX HmtcmhoSpIfn H¯pIqSn ]mSm\\pw {]mÀ°n¡m\\pw XncphN\\w [ym\\n¡m\\pw Ahkc§Ä Is­¯n. ]IÀ¨hym[nIfpw {]IrXnZpc´§fpw h¶t¸mfpw H¶n¨p {]mÀ°n¨p Cu Iq«mbvaIfmWv ]n¶oSv CShIIfmbn amdnbXv. h\\`qansb hmk`qanbm¡pIbpw ]ÅnIÄ ]WnbpIbpw am{XaÃ; C¶pImWp¶ aXku lmÀZhpw {]IrXncaWobhpamb B³Uam³ sI«nbpbÀ¯pIbmbncp¶p \\{kmb³sd a¡Ä DĸsSbpÅ BZy {]hmkn kaqlw sNbvXXv. C¶v Cu {]tZi§fn \\n¶pw kphntij the¡pw ]«Xz ip{ipj¡pw bphP\\§Ä apt¶m«phcp¶Xpw ]qÀhnIÀ sh«ns¯fn¨pX¶ hnizmk ]mXbneqsSbmWv. ]Xnäm­pIÄ¡n¸pdw \\½psS tZhmeb§Ä kphÀ® Pq_nenbpw Ignªp apt¶dpt¼mÄ BZnaImes¯ hnizmk¯n\\pw, ssZh`b¯n\\pw, ]ckv]c kvt\\l ¯n\\pw hnÅ hoWn«pt­m F¶v Hcp Bß]cntim[\\ A\\nhmcyamWv. ISLAND MESSENGER 61

RdOkjs Nkus Ak ls efq Dr feyxs h! L. SUKU RAJAN ifo= ckbcy dgrh gS ije’s oj ds ikl tk Rangat vkjS vkReh; gks tk dkVs jh eas ioz ’¢ k dj dkjs kus k dky eas fdokM+kas dks cna dj ekuo d&s jkus k dky eas xqIr eas ikz FkZuk djks vkink dky eas nhu gks dj izkFkuZ k djks vlgk; dky eas ikikas dk izk;f’pr djks vHkko dky eas cjq h pky ls fQjks lda V dky eas eSa ¼ije’s oj½ LoxZ ls lqudj lna gs dky eas rjs s ikikas dks {kek d:xa k i’z kklu dgrk gS <k+ y cudj j{kk d:xa k vuko’;d ;k=k,a cna djks i[a kkas ds vkM+ eas fNik y¡xw k dkjs kus k lØa e.k dMh+ Hkax djks egkekjh ls cpkÅxa k flQZ vfr vko’;d gks rks ekuo tkfr dks pxa k d:xa k ?kj ls ckgj dne j[kks ’kkds ] foyki] ihM+k ls eqDr d:xa k vU;Fkk ?kj ij gh jgks txr dks T;kas dk R;kas d:xa k ifjokj lxa lqjf{kr jgks blfy, Mj er ?kj ls ckgj dne j[kks fujk’k gks er rk&s ekLd t:j igus j[kks ifo= ckbcy eas nks xt+ dh njw h cuk, j[kks 365 ckj ;g dgrs ’kkjhfjd njw h cuk, j[kks gj fnu /kS;Z nrs s & vkjS dgrs Lkekftd njw h cuk, j[kks Mj+ er!+ Mj+ er! HkhM ls cpks Rkk&s fo’okl eas vkxs c<k+ !s vQokgkas ls cpks lko/kku jgks vk’kk dHkh er NksMk!s vu’q kklu eas jgks ije’s oj ds opukas dks ekuk!s i’z kklu ds fu;ekas dks ekuk!as ifz rjk/s kd ’kfDr cuk, j[kks gkFkkas dks ckj ckj /kksrs jgks rHkh dkjs kus k ls efq Dr feyxs h! Lockdown ds fu;ekas dks ekukas Quarantine esa fu;ekas dks ekukas rHkh dkjs kus k ls efq Dr feyxs h! dkjs kus k ykbykt gS lko/kkuh gh cpko gS & /kU;okn ISLAND MESSENGER 62

Hear Our Prayers For The World Lord! Unto You we’re always looking ANUGRAHA OOMMEN You are omnipotent, our only source Rangat Your name is above everything Lead us on Your course. ISLAND MESSENGER 63 We need not be afraid For You have all things under control You are the only one who can heal us Body, spirit and soul. May we not be disturbed! By the fears that are all around You are our Almighty God Who can keep us safe and sound. O Lord! forgive us for the sins And the evil spreading in the land We admit that we committed mistakes On the word of God, our knees we bend. Keep us safe under your wings And protect us by Your hands Hear our prayers for the world And send healing to our land. The people will return to you And seek your face everyday We abide by your commandments And assure we’ll put You first always. Amen..

TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN CHILDREN BLESSIN V. SHERVIN Rangat Every child has a unique personality their problems with their parents and teachers, some other may be more reserved in nature. which develops over the academic years until Therefore it is very important to keep a close he or she becomes an adult. In a classroom, watch on their behaviour during their child- children learn from their personal interaction hood and even during the teenage. with other children and their teachers. Among the majority some children are unable to cope Apart from being reserved or seemingly up with their social environment and may dis- shy, a child also show the symptoms of aggres- play symptoms of anti-social behaviour. In such sion along with lying. Such children can’t be cases, identifying these can help in managing understood, they don’t realise that they are vio- the child’s behavioural issues. lating the social rules for which the conse- quences of their actions are unaware to them. The term ‘anti-social’ behavior is defined Studies in children behavior have also sug- as violating ‘social rules’ symptoms which in- gested that restlessness combined with a poor clude repeated and persistent patterns of social ability to sustain their attention has been found isolation, defiant or aggressive behavior. Many to influence anti-social behavior in children. children may display such kind of character continuously without caring about the conse- We all know ‘prevention is better than quences are known as the ‘anti-social’. In such cure’ which also work even in social case children will need help before such behaviours in children, in most of the cases, behavioural symptoms acquire a permanent the symptoms of anti-social behavior can be place in their personality. corrected or at least reduced, if caught earlier at their middle childhood(school age). A good There is no particular reasons/causes for relationship between a teacher and parents is a child to display anti-social behaviour. In most a better way to monitor child’s progress in both of the cases the behavioural signs could be behaviourally and academically. Therefore caused by a stressful environment at home or along with teacher, parent also should keep an even lack of attention from the parents who work eye out for such symptoms. for long hours. Children learn to communicate in different ways, and while some will open up ISLAND MESSENGER 64

If we notice the said symptoms, it would the child. Emotional support will help to build be a good idea to seek help from professionals a relationship with the child is opposed to pun- especially people who work closely with the ishment. When a child is showing signs of ag- child. This can help to identify the triggers gression or defiance, try to remain calm since which may be setting off the symptoms of anti- yelling will only worsen the situation. social behavior like loud sounds. In order to address such behavioural markers, we need to In today’s day and age, working parents get an assessment from a counsellor or psy- have no time to give attention to their child. A chologist. child may then feel isolated or lonely which in turn trait into his or her behavior. It is very Apart from therapy , there are some steps important for every parent to spend a quality parents can take up which will help them guide time with their child on a daily basis, having their children. It is important to develop clear dinner together can give the time to check in expectations and consequences of actions and with the child and show him or her that the focus on positive behavior. When a child does parents are interested in their life. Parents must something right, reward him or her with some- try to be their best friends so that their child thing positive, like a chocolate or something share anything without fear, a child must have which they like the most or allowing them to trust that their parents will always be with them play with their friends. On the other hand, during their problems and even in their happi- whenever the child does something anti-social, ness. develop a habit like taking off their favorite toys or their favorite food products. This can A child’s mind is vulnerable as well as make them a realise that they have done some- sharp at a young age.A watchful eye and com- thing unacceptable. passion from the parents will give the child a secure environment and will help them to grow It is important to use non-violent com- into successful and confident professionals in munication at all times while interacting with the fields they are interested in. ISLAND MESSENGER 65

Bân_tbm«nIkv v “ \\mw Adnªncnt¡­Xv ” Dr. Eldho Steephan ]mÀiz^e§Ä Gdnb Bân_tbm«nIvkv Fgp XnsImSp¡phm³ \\nÀ_ÔnX\\mIp¶p. ImcWw Wayanad ap¼v Ipªn\\v sImSp¯ncp¶ acp¶v G¡p ¶nÃ. Bân_tbm«nIvkv F¶Xv Bcpw CXph CsXmcp DZmlcWamsW¦nepw Cu IY sc tIÄ¡m¯ H¶Ã. Cu t]cpw CXv sIm­p FÃmhcpw Hcph«w Nn´nt¡­ H¶mWv. Imc ff D]tbmK§fpw B[p\\nI PohnX¯n Ww GsX¦nepw kmlNcy¯n CXp t]mepff Hgn¨p¡qSm\\mhm¯ H¶mWv. AkpJ§Ä ]c _mIvSocnb AkpJ§fpw, Bân_tbm«n ¯p¶ Hcp]mSv tcmKmWp¡Ä A´co£¯n Ivkpw \\n§Ä ssIImcyw sNbvXn«pffhcmImw. D­v. CXn {][m\\ambpw _mIvSocnb F¶ tcmK¡mcnsb XpS¨v \\o¡m³ th­n KthjI Rm³ ]dª IYbnse Nph¶ KpfnIbm cpw saSn¡Â imkv{XÚ·mcpw tNÀ¶v I­p Wv Xmcw. 20 tesd hn`h§fn 100  ]cw B ]nSn¨ acp¶mWv Bân_tbm«nIvkv. CXv F´m ân_tbm«n¡pIÄ temI¯v D]tbmKn¡p¶p. Wv F¶v IqSpXembn ]dbp¶Xn\\v ap¼v Rm³ Zn\\w{]Xn ]pXnb ]pXnb Bân_tbm«n¡pIÄ Hcp sNdnb DZmlcWw ]dbpIbmWv. I­v ]nSn¡p¶p. Hcp tUmIv«À Hcp tcmKnsb ]cntim[n¨ tijw B tcmKn¡v {][m\\ambpw X\\n \\m«p]pd¯pImcnbmb A½bpsS _mIvSocnb sIm­mWv AkpJw h¶ncn¡p¶Xv bpw Ipªnsâbpw IYbmWv. Ipªp§Ä¡v F¶v Dd-¸n¨ tijamWv Bân_tbm«n¡pIÄ ]\\nbpw I^s¡«v t]mepff AkpJ§fpw \\ÂIp¶Xv. WHO (World Health Organisation) Cu hcp¶Xv kÀÆkm[mcWamWv. tcmK{]Xntcm[ Bân_tbm«n¡pIÄ D]tbmKn¡p¶Xn\\v \\nÀ iàn apXnÀ¶hsc At]£n¨v Ipªp§Ä¡v t±i§Ä ]pds]Sphn¨n«p­v. AXn ]dbp¶Xv IpdhmW.v A§s\\ AkpJw h¶ Ipªns\\bpw Hcp tUmIvSÀ culture sensitivity, staining t]mep sIm­v A½ ASp¯pff Bip]{Xbn t]mIp ff ]cntim[\\IÄ \\S¯nbn«v am{Xta Bân_ ¶p. tUmIv«À ]cntim[n¨v ]dbpw Ipªn\\v tbm«n¡pIÄ sImSp¡mhp F¶mWv. CXnsâ _mIv«ocnb C³s^Ivj³ BWv. A½ Fs´m I­p]nSn¯w ImcWw Hcp]mSv acWImcWam tI« t]mse apIfntem«v t\\m¡n \\nev¡pw. tUm tb¡mhp¶ AkpJ§sf XpS¨v \\o¡m³ IvSÀ Bân_tbm«nIvkv FgpXnsImSp¡pw. \\à km[n¨p F¶Xv hmkvXh- a- mWv. F¶m CXnsâ Nph¶ \\ndapff Iym]vkqÄ. c­v Znhkw A½ tZmjhi§Ä Bcpw a\\Ênem¡p¶nÃ. acp¶p sImSp¡p¶p, AkpJw Ipdbp¶p. At¸m ‘Bân_tbm«nIv sdknkvä³kv’ ]cmaÀin¡ Ä A½ hnNmcn¡pw AkpJw IpdªsÃm C\\n s¸« IYbnse A½ sNbvXXv t]mse c­v Znh F´n\\m acp¶v? Abes¯ sl¯v skâdn kw sIm­v AkpJw amdnbm \\nÀ¯mhp¶ se Bb ]dªn«p­v Hcp ImcWhimepw acp¶v H¶Ã. tUmIvSÀamcpsS \\nÀt±ia\\pkcn¨v A[nIw sImSp¡cpXv Ipªnsâ InUv\\n tISm \\nÝnX Znhkt¯¡v IrXykab¯v IrXy Ipw.. A½ AXv Nn´n¨v c­v Znhkw sIm­v A\\pXm]¯n IrXy Afhn Ignt¡­Xm Bân_tbm«nIvkv \\nÀ¯pw. CsX Ipªn\\v c­v Wv Bân_tbm«n¡pIÄ. Resistence h¶m amk¯n\\Iw ho­pw AkpJw hcp¶p. CsX Bân_tbm«n¡pIÄ icoc¯n GÂImsX BhÀ¯n ho­pw sN¿p¶p. C¯hW tUmISv À hcnIbpw hocyw IqSnb Bân_tbm«n¡pI fnte¡pw, XpSÀ¶v acW¯nte¡pw tcmKnsb ISLAND MESSENGER 66

\\bn¡p¶p. IqSmsX A\\mhiyamb Bân_ FSp¡msX 5þ6- Znhkw £an¨v Hcp tUmIvSsd tbm«n¡v D]tbmKw ]mÀiz^e§Ä krjvSn¡p I­v culture sensitivity, staining t]mepff ¶p. CXpaqew hr¡v XIcmdv, IcÄho¡w, Aller- sSkväpIÄ¡v tijw tUmIvSdpsS \\nÀt±i gies F¶nhsbÃmw kw`hn¡p¶p. {]Imcw \\nÝbn¨ Imebfhn ]qÀ¯oIcn ¡pI. \\à `£W§fpw hn{iahpw A\\nhmcy Cu ImeL«¯n “Clinlcal pharmasist” amWv. \\¶mbn shffw IpSn¡pI. GXv Ime¯pw F¶ hn`mK¯nsâ ]cn{ia§Ä Cu ]mÀiz Ft¸mgpw HmÀt¡­ Ht¶bpffq tcmKw h¶v ^e§sf XpS¨p \\o¡p¶Xn\\p-ff ]co£- -W§- fn NnInXvkn¡p¶Xns\\¡m \\ÃXv tcmKw hcmsX emWv. GsXmcp tcmKmWpaqeapff AkpJw kq£n¡p¶XmWv. h¶mepw s]«¶v Xs¶ Bân_tbm«n¡pIÄ Prevention is always better than cure. ^njv tamfn ]mNIw Mariamma Chacko Rangat tNcphIÄ \\à ZibpÅ ao³ þ- 1 In. {Kmw khmf þ- 50 {Kmw sNdnb DÅn þ- 50 {Kmw tX§ þ- 1 F®w IpcpapfIv þ- 15 {Kmw {Km¼q þ- 5 {Kmw Ge¡mbv þ- 5 F®w aªÄs]mSn þ- 1/2 kv]q¬ hn\\mKncn þ- 2 kv]q¬ C©n þ- 2 IjWw shfp¯pÅn þ- 10 {Kmw ]¨apfIv þ- 50 {Kmw D¸v þ- ]mI¯n\\v Idnth¸ne þ- 1 X­v ]mIw sN¿p¶ hn[w tX§ NncIn ]ngnªv H¶pw c­pw ]m FSp¯p hbv¡pI. Ipd¨v IpcpapfIv s]mSn¨v D¸pw tNÀ¯v ao³ hcªXn ]pc«n Hcp aWn¡qÀ hb¡v pI. akmeIfpw _m¡n IpcpapfIp s]mSnbpw F®bn aq¸n¨v amänhbv¡pI. ]¨apfIv, DÅn, C©n, shfp¯pÅn F¶nh sNdpXmbn Acnªv F®bn hgäpI. c­mw ]m Hgn¨v NqSmIpt¼mÄ Idnth¸nebpw ao³ IjW§fpw tNÀ¯v Xnf¸n¡pI. H¸w, aq¸n¨p h¨ncn¡p¶ akmeIfpw tNÀ¡pI. ao³ thIpt¼mÄ tX§ bpsS H¶mw ]m Hgn¨v Cd¡nh¨v NqtSmsS D]tbmKn¡pI. ISLAND MESSENGER 67

