Last week, I was in Jammu. I went to that place to meet an ayurvedic doctor. When I saw the people there, I was shocked to see their behaviour. Unfortunately, people were not observing social distancing. It appeared to me that the Holi festival may be celebrated as usual by these people in its original colour and with the spirit of celebration.
Maybe, people may take a very long time to realise their responsibilities.
Yes, it is always suspect when someone quotes personal reasons for quitting from anywhere. That something fishy could be there is always a feeling that most generally have.
Let me now state that I often find most people referring to Good Friday as a festival. In real terms it is not a festival at all. It is actually a day that venerates the death of Jesus Christ. And any death cannot be termed a festival. Hence it cannot be a festival of any sort. I am well aware Pras, that you did not have any such intention. Far be from me any such doubt. The rising up of Jesus Christ on Easter day could, of course, be termed as a festival. So also Christmas which celebrates the birth of Christ.
In fact, I just had a discussion on this subject on Friday at my office when someone again referred to Good Friday as a festival. In fact the person didn’t know the real reason and in fact did ask me why we called it Good Friday then. Legitimate question indeed. In fact I remember once, during my earlier avatar as a Banker, I had subscribed to a journal of the Asian Institute of Bankers (Sorry I forget the exact name of the institute). I remember receiving a greetings from them once which said Happy Good Friday.
In fact my present colleague was thankful to me for pointing out the mistake, lest she make a faux pas of greeting someone like that! This post is just to avoid a similar mistake by any reader of FC.
I now recollect how my bad happened. I copy pasted a portion of Kar.Govt notification banning certain events which also mentioned Good Friday. No excuses for being ignorant.
No need to be apologetic about it. It's a mistake pure and simple, that most non Christians make and it is of course unintentional. I did think twice about making the comment. But then I did not want any FC reader to make a similar mistake.
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Pras, ‘for personal reasons n ‘sabbatical’ are typical corporate jargons and I could completely relate to them... many a’recall’ rushed to my mind... yet another ‘insightful ‘ read🌷
Last week, I was in Jammu. I went to that place to meet an ayurvedic doctor. When I saw the people there, I was shocked to see their behaviour. Unfortunately, people were not observing social distancing. It appeared to me that the Holi festival may be celebrated as usual by these people in its original colour and with the spirit of celebration.
Maybe, people may take a very long time to realise their responsibilities.
Viswanath
Yogamasterji.com
You are very brave to have traveled that far. Anyway happy you are back home safe and sound.
Yes, it is always suspect when someone quotes personal reasons for quitting from anywhere. That something fishy could be there is always a feeling that most generally have.
Let me now state that I often find most people referring to Good Friday as a festival. In real terms it is not a festival at all. It is actually a day that venerates the death of Jesus Christ. And any death cannot be termed a festival. Hence it cannot be a festival of any sort. I am well aware Pras, that you did not have any such intention. Far be from me any such doubt. The rising up of Jesus Christ on Easter day could, of course, be termed as a festival. So also Christmas which celebrates the birth of Christ.
In fact, I just had a discussion on this subject on Friday at my office when someone again referred to Good Friday as a festival. In fact the person didn’t know the real reason and in fact did ask me why we called it Good Friday then. Legitimate question indeed. In fact I remember once, during my earlier avatar as a Banker, I had subscribed to a journal of the Asian Institute of Bankers (Sorry I forget the exact name of the institute). I remember receiving a greetings from them once which said Happy Good Friday.
In fact my present colleague was thankful to me for pointing out the mistake, lest she make a faux pas of greeting someone like that! This post is just to avoid a similar mistake by any reader of FC.
I now recollect how my bad happened. I copy pasted a portion of Kar.Govt notification banning certain events which also mentioned Good Friday. No excuses for being ignorant.
No need to be apologetic about it. It's a mistake pure and simple, that most non Christians make and it is of course unintentional. I did think twice about making the comment. But then I did not want any FC reader to make a similar mistake.
Thank you for pointing to my bad about Good Friday . Much appreciated.
Very Beautiful Write Up, Indeed......Your Articles are to the Point, Compact and explain Difficult things in such an Easy, Uncomplicated Manner, not to forget the Sprinkling of Satire, Humour and Sarcasm in Good Amount of Doses !!!! Would Love to read more Stuff from Filter Coffee and from you, Mr.Prasanna, Your Style of Writing is Very Lucrative and Crisp.....Love it.....👍👍👍👍
Thank you Yogita. Much appreciated.
Pras, ‘for personal reasons n ‘sabbatical’ are typical corporate jargons and I could completely relate to them... many a’recall’ rushed to my mind... yet another ‘insightful ‘ read🌷
Happy HOLI ... in all ’ holi’ness😇
Thanks very much!