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Think or sink!

#3. The not-so-clever grandma.

The grandma goes shopping and gets to meet Rene - a salesperson. He sells gems and crystals for astronomical price. He claims that he knows a lot about the gems and the crystals and how they can help everyone in various ways.

The grandma shows interest to learn all these fun facts about crystals. Rene asks her whether she can withstand all the astonishing facts about the gems. He goes on to say that the Emerald crystals have special powers.

They can reveal the future events and also cure arthritis. Grandma has arthritis in her knees and shows a lot of interest in the emerald crystals. She wonders whether the emerald crystal will help her meet Aliens as well. She has read about it somewhere some days ago.

Rene says that the emerald crystals are actually made by the aliens. He offers to give her an emerald crystal and will also arrange for a meeting with the aliens that very night on the top of a hill nearby - in exchange for just one thousand Euros.

Grandma agrees to this happily. She makes an appointment to meet Rene with the money, at the foot of the hill, at 10 O clock that night .

( to be continued...)
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


398a.
Ein guter Anfang ist die halbe Arbeit.
Ein schlechter Anfang hat ein schlechtes Ende.

398b.
A good beginning is half the work.
A bad beginning has a bad end.

Mudhal kONal mutrum kONal!

footnotes:
Ein = A
guter Anfang = good beginning
ist = is
halbe = half
die = of the
Arbeit = work.
Ein = A
schlechter Anfang = bad beginning
hat = has
ein = a
schlechtes = bad
Ende = end
 
#3. The not-so-clever grandma. ( continued)

The grandma meets Rene with the money at the appointed time and place. Rene leads her uphill to await the arrival of the aliens. He wants to leave her alone there - since he has already met the aliens once.

As they reach the top of the hills, the grandma sees a bright light descending towards them slowly from the sky. She is excited that the aliens are arriving to meet her. But Rene makes a disappearing act and runs off downhill.

A police officer emerges from the police helicopter which has landed there. The grandma mistakes him for an alien and him earnestly,"Do you come in peace?"

The policeman asks her about the man who was seen with her. Grandma says he has rushed down hill. The policeman talks to his colleague about Rene who is now running downhill

The police officer explains to the grandma about the trick played by Rene to steal her money. At first the grandma does not believe the police since Rene has such lovely and friendly eyes.

Meanwhile Rene has been caught by the other policemen and grandma is asked to register a complaint in order to get back her money.

Again they see a bright light moving in the sky. The Grandma wonders whether this is the real aliens. The police officer has a hearty laugh and says it is a flight which just took off from the nearby airport.

The grandma adores the policemen as Angels and forgets all about aliens immediately!
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​

399a. Eine verfluchte Kuh hat kurze Hörner.
399b. A cursed cow has short horns.

Our beauty, our intelligence and our talents
are all given to us by God aka Nature.

So it is wisdom NOT TO GO OVERBOARD
boasting about one's good looks and fair skin.

If anyone lacks in any of these faculties and merits
it is merely because God has denied them to him.

No point in making fun of such people because they are made that way -
for whatever reason God alone knows! Maybe his past merits and demerits.

footnotes:
Eine = A
verfluchte = cursed
Kuh = cow
hat = has
kurze = short
Hörner = horns
 
#4. The mugger meets his match!

That mugger is always busy at nights. He is on the lookout for suitable targets to corner into an alley and take away their money.

George ( a man with a bun on his head) is walking past that way one night. The mugger corners him and manages to push him into the alley.

He holds something short and pointed inside his coat pocket and demands George to give him all the money.

George is not scared. He slowly pulls out his purse. He then takes out his driving license commenting that the photo hardly resembles him anymore.

He then pulls of the ticket to the first ever cinema he had gone to. He pulls out the receipt for the first ever pants he has bought for himself!

The mugger is becoming angrier by the moment and threatens to kill George - unless he hands over his money immediately.

Now George wants to see his fine pistol which seems to be so short and yet so very powerful. He says he has never seen a real pistol nor held it in all his life. He begs the mugger to show him the pistol.

Suddenly the mugger turns away and walks off angrily. George taunts him and asks him to show the pistol at least once before he goes away.

Now the mugger pulls out his hand from the pocket and says he has no pistol! He has just kept his finger pointed like a pistol.

George has a hearty laugh that the mugger has met his match that day.