A½sbt¯Sn Nph¶ sXcphneqsS.- .. (bm{Xm hnhcWw) Evg. B. Bovas Kutty Wimberlygunj ‘t_mws_’ F¶ t]cn Adnbs¸«ncp¶ apwss_ \\Kcw, C´ybpsS hnt\\mZþhyhkmbþkm¼¯nI XeØm\\amWv. C´ybnse Gähpw A[nIw P\\km{µX IqSnb \\Kchpw CXpXs¶bmWv. kn\\na þ kocnb hyhkmb§fpsS BØm\\amb apwss_ Ggv sNdpZzo]pIÄ tNÀ¶v \\nÀ½n¨ ]«WamWv. AkvXab kqcy³ sh¬tim` a§n¯pS§p¶Xn\\v ap³]pXs¶ apwss_ \\Kcs¯ {]Imi]qcnXam¡m³ \\ntbm¬ _Ä_pIÄ sXfnbpw. hgnhnf¡pIfpsS Zo] `wKnbpw, hml\\§fpsS {]Imihpw apwss_bnse kÔyIÄ kpµcam¡mdp­v. GjybnseXs¶ Gähpw henb tNcnIÄ (Slums) Dff \\KcamWv apwss_. Cu tNcnIfn ssewKnI sXmgnemfnIÄ Xn§n ]mÀ¡p¶p. ChnsS ]nXrXzw Xncn¨dnbm¯, A\\mYcmbn Ignbp¶ Ipcp¶pItfbpw ImWmw. Cu Ipcp¶pIsf X§Ä A\\mYÀ BsW¶ tXm¶Â D­mImsX IpSpw_m´co£¯n hfÀ¯n kaql¯n aqeyapff ]uc·mcmbn cq]s¸Sp¯pI F¶ Dt±it¯mSpIqSn amÀt¯m½m k`bpsS apwss_ `{Zmk\\w Bcw`n¨ Øm]\\amWv þ “\\hPoh³ {Kmaw”. B¬Ip«nIÄ¡pw s]¬Ip«nIÄ¡pw thsd thsd hoSpIfmWv. CXn Hcp ho«n Xmakn¨ncp¶ Hcp s]¬Ip«nbpsS \\o­\\mfs¯ B{Klambncp¶p A©mw hbÊn apwss_bnse Hcp sXcphn Xsâ ssI¿n \\n¶pw ]nSnhn«n«v t]mb AYhm ssIhn«p t]mb A½sb ImWpI F¶Xv. \\hPoh\\nse kmaqlnI {]hÀ¯IÀ \\nbam\\pkrXw GsäSp¯v Ahsf \\hPoh\\n F¯n¡pIbmbncp¶p. \\hPoh³ {]hÀ¯IcpsSbpw, Iq«pImcnIfpsSbpw kvt\\lhpw ]cnNcWhpw Ahsf Hcp \\à kz`mh¯n\\pSabm¡n amän. Un{Kn ]T\\¯n\\p tijamWv Xsâ B{Klkm^ey¯n\\mbn \\hPoh³ A[nImcnIfpsS klmbw AhÄ tXSnbXv. ]n¶oSv ]e hgnIfneqsS ]ecoXnbnepff At\\zjW§fmbncp¶p. s]¬Ip«n AhfpsS A©mw hbÊnse HmÀ½Ifn \\n¶pw NnIsªSp¯ A½bpsS cq]kmZriyhpw t]cpwsIm­v ]ecpw Xnc¨nen\\v klmbn¨p. Ahkm\\w {]Xo£bpsS sNdpXncn I¯n¨psIm­v B hmÀ¯ Adnªp. \\sÃk¸md sdbnÂth tImf\\nbn s]¬Ip«n ]dª cq]kmZriy§Äs¡m¯ Hcp kv{Xo Xmakn¡p¶p­v. XpSÀ¶mWv Cu teJ\\IÀ¯mhmb Fsâ tdmÄ Bcw`n¡p¶Xv. \\hw_Àamk¯nse Hcp XWp¯ {]`mXw. F¶s¯bpw t]mse Xs¶ \\hPoh³ {Kmaw DWÀ¶p. hoSpIfn {]mÀ°Km\\§Ä tI«pXpS§n. {]mÀ°\\bv¡pw {]`mXIrXy§Ä¡pw tijw Hmtcmcp¯À AhchcpsS D¯chmZnXz§fnte¡v IS¶p. UbdIvSÀ A¨³ F\\n¡v Hcp {]tXI ZuXyw X¶p. A½sbt¯Snbpff B Ip«nbpsS bm{Xbn \\hPoh\\nse kmaqlnI ISLAND MESSENGER 68

{]hÀ¯Ibvs¡m¸w Rm\\pw \\sÃk¸mdbv¡v ]pds¸SWw. \\o­hÀj§Ä¡ptijw A½bpw aIfpw IqSn¡mWpt¼mÄ B \\nanjs¯ AhcpsS hnImc{]IS\\§Ä A{`]mfnbn F¶ t]mse H¸nsbSp¯v GSpIfn ]IÀ¯pI F¶Xmbncp¶p Fsâ ZuXyw. A¶v Rm³ IpSpw_ambn \\hPoh\\n Xmakn¨v Hcp hoSnsâ NpaXe hln¨psIm­ncp¶ Imeambncp¶p. Fsâ kphntij {]hÀ¯\\Imes¯ thdn« A\\p`hambncp¶p \\hPoh\\nse PohnXw. ASp¯ {]`mX¯n¯s¶ s]¬Ip«ns¡m¸w Rm\\pw kmaqlnI {]hÀ¯Ibpw tNÀ¶v bm{X Bcw`n¨p. hml\\¯nsâ PmeIhmXneneqsS ]pdt¯¡pt\\m¡n henb IpXqlet¯msS AhÄ Ccp¶p. cm{XnI¨hS¡mÀ Ahtijn¸n¨ tijn¸pIÄ¡mbn \\mbv¡Ä X½n ISnIqSp¶p. AXn\\nSbn \\n¶pw Im¡IÄ X§fpsS hbÀ \\ndbv¡p¶p. Ing¡³ A{`]mfnIfn ]Item³ DZn¨pbÀ¶t¸mÄ \\ntbm¬ _Ä_pIÄ I®S¨p. C\\n hn{iaw. {]`mX¯n apwss_\\Kcw Gsd kpµcnbmbn ImWs¸«p. ssk¡nÄ dn£Itfbpw, IpXnch­nItfbpw ]n¶nem¡n R§fpsS hml\\w apwss_ cmPhoYnbneqsS AXnthKw \\o§ns¡m­ncp¶p. s]¬Ip«nbpsS apJs¯ DtZzKw IqSn¡qSnh¶p. cIvXw cIvXs¯ Xncn¨dnbp¶ B aplqÀ¯¯n\\v km£nbmIphm\\pff Fsâ BImw£bpw hÀ²n¨ph¶p. \\sÃk¸md sdbnÂth tImf\\n bv¡cnIn hml\\¯n \\n¶nd§n CSp§nb \\S¸mXbneqsS \\S¶p \\o§nbt¸mÄ IpSnepIfn \\n¶pw ]pd¯nd§nh¶v At\\IÀ R§sf kq£n¨pt\\m¡n. Nne apJ§fn ]cn{`aw, aäp Nne apJ§fn kt´mjw, NneÀ AS¡w ]dbp¶p. Dffn DZn¨ `bs¯ AhKWn¨v R§Ä \\S¶p. DS³ Hcp sIm¨ps]¬Ip«n R§Äs¡m¸apff s]¬Ip«nbpsS t]cns\\m¸w ‘ZoZo’ F¶v Dds¡ hnfn¨psIm­p h¶v Ahsf sI«n¸nSn¨p. At¸mÄ Fsâ Dffnse `b¯nsâ aªpcpIn¯pS§n. A½sbt¯Sn aIÄ hcp¶ hmÀ¯ B {Kmaw Adnªncn¡p¶p. Cfb aItfmSv A½ ZoZosb¡pdn¨v ]dªpsImSp¯n«p­v F¶v a\\Ênembn. C\\nbpw B kwKa¯n\\pff kabaWv. R§sfbpw sIm­v B sIm¨pIp«n Hcp CSp§nb IpSnente¡v Ibdn. B IpSnensâ aqebn IbÀ hcnªpsI«nb ac¡«nen FÃpwtXmepamb Hcp icocw. aIÄ h¶p F¶dnªXpw InS¡bn AhÀ Fgpt¶äncp¶p. c­pssIIfpw \\o«n aIsf tNÀ¯p]nSn¨v aqÀ²mhn Bªv Npw_n¨p. aIÄ tNcnbnse PohnX¯nÂ\\n¶pw c£s]«v \\à \\nebn ]Tn¨v hfÀ¶Xv I­v B I®pIfnÂ\\n¶pw I®p\\oÀ [mc[mcbmbn HgpIn. AhfpsS apSnbngIfneqsS B A½bpsS hncepIÄ HnSnsIm­ncp¶p. \\o­ ]Xn\\©v hÀjs¯ Im¯ncn¸n\\ptijw Xsâ kz]v\\km£mXv¡mc \\nanj¯n B s]¬Ip«n hn§n¡cªp. AXv I­p\\n¶ R§fpsS I®pIfnepw \\\\hp ]SÀ¶p. B A½bpsSbpw aIfpsSbpw I®pIÄ Cash«msX ]ckv]cw t\\m¡nbncp¶p. ]n¶oSv Ipd¨p t\\cw AhcpsS kzImcy\\nanj§fm¡n hn«n«v R§Ä ]pd¯nd§n. Xsâ A½ ssewKnIs¯mgnemfn Asænepw A§s\\bpffhcnte¡v F¯nt¨cm\\pff Hcp I®nbmbn {]hÀ¯n¡pIbmbncp¶p F¶v B kzImcy kw`mjW¯n\\nSbn AhÄ Xncn¨dnªp. cIvX_Ôs¯¡mÄ Gsd kvt\\lw X¶ ssZhtkhIcpsS XymKs¯ AhÄ Xncn¨dnªXv A½bpsSbpw ktlmZc§fpsSbpw PohnX\\nehmcw I­t¸mgmWv. AtXmsS A½tbmSpw ktlmZc§tfmSpw bm{X ]dªv AhÄ ]pd¯nd§n. F¶t¯¡pambn tNcntbmSv AhÄ hnS]dªp. ho­pw \\hPohsâ {]IrXncaWobamb henb kulrZ¯nte¡v. A½bpsS HmÀ½IÄ a\\Ên D­mbncps¶¦nepw ]n¶oSv Hcn¡epw B tNcnbnte¡v Xncn¨p t]mbnÃ. \\hPoh³ skâdn \\n¶pw e`n¨ kvt\\l¯nsâ XWen Bizmkw Is­¯nb AhÄ C¶v Hcp D¯a IpSpw_n\\nbmbn Pohn¡p¶p. ssZhkvt\\lhpw IcpXepw I­dnª \\nanj§fmbncp¶p F\\n¡pw B bm{X. \\hPoh³ F¶ t]cv AhnsSbpff Ipªp§fpsS PohnX¯n A\\zÀ°ambXpt]mse... ISLAND MESSENGER 69

BR KEN HEART  JILU SUNIL Kadamtala Once upon a time there lived a father, mother and a baby boy. The father passed away when the boy was younger and the mother taught the boy to be kind and loving. When he grew up he married a beautiful lady. At first she asked him to leave his house and went to stay in another house. He was sad about leaving his mother alone. But he left his house and went to stay in another house with his wife. One day, his wife asked him to get her his mother’s heart. He knew that it was wrong, but he loved her so much that he agreed to give her his mother’s heart. He went to his mother’s house. He asked for a glass of water. When she turned around, the son stabbed her to death and removed the heart from her body. As he was running back, he tripped on a stone and fell down. Then the heart started to talk. It said to him,’You cruel son, I loved you so much but you listened to the cruel words of your wife and killed your mother.’After sometime it stopped talking and the son realized his mistake. He knew how much his mother loved and cared for him and the sufferings she had endured to bring him up. He wepted bitterly at what he had done. Parents are God’s gift to us. We should always love and respect them. When they grow old and weak, it’s our duty to take care of them. The Bible says in Ephesians 6:1-3;” Obey your parents in all things. For this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honour thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise ; that it may be well with you, and you may live long in the earth.” ISLAND MESSENGER 70

an\\n D½³ t_«m¸qÀ Hcp h\\¯nÂ; ]nSn¨m ]nSnapäm¯ Xsâ B{Kl¯n\\v hncp²ambn kw`hn¨Xn \\ncmibp­mbn. F¶m \\mfpIÄ¡v tijw ]SÀ¶v ]´en¨ Ipsd Iqä³ ac§Ä. AhÀ B ]ips¯mgp¯n\\v Hcp henb `mKyw kn²n ]ckv]cw Bibhn\\nabw \\S¯p¶p. Hmtcm ¨p. Hcp kqµc\\mb B¬Ipªn\\v P·Øeam ac§fpw hfsc henb B{Klt¯msSbmWv Im³ ]ips¯mgp¯n\\v km[n¨p. AXp tbip B h\\¯n \\n¶ncp¶Xv Bbncp¶p. sshInh¶ alnabn kt´mjw A\\p`hn¡m³ BZys¯ ac¯n\\v km[n¨p. H¶mas¯ acw Xsâ B{Klw ]dªp. F\\n¡v cmPsIm«mc¯n Hcp sXm«nembn ASp¯ achpw sh«n. Hcp BVw`c¡¸ Ignbm\\mWv B{Klw. Fs´¶m B sXm«nen emIm³ B{Kln¨ hr£s¯ aÕy_Ô\\¯n  Hcp cmPIpamc³ InS¡Ww. B cmPIpam \\pff Hcp hffw D­m¡m³ BWv D]tbmKn cs\\ F\\n¡v Ft¸mgpw I­psIm­ncn¡Ww. ¨Xv. At\\Isc hln¨v sIm­v Xe DbÀ¯n AXnemWv F\\n¡v kt´mjw Is­¯m³ temIw apgph³ NpänId§m³ henb a\\t¡m« IgnbpI. sI«nb acw aÕy_Ô\\¯n\\v t]mIm\\pff Hcp sNdnb hffambn amtd­nh¶p. F¶m c­mas¯ acw ]dbp¶p Fs¶ Hcp ao³ ]nSn¡m³ t]mbt¸mÄ Hcp Znhkw B I¸ep­m¡m³ D]tbmKn¡Ww. AXpw Hcp hff¯n Hcp d_n h¶v Ibdn. AXv tbiphm BVw`c¡¸emIWw. temIw apgph³ {]uVn bncp¶p. temIc£Is\\ hln¡m³ km[n¨p. tbmsS NpänId§n k©cn¡Ww. temI¯n ssZhw sIms­¯n¨Xnsâ alna bm sâ at\\mlmcnX BkzZn¡matÃm. kt´mjn¡m³ AXn\\pw km[n¨p. CsXÃmw tI«p\\n¶ aq¶mas¯ acw aq¶mas¯ achpw sh«n. AXnsâ B{K ]dbp¶p cmPsIm«mc¯n Hcp knwlmk\\w lhpw km[n¨nÃ. kw`hn¨tXm hn]coXambpff ]Wnbm³ Fs¶ D]tbmKn¡tW F¶mWv Xv. Hcp Ipcnip­m¡m\\mWv AXns\\ D]tbmKn Rm³ B{Kln¡p¶Xv. ¨Xv. knwlmk\\w BIm³ B{Kln¨t¸mÄ IpcnimIm\\mWv `mKyw kn²n¨Xv. B Ipcnin aq¶pac§fpw X§fpsS B{Kl§Ä Hcmsf Xd¨p. AXv tbiphmbncp¶p. Hcp cmP ]¦v sh¨p. aq¶pt]À¡pw hyXyاfmb sIm«mc¯n HXp§n Ignbm³ B{Kln¨ henb B{Kl§Ä. A§s\\bncns¡, Hcp Znh t¸mÄ, temI¯nsâ hos­Sp¸pImcsâ knw kw Hcp a\\pjy³ h¶v H¶mas¯ acw sh«n. lmk\\w BIm³ Ignªp. temIs¯v Gähpw At±l¯n\\v kz´ambn Hcp ]ips¯mgp¯v henb {]ikvXn B hr£¯n\\v e`n¨p. D­m¡Ww F¶ Dt±it¯msS sh«nb B acw D]tbmKn¨ v Hcp ]ips¯mgp¯v D­m¡n. ISLAND MESSENGER 71

