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The Tribal Origin of Konkani Language

कोंकणी कोणाची? न्हय म्हजी, न्हय त ु जी. कोंकणी न्हय गोयं ची, गोयकारां ची कोंकणी आसा आदिवासीं ची (This article is based on paper " " The unsung linguistic subalterns in Goan history: the forgotten Konkani speaking Kukna and Gamit tribals of Pre-Portuguese Goa" presented in XVIII th loal history seminar , organized by Department of History, Goa University and directorate of archives and archaeology, Government of Goa, at Goa University on 6 th and 7 th March 2014) This paper challenges the popular and officially propagated myth of pre Portuguese Goa being projected as a the "mulpeeth" or centre of origin of Konkani language or proto Konkani language and puts forth the new hypothesis of tribal origin of Konkani language. It attempts to incorporate the definite contributions of Kukna and Gamit tribals, the original Konkani speaking inhabitants of Konkan as the true architects of the language. Interdisciplinary scientific efforts are advocated for rewriting the r...

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Exploring the Konkani culture through the streets of Gosripuram

Konkani culture in Kochi , encountering such a tale in Kochi is quite likely as the city boasts a remarkable fusion of architecture and a fascinating past of migrant communities, particularly in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry areas. What makes Mattancherry unique is the harmonious co-existence of various ethnic groups like Jews, Konkanis, Gujaratis, Jains, Memons, Marathis, Tamils, and Kashmiris, each carrying its own unique cultural identity, in addition to reflecting the socio-cultural imprints of the foreign colonial rulers, that this region holds even today.

Migration of Konkanis: A History of Trial and Tribulation 

Konkanis had to flee their homeland several times due to several invasions and attacks. Konkanis were among the communities who faced maximum trial and tribulation wherever they landed. Konkanis left Goa fearing Allaudin Khilji in 1294. Again, another group of Konkanis migrated to Kerala fearing that they may lose their identity to the tyranny of the Portuguese in 1560. This migration was led by Saraswat Brahmins also called Goud Saraswat Brahmins or Konkanis, while other Konkani Communities followed. Even in Kerala they faced hostility in areas like Kozhikode. Finally, they were accepted by the Kochi King and were allowed to settle in Cherlai, present day Gosripuram right behind Mattancherry palace.

Bilaterality of Gosripuram: Both A Temple and A Neighbourhood

The Urban fabric of Gosripuram is highly defined by the Konkani Thirumala Devaswom temple, also called Gosripuram. For instance, the width of roads around the temple is wide enough for a ratha or temple chariot procession during festivals and hence these roads are called ratha veethi. The Thirumala Devaswom Temple located in Mattancherry, Kochi is a significant social and religious hub for the migrated Konkanis. It is considered the headquarters and serves as the center for all the migrated Konkanis in Kerala . The Gaud Saraswat Brahmins were denied entry to the local temples as the native Brahmins considered themselves to be superior to the migrant Brahmins. As the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins were mainly priests whose lives revolved around the temples and priesthood, they built the Thirumala Devasom Temple or Gosripuram and settled around the temple in an Agrahara fashion. The Gaud Saraswat Brahmins settled around Gosripuram (temple), while other Konkani communities like Kudumbis, Sonars, and Vaniyars occupied the periphery. Successively, both the Thirumala Devaswom temple and the neighborhood that houses the Konkanis around the temple were referred to as Gosripuram. 

Analysing Thirumala Devaswom Temple Architecturally

The temple was built according to the Temple Vastu Shastra, with Gopurams in all four directions. The monumental gopuram on the Northern side is double-storied and richly decorated, following a Pagoda style influenced by Indo-Tibetan architecture, with a copper-plated roof. Skilled craftsmen from South India have created beautiful wooden carvings featuring scenes from Holy relics, making the Northern temple tower an exquisite sight. The temple has 7 Pradakshina Veethis or 7 loops of paths arranged concentrically, with the Gharbagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum) in the center. Pradakshina is the clockwise circumambulation of the Gharbagriha or the temple itself, and the path along which this is performed is called Pradakshina veethi.

The Gharbagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum) is located at the center of the temple facing East and is enclosed by an inner Parswa Mandapam, a hall open on all 4 sides. There are 4 Upa Kovils (smaller temples dedicated to deities other than the main deity) located outside Gharbagriha. Surrounding the Upa Kovils, there are two Pradakshina Mandapams. These shaded mandapams facilitate the practice of Pradakshina. Around this set of Mandapams, there is a spacious open area that can accommodate many thousands of devotees visiting the temple during festivals. On the outer boundary of the open area, there are Agrasala buildings built enclosing the temple premises, mainly used for marriages, other social gatherings, and meetings, and also used as storage rooms to stock food grains. There is a very big Sheeveli Madapam, in front of the east gate, on the front side of the temple bell to accommodate about 6 elephants in a row to perform Sheeveli during festival days.

Outside the East Gopuram, a large Temple Water Pond is situated on the North Eastern side. At the center of the water Pond, a beautiful 2-storeyed structure called Kula Mandapam is present. The Mandapam seems to float in the water. It has a thatched roof with copper sheets resembling the style of Kerala Architecture . It is an essential component of the temple as certain festivals aren’t complete without bringing the temple deities to the Kula Mandapam. Many Konkanis residing in different parts of the world come to Kochi to take part in the festivals celebrated in this temple like the Arattu festival. The temple serves as a representation of thriving Konkani practices and culture in Kochi.

The Streets of Gosripuram Frozen in Time

The streets held their cultural and traditional aura high and maintain it even today. A major chunk of the present residents in Mattancherry are Konkanis. Thus, the streets of Gosripuram, Mattancherry have retained their Konkani character through time to date in comparison to other Konkani settlements in Kerala, like Ernakulam which has changed over time. Especially, a sense of timelessness can be felt in the TD East Road because of the Thirumala Devaswom Temple, the pond and Kulamandapam building, the resonance of the large temple bell ringing, and the olfactory essence of the temple abhisheka milk and cattle. Since Gosripuram, developed as a neighborhood around the temple, the streets were short and still remain short just around the temple, making it cozy.

Cultural Marvels along the streets of Gosripuram

There are other cultural marvels like Konkani Bhasha Bhavan and Saraswath Association Library safeguarding the language and Hari Shenoy’s Bungalow speaking of Hari Shenoy’s legacy as a Konkani leader of Kochi, along the streets of Gosripuram, signifying Konkani culture in the region. 

Konkani Bhasha Bhavan 

Konkani Bhasha Bhavan, the first of its kind in India, was founded in 1978 at Cherlai Junction in Gosripuram with a mission to preserve and promote Konkani language and literature. Narayana Purushothama Mallaya who received the Padmashri, the fourth highest civilian award in India , is one of the eminent Konkani writers living in Gosripuram and has been the President of the Konkani Bhasha Bhavan since it was founded. The other well-known Konkani writers including  R S Bhaskar, Ananth Bhat, Saratchandra Shenoy, Surya Ashok, and Suseela Bhat also reside in Kochi. Konkani culture and language have certainly stood the test of time, remaining vibrant and intact in Kochi, and keeping Konkani literature alive with pride in Kochi.

Conservation of Hari Shenoy’s Bungalow: Sustaining Konkani Culture and Eminence of Hari Shenoy

Hari Shenoy, the Administrator of the TD temple, Kochi was a leading figure among Konkanis in Kochi, and believed “he was a man with a vision”. The abundance of stories highlights his exceptional foresight and entrepreneurial skills. Shenoy also founded the Thirumala Devaswom High School in Mattancherry, the first Anglo-vernacular school in the area, which today is a major center of learning in Kochi. In 1874, he built his bungalow, near the TD Temple, Gosripuram inspired by the Western architectural style prevalent in Fort Kochi near Mattancherry with the consultation of European Architects who were his acquaintances.

Architecture of Hari Shenoy’s Bungalow

This stunning bungalow boasts a unique blend of vernacular and colonial architecture. The centrally located master bedroom on the first-floor features exquisite marble flooring imported from Italy in addition to dark stones locally known as Kutchikallu brought from Kutch. Some of the wooden ceilings were traditionally crafted and adorned with well-preserved roofs. Additionally, a granary, locally pathayapura located at the back of the property can be easily accessed from the adjacent canal which served as a waterway.

