The articles, the opinions, the stories, the poems and the cartoons Ovi magazine covers for Monday May 16th, 2022 – International Day of Light
The International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides an annual focal point for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy.
All in a name by Dr Elsa Lycias Joel
There is not one person in Kanyakumari district who hasn’t heard of Martyr Devasahayam, widely referred to as Devasahayam Pillai. Born as Neelakandan to Vasudevan Namputhiri and Devaki Amma, he was trained in archery, varmasastra and weapons of war only to serve as a soldier in the army of Maharaja Marthanda Varma, king of Travancore. He also served as an official in the Neelakandaswamy temple at Padmanabhapuram and as a palace official. Neelakandan met Eustache de Lannoy, a prisoner of war and got to know him better when he served as the paymaster to the construction labourers of the Udayagiri fort. A friendship developed between Neelakandan and the Dutch officer De lannoy with whom he shared his sorrows and identity crisis. De Lannoy comforted his friend with stories of Jesus and Job. Anguish and despair of Neelakandan’s heart were lifted. Feeling strengthened, uplifted and with full of hope, Neelakandan embraced the new found faith. His admirers and followers knew the 2 reasons behind his allegiance.
1. He was moved by the heartrending story of Christ’s unconditional love and forgiveness
2. He realized there is no true love among people who discriminate and exploit fellow beings
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To a prisoner #poem & #Art #AstInstallation by Amir Khatib
“The people carried their commandments and left…
On the way, the oldest of them shivered in doubt;
Who is following him?”
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Tang & Ram #035 #cartoon by Thanos Kalamidas
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