C¶s¯ thZ\\ \\mfs¯ kt´mjambn \\mbpff Interviewþ H¸w D­mbncp¶ amdpw F¶XmWv ChnsS a\\knemt¡­Xv. FÃmhÀ¡pw selection e`ns¨¦nepw. At±l ¯n\\v am{Xw e`n¨nÃ. F¶m AXpsIm­v a\\pjyPohnXhpw CXpt]msebmWv. At±lw XfÀ¶pt]mbnÃ. ]n¶oSv _lncmIm AhchcptSXmb henb henb B{Kl§Ä i KthjW tI{µ¯n D¶X Øm\\§Ä FÃmw km[n¡Wsa¶nÃ. B{Kln¨ hgnsb hln¡m³ km[n¨p. “C´ybpsS anssk k©cn¡m³ IgnbWsa¶nÃ. ]t£ a\\pjy³” F¶ hntijWw hsc e`n¨v B{K k©cn¡p¶ hgnbn kt´mjw Is­¯p ln¨Xnepw henb D¶Xnbn sNs¶¯n. I. amdn hcp¶ A\\p{Klambncn¡pw hfsc am[pcyapffXv. a\\pjy³ B{Kln¡p¶Xnepw aebmf kn\\nabnse lmky\\S³ {io. D¶Xnbn sIms­¯n¡p¶h\\mWv ssZhw. PKXn{ioIpamÀ Hcn¡Â ]dªp Fsâ amXm hr£§Ä AhÀ \\n¡p¶ CS¯v Xt¶ ]nXmIÄ¡v Rm³ Hcp tUmIvSÀ Bbn ImWm \\n¶v X§fpsS B{Klw {]ISn¸n¡p¶p. \\mbncp¶p B{Klw. F¶m Rm³ Hcp a\\pjy³ X§fpsS B{Kl§Ä HmSn\\S¶v kn\\nam\\S³ Bbn. km[n¨v FSp¡m³ IgnhpffhÀ. Cu ac§fpsS PohnX¯n kw`hn¨Xv Gähpw anI¨ _mkv¡äv t_mÄ Ifn¡m t]msebmWv a\\pjycpsS PohnX¯nepw kw` c\\mb sSd³kv kväm³en t^Ivk 19&mw hb hn¡p¶X.v \\½Ä B{Kln¡p¶Xnepw hnetb kn Iym³kÀ tcmKnbmbn XoÀ¶p. ImÂap dnbXv, alXzapffXv ssZhw \\ap¡mbn IcpXn «n\\v apIfn sh¨v Xsâ Imev apdnt¡­nh¶p. sh¨n«p­v. \\mw AÀln¡p¶ A\\p{Klw ssZ At¸mÄ At±l¯n\\v Hcp B{Klap­mbn hw \\ap¡v \\ÂIpw. AXn\\mbn £atbmsS Hcp Iym³kÀ Bip]{Xn \\nÀ½n¡Wsa¶v. Im¯ncn¡m³ \\mw X¿mdmIWw. Hmtcm kr ]etcmSpw Xsâ B{Klw Adnbn¨p. Bcpw jvSnsb Ipdn¨pw {kjSv mhn\\v Hcp Dt±iw D­.v AXn\\v A\\pIqeambncp¶nÃ. F¶v am{Xaà \\s½ AXn\\mbn hn\\bt¯msS kaÀ¸n¨m ]n³Xncn¸n¡m\\pw {ian¨p. F¶m sSdn Xsâ {]tbmP\\apffXm¡n ssZhw Hcp¡n FSp¯p Im \\jvSs¸«n«pw Im\\SbpsS Hcäw apX sImffpw. atä Aäw hsc amcmt¯m¬ \\S¯n kw`mh\\ IÄ kzoIcn¨v Xsâ kz]v\\w km£mXvIcn¨p. c£I³ ]nd¶ sXmgp¯pIfmbn amdm ³, ssZhs¯ hln¡p¶hcmbn Xocm³, \\mY C´ybpsS 11&mw cmjv{S]Xnbmbncp¶ ³ Xcp¶ \\·bnÂ, alnabn k´pjvScm Dr. A. P. J.A_vZp Iemw, Hcp Airforce pilot Iphm³, Ipcninsâ km£nIfmIphm³ `mKyw BIWsa¶ B{Klapff Bfmbncp¶p. AXn D­mIs«. ISLAND MESSENGER 72

hnip² ss__nfpw Huj[§§ffppww Soumya Thomas fn ]cmaÀin¡s¸«ncn¡p¶ Huj[§sf¡p Rangat dn¨pw tcmKkuJy§sf¡pdn¨pw C¶s¯ temI ¯v AhbpsS {]kànsb¡pdn¨pamWv Cu tcmKn¡v ]qÀ®amb BtcmKyhpw imcocnI teJ\\¯neqsS AhXcn¸n¡m³ {ian¡p¶Xv. hpw am\\knIhpamb kzØXbpw aS¡n¡n«p¶ XmWv kuJyw. ssZhoI Iev]\\IfpsS ewL\\w k]v Ài\\w tcmK¯n\\v ImcWambpw in£bmbpw ]gb\\nb a¯n {]Xn]mZn¨ncn¡p¶p. tcmKw F¶ k¦ev KÀ`mhØbnembncn¡p¶ Hcp iniphn ]s¯¡pdn¨pÅ BZy]cmaÀiw De]v ¯n aq¶mw BZyw DWcp¶Xv kv]Àit\\{µnbamWv. a\\pjyPo A[ymb¯n ImWmw. \\·Xn·Isf¡pdn¨pÅ hnX¯n Ahkm\\w amªpt]mIp¶Xpw CXp Adnhnsâ hr£¯n \\n¶v BZmapw lÆmbpw Xs¶. \\mw Hcmsf kv]Àin¡pt¼mÄ \\½psS ico Xn¶tijw ssZhw hn[n¨ \\ymbhn[nbn IjvS c¯n \\n¶v Ahcnte¡v Hcp ssNX\\y{]hmlw s¯bpw thZ\\sbbpw Ipdn¨pÅ ]cmaÀiw Im D­mIpw. AXpt]mse Xs¶ Xncn¨pw. XXz¯n Wmw. Hcp kv{Xo¡v Ip«nIsf {]khn¡m\\pÅ \\mw F´ns\\bmtWm kv]Àin¡p¶Xv AXv \\½p IgnhnÃmbva, KÀ`w AekpI, Asæn Ipªv sS icoc¯nsâ `mKambn¯ocp¶p. tbip IpjvT AIme¯n acn¡pI F¶nh ss__nÄ ]Zm tcmKnsb sXm«pkuJyam¡p¶Xns\\¡pdn¨v aÀ henbnse \"tcmKhpambn\" _Ôs¸«ncn¡p¶p. t¡mkv 1:40þ45 þ ]dbp¶p. “tbip a\\Êenªp ]pd¸mSv 23:26þ C§s\\ hmbn¡p¶p: “Rm³ ssI\\o«n Ahs\\ sXm«p.” (1:41) tbiphn\\v Zqsc tcmK§sf \\nsâ \\Sphn \\n¶v AIän¡fbpw. \\n¶p Hcp hm¡psIm­v B tcmKnsb kuJyam KÀ`w Aekp¶hfpw a¨nbpw \\nsâ tZi¯v ¡mambncp¶p. F¶m tbip a\\]qÀÆw Abmfp D­mIbnÃ.” sS ASpt¯¡v h¶v kv]Àin¨v Abmsf Xsâ icoc¯nsâ `mKam¡p¶p. Cu {]hr¯nbneqsS FÃmhn[ tcmK§fpw ssZh¯n \\nt¶m imcocnIhpw am\\knIhpamb Hcp henb kuJy ssZhw A\\phZn¨nt«m hcp¶XmsW¶pw AXp amWv tbip AbmÄ¡v {]Zm\\w sNbvXXv. sIm­v ssZh¯n \\n¶mWv tcmKkuJyw e`n t¡­Xv F¶pw blqZP\\w hnizkn¨ncp¶p. A tbip sXm«t¸mÄ kuJyamb \\nch[n Xn\\mbn tcmKn ]m]w Gäp ]dªv ssZh¯n¦ kµÀ`§Ä kphntij `mK§fn hmbn¡p¶p. te¡p XncnbWsa¶v ]gb\\nbaw ]Tn¸n¡p¶p. C¶s¯ sdbvIn F¶ NnInÕmcoXn Xs¶ kv]À Gähpw henb sshZy\\pw ssZhw Xs¶bmWv. i\\¯nepsS kuJyw F¶ Bib¯n \\n¶p “Rm³ \\ns¶ kuJyam¡p¶ btlmh BIp ­mbXmWv. tbiphnsâ tcmKim´n ip{iqjbp ¶p.”(]pd:15:26) F¶v P\\t¯mSv ]dbp¶ DS¼Sn ambn _Ôs¸Sp¯nbpw CXv hymJym\\n¡s¸Sp apX ssZhw Xsâ P\\s¯ kuJyam¡p¶Xv ¶p­v. B[p\\nI NnInÕm k{¼Zmb¯nse thZ]pkvX¯n ]ebnS§fnepw \\ap¡v ImWm ^nkntbmsXdm¸n F¶ NnInÕmcoXnbpw kv]À ³ Ignbpw. A¡me¯v ssZhw kuJyw \\ÂIn i\\¯nepsS kuJyw F¶ Bibw apt¶m«p bncp¶Xv ]ptcmlnX³amcpw {]hmNI³amcpamb hbv¡p¶p. Xsâ A`njnàcneqsS Bbncp¶p. tcmKim´n ¡mbn acp¶v \\ÂIp¶tXm NnInXvkn¡p¶tXm F® thZ]pkvXIw hne¡p¶panÃ. hnip² ss__n eqs¡mkv 10 sâ 30 apXepÅ hmIy§fn \\à iacym¡mcsâ D]a tbip hnhcn¡p¶p. IÅ·mcpsS I¿nÂs]«v FÃmw \\ãs¸« AÀ² ISLAND MESSENGER 73

{]mW\\mb a\\pjys\\ I­v a\\kenª iacym tcJs¸Sp¯nbncn¡p¶p. Ahsâ I®n Xp¸n; ¡mc³ F®bpw hoªpw ]IÀ¶v Ahsâ apdn Ahsâ ta ssIsh¨p; B a\\pjy³ ImgvN hpIÄ sI«n. BbpÀtÆZ NnInÕmcoXnbn apdn {]m]n¨p. I®n\\p­mIp¶ tcmK§Ä¡v Dan\\oÀ hn\\v F® \\qäm­pIfmbn D]tbmKn¨phcp¶p. ]pc«p¶ ]Xnhv C¶pw a\\pjyÀ¡nSbn D­v. s]s«¶p­mIp¶ sNdnb apdnhpIfn F®]pc «p¶ ioew \\½psS ]qÀÆnIcn \\n¶v \\ap¡pw a®v ]IÀ¶p In«nbn«p­.v aÀs¡mkv 6:13þ tbiphn sâ injy·mÀ tcmKnIÄ¡v F®tX¨p kuJyw tbml¶m³ 9:6þ ]ndhnbnse IcpS\\mb hcp¯n F¶v tcJs¸Sp¯nbncn¡p¶p.“\\n§fn a\\pjy\\v tbip ImgvN \\evIpt¼mÄ \\ne¯v Xp¸n Zo\\ambn InS¡p¶h³ k`bnse aq¸·msc hcp tNÀ D­m¡n I®pIfn ]qin. B a\\pjyt\\mSv ¯s«. AhÀ IÀ¯mhnsâ \\ma¯n Ahs\\ iotemlmw Ipf¯n IgpIm³ ]dªp. C¶v F®]qin Ah\\pth­n {]mÀ°n¡s«’’ (bmt¡m icocamkIew a®]v qip¶ coXn {]IrXnNnInÕ :5:14). Cu thZ`mKamWv k`bnse IqZmiIfn bpsS `mKamWv. am{XaÃ; kuµcyhÀ²I hkvXp H¶mb hnip² ssXem`ntjI ip{iqjbpsS ASn ¡fn a®v Hcp {][m\\ LSIhpamWv. C¶v, saUn Øm\\w. tcmKnbmb hnizmknbpsS Bizmk¯n ¡Â KthjW¯nsâ ]n´pWtbmsS, BtcmKy \\pw ]m]tamN\\¯n\\pw kuJy¯n\\pambn k`bn ¯n\\pw NÀ½ kwc£W¯n\\papÅ hnhn[ Bh  ssXem`ntjIw F¶ IqZmi \\nÀÆln¡pt¼m iy§Ä¡mbn CXv IqSpX {]Nmcw t\\Sp¶p. Ä F®bv¡v Hcp {][m\\ Øm\\ap­v. shÅw hoªv 722 XhW shÅs¯¡pdn¨v ss__nfn ss__nfnse hnhcWa\\pkcn¨v, hnhn[ ]cmaÀin¨n«p­v. sbcpiteanse s_sYkvX Ipf Bhiy§Ä¡mbn hoªv D]tbmKn¨ncp¶p. ¯nse Pe¯nsâ kuJyZmbI iànsb¡pdn¨v hbdn\\p­mIp¶ AkpJ§Ä¡v ]qÀÆnIÀ¡nS tbml. 5: 1þ9  hmbn¡mw. Pe¯n\\v ip²oIcn bn Adnbs¸Sp¶ acp¶mbncp¶p ]pfn¸n¡m¯ ¡m\\pw hnSpX \\ÂIm\\pw iànbp­v. Feoim ap´ncn Pyqkv. hn. ]utemkv XnsamsYsbmkn\\v {]hmNI³ \\nÀt±in¨Xpt]mse \\bam³ sNbvX \\ÂInb DZvt_m[\\¯n APoÀ®Xbv¡pw t¸mÄ tbmÀZm³ \\Znbnbnse Pew At±l¯nsâ IqsS¡qsSbpÅ £oWXbv¡pw {]Xnhn[nbmbn IpjvTtcmKw kuJyam¡n. tbip PohPe¯nsâ Aev]w hoªv D]tbmKn¡m³ \\nÀtZin¡p¶p. DdhnShpamWv. Nph¶ hoªn t]mfns^t\\mfpIÄ AS§nbn«p ­v. CXv Zl\\s¯ {Ias¸Sp¯p¶p. \\à iacym BhÀ¯\\w 28:58 apXepÅ hmIy§fn ¡mcsâ D]abn apdnhpIfn hoªv D]tbmKn “\\ymb{]amW¯nse kIe hN\\§fpw A\\pk ¡p¶p. ]pcmX\\Imew apXÂ, apdnhpIsf NnIn cn¨v \\S¡mªm btlmh \\o­p\\n¡p¶ Õn¡m³ hoªv D]tbmKn¨ncp¶p. Gähpw {]i A]qÀÆ alm_m[Ifpw almtcmK§fpw hcp kvX\\mb {Ko¡v sshZy³ lnt¸m{Imäkv, hoªv ¯pw. \\in¡pwhsc Ahsb hcp¯nsIm­ncn D]tbmKn¡p¶Xv apdnhnse AWp_m[bv¡pÅ ¡pw BImi¯nse \\£{Xw t]mse s]cpInbncp km[yX Ipdbv¡psa¶v hnizkn¨ncp¶p. ¶ P\\w Npcp¡w t]cmbn tijn¡pw” F¶v tcJ s¸Sp¯nbncn¡p¶p. C¶v temIw `oXntbmsS Im A¯n¸gw Wp¶ tImhnUv-þ19 F¶ tcmKw ssZhnI Iev]\\ IÄ ewLn¨ a\\pjy\\v ssZhw \\ÂInb in£bmWv 2 cmPm¡³amÀ 20:7þ lnkvIobm cmPmhn F¶v IcptX­nhcpw. \\v acn¡¯¡tcmKw ]nSns]«Xnsâ Ncn{Xw tcJ s¸Sp¯nbncn¡p¶p. AsXmcp ]cp Bbncp¶p. iuent·Â Zpcmßmhv hcpt¼mÄ ZmhoZv sbi¿m {]hmNI\\neqsS ssZhw A¯n¸g¡« In¶cw hmbn¨v Ah\\v Bizmkhpw kuJyhpw F¶ Huj[w \\ÂIn lnkvIobmhns\\ kuJyam \\ÂInbncp¶p (1iap 16:2). CXn\\v C¶s¯ ayqkn ¡n. C¶v \\mw Gähpw `oXntbmsS ImWp¶ Iym³ Iv sXdm¸nbpambn kmayXbp­v. sblkvtI kÀ F¶ almtcmKamWv A¡me¯v lnkvIobm 47:12þ tcJs¸Sp¯nbncn¡p¶ t]msebpÅ Poh hn\\v D­mbsX¶v B[p\\nI ]T\\§Ä ]dbp¶p. Pe\\ZnbpsS Icbn \\n¡p¶ cmKim´n \\ÂIp Iym³kÀ tImi§sf \\in¸n¡m\\pÅ Ignhv ¶ CebpÅ hr£s¯]än tbml¶m\\v e`n¨ ZÀ A¯n¸g¯n \\n¶v thÀXncns¨Sp¡p¶ LSI i\\t¯msSbmWv hnip² thZ]pkvXIw Ahkm §Ä¡pw A¯nac¯nsâ Id (Ficus Carica) bv¡pw \\n¡p¶Xv (shfn. 22:2). Ds­¶v Is­¯nbn«p­v. hn.ss__nfn ]cmaÀin¡s¸«n«pÅ ]e Dan\\oÀ kwKXnIfpw C¶v Huj[§fmbn D]tbmKn¡p ¶p­v. AXnep]cnbmbn almsshZy\\mb tbip aÀt¡mkv 8:22 apX DÅ hmIy§fn {InkvXphnsâ {Iqinse bmK¯neqsS ]m]tamN\\ AÔ\\mb Hcp a\\pjys\\ tbip kuJyam¡p¶Xv hpw imcocnI tcmKim´nbpw Bßob kuJyhpw \\ap¡v e`n¡p¶p. ISLAND MESSENGER 74