P.S:
I can't help wondering why the mugger did not give George some 'dharma adi'
for making a fool out of him and cheating him of his loot. :)
 
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A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


400a. Ein Dummkopf mit vierzig ist in der Tat ein Dummkopf!
400b. A fool at forty is a fool indeed!

Everything and everyone is supposed to improve with Time.

Old Wine, Old books, Old friends etc are considered
to be far superior to their newer counterparts.

If a man is already forty and still remains a fool
he is a real Agmark Fool whom no one can help!

footnotes:
Ein = A
Dummkopf = fool
mit = at
vierzig = forty
ist = is
in der Tat = indeed
ein = a
Dummkopf! = fool!
 
#5. "How good is he in Mathematics"?

The Junior goes missing one fine day. He reaches the airport planning to fly far far away from his home and his school. The reason? He has a Mathematics exam on the day. He believes that he is very weak in Mathematics and so he wants to escape.

The lady in the counter is surprised to see him alone. She asks him why he is alone there without his parents by his side.

The Junior says he is old enough to travel by himself. He wants to buy a ticket to Paris from Berlin. The lady demands for 200 Euros. But he asks her to which city he can fly for his fifteen dollars.

Meanwhile the Senior - Junior's father - arrives there looking for his lost son. He is happy to locate the Junior but is sad to know the reason for his great escape.

The Senior asks the Junior "If one flight ticket costs 200 Euros what is the cost of two tickets?" The Junior answers without any hesitation, "Four hundred Euros!"

The Senior reassures the Junior that there is nothing wrong with his Mathematics and he has to go to school in time for the examination. The Senior and the Junior go back home and then to school happily.

P.S
I have noticed that from my long experience that no one ever makes any mistake while adding the money earned by them or the money spent spent by them! :)
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


401a. Ein Narr und sein Geld werden bald getrennt - wenn sich ein Betrüger an den Narren bindet

401b. A fool and his money are soon parted - when a swindler attaches himself to the fool.

A rich fool attracts swindlers like the honey does the flies.
Enter the shrewd swindler... exits the enormous wealth!

A chain ( even the one used to chain elephants ) is ONLY as strong as its weakest link.
When the wits connecting the man to his wealth is very weak, it can be broken easily!

footnotes:
Ein = A
Narr = fool
und = and
sein = his
Geld = money
werden = will
bald = soon
getrennt = part
wenn = when
ein = a
Betrüger = swindler
bindet = attaches
sich = himself
an den Narren = to that fool
 
#6. "You are not MAyA'!

The Junior enters his house after returning from his school. He sees a strange lady in the living room. She is very pretty and very well dressed.

Junior exclaims loudly, "You are not our MAyA! Who are you?"

The lady replies "I am Pia. Your father and I have a date today. He is taking a shower to get ready for the date. Also tell me, does MAYA come her often?"

"I love MAYA. My papa also loves MAYA. She talks a lot though. Still we both love her. We love to talk to her everyday.

Pia turns red with anger and jealousy. "Well, a man cannot have two girl friends at the same time. So I am leaving this house now"

When the senior finishes his shower and came out, Pia is not to be seen anywhere.
He asks the Junior where she is.

The Junior replies "Pia has a problem with MAyA. So she just left the house."

Senior tries to get back Pia by saying this loudly.

Hey Pia! MAYA is our pet parrot! She is not my girl friend. Do come back please!"

The naughty MAYA imitates the Junior's voice and says very loudly "Good bye Pia!"
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


402a. Eine Katze mit Handschuhen kann niemals eine Maus fangen
402b. A cat wearing gloves can never catch a mouse

One must dress up according to one's own profession and requirements to do the job.
Wearing fancy / flamboyant / far fetched attires and accessories
will not help the person to do the job any better.
In fact they may hinder one from doing the job well!

footnotes:
Eine = A
Katze = cat
mit = with
Handschuhen = gloves
kann = can
niemals = never
fangen = catch
eine = a
Maus = mouse
 
#7. The three wishes!

Tanya finds an old oil lamp in the basement of her mother's house. It is very old and very very dirty. She decides to clean it and starts scrubbing it .

A gigantic Genie emerges out of the lamp. Tanya is a little scared of it at first. But the Genie assures her that it is a friendly Genie named Flo. It offers to grant her three wishes and no more than three wishes. It is the rule which applies to granting wishes.

