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Post by Sumi on Apr 8, 2012 16:45:24 GMT 5.5
Once a well educated botanist approached Kanchi Maha Periyava and out of ignorance, asked ‘Why is betel leaf called ‘Vettrilai’ in Tamizh.
Maha Periyava non-challantly replied, ‘The betel vine does not have flowers, nor does it bear fruits. It has merely leaves (’verum ilai’) and so is the name ‘vettrilai’ !
The botanist hung his head in shame as he did not even realize this simple fact!
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Post by krsiyer on Apr 9, 2012 11:25:27 GMT 5.5
What a definition ! Thanks for sharing. Jaya jaya sankara, Hara hara sankara !
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Post by sakthigadadhar on Apr 9, 2012 22:14:04 GMT 5.5
The simple words of Periva, have infinite wisdom, which we are very fortunate to read the above incident. Jai Ma Sri Ma
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