George Chacko sImtdmWbpw Rangat {]hmknIfpw C¶v {]hmk`qanbn hfsc hymIpe a\\tÊmsSbmWv Hmtcm ssZha¡fpw Pohn¡p¶Xv. IpSpw_¯n\\v Hcp A¯mWnbpw Xct¡SnÃm¯ PohnXkmlNcyhpw kz]v\\w I­n«mWv Hmtcm hyànbpw {]hmkw XncsªSp¡p¶Xv. Dähscbpw DSbhscbpw ]ncnªv adp\\m«n Ign bpt¼mgpw, PohnXbm{Xbnse Hmtcm {]XnkÔnL«s¯bpw adnIS¡m³ ssZhm{ibw am{XamWv ssZha¡Ä¡v DÅXv. kztZinh¡cWhpw km¼¯nI {]XnkÔnIfpw ]ecptSbpw PohnX amÀKs¯ hgnapS¡n \\n¡pt¼mfmWv sImtdmW F¶ almamcnbpsS hchv. ssZhw a\\pjy\\nte¡v ]dªb¨ Hcp hym[nbmWv sImtdmW F¶v Rm³ hnizkn¡p¶p. ssZhs¯ ad¶v euInI PohnX kpJ§fn am{Xw D¶w sh¨pÅ a\\pjysâ t]m¡n\\v AdpXn hcp¯phm³ sImtdmW F¶ almamcn¡v km[n¡p¶p. henb amä§fmWv Cu kmlNcy¯n a\\pjycn kw`hn¨Xv. a\\pjy\\n Aà ssZh¯nemWv B{ibnt¡­Xv F¶ k¦oÀ¯\\¡mcsâ hm¡pIsf AÀ°]qÀ®ambn a\\Ênem¡m³ X¡h®w lrZb hnimeX ]ecnepw D­mbncn¡p¶p. a\\pjy\\v Cu `qanbn Al¦cn¡m³ H¶panà F¶pÅ Xncn¨dnhpw D­mbncn¡p¶p. te_À Iym¼pIfn `£Ww t]mepw e`n¡msX k¦Ss¸Sp¶ [mcmfw {]hmknIfp­v. F§s\\sb¦nepw \\m«n t]mIm\\pÅ Dug¯n\\mbn Im¯pInS¡p¶hcp­v. kz]v\\§sf _m¡nbm¡n NneÀ PohnX¯n \\n¶pw aäpNneÀ {]hmk¯n \\n¶pw Ce s]mgnbpw t]mse t]mIpt¼mgpw \\ne\\n¸n\\pÅ I¨n¯pcp¼v Bbn {]hmk¯n XpScp¶p. hnfn¨h³ hnizkvX³, ssZhw hgn \\S¯pw F¶ ip`m]vXn hnizmkt¯msS... {]XymitbmsS... ISLAND MESSENGER 75

ZmhoZnsâ Fsâbpw Ammini John Rangat k¦oÀ¯\\§fpsS k¦oÀ¯\\w F¶dnbs¸Sp¶ 23þmw k¦oÀ¯\\w k¦oÀ¯\\§fnse ap¯mWv. B\\µIcamb Cu Km\\w ]ecpsSbpw {]nbs¸« thZ`mKamWv. ]e XeapdIfnepapÅ F®aä hnizmknIÄ henb `b¯nsâbpw ]cn{`m´nbpsSbpw ImeL«¯n AXn {]Xymi Is­¯nbn«p­v. {]mbt`Zsat\\y At\\IÀ¡v Cu k¦oÀ¯\\w a\\x]mTamWv. {]tXyIn¨v amXm ]nXm¡Ä X§fpsS Ipªp§sf ]Tn¸n¡m³ Cãs¸Sp¶ a\\x]mThmIy§fn hfsc {][m\\s¸« Øm\\w 23þmw k¦oÀ¯\\¯n\\p­v. Cu k¦oÀ¯\\w ssZhs¯ B«n³Iq«s¯ \\bn¡p¶ Hcp \\à CSb\\pambn XmcXays¸Sp¯p¶p. s]cpamÁ¯nse kam\\XsIm­v a\\pjys\\ BSpIfpambpw XmcXayw sNbvXncn¡p¶p. Bizmk¯nsâbpw kpc£bpsSbpw {]XymibpsSbpw hÀ®\\Ifm \\ndª Cu k¦oÀ ¯\\ `mK¯n ZmhoZv ssZhs¯¡pdn¨v hyàn]cambn kwkmcn¡p¶p. IÀ¯mhv Xsâ CSb\\m sW¶v At±lw AhImis¸Sp¶p. 23þmw k¦oÀ¯\\¯nsâ IrXyamb a[y¯n “\\o Ft¶mSp IqsSbp­v. \\nsâ hSnbpw tImepw Fs¶ Bizkn¸n¡p¶p.” F¶ Gähpw {][m\\s¸« hcn tNÀ ¯ncn¡p¶p. Ah³ \\s½ AdnbpI am{XaÃ; IcpXpIbpw Bizkn¸n¡pIbpw sN¿p¶ CSb\\mWv. \\½psS Bhiy§sf¡pdn¨v \\mw hnjant¡­XnÃ; ImcWw CSb³ Xsâ B«n³Iq«¯nsâ Bhiy §sf¡pdn¨v t_m[hm\\mWv. k¼¶hpw kar²hpamb ta¨n¸pd§fmWv; \\à CSb³ \\ap¡v \\ÂInbncn¡p¶Xv. AhnsS BSpIÄ Xr]vXns¸Sm³ HcnS¯p\\n¶v asÁmcnSt¯¡v t]mtI­XnÃ. ImcWw ssZh¯nsâ ]cnNcWw Imem\\pkrXaÃ, \\nc´chpw kar²hpamWv. BSpIÄ¡v h\\yarK§sf {]Xntcm[n¡m³ kzbw Ignbm¯Xpt]mse \\mapw km¯msâ ]²XnIÄs¡Xnsc kzbw {]Xntcm[n¡m³ IgnhnÃm¯hcmsW¶v ]dtb­XnÃ. F¶m ssZhw \\à CSb³ BbXn\\m F\\n¡v km¯ms\\ `bt¡­XnÃ. am{XhpaÃ; F\\n¡v BhiyapÅsXÃmw Fsâ CSb³ F\\n¡mbn \\ÂInbn«p­v. £oWn¨ bm{Xbn \\n¶v F\\n¡v hn{iaap­v; Fsâ i{Xp¡fn \\n¶v F\\n¡v kpc£nXXzap­v; Bib¡pg¸apÅ kab§fn F\\n¡v amÀK\\nÀtZi ap­v; GIm´\\mIpt¼mÄ F\\n¡v Iq«pImc\\mbn Ah³ D­v. HSphn ZoÀLImew hkn¡m\\mbn \\nXyXbmIp¶ btlmhbpwS Bebhpw. BbXn\\m BSpIÄ¡pth­n Poh³ sImSp¡p¶ \\à CSb\\mb tbiphmWv Fsâbpw \\à CSb³. ISLAND MESSENGER 76

RUBY ON THE CROWN OF CREATION JAYAN JOYVARGHESE the age of 15. The report further reveals that 6 percent women in the same age group have ex- Rangat perienced sexual violence atleast once in their lifetime. About 31 percent of married women It was not many months ago that our have experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence by their spouses. And the list is un- country was shaken by the gruesome rape and ending which goes on from a casual groping murder of a young veterinary doctor. Yes, we to, female infanticide, honour killing, acid at- all or atleast some of us felt that justice was tack, dowry death, maritial rape, abduction, served when those culprits were shot down. rape and murder. We can identify so many of Were they the real offenders or not that’s a dif- these in and around us only if we choose to ferent dimension of discussion but what I want open our eyes.According to the National Crime to emphasize here is that deepdown within our Records Bureau, one woman is raped every hearts we too felt the pain when we heard about 20 minutes in India. Incidents of reported rape the sad news of what happened to that young increased 3% from 2011 to 2012.Incidents of doctor .But, let me tell you, this is the unfortu- reported incest rape increased 46.8% from 268 nate reality in which we live daily. Rape and cases in 2011 to 392 cases in 2012. Despite its murder comes at the extreme end of the scale prevalence, rape accounted for10.9% of re- but women around us face violence of various ported cases of violence against women in degrees at the hands of individuals who think 2016. And majority of the actual number of that their gender invariably makes them supe- cases goes unreported. The single most com- rior, individuals who think that they have the mon reason for this pitiful state is the patriar- right to dominate only because they belong to a chal norms in our society which considers specific gender. If we look at the stats the rates women either as a burden or as a commodity. are at an alarming rise. Now, by making such a statement I don’t mean to say that every male belongs to this category Here are few statistical figures (I know but few of them do be long and they have brought .... stats is boring!!) to give a vivid ideas to this shame on us as a whole. So much so that what we are talking about. The National Fam- for her every man is a potential threat. ily Health Survey (NFHS-4) suggests that 30 percent women in India in the age group of 15- However, during the process of creation 49 have experienced physical violence since the Creator looked for perfection in everything that He created. It started off with the lights and to everything that was needed for the sus- tenance of humans. And then the crown of cre- ISLAND MESSENGER 77

ation-Man was created. He was also perfect Tradition says she is mother but Her but was incomplete. She was created to com- place is always under His feet. You and me plete him and that marked the completion of are born because She menstruates. You and me the whole creation. Though we all agree that are scared or sometimes are disgusted when we (both man and woman) are created in the we see the blood is flowing from Her body . image of God, She is always neglected and And we consider this blood as impure and ab- picturized as sin and temptation. But on the stain Her from everything. If Her blood is im- other hand we don’t realize that it was Her obe- pure then we too are impure. Sex discrimina- dience that paved way for the liberation of man- tion is the root cause of the entire problem. kind from the clutches of sin. This blood of Her’s is love and it is Hope for next generation. Let us reject “the ideology of We live in a very progressive world. We purity-pollution and celebrate the life affirm- teach our upcoming generation to respect Her ing moments related to their body. Each time but unfortunately we ourselves fail to do so. of menstruation, pregnancy or child birth is an So much so that our everyday language itself occasion to celebrate God’s gift of life. They abuse and oppress Her. Our colloquial lingo are the moment to affirm that God is life.”1 (which sounds soo cool..) is constructed by male dominated society so in every turn it be- Now when we see our world is under comes a means to abuse Her or shame Her. the clutches of COVID-19, without any biases we all are affected. Yes, we will come out of it In this article I will try not to use sooner or later, but its impact and the new norm androcentric language.As a member of the male of wearing a mask and maintaining social dis- gender I am not the right person to write an tancing cannot be overcome without a theol- article about Her because only She can define ogy derived from God’s unconditional love Her- Her agony, Her pain, Her joy, Her victo- (agape) which we can see in Her or rather, ries. So I dedicate my article to Him (who calls Her womb. From the time foetus develops in himself the dominant gender) to understand that Her womb it gets all its nourishment from the they both are equal. He is made for Her and umbilical cord. The foetus becomes part of Her She is made out of Him and it is she who com- body in close contact and so comfortable in- pletes Him. Its high time to understand that She side the womb. But as soon as the baby is de- is not sexual object or an opportunity rather livered it is detached from the physical con- she too is a being just like Him, has all the nection that kept them together. Cutting of um- rights that He has as a being. It is high time to bilical cord shows another form of social dis- dismantle purity-pollution ideology from Her tancing but in this also, Her love prevails. Her shoulders as this baggage is too heavy for Her love is so unconditional that it leads to more to carry. It gave Her a hunch and stopped Her freedom. Even though the foetus was comfort- growth in every field. She tried to come up, able in womb, but distancing from Her brought sometimes succeeded also, however, at the cost the new freedom. Her love for the baby en- of heavy losses. But Jesus had seen Her and abled Her to endure the discomfort and pain. the disabling spirit. She was bent and could She sacrifices and deteriorating Herself inno- not straighten Herself. When Jesus saw Her and cently for the well being and long life of the said you are freed from your disability, Christ baby and other members of her family. Thus, liberated Her from all societal disabilities that we can see a Christ-like nature in Her, where were kept on Her back(Luke 10. Feminist he sacrificed out of immense love, for our sal- Theologians suggests that She is the key to the vation and eternal life. liberation of the world. If she is liberated from the clutches of the cultural norm which is con- The COVID world teaches us to love our structed by the patriarchal society, it will end neighbors, friends and every creature in the poverty, racial discrimination and all forms of world. If they are safe only then we are safe. violence. Thus, Her life teaches the life affirming The- ISLAND MESSENGER 78

ology of God which is very much important in the Jerusalem Temple under the ruins of the old this context. Her liberation will mark the be- one, in same way we have rebuild new normal ginning point for the liberation of whole cre- under the ruins of old normal or under the ation. So let us start loving Her for the unique Humanity which Jesus Christ has began. This creation that she is, so that the Post COVID time we have a fight not only against Corona world shouldn’t be disastrous for the oppressed Virus, but also with the viruses of genders, caste, class rather a life affirming one. So lets join racial discrimination and many other viruses our hands with Christ to liberate Her from all which are prevalent in the society. Lets rebuild Her disabilities and let’s celebrate Her. a society where women and men are equal. Both man and woman have different roles to Because the resurrected Christ transcends perform but that doesn’t define one is superior all the binaries of gender, religion, caste, and and other is inferior. It is unity is diversity. Lets creed, Jesus marks the beginning of new respect her as human and She is too part of God’s humanity where all equal. Slavoj Zizek in his plan. book “Pandemic” stated that “COVID’ 19\" is P.S. The “She” referred Here can be your democratic virus, as it affected everyone mother, sister, wife, colleague, friend, your equally.And that why everyone like Judah (after house help er or any woman you know. Take the fall of Jerusalem) is in exile of COVID’ 19. genuine efforts to know “their” story, their daily But after exile there is are turn and there turn struggles and their victories. involves rebuilding. Just like how Israel rebuilt ss\\Àaey¯nsâ {]mÀ°\\ “ssZhta amäphm³ ]äm¯hsb AwKoIcn¸m\\pÅ {]im´ a\\xØnXnbpw amäphm³ ]äp¶hsb amäphm\\pÅ ss[cyhpw Chsb X½n thÀXncn¨dnbphm\\pÅ hnthIhpw R§Ä¡v \\ÂtIWta” Reinhold Niebuhr ISLAND MESSENGER 79