Tanya says she does not know what to ask for towards her three wishes. The Genie laughs genially and says," Usually everyone asks for a palatial house, a fancy car and a bank account with a heavy balance"

Tanya says," I have no need for all those. I am happy the way I am now. Yet I can use these three wishes for the sake of others"

Her first wish is that all the pets which are currently homeless, must get adopted by good people. The Genie finishes this task in no time.

Her second wish is that all the rivers and water bodies must be rid of the pollution and become pure once again. The Genie accomplishes this too in a jiffy.

Her third wish s that her nephew who is very sick now must regain his good health once again. The Genie finishes this task as well.

Also Flo is so happy with the selfless wishes of Tanya that it offers to grant her one more wish. Tanya wonders whether any rules apply to this wish! The genie promises her that there is no rule governing this extra wish.

Now Tanya wishes to have "One thousand wishes fulfilled " with her new wish. The Genie is rudely shocked by this and says it will not be possible to grant one thousand wishes.

Tanya corners the Genie by reminding it that Flo has said that there are no rules for this new wish. The Genie is forced to honor its words.

Now Tanya wants a palace to live in, a fancy car to drive around, a space ship for her and another for her boyfriend. The Genie is genuinely shocked by these new demands.

Tanya continues, " I want to become a celebrity. Everybody must address me with respect as 'Your highness!". Come on Flo! you can be the first one to say that."

Flo mumbles those words unable to believe what is going on.

Tanya says "I still have 994 wishes left. I want a diamond necklace, diamond ear rings and a diamond crown..."

Flo says "I just want a new job!"
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


403a. Das Stirnrunzeln eines Freundes ist besser als das Lächeln eines Feindes.
403b. A friend's frown is better than a foe's smile.

A friend's frown shown his / her concern for your welfare.
An enemy's smile is cunning weapon used for his / her welfare.
There is a world of difference between these two!

footnotes:
Das = The
Stirnrunzeln = frown
eines Freundes = of a friend
ist = is
besser = better
als = than
das = the
Lächeln = smile
eines Feindes = of an enemy
 
#8 (a). Oh what for a '"Date" for a "Dame"!

Maria needs a Date to go with her to her sister's wedding. But her long time boyfriend who has been very close to her has suddenly ended their relationship.

Since she need a Date ASAP and approached a Spreed Dating Agency. Each man is given a minute to talk to a woman. If they like each other they can continue to meet and date.

First candidate John:

He approaches the table where Maria is seated. He is not the type to beat around the bushes and waste his time. So he comes to down to the serious business right away.

John: We have only one minute. I will tell you all about myself
Maria : OK

John: I don't eat meat. I won't go out with women who eat meat.
Maria: OK!

John: I don't like animals. You don't have any pets, do you?
Maria: Hmmm...

John: I don't go out with girls who wear high heels. They make me appear very short.
Maria: Oh!

John: I don't go out with women who have long hair. They scare me.
Maria: Can long hair be scary?

John: I don't like girls who have siblings. I hate siblings!
Maria: Why so?

John : I don't like women who use the public transports and bring home with Germs.
Maria: But Germs are everywhere!

John: I don't like women to travel a lot.
Maria: But I love to travel a lot!

John: I don't go out with girls who wear make up!
Maria: You must be kidding!

John: Oh! our time is up. Can I have your phone number?
Maria: Don't even think of it ! I am NOT interested!

(to be continued...)
 
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Enjoy viewing this great astronomical event after a lapse of ~ 8 centuries!

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A proverb a day to brighten the day!​

404a. Selbst der beste Schütze kann sein Ziel verfehlen.
404b. Even the best shooter may miss his target.

The mighty elephant with four large feet may slip at times.
The wisest among the wise men may err at times.

footnotes:
Der beste = The best
Schütze = shooter
Selbst = himself
kann = can / may
verfehlen = miss
sein = his
Ziel = aim
 
#8 (b). Oh what for a '"Date" for a "Dame"!

Second candidate James hurriedly sits at Maria's table now.

James: Hello! Move over to make some place for me!
Maria: Hello! I am Maria.

James: Do you see a man in a red coat?
Maria: I don't ! But why?

James: Where has he gone?
Maria : Who has gone?

James: The man who followed me.
Maria: Why did he follow you?

James: May be he is wearing a costume now!
Maria: Why are you so nervous?

James: One can never be careful enough with a policeman.
Maria: Do you mean a policeman followed you?

James: of course! Do you see a suspicious man at the bar?
Maria: No! I don't.

James: He is looking at us. He is waiting for the right time.
Maria: The right time for what?