A Bungalow as Everything

In 1901, following the demise of Hari Shenoy, the bungalow underwent a division into two sections. One of the sections became the office of the temple, while the other was utilized as the residence of the temple manager. In 1958, the temple authorities established a teacher’s training school. Later, in 1966, a library was intiated in the bungalow. Before the closure of the building for maintenance in 2009, the Saraswathi Primary School utilized the bungalow premises. Currently, the bungalow, known for its heritage, is undergoing conservation under the Museum of Cultural Mosaic project, managed by Kerala’s tourism department. The building is set to showcase the richness of the Konkani community that settled in Kochi 400 years ago, as well as to immortalize the eminence of Hari Shenoy. 

Konkani Culinary Heritage Dots the Streets of Gosripuram 

Moreover, the streets of Gosripuram are dressed with small-scale food stalls selling authentic Konkani foods. Ginger lime juice, fritters, or simply fried veggies called Bajja with a steaming hot cup of tea, patarvado also known as patrado which is a painstaking delicacy made by slathering colocasia leaves with freshly ground masala in a specific way of rolling and steaming serve as gustatory and olfactory treats in the streets of Gosripuram. The aroma of these authentic Konkani dishes wafts around the corners of Gosripuram, representing the essence of Konkani cuisine and holding up the Konkani culinary heritage, substantiating a robust Konkani presence in Gosripuram. 

Unseen Cultural Amalgamation: A Case of Konkani Culture in Kochi

Gosripuram sees a harmonious cultural amalgamation, a coalesce of cultures in an effort of the residents and migrants to sustain their own identity, a new blend of cultures is formed. Surprisingly, the beautiful elephant procession that later became an integral part of Hindu festivals in Kerala is also said to be a contribution of the Konkanis, according to a few Konkani migrants. It is believed that the practice of women wearing a sari and blouse without a veil was also brought to Kerala by Konkani women. Last but not least, pappadams which have a special place in the cuisine of Kerala, were also traditionally made by Konkanis by hand. The culinary art of hand-made pappadams was passed down from their forefathers who migrated to Kochi from Goa and even today there are Konkani families who make and sell hand-made pappadams. This marks the tenacity of the Konkanis to sustain their identity and culture in Gosripuram, Kochi even centuries after they migrated. 

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Essay on Health: Health was earlier said to be the ability of the body functioning well. However, as time evolved, the definition of health also evolved. It cannot be stressed enough that health is the primary thing after which everything else follows. When you maintain good health , everything else falls into place.

Similarly, maintaining good health is dependent on a lot of factors. It ranges from the air you breathe to the type of people you choose to spend your time with. Health has a lot of components that carry equal importance. If even one of them is missing, a person cannot be completely healthy.

Constituents of Good Health

First, we have our physical health. This means being fit physically and in the absence of any kind of disease or illness . When you have good physical health, you will have a longer life span. One may maintain their physical health by having a balanced diet . Do not miss out on the essential nutrients; take each of them in appropriate quantities.

Secondly, you must exercise daily. It may be for ten minutes only but never miss it. It will help your body maintain physical fitness. Moreover, do not consume junk food all the time. Do not smoke or drink as it has serious harmful consequences. Lastly, try to take adequate sleep regularly instead of using your phone.

Next, we talk about our mental health . Mental health refers to the psychological and emotional well-being of a person. The mental health of a person impacts their feelings and way of handling situations. We must maintain our mental health by being positive and meditating.

Subsequently, social health and cognitive health are equally important for the overall well-being of a person. A person can maintain their social health when they effectively communicate well with others. Moreover, when a person us friendly and attends social gatherings, he will definitely have good social health. Similarly, our cognitive health refers to performing mental processes effectively. To do that well, one must always eat healthily and play brain games like Chess, puzzles and more to sharpen the brain.

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Physical Health Alone is Not Everything

There is this stigma that surrounds mental health. People do not take mental illnesses seriously. To be completely fit, one must also be mentally fit. When people completely discredit mental illnesses, it creates a negative impact.