Suja Shervin Rangat kaql¯nsâ ASnØm\\inebmWv IpSpw_w. ssZhw GZ\\n cq]I¸\\sNbvX AXnal ¯mb Hcp Iq«mbva! ]nXmhpw amXmhpw a¡fpw IqSnt¨À¶pÅ kvt\\l¡q«mbvabmIWw IpSpw_w. AXv IqSpt¼mgpw IqSm¯t¸mgpw C¼apÅ CSamIWw. BtcmKyapÅ kaql¯n\\v BtcmKyapÅ IpSpw_§Ä A\\nhmcyamWv. BtcmKyIcamb IpSpw_m´co£¯n hfcp¶ a¡Ä kaql¯n aqeyw DÅhcmIpw. IpSpw_¯n \\n¶pw AhÀ¡v e`n¡p¶ kvt\\lhpw ssI¯m§epIfpw {] tNmZ\\§fpw Ahsc \\à ]uc·mcm¡p¶tXmsSm¸w, Znhtk\\ t\\cntS­nhcp¶ {]XnkÔnIsfbpw {]tem`\\§sfbpw A\\mbmkambn A`napJoIcn¡m\\pÅ {]m]vXnbpw \\ÂIp¶p. Hcp D¯a IpSpw_ ¯nse PohnXw, Hcp hyànbpsS imcocnIhpw am\\knIhpw Bßobhpamb PohnXs¯ A\\p{KloX am¡n¯oÀ¡p¶p. IpSpw__豈 \\¶mbncn¡m³ {i²nt¡­ Imcy§Ä 1. Bib hn\\nabw: Hcp IpSpw_¯nse AwK§Ä X½n Xpd¶a\\tÊmsSbpff Bibhn\\nabw km[yamIWw. AXv IpSpw_s¯ `{ZXbnte¡v \\bn¡pw. IpSpw_mwK§Ä ]ckv]cw kwkmcn¡m\\pw {i²n¡m\\pw k·\\ÊpIm«pIbpw kabw Is­¯pIbpw sN¿Ww. kwkmchpw s]cpamäcoXnIfpw am\\yambncn ¡p¶Xn\\pw {i²n¡Ww. “Bßob hÀ²\\bv¡mbn \\à hm¡ÃmsX BIm¯Xv H¶pw hmbn \\n¶pw ]pds¸ScpXv!”(Fs^kyÀ 4.29). IpSpw_mwK§Ä¡pth­n kabw Nnehgn¡p¶Xphgn AhcpsS Bhiy§fpw {]iv\\§fpw BtemN\\Ifpw a\\Ênem¡phm³ km[n¡pw. kmaqlnI _Ô§Ä, HutZymKnI Xnc¡pIÄ F¶nhbv¡nSbnepw {]YaØm\\w IpSpw_¯n\\v \\ÂWw. 2. kaNn¯X: A`n{]mbhyXymk§fp­mbm Hcp ImcWhimepw `qXImew ]dbmXncn¡pI. ]ckv]cw IpdhpIÄ ]dªv ]gnNmcmsX £an¨p {]iv\\§sf ]cnlcn¡phm³ {ian¡Ww. kzbw sXäpIÄ Xncn¨dnbphm\\pw Xncp¯m\\pw X¿mdmhWw. “FÃm ssI¸pw tIm]hpw t{Im[hpw Ipämchpw Zqj Whpw kIe ZpÀKpWhpambn \\n§sf hn«v Hgnªp t]mIs«.”(Fs^kyÀ 4:31) 3. {]Xn_²X: IpSpw_ PohnXw Hcp AUvPkvävsa³dv BIcpXv. IpSpw_mwK§Ä X½n Bgamb {]Xn_ ²X D­mbncn¡Ww. kpJ¯nepw ZpxJ¯nepw ]ckv]c[mcWtbmSpw AÀ¸W at\\m`mht¯mSpw IqsS IcpXm\\pw IpSpw_¯n\\p th­n \\nesImÅm\\pw Hmtcm IpSpw_mwK¯n\\pw IgnbWw. Ah\\h³ hfcp¶Xns\\m¸w aäpÅhsc hfÀ¯m\\pw km[n¡Ww. IpSpw_¯n _elo\\tcmSv kvt\\lhpw IcpXepw D­mhWw. 4. AwKoImcw: IpSpw_¯n Xocpam\\saSp¡pt¼mÄ IpSpw_¯nepÅ FÃm AwK§sfbpw AXn ]¦m fnIfm¡m³ km[n¡Ww. Hmtcm hyànsbbpw AhcpsS XmÂ]cy§sfbpw am\\n¡pIsb¶Xv Hcp D¯a IpSpw_¯nsâ khntijXbmWv. “Hmtcmcp¯³ kz´w KpWaà aäpÅhcpsS KpWw IqSn t\\m¡Ww’’. kz´w Xmev]cy§Ä¡v am{Xw ap³KW\\ sImSp¡msX aäp IpSpw_mwK§fpsS hnImc- ISLAND MESSENGER 80

hnNmc§sfbpw XmÂ]cy§sfbpw A`ncpNnIsfbpw A`n{]mb§sfbpw am\\n¡phm\\pw AwKoIcn¡phm\\pw Hmtcm IpSpw_mwK§Ä¡pw km[n¡p¶Xn BWv IpSpw_¯nsâ \\ne\\n¸v. ‘kzbw’ F¶ `mhw Dt]£n¨v aäv IpSpw_mwK§fpsSbpw D¶a\\¯n\\pth­n {ian¡phm³ km[n ¡Ww. “a\\pjyÀ \\n§Ä¡p sN¿Ww F¶v \\n§Ä C¨n¡p¶Xv Hs¡bpw \\n§Ä AhÀ¡pw sN¿phn³.’’ (a¯mbn 7:12) 5. t{]mÕml\\w: ]ckv]cw _lpam\\n¡m\\pw t{]mÕmln¸n¡phm\\pw Hmtcm IpSpw_mwK§Ä¡pw km[n¡ Ww. Bßhnizmkw hÀ[n¸n¡phm³ t{]mÕml\\w Hcp ]cn[nhsc klmbn¡p¶p. BßmÀ°amb kvt\\l {]IS\\hpw t{]mÕml\\hpw IpSpw_ _Ô§fpsS Bghpw hym]vXnbpw \\ne\\nÀ¯phm³ klmbn¡p¶p. IpSpw_s¯ kzÀ¤w B¡p¶ aqey§Ä 1.kzmX{´yw IpSpw_¯n A[nImcntbm ASnatbm CÃ. FÃmhÀ¡pw AhchÀ AÀln¡p¶ Afhn kzmX{´yw e`n¡Ww. F¶m kzmX{´yw ZpÀhn\\ntbmKw sN¿s¸ScpXv. IpSpw_ XIÀ¨¡v AXv hgnsbmcp¡pw. ]ptcmlnX\\mb GenbpsS ]p{X·mÀ tlm^v\\obpw ^ot\\lmkpw ]nXmhnsâ D] tZiw {i²n¡phm³ X¿mdmImsX \\oN·mcpw btlmhsb HmÀ¡m¯hcpambn ssZht¯mSv ]m]w sN¿pIbpw C{ktb apgph\\pw ssZh¯nsâ tIm]¯n\\p ]m{XamhpIbpw sNbvXp. “alXzw C{kmtben \\n¶pw s]mbvt]mbn” C{kmtbensâ Ncn{X¯nse Hcp Idp¯ A[ymbambn amdn GenbpsS ]p{X·mcpsS ImeL«w. 2.kpc£nXXzw {]mbt`Zat\\y FÃm AwK§Ä¡pw kwc£Ww AYhm kpc£ Dd¸m¡p¶ Xc¯nembncn ¡Ww IpSpw_kwhn[m\\w. Hmtcm AwK¯n\\pw BIpeXbpw `bhpw CÃm¯ `h\\´co£w e`n¡ Ww. ]ckv]cw IcpXpIbpw klmbn¡pIbpw sN¿p¶Xphgn kpc£ Dd¸p hcp¯phm³ km[n ¡pw. `mhnbn kw`hn¡mhp¶ {]XnkÔnbn Xsâbpw IpSpw_¯nsâbpw \\ne `{Zam¡m³ FÃm ap³IcpXepIfpw kzoIcn¨ _p²naXnbmb kv{XosbbmWv cmlm_n \\mw ZÀin¡p¶Xv. cmlm_v kz´w Pohs\\]än Nn´n¡p¶Xn\\p ap¼v Xsâ amXm]nXm¡fpsSbpw ktlmZc§fpsSbpw kpc£nXXzamWv Dd¸m¡nbXv. (tbiphm 2:9þ11) cà_ԧġv hneI¸n¡msXbpw kz´wImcyw am{Xw t\\m¡n kzmÀ°cmbn Pohn¡pIbpw sN¿p¶hÀ cmlm_ns\\ amXrIbmt¡­XmWv. 3. kmao]yw IpSpw_mwK§fpsS imcocnIhpw am\\knIhpw Bßobhpamb kmao]yw ]ckv]c_Ô§sf BgapÅXm¡p¶p. IpSpw_¯nse apXnÀ¶hÀ¡pw tcmKnIfmbn Ccn¡p¶hÀ¡pw a¡fpsSbpw t]c¡p«nIfpsSbpw imcocnI kmao]yw Bizmkhpw am\\kntImÃmkhpw \\ÂIp¶p. F{X Zqsc Bbncp¶mepw ]ckv]cw {]mÀ°\\bn HmÀ¯psIm­v Bßob kmao]yw XpScphm³ km[n¡pw. tamhm_y kv{Xobmb cq¯nsâ kmao]yw \\thmanbpsS IpSpw_¯nsâ ‘amd’ F¶ AhØbn \\n¶pw amäw hcp¯phm³ klmbn¨p. cq¯v \\thman¡v Ggp ]p{X·msc¡mÄ D¯abmbn XoÀ¶p. AhÄ tamhm_n \\n¶v t_Xvetlante¡v \\thmansb ]n´pSÀ¶p. \\o ]mÀ¡p¶ CS¯p Rm\\pw ]mÀ¡pw \\nsâ ssZhw Fsâ ssZhw F¶ {]Jym]\\¯neqsS imcocnIþam\\knIþBßob kmao]ys¯ {]ISam¡p¶p. (cq¯v 1 : 14þ18) \\thman apJm´ncw cq¯n\\v Hcp A\\p{Kln¡s¸« PohnXw e`n¨p F¶v am{Xaà {InkvXphnsâ hwimhenbn {]Xn]mZn¨n«pÅ \\mev kv{XoIfn HcmÄ F¶ Øm\\hpw e`n¨p. \\thman¡v kt´mjhpw B\\µhpw \\ndª A\\p{Kln¡s¸« hmÀ ²Iyhpw e`n¨p. 4. kwXr]vXn IpSpw_mwK§fn \\n¶pw e`yamIp¶ sNdnb sNdnb \\à Imcy§fn t]mepw kt´mjn¡m ³ km[n¡Ww. kwib¯nsâ A´co£w h¶m AXv AXr]vXn¡v CSbmIpw. A¶¶s¯ Imcy§Ä A¶¶v Xs¶ ]dªp XoÀ¡Ww. ]ckv]cw sImSp¡Â hm§Â ioen¡Ww. \\ãs¸« aIsâ D]abnse tPyjvT ktlmZcs\\ t\\m¡pI; hoSphn«pt]mb Xsâ ktlmZc³ aS§n h¶ Xnsâ B\\µ¯n B `h\\w elcnsIm­p. F¶m ]nXmhnsâ {]hr¯nbntem ]nXmhn \\n¶pw X\\n¡v e`n¨ kvt\\l¯ntem k¼¯ntem Ah³ kwXr]vX\\ÃmXncp¶XpsIm­v IpSpw_ ¯nsâ kt´mj¯n ]s¦Sp¡phm³ Ah\\v km[n¨nÃ. (eqt¡mkv 15:25 – 32) 5. kvt\\lw IpSpw_¯nse AwK§Ä¡v ]ckv]cw kvt\\lw {]ISn¸n¡phm³ km[n¡Ww. ]ckv]cw ]¦psh¡p¶XneqsSbpw IcpXp¶XneqsSbpw kvt\\lhpw kt´mjhpw A\\p`hn¡phm³ Ignbpw. ]¦phbv¡Â kt´mjw Iq«pIbpw ZpxJw Ipdbv¡pIbpw sN¿pw. A{_lmansâ hnizmkt¯m ISLAND MESSENGER 81

