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Few months back I treated Baba, the film, with a phisolophical/psychological angle, aligning it with Maslow's theory of needs. This time I would like to, or more precisely, try to take a spiritual look at the film. And as usual, its all according to what I understood and the research that I carried out under this understanding.
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Ekam eva adhvitheyam
Ekam eva adhvitheyam
Eko devah sarva bhut antar atma
Eka basha bhuta karunya rupa
Ekam lakshyam samarasyam samesham
Ekam sarvam chittam ananda purnam
Ekam Eva Adhvitheyam : From Chandogya Upanishad (6.2.1)
There is only one form, and there is never a second one existing. Every other thing is seen as a manifestation of something else. What we see, feel, touch are those which are only relatively real.
Ekam eva adhvitheyam is what Baba Film is all about.
The human form (Yogi) of absolute reality, has to survive the materialistic objects of the world, and fight with his own thoughts to ditinguish between absolute and relative realities. The conclusion he makes from his thought process, diagnosis & analyse allows him to penerate into the whole creational elements and his own answers make him observe the various existence and judge whether they are independant and how long they are going to exisit in the current form and under what circumstances its form changes.
The Basic thought that leads to this form of existence is through the principle question - Does IT really exists on its own or its all due to MY thought of it existing ?
In Baba Film, Rajini seems to be questioning himself quite often. He questions mirages. He questions miracles. He questions releationship. He questions existance of the real form. He questions God. In return, he is allowed to explore it 7 times. Starting which, the whole kite episode is in the search of the secondry form. From there everything is about secondry form that he creates. Thus, they never existed before. Once he realises that, he is called back. But he stays for what he created even if his own creator wanted its creation to report back. And the beauty of this concept is that the Yogi is the secondary form of the primary one, the Creator.
The loop is looped.
Eko devah sarva bhut antar atma : From Chandogya Upanishad 6.3.2 (adaptation)
Human race or for that Living things are numerous, but what is common in them is the soul. The soul & body is entirely a different subject, but what these above lines depict is that there can be many different forms but the Atma is one and only, meaning one God dwells in all beings. Many sages gave several explanations with exemples, one fine exemple is : Gold forms the basis for any jewellery, since it has assumed the form of a chain, it is called a gold chain. The whole concept of Bimbam (object) and Prathibimbam (image) is based on this universalised soul or the Supreme self.
The Upanishads carry these message : God is the indweller of all beings and Man enters into creation along with the 'jivatma' in order to manifest material names and forms.
In Baba, the film, you see similar circumstances that drives the character Baba to meet all his Prathibimbam and what made him to dwell in the Bimbam form.
Eka basha bhuta karunya rupa
"The world we see and experience in everyday life is simply a convenient mirage attuned to our very limited senses, an illusion conjured by our perceptions and our mind. All that is around us (including our own bodies) which appears so substantial is ultimately nothing but ephemeral networks of particle-waves whirling around at lightning speed, colliding, rebounding, disintegrating into almost total emptiness—so-called matter is mostly emptiness, proportionately as void as intergalactic space, void of anything except occasional dots and spots and scattered electric charges" (p.812 The Second Coming of Christ by Paramahansa Yogananda)
Paramahansa Yogananda connection with Baba is simple. The whole Kite episode is the begining pages from an Autobiography of a Yogi. The film then follows several of his manifestations during certain instances where Baba, played by Rajini, enters into questioning reality.
Ekam lakshyam samarasyam samesham
Here it addresses about the consciousness, the self realisation through which the union or reunion is possible. As a Man, his duty is to understand the nature and see things more than what they seem to look like. Thus the union that he is been seeking will be attained, for exemple, even through the rock. His whole aim is not to see through things, but understand it with an inner vision which permits the reunion to happen.
Rajini meeting Baba episode.
Ekam sarvam chittam ananda purnam
The word 'Ananda' is usually coined as Happiness. But this is context it get its actually meaning - boundless. (Thus sorrow becomes limitness and happiness becomes limitlessness - slowly Ananda is defined as Happiness). And Purnam means complete. Purnam is always acheived thru Ananda. Everything around you is boundless, and you are complete when you realise it through consciousness.
Thats what Rajini is shown by Baba, and thats what Rajini is put in to find by himself, and thats what Rajini realises.
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The Baba
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Style Baba
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Brother Baba
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Terror Baba
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Thinking Baba
http://www.zulm.net/images4/babaang/PDVD_015.jpg
Electric Baba
http://www.zulm.net/images/baba/baba6.jpg
Sharp Baba
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Katham Gatham
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Question : Define Pullarips ?
Answer :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW6-2O6OGtw
Rajini as Sri Raghavendrar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2fkAuBJZW8
Shiva Thandava Stotram: Jatatabi Galajjala
There are in total 15 stanzas in Shiva Thandava Stotram. The Temple opening scene in Lingaa takes and repeats the 1st stanza followed by the 2nd stanza :
Jatta Attavi Galaj Jala Pravaaha Paavita Sthale
Gale valambya Lambitaam Bhujangga Tungga Maalikaam
Damadd Damadd Damadd Daman Ninaadavadd Damar Vayam
Cakaara Canndda Taannddavam Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivam
(2)
The above lines describes the awesome Thandavam of Shiva. The mere movements that sends the thrills and an event to cherish for his devotees. His loose flying hair is like a Forest from which the River Ganges flow making the earth a holy ground, the holy ground of Shiva performing his Thandavam. The sankes hang around his neck like the flower garlands and his Udukai continuously beating - Damad, Damad, Damad, Damad - filling the whole air with vibrant sound. Shiva, my lord, you perform a beautiful Thandavam, please do a similar performence within us also.
