Sumathi Sataka - Its relevance for modern living (5)
Today I am discussing a poem is evident in modern management practice. The words may be offensive to some people but one needs to look at the actual meaning before deciding further “ Alluni Manchitanambu Gollani Sahityavidya, Komali Nijamun Bolluna danchina biyyamu Tellani Kakulu levu mahilo Sumathi ” This can be translated as “ There is nothing on Earth like A good son-in-law a Shepherd's literary proficiency, A lady speaking truth Rice milled out of already processed husk White crows ” This looks a little bit weird at first. The inner meaning of the above lines is do not believe in outlier events but concentrate on the general outcomes. Let us look at the poem It is rare to find a son-in-law who does not expect anything from their in-laws. A son-in-law is from another family to whom a girl will be married to. In general they will be looking for some benefit / favour in the form of gifts, financial assistance etc., from in-laws. The second on...