sSm¸w kvt\\lhpw IqSntNÀ¶t¸mÄ AXv ktlmZc]p{X\\mb tem¯ns\\bpw Ah\\pffXns\\bpw, i{Xp]mfb¯n \\n¶pw aS¡nsIm­phcphm³ klmbn¨p. (D¸¯n 14 : 12þ-17) 6. kam[m\\w \"kam[m\\w D­m¡p¶hÀ `mKyhm·mÀ' (a¯mbn 5:9). kam[m\\w D­m¡p¶hÀ ssZh¯n Â\\n¶v Ir]bpw IcpWbpw kuP\\yambn e`n¡p¶, ssZh¯nsâ ]p{X·mcmWv. BbXn\\m A{]Im capÅ kam[m\\hpw im´Xbpw aäpÅhÀ¡v IqSn e`yamIWsa¶v B{Kln¡Ww. hcm³ t]mIp¶ km¦ev]nI km¼¯nI {]Xnk²n ]e IpSpw_§fnepw kam[m\\w CÃmXm¡p¶p. Hcph\\v Xsâ ktlmZc§tfmSpÅ _Ôw Bizmkw BIpt¼mÄ am{Xta kam[m\\w ssIhcnIbpÅq. BZys¯ ktlmZc§fmb Ibn³ lmt_ens\\ sIm¶p. X·qew kz`h\\hpw ssZhkm¶n[yhpw hn«v Ah³ HmSnt]mtI­n h¶p. Ipät_m[¯m Ahsâ kam[m\\w \\ãs¸«p. (Dev]¯n 4:13,14) GXv hnjaL« ¯nepw kam[m\\w ssIhcp¯pI F¶ e£y¯n apt¶dpt¼mÄ ssZhklmbhpw Bß_ehpw e`n¡p¶p. Xsâ IpSpw_¯nsâ kam[m\\¯n\\pw \\ne\\n¸n\\pambn ssZhmtemN\\{]Imcw {]hÀ ¯n¨ A_oKbn `À¯mhnsâ Ipäw kzbw GsäSp¯p. “Ipäw Fsâ ta Ccn¡s«, ASnbsâ Ipäw £an¡Wta” F¶o hm¡pIÄ ]dªv ZmhoZnsâ ap³]n Xmgvabpw hn\\bhpw ImWn¨v cà]mXI¯n \\n¶pw ZmhoZns\\ ]n´ncn¸n¨p. (1iapth 25:24þ28) A_oKbnens\\ t]mse IpSpw_ ¯n kam[m\\hpw `{ZXbpw \\ne\\nÀ¯m³ Hmtcm IpSpw_mwK§Ä¡pw km[n¡Ww. 7. {InkvXptI{µoIrX PohXw: IpSpw_¯nsâ \\mbI³ {InkvXphpw, ASnØm\\XXz§Ä hnip² hN\\hpw Bbncn¡Ww. “Fsâ hN\\w tI«p sN¿p¶h³ FÃmw C¶ht\\mSv Xpey³ F¶p Rm³ ImWn¨p Xcmw. Bg ¯n Ipgn¨v ]mdta ASnØm\\w C«p hoSp ]Wnbp¶ a\\pjyt\\mSp Ah³ Xpey³”(eqt¡mkv 6 : 47). ssZhnI km¶n[yw hym]cn¡p¶ IpSpw_w Dd¸pÅXmbncn¡pw. AXnse AwK§fpsS hgnIm«n hN\\ambncn¡pw. A§s\\bpÅ IpSpw_§Ä kaql¯n\\pw hcpw XeapdIÄ¡pw amXrIbmbn Xocpw. “\\nsâ hN\\w Fsâ Imen\\p Zo]hpw ]mXbv¡p {]Imihpw BIp¶p” (k¦o 119:105). IpSpw_ {]mÀ°\\bv¡pw ssZhoIaqey§Ä¡pw ap³KW\\ sImSp¯psIm­v AÀ°h¯mb {InkvXob PohnXw ImgvNhbv¡p¶XneqsS Bßob A¨S¡apÅ Hcp Xeapdsb hmÀs¯Sp¡m³ km[n¡p¶p. amXm]nXm¡fpsS \\nb{´W¯nembncn¡p¶ ImeL«¯n\\pÅn Ipªp§Ä BßobImcy§fn AdnhpÅhcpw, ssZhhN\\¯n th­{X {KmlyapÅhcpw BIm³ amXm]nXm¡Ä {i²n¡Ww. Hcp hkv{Xw s\\¿pt¼mÄ CgIfpsS ASp¸w hkv{X¯nsâ DuSpw ]mhpw hÀ®hpambn _Ôs¸«n cn¡p¶Xpt]mse IpSpw__Ô§fnepw kvt\\l¯ne[nãnXamb ASp¸w BhiyamWv. 8. amXm]nXm¡Ä kaÀ¸Wapff BßobKpcp¡fmIWw: amXm]nXm¡Ä Ipªp§Ä¡v Bßob kaÀ¸W¯nsâ amXrIIfmbn XocWw. Bcm[\\Ifn epw Bßob ip{iqjIfnepw ]s¦Sp¡p¶Xv Bßob kaÀ¸W¯nsâ Hcp `mKamWv. ssZh¯nsâ Zm\\amb a¡sf hfÀ¯phm³ e`n¡p¶ Ahkcw ]camh[n {]tbmP\\s¸Sp¯n Ahsc ssZhnI amÀK¯n hfÀ¯n Ahsc¡pdn¨pÅ ssZhoI Dt±iw \\nhÀ¯n¡Wsa¦n amXm]nXm¡Ä kaÀ¸Ww DÅhcmbncn¡Ww. a¡Ä amXm]nXm¡fpsS IqsS hfcp¶ _meyImew AhcpsS BbpÊn Gähpw {]m[m\\yapÅ kabamWv. tami F¶ kuay\\mb t\\Xmhns\\bpw Altcm³ F¶ t{ijvT\\mb ]ptcmlnXs\\bpw ancymw F¶ {]hmNInsbbpw bn{kmtbensâ hnSpXen\\pw D²mcW¯n\\pw D]bpàamIpw hn[w hfÀ¯nsbSp¯ A{amansâbpw sbms¡t_Znsâbpw amXrI C¶s¯ amXm]nXm¡Ä¡v A\\pIcWobamWv. IpSpw_¯nsâ \\·bv¡pth­n, sN¿p¶ Imcy§Ä IÀ¯hyt_m[t¯mSpIqSn sN¿Ww. hn«phogvNIÄ¡v X¿mdmbn kzbw Xmgphm\\pw kaÀ¸n¡m\\pw k¶²À BIpt¼mÄ am{Xta D¯a IpSpw_w PohnXw bmYmÀ°yamhpIbpÅq. km£yapÅ IpSpw_¯n\\v kaqlhpambn Hcp IeÀ¸nÃm¯ _Ôap­mbncn¡pw. skJcym ]ptcmlnX\\pw `mcy Fenk_¯n\\pw hmÀ²Iy¯n Hcp aI³ P\\n¨t¸mÄ IÀ¯mhv AhtfmSv IcpW ImWn¨p F¶v Ab¡mcpw NmÀ¨¡mcpw tI«v AhtfmSpIqsS kt´mjn¨p. (eqt¡mkv 1:57) B IpSpw_w FÃmhscbpw kvt\\ln¡pIbpw \\oXnbpÅ hcpw Ipäaähcpambn Pohn¡pIbpw sNbvXXpaqew kaqlhpambn \\à _Ôw Øm]n s¨Sp¡m\\pw km[n¨p. IÀ¯mhnsâ hgnsbmcp¡phm\\pw kaqls¯ am\\km´c¯nte¡v \\bn¡m\\pw \\ntbmKn¡s¸« X§fpsS aIs\\ AXn\\mbn Hcp¡m\\pw B IpSpw_¯n\\v km[n¨p. amXm]nXm¡Ä \\oXnbpÅhcpw X§fpsS PohnXw ssZh¯n\\v {]kmZhpw a\\pjyÀ¡v {]tbmP \\hpw DÅXm¡n amXrIbpÅhcpambncn¸m³ {i²n¡Ww. `h\\¯n amXrI Im«p¶ amXm]nXm ¡fpsS a¡Ä temI¯v FhnsSbmbncp¶mepw, A\\p{KloXcmbn Xocpw. aäpÅhsc klmbn¡m\\pw \\· sN¿m\\pw e`n¡p¶ Ahkc§Ä H«pw ]mgm¡msX hnizmkhpw PohnXhpw Hcpt]mse kwc £n¨v kaql¯n amXrI shfns¸Sp¯phm³ Hmtcm IpSpw_¯n\\pw km[n¡s«! ISLAND MESSENGER 82

iesz egku gS KunjammaAbraham Betapur euq\"; ,d lkekftd ikz .kh gAS og vdys k ugh jg ldrk gSA og ,d nlw js ds lkFk fey >yq dj gh jgrk gSA mlds eu eas dRHkh ?kew dj] dHkh [kys dj ] dHkh feydj dke djus dh bPNk mRiUu gkrs h gAS ;g rHkh lHa ko gks ldrk g]S tc muds e/; izes dh Hkkouk gkAs iHz kq ;h’kq elhg vkjS muds f’k\"; geas lnoS ;kn fnykrs gaS Þvkil eas iezs djkAs ß ijes’oj us vius bdykrS s i=q dks bl /kjrh ij Hkts s] tks gekjs ikikas ds ikz ;f’pr ds fy, xyq xrq k uked LFkku ij Ølw ij p<k vkjS blidz kj iHz kq us gekjs ifz r viuk isez izdV fd;kA igyh dqfjfUFk;kas 13 oha v/;k; eas isez dk lnaq j o.kuZ fd;k x;k gAS bl cgqeYw ; eukHs kko dks geas i.w kZ :Ik ls xzg.k djuk t:jh gAS vktdy bl nqfu;k eas cgrq lkjs vijk/k gkrs s jgrs gaS tSl%s & gR;k;]as Ny] diV] ;q)] Hk\"z Bkpkj rFkk blizdkj ds vuds vU; 'kk\"s k.kA ;s lHkh vijk/k izse ds vHkko ds dkj.k gh gkrs k gAS iHz kq us gesa jgus ds fy, ,d lnqa j lk /kjrh inz ku fd, g]aS vkSj bl /kjrh ij djkMs kas yksx jgrs gAaS ge lcdk drOZ ; gS fd izse ij vk/kkfjr ,d ,ls s lekt dk fuek.Z k dj]sa tgk¡ ge lq[k vkSj 'kkfa r ls jg ld]s vkSj vf/kd ls vf/kd bZ’oj dh d`ik ik ldAs blidz kj ,d b’oj HkDr dk loZ J\"s B x.q k ^iesz ^ gAS blh Hkkouk ls ifsz jr gkds j csVkijw ds lra ihVlZ ekj Fkkes k ppZ us iRz ;ds o\"kZ xjhckas dks vkfFkdZ lgk;rk ,oa fuLlgk; cPpkas dks vkfFkdZ lgk;rk ,oa fuLlgk; cPpkas dks f’k{k.k lkexhz inz ku djrs gAS iHz kq ;h’kq lcdks iesz Hkkouk ls izfs jr gksus dh vk’khoknZ inz ku djAas ISLAND MESSENGER 83

ssZh¯nsâ AXnibIcamb ktv \\lw The Amazing Jolly Jayan Rangat kvtIm«vem³Unse D¯c `mK¯pÅ Hcp ae{¼tZi¯v Hcp km[p IpSpw_w ]mÀ¯ncp¶p. Hcp Znhkw {]`mX¯n B `h\\¯nse amXmhv ZqscbpÅ Hcp _Ôpho«nte¡v bm{XXncn¨p. Hcp hbÊv {]mbapÅ X³sd Ipªns\\ ssI¿n hln¨p sIm­mWv BWv ZpÀLSamb h\\m´c¯n IqSn GImIn\\nbmbn B amXmhv bm{X sNbvXXv. \\nÝnX Øe¯v \\n¶v aS§nhcpt¼mÄ hgnat[y bmZrÝnIambn lna hÀjhpw sImSp¦mäpw D­mbn. aqSÂaªpw ssiXyw Gdnb Imäpw AÔImchpw ZoÀLkabw XpSÀ¶psIm­n cp¶Xn\\m XfÀ¶ Ic§fn iniphns\\bpw hln¨psIm­v apt¼m«v Kan¡phm³ h¿msX B amXmhv IqsS ¡qsS Zb\\ob kzcw ]pds¸Sphn¨p. F¦nepw AhnsS klmb¯n\\v amÀ¤sam¶pw CÃmbncp¶p. ASp¯ Znhkw At\\zjW¯n\\v ]pds¸«hÀ ]cnkc§Ä kq£av XtbmsS ]cntim[n¨p Hcp Ip¶nsâ Xmgvhcbn B km[p kv{XobpsS arXicocw aªn Ddªp InS¡p¶Xv AhÀ I­p. AhÄ AÀ²\\ábmbncp¶p. XWp¸nsâ ImTn\\y¯n HcSnt]mepw apt¶m«p t]mIphm³ IgnbmsX hfsc thZ\\tbmSpw \\ncmitbmSpw IqSnbmWv AhÄ acn¨sX¶v AhfpsS apJ`mhw {]ISam¡n. Ipªns\\ ASp¯v HcnS¯pw ImWm\\nÃmbncp¶p. AXn\\v F´v kw`hn¨ncn¡pw F¶dnbmsX AhÀ t\\m¡n \\n¡pt¼mÄ Hcp Ipªnsâ Ic¨n AhÀ tI«p. amXmhnsâ arXicocw InS¶ncp¶ Øe¯n\\v AÂ]w AIsebmbn Hcp henb ]mdbpsS ]nfÀ¸n Ipªns\\ hfsc `{Zambn InS¯nbncn¡p¶Xv AhÀ I­p. AÛpXt¯msS AhÀ B iniphns\\ ]cntim[n¨t¸mÄ amXmhns³d hkv{Xw sIm­v s]mXnªncp¶Xn\\m Ipªv c£s¸Sphm³ CSbmbn F¶v AhÀ a\\Ênem¡n. FÃmhcpsSbpw \\b\\§Ä \\ndªp. B amXmhns³d kvt\\ls¯Ipdn¨v P\\¡q«w hnImc`cnXambn sIm­ncn¡pt¼mÄ B BNmcy³ ssZh¯ns³d Afhä kvt\\ls¯ AhÀ¡v shfns¸Sp¯n. Xs³d ]p{X\\mb tbiphns\\ \\½psS ]m]§Ä¡v ]cnlmcambn _en\\ÂInb ]nXmhmb ssZh¯nsâ ktv \\lw B amXmhnsâ kvt\\lt¯¡mÄ F{Xtbm al¯camWv... C{Xbpw ]dª am{Xbn Xs¶ B Balm tbmKat[y ]Xn\\©p hbÊv am{Xw{]mbapÅ Hcp _me³ Fgpt¶äv C{]Imcw hnfn¨p]dªp “B ]mdbpsS ]nfÀ¸n\\pÅn kq£n¡s]«ncp¶ Ipªv Rm³ Bbncp¶p F\\n¡pth­n acn¨ Fsâ A½bpsS kvt\\ls¯ HmÀ¯v Rm³ Ft¸mgpw k¦Ss¸Smdp­v. F¶m Fsâ A½bpsS kvt\\ls¯ Ihnbp¶ ssZhkvt\\lw Rm³ C{XImehpw ad¶mWv Pohn¨Xv. AXv Ct¸mÄ Rm³ Adnbp¶p.” “Hcp kv{Xo Xs¶ Xs³d Ipªns\\ ad¡ptam? Xm³ {]khn¨ aIt\\mSv IcpW tXm¶mXncn¡ptam? AhÄ ad¶mepw Rm³ \\ns¶ ad¡pIbnÃ, CXm Rm³ \\ns¶ Fsâ DÅw I¿n CXn hc¨ncn¡p¶p ” (sbi¿mhv: 49: 15,16) ISLAND MESSENGER 84