For instance, you never tell a person with cancer to get over it and that it’s all in their head in comparison to someone dealing with depression . Similarly, we should treat mental health the same as physical health.

Parents always take care of their children’s physical needs. They feed them with nutritious foods and always dress up their wounds immediately. However, they fail to notice the deteriorating mental health of their child. Mostly so, because they do not give it that much importance. It is due to a lack of awareness amongst people. Even amongst adults, you never know what a person is going through mentally.

Thus, we need to be able to recognize the signs of mental illnesses . A laughing person does not equal a happy person. We must not consider mental illnesses as a taboo and give it the attention it deserves to save people’s lives.

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Importance of Working Towards Good Health

Health is God’s gift to us. Health refers to the physical and mental state of a human being. To stay healthy is not an option but a necessity to live a happy life. The basic laws of good health are related to the food we eat, the amount of physical exercise we do, our cleanliness, rest, and relaxation. A healthy person is normally more confident, self-assured, sociable, and energetic. A healthy person views things calmly, and without prejudice.

Introduction

“The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” This signifies that individuals don’t prioritise their mental health to earn money. Some even work 24 hours a day or seven days a week. 

However, you have the option to remain balanced. So, balance work and fitness daily. Always strive to keep a cheerful as well as a concentrated routine. It is necessary to plan ahead of time. In any case, one must maintain a good mental, bodily, and emotional state, and no professional or counsellor can assist you unless you desire to live. The will to live in the moment and make the most of it awakens the ideal strength within you, and you are the only one who can never let yourself fall apart. 

Importance of Maintaining Health

We live in a super-fast age. The Internet has shrunk the world dramatically and people are connected 24x7. Multitasking is the order of the day, as we struggle to fulfill our responsibilities for everyone in life. In this fight, we often forget to spare time for ourselves. The stress levels continue to build up until one day a major collapse may make us realize that in all this hectic activity, we have forgotten to take care of one important thing – our health.  

As we spend days shuttling between hospital and home, putting our body through one test after another, trying to find out what has gone wrong, we are forced to remember that ‘Health is indeed Wealth’.  

In earlier days, life was very simple. People worked for a stipulated time, often walked everywhere, ate more homemade food, did household chores, and enjoyed a healthy balance in life.  

Now people have cars and bikes to commute, so they walk less. With the demand for more working hours, people are awake till late at night and indulge in more junk food than home-cooked food. Modern equipment at home has reduced the labour work and increased dependency on this equipment.  People don’t have enough time to exercise or even get enough sunlight. Nowadays people are living very unhealthy lifestyles.  

Unhealthy living conditions have increased the contraction of people to various diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, hypertension, etc. This has alarming implications in the near future. So it is very important to focus on our health as much as we focus on our work. Moderation in food habits, daily exercise, and balanced work-life can surely make a big difference to our health and body. When a person stays mentally and physically fit, his actions and decisions are more practical and logical and hence he is more successful in life. Furthermore, good health has a direct impact on our personality.

It's crucial to consider how much self-control you have to keep a healthy lifestyle. Research reveals that changing one's behaviour and daily patterns are quite tough. According to the data, whether a person has a habit of smoking, drinking alcohol, doing drugs, or any other substance, it is extremely difficult to quit. A study found that 80% of smokers who tried to quit failed, with only 46% succeeding.

Importance of Good Health 

A healthy body has all the major components that help in the proper functioning of the body. The essential component is the state of physical health. Your life term extends when you maintain good physical fitness. If you are committed to exercising with a sensible diet, then you can develop a sense of well-being and can even prevent yourself from chronic illness, disability, and premature death.  

Some of the benefits of increased physical activity are as follows. 

