” Hard Talk”

Could you please bring the contents to your valuable columns [ DBSJ. Web Site], the ” Hard Talk” appearing in the Daily Mirror of our former Minster of Foreign Affairs Mr. Mangala Samaraweera for the befit of our readers.

Thank You.

But the Rajapakse brothers 5 of them r pocketing the money
& enriching themselves; a case has been filed agaist Gotha & Basil & Sarath Fonseka; the wheels of justice will slowly spin &
they will loose their US citizenship & properties& businesses in US

We must have more of Mr.Coorays in the actual think tank structure of SL or face a dark future as writing in blogs will not heal the wounds or find a long term solution.
Afterall, animals here in England get better treatment than those hostages, and Im sure DBS will agree its the same in his country of domicile.

you hit the nail on the head mate. I was almost tempted to reply to her, especially about her haranguing the diaspora for their “supposed” lack of knowledge about kamba ramayanam. it brought a smile to my lips…people presume too much nowadays. but i decided to not reply because i did not want to lower myself to such a level and deviate from the topic in hand. thank you for replying though, it touches all the pertinent points

Ps: i wonder if her kambaramayanam knowledge is the result of listening to “kambavaarithi” or one that’s the result of study. I would like to invite Ms Jayagowri Ganeshan to discuss the pro’s and con’s of such literary works, especially the epics and the anthologies of poems like purananooru and ahananooru in other forums and not on this. i would be glad to share my views on those works of literature, if she is interested, rather than making this forum a stage for those. furthermore, i would also like to remind Ms Jayagowri of the tamil saying “kattrathu kai man alavu, kallaathathu ulakalavu” (what we have learnt is but handful of sand compared to the world of knowledge still out there).

kind regards
Ulysses

Does this mean that even the most hateful and communal minded persons, if he/she understood these lines are to be allowed to ‘interact’ with Jayagowri Ganeshan’s people?
And if a person of Tamil heritage who has lived abroad all their lives wishes to know more are they to be rejected for not knowing enough Tamil? Then how will they ever learn?

Silly mischievous girl!

The Ramaynam like all great literature belongs to the whole world, same with the Thirukural, and people like Kambar, Thiruvalluvar, Auviar, Kaniyan Poongundran, Shakespeare, Aristotle, Einstein, Jesus, Sakyamuni etc also belong to the whole world.

You will perhaps observe that in saying the above I am in agreement with Kaniyan Poongundran.
Tamils on the whole would I think much rather be one of Kaniyan Poongundran’s type of people!

On the matter of Kambar, little knowledge or partial information are dangerous!
Where would Kambar be if not for the patronage of the Chola King Rajendra Cholan?
You have narrow-mindedly focussed on the golden egg and forgotten the goose! That is very silly!

And it is mischievous to pretend that if not for the Tamil diaspora all would be rosy and well (#130 Jayagowri Ganeshan).
Whatever the faults and omissions of the Tamil diaspora in the methods employed, nevertheless the attention of the world has been brought to bear on the appalling GOSL inflicted humanitarian situation.

And how heartless to justify the sending away of the mercy ship at this time!

It is Jayagowri Ganeshan who should wake up from the illusion and slumber that have covered her!

In fact, the 8 tonnes of aids were initially prepared mainly for the dying LTTE about a month even before final defeat.

In my view no one is deserved to die having had nothing to eat for days.No doubt about that. I am talking anyone one.
Your below comment says:

“This ship is making a political point, directly antoganising the SL government, so it is to be expected that they will turn it away”

I agree, however, I think, you and the Sri Lankan government seems to have trouble understanding what LIFE and DEATH situation is all about.

There is a time to play political games (both sides) and there is a time to respect human beings as human beings. Simple as that.

The question is WHY WOULD YOU DENY THE MUCH NEEDED FOOD REACHING NEEDY ESPECIALLY WHEN PEOPLE ARE SO HUNGRY AND MALNOURISHED?

Do you agree. Please no excuse, we are dealing with more than 200 000 people.

They say; “varratu gowravam” in Tamil. I think its worse than that.

Frankly the government is so stupid enough, failed to grab the opportunity to show the world/Diaspora its good side (if any) thus reaching out.

Had they been generous enough in accepting the goods regardless of political differences, you would probably have less pro-LTTE sympathizers protesting the streets of London or Canada.

Its about turning the heat down not the other way around.

May be you were right on getting the facts rights but who cares about the fact, really? The “Times” claims to have the “Facts” of about how 20, 000 people got killed in the war. Does any one seems to bother about it?

After all, you (i think) and I are part of the Diaspora so lets not point the finger at someone. More importantly undermine those who have contributed enormously to the genuine cause by donating so many food item and their time as well.

We should be highlighting the fact that there are people out there who are willing to help including the Diaspora. And there are people out there who need help. The point is how we can act so that the former can reach the latter.

What did SL government achieved from this anyway?

This is just a general observation, no personal attack my friend. I wish we can all be the part of the solution. The problem is what is the likely solution????

Quid Pro Quo (#126) and Jayagowri Ganeshan (#130) – you rock!!

I wish these individuals can be invited to write special articles (not just responses) to this blog…

-Anon