`£Wtaibnse acymZIÄ Xot·\\ibn ]ment¡ Nne acymZIÄ D v. Hcpan¨ncp¶p `£Ww Ign¡pt¼mÄ AXv hfsc {][m\\s¸«XpamW.v IpSpw_mwK§Äs¡m¸amsW¦nepw tlm«enemsW¦nepw AXnYn k¡mc¯nemsW¦nepw Cu acymZIÄ ]ment¡ Xp v. A]cnNnXtcmsSm¸amsW¦nepw, HutZymKnIhpw A\\utZymKnhpamb kmlNcy§fnemsW¦nepw Xot·i acymZIÄ IrXyambn ]men¡p¶Xv \\½psS hyànXz¯nsâ amäpIq«pw. Cu acymZIÄ ]men¡m¯t¸mÄ H¸w `£Ww Ign¡p¶hÀ¡pw AXnYnIÄ¡pw AkzØXbp mtb¡mw. AXn NneXv ..... 1. `£Ww Ign¡m³ Ccn¡pt¼mÄ BZyw ssZh¯n\\p \\µn ]dbWw. 2. FÃmhcpw IqSn H¶n¨ncp¶p `£n¡p¶XmWv \\ÃXv. 3. H¸w kv{XoIÄ Ds ¦n BZyw Ahsc Ccn¡m³ A\\phZn¡pI. 4. kv{Xobmbmepw ]pcpj\\mbmepw `£Ww Ign¡m³ Ccn¡m\\mbn Xot·ibpsS CSXp hi¯pIqSn IbdpI. 5. `£Ww Ign¡pt¼mÄ Ip«nIÄ aäpÅhÀ¡v AkzØXbp m¡p¶ coXnbn _lfw hbv¡mXncn¡m³ {i²n¡pI. Ip«nIsf Ft¸mgpw \\n§Äs¡m¸w Ccp¯n `£Ww \\evIp¶Xv Xs¶bmWv \\ÃXv. 6. Ccn¡m³ t\\cw henb iÐt¯msS Itkc \\o¡n NpäpapÅhÀ¡v AkzØXbp m ¡mXncn¡pI. 7. `£Ww FÃmhÀ¡pw e`n¡¯¡ coXnbn am{Xw hnf¼n FSp¡Ww. 8. HcmÄ hnf¼nbXn\\p tijw CSXphi¯v Ccn¡p¶ Bfn\\v ]m{Xw ssIamdp¶XmWv acymZ. 9. t¹äv ASp¸n¨ph¨v \\nhÀ¶ncp¶p Ign¡pI. 10. ^pÄÉohv IpÀ¯, Zq¸«, apSn F¶nh ]m{X¯n hogmXncn¡m³ {]tXyIw {i²n¡Ww. 11. BÀ¯ntbmsS Nhbv¡cpXv. iÐw CÃmsX hmbv Iq«n¸nSn¨v Nhbv¡Ww. 12. Ign¨Xn\\p tijw `£Ww ho pw FSpt¡ n h¶m kmh[m\\w hnf¼n FSp¯v D]tbmKn¡pI. 13. kwkmcn¡pt¼mÄ aäpÅhcpsS tZlt¯¡v Xp¸Â hogmXncn¡m³ {i²n¡Ww. 14. `£Ws¯¸änbpÅ Ipäw ]d¨n Hgnhm¡Ww. 15. `£Ww Bhiy¯n\\pam{Xw FSp¯v ]mgm¡msX Ign¡Ww. 16. Dds¡bpÅ A«lmkhpw Ifnbm¡epw Hgnhm¡Ww. 17. Npatbm Xp½tem h¶m FWoäv amdWw. 18. Ad¸pfhm¡p¶ Imcy§Ä `£Wkab¯v kwkmcn¡cpXv. 19. `£Wtaibn thkväv]m{Xw IcpXpIbpw AXn¯s¶ thkväv CSpIbpw thWw. 20. ssI D]tbmKn¨v s]mfn¨p Ignt¡ `£Wkm[\\§Ä Ign¡m³ kv]qWpw t^mÀ¡pw amänh¨v ssIXs¶ D]tbmKn¡mw. 21. `£Wmhinã§Ä hmbn IpSp§nbm Xot·ibn Ccp¶v ssIbn«v FSp¡mXncn¡pI bpw ]Ãn\\nSbn Ip¯mXncn¡pIbpw sN¿pI. H¸w Ccn¡p¶htcmSv A\\phmZw tNmZn¨ Xn\\p tijw CXn\\mbn hmjvdqan t]mImhp¶XmWv. 22. `£WwIgn¨ ssIsIm­v taibn \\n¶v thkväv FSp¡cpXv. 23. BZyw `£n¨pIgnbp¶bmÄ hmjvs_bnk\\n t]mbn Dds¡ ImÀ¡n¨v Xp¸cpXv. 24. Ign¡p¶ ]m{Xw Ah\\h³ Xs¶ IgpIp¶XmWv \\ÃXv. 25. FÃmhcpw Ign¨Xn\\ptijw heXphi¯pIqSn thWw Cd§m³. ISLAND MESSENGER 85

AXnYnIsf k¡cn¡pt¼mÄ : 1. `£Wtaibpw ItkcIfpw ]m{X§fpw hmjvs_bnk\\pw hr¯nbps­¶v Dd¸phcp ¯pI. 2. A\\mtcmKyIchpw hncp²hpamb hn`h§Ä Hgnhm¡pI. 3. kzbw hnf¼n Ign¡m³ XmÂ]cys¸Sp¶ AXnYnIsf AXn\\v A\\phZn¡pI. 4. anXamb Afhn kmh[m\\w hnf¼ns¡mSp¡pI. 5. hnf¼pt¼mÄ `£W km[\\§Ä AXnYnIfpsS hkv{X¯ntem icoc¯ntem hogmsX {i²n¡pI. 6. c maXv `£Ww hnf¼p¶ps ¦n A\\phmZw tNmZn¨Xn\\p tijw BhiyapÅ Af hn am{Xw hnf¼pI. 7. th F¶p ]dbpItbm Xmev¸cyw {]ISn¸n¡mXncn¡pItbm sNbvXm ho pw \\nÀ_Ôn ¡mXncn¡pI. 8. FÃm hn`h§fpw FÃhÀ¡pw CãamIWsa¶nà F¶ Imcyw {]tXyIw HmÀ¡pI. 9. `£Wkm[\\§fpsS hnesb¡pdn¨pw `£Ww D­m¡nbXnsâ Iã¸mSpIsf¡pdn¨pw DÅ NÀ¨Ifpw A\\mhiy kw`mjW§fpw Hgnhm¡pI. 10. Hcp¡nb hn`h§Ä FÃmw hnf¼n F¶v Dd¸phcp¯pI. “AXnYnk¡mcw ad¡cpXv ” (F{_mbÀ 13:1) What Every Kid Should Know 1. Come to the table with clean hands and face. 2. Put your napkin on your lap. 3. Start eating when everyone else does—or when given the okay to start; after The Prayer. 4. Stay seated and sit up straight. 5. Keep elbows (and other body parts!) off the table while eating. 6. Chew with your mouth closed and don’t talk until you’ve swallowed. 7. Don’t make bad comments about the food. 8. Say “Please pass the…” instead of reaching. 9. Chat with everyone at the table. 10.Don’t make rude noises like burping or slurping. 11.Ask to be excused when finished. 12.Thank your host or whoever prepared the meal. 13.Offer to help clear the table. ISLAND MESSENGER 86

lrZbKoXw adnbm½ cmP³ cwK¯v I®p\\otcmsS Rm³ {]mÀ°n¡pt¼mÄ adp]Sn e`n¨nSpw \\nÝbambv I®p\\oÀ XpSs¨sâ Icw ]nSn¨v IÀ¯mhv IcpWbm \\S¯nSpta... tbipth... F³ Poht\\ kvt\\lta... {]mW\\mYt\\ ]ncnbm\\mInà \\n³ kvt\\ls¯ ad¡m\\mhnà \\n³ XymKs¯ \\·IÄ HmÀ¯p \\n³ k¶nt[ Rm³ \\µntbmsSs¶¶pw ]mSnSpta ZpxJ§fn Rm³ IcbpInà tcmK§Ä Fs¶ XfÀ¯pInà I×Wn t]mses¶ Im¡pw \\mY³ DÅw ssIIfn hln¡pw Ah³ tbip hkn¡pw IpSpw_§fn \\·IÄ H¶pw apS§pInà tbiphn³ km£nbmbn Pohns¨¶m Xeapd A\\p{Klw A\\p`hn¡pw ISLAND MESSENGER 87

I’M BEING EXTRACTED!!!!! MIRIN ABRAHAM Rangat The past few months has been such that even get time to talk to our siblings and other close relatives. no one ever expected or dreamt to have existed or occurred in one’s life time; as if a long pause But for the past few months the whole to our fast flying life, as if all of a sudden ev- world has experienced a drastic change or we erything has come to a standstill . We could can say a long pause to our present way of liv- sense fear, helplessness, and agony everywhere ing. Man’s calculations and estimations have around us no matter whoever it may be. Irre- gone wrong before God’s plan. It seems like spective of status, religion, nationality every- God has put everyone and everything on hold. one has suffered much in the past few months. We always complain that our problems are much We are a part of a decade that has seen a vast more than others. But this Corona virus has en- surge in technology. We live in a world where gulfed everyone in the same measure; it’s deadly we get almost everything on just a click of a wings have extended almost whole earth; No button. We get everything at our doorstep. We continent, no country, no place is safe from its human beings have been trying to race against impact. God created us in his image and like- time. ness. Out of all the other living creatures He chose us to be above all but not above Him. We Man has always been like this, trying to often forget that we are just mud. Mankind is evolve and develop more and more and un- still living in rebellion against God and trying doubtedly we have been successful in doing to make a name for himself. so. But in the midst of all this running do we ever try to introspect ourselves? Have we not A very familiar episode in the old testa- forgotten to spend quality time with our family, ment ‘THE TOWER OF BABEL&#39; repre- to spend some time in prayer? Nowadays sents the nature of man failing to live in depen- spending time with spouse and kids usually dence on God, becoming proud of their achieve- means going to malls, eating out, watching mov- ments and determined to be the source of their ies etc. Do we even remember the last time we own security. It resulted in sheer confusion, iso- spend at home cooking something new, chat- lation and breakdown of fellowship. One can ting with family and remembering old times and easily connect and compare those early times old lifestyle etc. It’s hard to say. Today’s world to our present age. Although we live in a totally is turning into more show-offs and less quality. different era with high speed technology, sci- Most of us have not less than 1k friends in our ence and art; we have seen globalization, mon- FB account but it’s very doubtful that we are in etization, and modernization; came past through touch with even 50 of them. Often we don’t ISLAND MESSENGER 88

different civilizations and witnessed many revo- Also we often try to mould our faith according lutions around us but the attitude of man never to our needs and benefits. We often go behind ever changed. We were gifted with a mind to prosperity gospels but we need to remember think and act. The creator God endowed us, only that God never promised us a peaceful life. But us the humans with the priceless gift of intelli- He assured those who believed and followed gence. But how has man used it? It’s a matter to Him the strength to carry their own cross. be seriously pondered over. Man has used the God given gifts and talents for self esteem, false Since the beginning of creation man has praise, pride and success. With every passing sinned against God and the Creator out of His moment we humans are losing our humanity. We mercy has always forgiven us “For God so lack sensitivity and responsibility towards our loved the world that He gave His only begotten fellow beings. We often forget the purpose of Son, that whoever believes in Him may not per- our existence. God gave us the right to call him ish but have eternal life”(John3:16). We humans Abba Father which means, we are His children have got innumerable chances but knowingly or but are we living as his children should live. unknowingly we’ve continued to fail in our Aren’t we too running along with the world in words, thoughts and deeds. The present time is the same pace? We are living to satisfy our- a testing time for us. God is testing our faith selves and those whom we care for. Don’t we during this scenario of utmost suffering, fear and often depend much more on money, power, sta- helplessness. The whole world is groaning in tus ,relationships than trusting God who cre- pain. Just as to get a purified best gold the metal ated us and all that we entrust our security on . has to pass through burning furnace, similarly the Almighty is extracting the purest form of us We all want to accumulate as much mate- and separating the sinful part and the righteous rialistic wealth as we can for us and for the part out of us. generations yet to come. But what about our spiritual wealth? Where do we stand? Are we We may feel helpless, lonely, depressed saving our beliefs, our faith, and our traditions but above all we have to live in hope, a hope for our future generations? Do we have much for a new beginning, a hope that after all this of it left? Are we firm in our beliefs or are we ongoing darkness there will come a new dawn. confused? Many a time’s the worldly theories So let’s all hope and pray for a relief from this and our beliefs stand contradictory to each other. struggling moment of our lives and wait for the beautiful times yet to come. ISLAND MESSENGER 89

By The Evg. Mathaiah Grace of Hut bay God Every good gift and every perfect gift is people of different communities and languages from above. (James 1:17) such as: Bengali, Ranchi, Telugu, Tamil etc… And two particular Tribal people – Nicobaric Greetings in the matchless and power- and Ongies live in this Island. The main culti- vation here is coconuts and Arecanut. During ful name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am very rainy seasons there is a fear of some creeping glad to write about Hut Bay (Little Andaman), animals such as Snakes and Centipedes. But which is my first mission field. God has always protected us from all harm ac- cording to this word in Psalm 121:7. Hut Bay, LittleAndaman is approximately 125 Kms away from Port Blair, the capital of After coming here it’s been 3 years now Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The journey for for us. I am basically a Kannada person- born Hut bay can be made by sea or air. By ship the and brought up in Karnataka. So after coming journey takes 6 to 8 hours and in bad weather it here I had to learn Malayalam to conduct the can be little longer. By helicopter its duration Worship service, Cottage meetings, Interces- is 25 to 30 minutes. sory Prayer (Wednesday), Fasting prayer (Fri- day) and Sevika Sanghom in Malayalam. God Since 1972, the families belonging to enabled me here to start a few new mission Mar Thoma Church started conducting worship works such as Tuition centres, Education aid service along with the believers of Orthodox extention and house Visit in Villages. And per- Church in a shelter. And cottage prayer meet- sonally I was able to learn a lot things here ings were conducted in different houses occa- such as how to minister with love and humil- sionally. But because of small issues, Mar ity, how to prepare and preach sermon and how Thoma members and Orthodox got separated. to do the mission works more effectively. There After that a Church building was made here are altogether 15 churches here. All of them and two Evangelists worked here one by one. are doing well in ministry. Then in 2004 during Tsunami; Church building was destroyed. Many people lost their loved Finally I want to thank God who called ones, houses and materials. But God protected me into His ministry. Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews our Church members. Mar Makarios Episcopa who send to Hut bay mission field to serve God, Rev.Abraham Tho- After this a foundation was put for new mas who is over me in authority as my mis- church building in 7th March2007 and the work sionary who led me well in ministry and the was completed in 28th March 2008. After this church members who are very much loving, five more Evangelists worked here, Then I was caring and supportive. Please remember us posted here as an Evangelist in 2017 as my and ministry in your prayers. first appointment. When I came to Hut Bay, there were 12 Malayalee Families in the church. ISLAND MESSENGER 90 Little Andaman is a place where there are

MOTHER A precious gift everyone has Sent by the God and bond of Love The one and only ‘Mother’ She is a flower that always blooms Her love is as deep as ocean And her heart is as pure as diamond She is like a glowing light That leads us in our life’s path Sympathy & struggle seem her beauty Deifying her is our foremost duty Without her we are incomplete Let’s thank her for all the help To the one and only-”Mother” Bishan Baby kadamtala ISLAND MESSENGER 91

sI. Fw. sPbnwkv D]tZin B³Uam³kn {]tim`n¨ kphntij Zo]w Annamma Samuel Chunakkara, Alappuzha Rm³ (Annamma Samuel, w/o Jacob Samuel, member of St. Peters Mar Thoma Church, Betapur. S/o Late Pothen Jacob & Mariamma Pothen) hnhml¯n\\v tijw 1986 December 30 \\v Betapur  F¯n tNcpIbpw, 1992 Pqsse 15 \\v R§Ä tPmenbpambpÅ _Ô¯n IpSpw_ambn ambm_´dn Xmakamcw`n¡bpw sNbvXp. B kab¯v AhnsS \\½psS Iq«mbvaItfm Bcm [\\tbm H¶pw Xs¶ CÃmbncp¶p. hÃt¸mgpw Catholic Church  t]mIpambncp¶p. 1994-95 ImeL«¯n kphntijI³ sI. Fw sPbnwkv D]tZinbpw IpSpw_hpw (Mrs. Liji James and their son Ajil James) ambm_´dn F¯ntNcpIbpw Hcp hmSI ho«n Xmakn¨psIm­v ip{iqjIÄ Bcw`n¡pIbpw sNbvXp. A¶v ambm_´dn Forest Ranger Bbncp¶ {io. jmP³ t]mÄ sâ IpSpw_w BhiyapÅ klmb§Ä sNbvXp sImSp¡pambncp¶p. D]tZin Xmakn¨ncp¶ Häapdn ho«n R§Ä Rmbvdmgv¨Ifn Bcm[\\bv¡mbn IqSphm³ XpS§n. Bcm[\\ F¶v ]dªm H¶p c­v ]m«v , k¦oÀ¯\\w, D]tZinbpsS sNdnsbmcp {]kwKw. 1996-  ambm_´dn h¨mWv D]tZinbpsS CfbaI³ Binjv P\\n¨Xv. Aev] \\mfpIÄ¡ptijw Ipd¨p IqSn kuIcyapff Hcp hoSv e`n¡pIbpw AXnte¡v Xmakw amdpIbpw sNbvXp. AhnsS Xmakn¡pt¼mÄ Hcp Rmbdmgv¨ Bcm[\\bv¡v tijw, Catholic Church \\v ASp¯v \\ap¡v Ipd¨p Øeap­v, AhnsS \\ap¡v Hcp Picnic t]mImw F¶v ]dªv D]tZin FÃmhtcbpw £Wn¨p. R§Ä hfsc kt´mjt¯msS D]tZintbmsSm¸w t]mbn. AhnsS sN¶t¸mÄ `b¦cambn IayqWnkväv ]¨ (_p«n ]¯n) hfÀ¶p \\n¡p¶ ImS.v F§s\\ ap³t]m«p t]mIpw? D]tZin _mKn \\n¶pw sh«pI¯n FSp¯v ImSp sh«n R§sf apt¶m«v \\bn¨p. Hcp ]gb sI«nS¯nsâ foundation  F¯n. AhnSw hr¯nbm¡n, bed sheet hncn¨v AhnsSbncp¶v R§Ä {]mÀ°n¨p. AXn\\v tijw D]tZinbpsS hn{iaanÃmsXbpff A²zm\\¯nsâbpw NpdpNpdpt¡msSbpff {]hÀ¯\\¯nsâbpw ^eambn B Øew ISLAND MESSENGER 92