James: The right time to catch me. I will never go back to prison.
Maria: Now you are really scaring me!

James: I knew it was a bad idea to appear in the public.
Maria gasps with shock!

James: Do you have a car which I can use?
Maria: Never in your life! Don't even think of it!

James runs to the door and disappears from her view.
( to be continued....)
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


405a.
Der Töpfer braucht einen halben Tag, um einen Topf zu machen.
Der Schurke braucht eine halbe Sekunde, um es zu brechen.

405b.
The potter needs half a day to make a pot.
The rogue needs half a second to break it.

Making or creating anything requires a lot of telnet and time.
Breaking or destroying anything requires only a rogue with a weapon!

Building tower is laborious and time consuming.
Bringing it down takes only a few seconds.

footnotes:
Der = The
Töpfer = potter
braucht = needs
einen halben Tag half a day
um zu = in order to
machen = make
einen = a
Topf = pot.
Der = The
Schurke = rogue
braucht = needs
eine halbe Sekunde = half a second
um zu = in order to
brechen = break
es = it.
 
#8 (c). Oh what for a '"Date" for a "Dame"!

Jacob is the next candidate to sit at Marie's table.

Jacob : I am Jacob.
Marie : I am Marie

Jacob: You have lovely eyes. They remind me of my ex girlfriend.
Marie: Is it good?

Jacob: I hate her now!
Marie : I am sorry. What do you do in your free time?

Jacob: I used to go sailing. But I don't do it anymore.
Marie Why?

Jacob: Sailing reminds me of my ex!
Marie : oh!

Jacob: I met her in a Speed dating. When I see you sitting here alone I am reminded of my ex
Marie: O.K. What is your favorite movie?

Jacob: Titanic. But I can't stand it now!
Marie. Let me guess! It reminds you of your ex!

Jacob: How on earth did you find it out?
Marie's cellphone rings.

Jacob: She has a similar cellphone.
Marie sees that the call is from her ex boyfriend!

( to be continued...)
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​


406a.
Ein kleines Leck kann ein riesiges Schiff versenken.
Ein kleiner Funke kann einen Palast niederbrennen

406b.
A small leak can sink a giant ship.
A small spark can burn down a palace.

It doesn't matter whether the leak is small or big, when it comes to sinking a ship.
It doesn't matter whether the flame is small or big, when it comes to burning down a palace

footnotes:
Ein = A
kleines Leck = small leak
kann = can
ein = a
riesiges Schiff = giant ship
versenken = sink.
Ein = A
kleiner Funke = small spark
kann = can
niederbrennen = burn down
einen = a
Palast = palace.

அக்கினிக்குஞ்சு – பாரதியார்​

அக்கினிக் குஞ்சொன்று கண்டேன் – அதை
அங்கொரு காட்டிலோர் பொந்திடை வைத்தேன்;
வெந்து தணிந்தது காடு; தழல்
வீரத்தில் குஞ்சென்னும் மூப்பென்றும் உண்டோ?
 
#8 (d). Oh what for a '"Date" for a "Dame"!

Maria moves away to talk to her ex-boyfriend Jason.

Jason:
Maria I have committed the greatest blunder in my life.
Is it only three days since I broke up with you?
It seems like eternity and I feel as if I am in a hell.
Please tell me that you still love me!
Tell me that You will come back to me!
Don't tell me you have found a new friend already!
Maria! Maria! Say something, say anything!
Maria:
Of course I still love you Jason, as always!
I know that there is no one whom I can love.
We will meet as usual. I am on my way!
Maria left the place without saying good bye to Jacob.
She was hoping that she will never need to visit the Speed dating ever again!

Moral ( with a twist ?!)
The KNOWN DEVIL is better than the UNKNOWN DEVIL!
 

A proverb a day to brighten the day!​

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407a.
Wenn Sie etwas brauchen, haben Sie es nicht.
Wenn Sie etwas haben, brauchen Sie es nicht.
Das ist die Lebensphilosophie

407b.
When you need something you don't have it.
When you have something, you don't need it.
That is the philosophy of life

footnotes:
Wenn = When
Sie = you
brauchen = need
etwas = something,
Sie = you
nicht = don't
haben = have
es = it.

Wenn = When
Sie = you
haben = have
etwas = something
Sie = you
nicht = don't
brauchen = need
es = it

Das = That
ist = is
die = the
Lebensphilosophie = philosophy of life.
 

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