It Improves Our Health  

1. It increases the efficiency of the heart and lungs. 

2. A good walk can reduce cholesterol levels.  

3. Good exercise increases muscle strength. 

4. It reduces blood pressure. 

5. It reduces the risk of major illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.

Improved Sense of Well-being  

1. It helps in developing more energy. 

2. It reduces stress levels. 

3. Quality of sleep improves. 

4. It helps in developing the ability to cope with stress. 

5. It increases mental sharpness. 

Improved Appearances  

1. Weight loss contributes to a good physique.  

2. Toned muscles generate more energy. 

3. Improved posture enhances our appearance. 

Enhanced Social Life  

1. It improves self-image 

2. It increases opportunities to make new friends. 

3. It increases opportunities to share an activity with friends or family members. 

Increased Stamina  

1. Increased productivity. 

2. Increased physical capabilities. 

3. Less frequent injuries. 

4. Improved immunity to minor illnesses. 

Along with physical fitness, a good mental state is also essential for good health. Mental health means the emotional and psychological state of an individual. The best way to maintain good mental health is by staying positive and meditating. 

However, unlike a machine, the body needs rest at regular intervals. A minimum of six to seven hours of sleep is necessary for the body to function optimally. Drinking plenty of water and a balanced diet is also very important for your body.  If you violate the basic laws of good health, like working late hours, ignoring physical exercise, eating junk food, it will lead to various ailments like hypertension, heart attacks, and other deadly diseases. 

What is National Health Day? 

Every year on April 7th, World Health Day is celebrated. The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the inaugural World Health Day on April 7, 1950, to draw the entire world’s attention to global health. 

Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) comes up with a new theme for public awareness, such as "Support Nurses and Midwives" in 2020. This supports the situation of COVID-19, where healthcare workers are saving lives day and night without worrying about their health.

The WHO also operates a global health promotion initiative to align equality so that individuals can take control of their lives, "every life matters," and consider their fitness. The government promotes numerous health policies, including food security, workplace quality, and health literacy, in schools, colleges, workplaces, and various community activities. 

Good Health for Children 

Children need to maintain good physical and mental health. With an increase in the pressure of studies and over-indulgence in modern gadgets, children are losing the most precious thing, which is health. These days, they barely play in the playgrounds, they are more inclined towards junk food and spend more time on the screen. These unhealthy activities are slowly sabotaging their health. Parents should concentrate on the physical and mental health of their children, and inculcate good habits for maintaining a healthy lifestyle from a tender age.   

Cleanliness also has a major role to play in maintaining good health. Taking a bath every day, washing hands before eating meals, brushing twice a day, changing clothes regularly, etc. are important habits to maintain good health.  

Society is witnessing gloomy faces as a result of children and their parents' excessive usage of a computer, mobile phone, and the Internet. They are constantly using these technological items, oblivious to the fact that they may harm their health. Teenagers are frequently discovered engrossed in their electronic devices, resulting in mishaps. 

The usage of electronic devices frequently results in anxiety and hostility. Excessive usage of these products has been linked to cancer, vision loss, weight gain, and insomnia. 

Emotional development is another crucial component that should not be disregarded because it determines whether or not a person is healthy. An emotionally healthy person should have a solid sense of logic, realisation, and a realistic outlook. 

Conclusion 

Health is Wealth because if we are not healthy then all our wealth, fame and power can bring no enjoyment. Keeping fit and healthy is indeed not an option but a necessity.  

FAQs on Health is Wealth Essay

1. Why is Health Considered as Wealth?

Health is wealth because it is one of God’s most precious gift to human beings. Good health refers to a balanced and healthy physical and mental state of an individual. If any individual is not healthy, wealth, fame, and power can bring no enjoyment. So health has more value than materialistic things.

2. When is World Health Day Celebrated?

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 th April to raise awareness about health and fitness.

3. How Can You Maintain Good Health?

You can maintain good health by following a balanced and healthy diet. Have a good lifestyle by balancing work and life. You should have a moderate physical fitness regime every day. Go for brisk walks regularly or do other forms of exercise. Also, meditate and be positive to take care of your mental health.

4. Who came up with the phrase "health is wealth"?

If a man begins to live a lifestyle without a plan or unhealthy manner, he will confront numerous difficulties. He'd be depressed on the inside, untidy and filthy on the outside, and emotionally unstable all the time. A person who lives an unhealthy lifestyle will wake up late at night and early in the morning. Not only would this affect their mental condition, but it would also poison their surroundings. 

There would be a lot of wrath and sadness, and they would have fits from time to time.