at\\mlcamb Hcp `qanbmbn. [mcmfw sX§pIfpw aäv ^ehr£§fpw \\«p]nSn¸n¨p. ]n¶oSv AhnsS Hcp anj³ hoSv ]WnbpIbpw D]tZin AhnsS XmakamhpIbpw sNbvXp. k`mhyXymkanÃmsX FÃmhtcbpw Iq«nbpff Bcm[\\bmbncp¶p BZyIme§fn \\S¶ncp¶Xv. amÀt¯m½m, HmÀ¯tUmIvkv k`mwK§Ä FÃm Rmbvdmgv¨bpw Bcm[\\bn kw_Ôn¨ncp¶p. Ipªp§Ä¡v th­n kt­kvIqfpw, i\\nbmgv¨ sshIn«v hoSpIfn {]mÀ°\\Ifpw \\S¯pambncp¶p. anj³ hoSnsâ Hcp apdn Rmbdmgv¨ Bcm[\\¡mbn {]tXyIw thÀXncn¨ncp¶p. D]tZinbpsS `mcy enPn FÃm ip{iqjIfnepw D]tZin¡v ]n³_eambncp¶p. FÃmhtcmSpw \\à ]p©ncntbmSpw kuayXtbmsSbpff s]cpamäambncp¶p enPnbptSXv. ambm_´dn Dff FÃm aebmfnIfpambpw \\à _Ôw sPbnwkv D]tZin ]peÀ¯nbncp¶p. sIcb³ I½yqWnänbpambpw \\à _Ôw D­mbncp¶p. AhcpsS ]ffnbnse Hcp Progrmme \\v R§sf ]m«p ]Tn¸n¨v AhnsS t]mbn R§Ä ]mSnbXv Rm³ HmÀ¡p¶p. Middle – North B³Uam\\n Dff FÃm CShIIfpw D]tZin kµÀin¨ncp¶p. IZwXebn amk¯nsemcn¡Â kµÀin¨v Iq«mbvaIÄ¡v t\\XrXzw \\ÂInbncp¶p. V.B.S. Camp  Ipªp§tfbpw Iq«n t]mIpambncp¶p. Hmtcm hÀjhpw Hmtcm kvYe§fn h¨v \\S¯nbncp¶ V.B.S. Iym¼pIÄ Ipªp§fpsS BXvaobamb hfÀ¨bv¡pw, ]ckv]cw Adnbp¶Xn\\papff \\à Ahkc§fmbncp¶p. hÀjªnsemcn¡Â \\S¯nbncp¶ IpSpw_ kt½f\\¯nepw _lpam\\apÅ D]tZin \\ndkm¶n²yambncp¶p. tkhnImkwL Zn\\¯n One day retreat \\mbn hml\\w {IaoIcn¨v FÃmhtcbpw Iq«n t]mbncp¶p. A¶s¯ Npcp§nb kuIcy§fn FÃmhtcbpw Hs¯mcpan¸n¨v FÃm programme epw ]s¦Sp¸n¡m³ D]tZin {]tXyIw {i²n¨ncp¶p. anj³ hoSp ]Wnbp¶Xn\\v ap³]v Catholic Church  h¨v hn. IpÀºm\\ {IaoIcn¨n«p­v. CXc k`Ifp ambpw D]tZin¡p­mbncp¶ \\à _Ôs¯bmWv CXv kqNn¸n ¡p¶Xv. A¡me¯v `{Zmk\\ F¸nkvtIm¸m Bbncp¶ A`nhµy XnsamsYtamkv Xncpta\\n \\nch[n XhW ambm_µÀ kµÀin¨n«p­v. hfsc DXvkmlt¯msSbmWv Xncpta\\nam scbpw aäv AXnYnIsfbpw D]tZin kzoIcn¡pIbpw k¡cn ¡pIbpw sNbvXncp¶Xv. AXnYnIÄ¡mbn `£Wsamcp¡p¶ Xn\\pw AXn\\mbn ]Ww sNehgn¡p¶Xpw D]tZin Hcp aSnbpw ImWn¨ncp¶nÃ. anj³ lukn h¨v Bcm[\\ XpS§nbXn\\p tijw t]mÀ«v »bdn \\n¶pw M.T.E.A bpsS I½nän AwK§Ä ambm_´À kµÀin¨t¸mÄ Hcp tZhmeb¯nsâ BhiyIX D]tZin AhXcn¸n¨p. F¶m floating members BbXn\\m Hcp ]ffnbpsS Bhiyw Cà F¶v I½nän A`n{]mbs¸«p. D]tZin Xsâ {]Xymi ssIhnSmsX Hcp tZhmeb¯n\\v th­nbpff {]mÀ°\\ XpSÀ¶p. anj³ lukn Xs¶ shffnbmgv¨Ifnse D]hmk {]mÀ°\\, Rmbdmgv¨ Bcm[\\ Ch XpSÀ¶sImt­bncp¶p. ASp¯ hÀjw Xs¶ t]mÀ«v »bdn \\n¶pw Nne IpSpw_§Ä transfer Bbn ambm_µdn F¯n. FÃmhÀ¡pw IqSn B apdnbn Bcm[\\bv¡p sRcp¡ amhpIbpw Hcp Beb¯nsâ AXymhiyw DbÀ¶phcpIbpw sNbvXp. Ahkc§Ä X¡¯n D]tbmKn¡pI F¶Xv D]tZinbpsS Hcp {]tXyIXbmbncp¶p. AhnsS Øetam kuIcytam H¶pw {]iv\\aÃ. k`bpsS Øe¯v D­mbncp¶ ]gb ISLAND MESSENGER 93

foundationþ ]´ÂsI«n Hcp I¬h³j³ \\S¯pIbpw, Hcn¡Â hnip² IpÀºm\\ \\S¯pIbpw sNbvXn«p­v. tZhmeb \\nÀ½mW¯n\\pff {ia§Ä XpScpIbpw A\\paXn e`n¡bpw ]ebnS§fn \\n¶mbn ]Ww Is­¯n FÃm AwK §sfbpw klIcn¸n¨psIm­v at\\mlcamb Hcp tZhmebw ]WnbpIbpw AXn Bcm[\\ \\S¯pIbpw sNbXv p. tZhmebhpw AXnsâ ]cnkchpw Ft¸mgpw AXnat\\mlcambncp¶p. At¸mtg¡pw 6 hÀj§Ä ]n¶n«p. D]tZin \\« sX§p Ifpw aäv ^ehr£§fpw Imbv¨p XpS§n. tZhmeb IqZmibpsS kab¯v D]tZin A`nhµy Xncpta\\ntbmSv transfer Bhiys¸«p. F¶m D]tZin \\« ^ehr£§fpsS ^ew A\\p`hn¨n«p t]mbm aXn F¶v Xncpta\\n ]d ªp. A§s\\ Hcp hÀjw IqSn D]tZinbpsS ip{iqjIÄ ambm_´À anj\\v e`n¨p. At¸mtg¡pw aq¯ aI³ Ajil 5þmw ¢mkv ]T\\hpw Cfb aI³ Ashish U.K.G ]T\\hpw ]qÀ¯nbm¡n. A§s\\ 7 hÀjs¯ kvXpXyÀlamb ip{iqjbv¡p tijw D]tZin CutdmSv anj\\ntebv¡v transfer Bbn. GItZiw HcphÀjw ]n¶n«t¸mÄ D]tZinbpsS kl[À½nWn Iym³kÀ _m[n¨v Cu temI¯n \\n¶pw amäs¸«p. ambm_´dn hcpt¼mÄ Xs¶ D]tZin¡v {]tal¯nsâ {]bmk§Ä D­mbncp¶p. Ipd¨p\\mÄ Ignªt¸mÄ (D]tZin M.A. Exam FgpXns¡m­n cn¡pt¼mÄ) Xsâ I®nsâ Imgv¨ \\jv«s¸«p. AtXmsS, kz´ Øeamb apf¡pgbnepff Xsâ `h\\¯n h¶p. AhnsS treatment XpScpIbpw Ipªp§sf ]Tn¸n¡bpw sNbvXp. H¶nShn«pff Znhk§fnse dialysis, {]mbamb A½, Ipªp§fpsS ]T\\w... F¶n§s\\ \\nch[nbmb ]co£W§Ä D]tZin¡v X\\n¨v t\\cntS­n h¶p. F¦nepw Hcn¡epw At±lw \\ncmi\\mbncp¶nÃ. hN\\ ip{iqj \\nÀÆln¡m\\mbn ]e kvYe§fnepw t]mIpambncp¶p. R§Ä Ah[n¡v tIcf¯n hcpt¼mÄ IpSpw_ambn D]tZinsb ImWm³ t]mImdp­m bncp¶p. 2010þ Fsâ `À¯mhv Hcp Surgery Ignªv hn{ian¡pt¼mÄ At±ls¯ ImWphm\\mbn D]tZin ss_¡v HmSn¨p h¶ncp¶p. F¶m HcphÀjw IqSn Ignªt¸mÄ D]tZinbpsS acW hmÀ¯bdnªp. 2011 Unkw_À 7þmw XobXn D]tZin Cu temI¯nse Xsâ ip{iqjIÄ ]qÀ¯nbm¡n; Xm³ {]nbwh¨ IÀ¯mhnsâ k¶n[nbn tNÀ¡s¸«p. \\o­ Ggp hÀj¡mew ambm_´dn Xmakn¨v Diglipur apX Port Blair hscbpff hnizmkkaqlhpambn \\à _Ôw ]qeÀ¯n Xsâ ip{iqj Gähpw A\\p{Kl{]Zambn \\nd thän. D]tZinsb FÃmhcpw H¯ncn kvt\\lt¯mSpw _lpam\\t¯mSpw am{Xta HmÀ¡pI bpffp. kl{]hÀ¯Icmb kphntijItcmSpw anj\\dn A¨³amtcmSpw kvt\\lhpw BZchpw ]peÀ¯nbncp¶ sPbnwkv D]tZin FÃmhcpsSbpw \\sÃmcp kplr¯pw Bbncp¶p. Xsâ ip{iqjmPohnX¯n ssZht¯mSpw k`tbmSpw BXvamÀ °Xbpw hnizkvXXbpw ]peÀ¯nbncp¶ sPbnwkv D]tZ in, FÃmw `wKnbmbn sN¿m³ Ft¸mgpw {i²n¨ncp¶p. kphntij ip{iqjIÀ¡v Hcp \\à amXrIbmb D]tZin B³Uam³knse amÀt¯m½m hnizmknIÄ¡p am{XaÃ; At±ls¯ Adnbp¶ CXc aXØcmb tZihmknIfpsS DÅnepw C¶pw AWbm¯ kphntij Zo]amWv. Xsâ aq¯aIs\\ Hcp ]«¡mc\\m¡pI F¶Xv D]tZinbpsS Hcp henb kaÀ¸Whpw B{Klhpambncp¶p. ssZhw AXv km[n¨p sImSp¯p. aq¯aI³ Ajil James tIm«bw sshZnI skan\\mcnbn \\n¶v Cu hÀjw B. D. ]T\\w ]qÀ¯nbm¡n. Cfb aI³ Ashish James M. A. ]T\\w Ignªv Phd. bv¡mbn {ian¡p¶p. D]tZinbpsS Ipªp§sf ssZhw IqSpXembn A\\p{Kln¡s« F¶ {]mÀ°\\tbmSpw, D]tZinbpsS [\\yamb PohnXs¯bpw ip{iqj Isfbpw HmÀ¯v ssZhs¯ kvXpXn¨psIm­pw Cu HmÀ½¡pdn¸v ChnsS Ahkm\\n¸n¡p¶p. ISLAND MESSENGER 94

Br. Alexander In the feet of Rangat Christ  Great joy is there when we are in the feet of Christ. We can feel safety, why because He is our protector. Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm: 121:4.)  We can realise that we are cured, why because His presence filled us and with His stripes we are healed. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.( Isaiah: 53:5)  We can understand that our needs were fulfilled, why because He is our provider. But you would be fed with the finest of wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you. (Psalm: 81:16.)  We can realise the freedom of joy, why because He is our redeemer. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. (Psalm: 34:7) ISLAND MESSENGER 95

You know, Mary has chosen good part, which will not be taken away from her life by sitting in the feet of Christ. Like that if we practice in our life, really we will be blessed. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked,“Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. ( Luke: 10:39-42) Jesus was happy to witness Mary, why because she practiced to sit in the feet of Christ to hear the word of God. When we are in the feet of Christ, we can feel the presence of God. Presence of God makes us to feel the heavenly joy in this world. And His presence gives all kinds of blessings and joy of life. When we are in the feet of Christ, we can feel and enjoy the heavenly presence in this world itself.  How these blessings will be added to me and how I will be always remembered to get strength of life in spirit and soul. There is only one way to get all these blessings, that way is to sit in the feet of Christ. But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah: 40:31)  We must understand that we are worshipping the great mighty God, He is living God who send His only begotten Son to this world to save us from Sin. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John: 3:16)  The Lord our God who sacrificed His life on the cross by crucifixion is asking: To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is theeverlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah: 40:25-31)  We must understand the power of God, How he is. He asks us: Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance? Who can fathom the Spirit of the LORD, or instruct the LORD as his counselor? He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. (Isaiah: 40:12,13&22) ISLAND MESSENGER 96

Just you on reading Isaiah chapter 40 again and again you can understand the how our God loved us and how great he is and what kind blessings he wants to give us. Only thing is that we must learn to sit in the feet of Christ. When you learned and practiced to stay at the feet of Christ then you are blessed to get all kinds of blessings from heaven.  Your Father God will be pleased to bless you all abundantly. Why because He likes the people who walks according to the Word of God. Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers! Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash. (Matthew: 7:21-27) So, we the people of this world should understand to do the will of God. We should not go according to the World.  Why because, we are living in this world but we do not belong to world, we all belong to heaven and we are all separated from this world for His Glory. The people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise. (Isaiah: 43:21) You have been called to praise Him, worship Him, adore Him and glorify Him with full heart, soul, strength and mind.  But today most of the youngsters’ even elders are far away from the word of God. They never care about the eternal life. They have forgotten the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But one day they have to stand before Creator. You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless. You who are young, be happy while you areyoung, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.(Ecclesiastes: 11:9,10)  So, my loving young son and daughter of Jesus Christ learned to live like Joshua, Joseph, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Daniel and Paul. And like Apostles and missionaries.Today God wants you to be like them. Are you ready to give your life for Jesus Christ like them? He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. (Luke: 10:2) Submit your self and pray, Lord use me as your instrument to do your Ministries and teach me to sit in your feet to get your strength and anointing of Holy spirit and gifts to preach the word of God. Praise the Lord. ISLAND MESSENGER 97

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