Next comes the 2nd stanza :
Jattaa Kattaaha Sambhrama Bhraman Nilimpa Nirjharii
Vilola Viici Vallarii Viraajamaana Muurdhani
Dhagad Dhagad Dhagaj Jvalal Lalaatta Patttta Paavake
Kishora Candra Shekhare Ratih Pratikssannam Mama
This stanza describes the wave like hair flow which are identique to the ripples over river Ganges. His forehead shines brilliantly and on its surface is a blazing fire (Third Eye) which sparkles [or burns vigoriously (tamil equivalent - thaga thaga)] - Dhagad, Dhagad, Dhagad - and the cresent moon is shining on his Kondai which looks like a mountain peak. O Lord Shiva, your Thandavam is the most delightful moment that I have ever experienced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkQlPmjbcg
Now you know the description of the Shiva Thandavam in Lingaa, watch Kochadaiiyaan :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DImwKZkHSLA
Thanks Mappi for reviewing old memories. Watching Rajathi Raja to compensate.
Kali is a cult personnage. Created by Umachandran and adopted to screen by Mahendran, Mallum Mallarum features Kali. Not only Kali was sketched as an unusual man, Mahendran gave it entirely a different attire. Joining hands with them is Balu Mahendra who focuses on the material identified by Mahendran and follows Kali as someone walking around and not as a 'hero' who is spinning around. Illayaraja produces all sorts of vibrant sounds that ressonate around Kali.
The difference that is brought out through Kali is that his character was over topped by his attitude. This made a whole difference to the personnage Kali, which make every suituation he is in quite realistic and reveiting. To understand this, the difference between character and attitude should be understood. A character is a fixed entity. Like - an individual is a good guy, he can't harm anyone, he is always there for you, he loves this or that etc. So his action do not differ in suituations, but he is the same irrespective to whatever happens. On the other hand attitude is the approach of an individual given a particular suituation. He can cry when others laugh, he can jump when others walk. It depends on the likeness or agreeness the individual has towards the suituation. And also its according to the method by which one approaches a given situation. An attitude drives the suituation and allows itself to be driven by it.
Kali has an immense attitude. He choses to be respected, at the same time he is the one who deceides whom to respect. Kali is a calm man, a helping natured but immediately become a bad mouth. He is proud to be Kali, and does not wish to share it with others. He does not do anything to impress anyone, but does what he feels is right. So on so forth, there are several points in the movie where Kali is potrayed in such an attitude with class. The brief clip below, shows the various attitude of Kali right from feeding the fish, helping a aged person, ignoring strangers, bad mouthing ladies, saluting the workers, making fun of others and finally cracking jokes with his collegue. A single man, Kali, show all this diversities is what makes this personnage so different.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brSo1hO1VrU
There comes an episode in his life, until when he leads a breezy life, his character brusts out of his attitude. As the real character of Kali cannot change, we come face to face with Kali after that incident. But again, the changeable, his attitude, takes a curve and he becomes soft natured and irridicates anything and everything with a smile. Here is the cult scene. After the incident, he is judged unfit. His boss calls him to his office. The posture he takes to wait outside shows the change in his attitude as well as the way he greets the office boy. Kali is before his boss. His boss announces the news. Kali accepts it with a stride showing the brilliance in his attitude. That look with eyes glitering with tears and the dialogue delivered with shivering lips all the while hiding the out brust and then staring at the emptiness are the peek moments of Kali, where his character and attitude collide with each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uloTl6Mk4iE
And I forgot to mention, the person who plays Kali in the movie Mullum Malarum is Rajini.
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One of my ever best song of Rajini-Mottai combo. Rajini carries the 'style factor' all along the song. My favourite bit is during :
Aasai Ulladum Bothu, Bothai Thalladum Devi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lj33-aDeNA
Mappi
Excellent stuff as usual ! The Shiva thandavam in Kochadaiyan still send shivers down my spine! ARR has done wonders with song, though Aum shivohum from "naan kadaval" is on a league of it's own!
Rajini Style vs Madan Style ... Avo Dhost ... Lovely. Is it ? Fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOAFL9efGMg
An amazing song from Engeyo Ketta Kural.
Va thendrale sorgathin pakkathil, Va
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nwxfhdu6R8
Tiger
Straight Telugu film by Rajini. Plays Rashid, younger brother to NTR. Action & Fun Packed end-of-70s explosion movie.
Eventhough someone dubbed for Rajini, we can see that he is the one who spoke in Telugu and not doing 'chewing' gum performence. There are serveral long dialogues in the film, and towards the climax Rashid talking to his mom is top notch. He also gets a Bar Dance Song (with a 'digestion stick' between his lips) along with that period's sensation Jayamalini, followed by an awesome slo-mo Karate fight. A Must watch.
Here is a Duet from the movie Tiger featuring Rajini & Subhashini (Jayasudha's sister)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vlYnjCv6MM
Chandramukhi Motion Poster
Adhe pullarips, ippovum appadiya thaan irrukku !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5zBhGxYf0Q
Rajini Super Duets Part 1
[Featuring Illayaraja in & as Super]
5/ I am a Red Man
Penmaane Sangeetham Padava
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-V9ARAWW2E
4/ Roar
Enna Sugamana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MLRKCeQ3Wk
3/ Eagle
Kadhal Yennum Kovil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMLGLegm1yo
2/ Love Slave
Kathodu Poo Urasa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npLrkmhHpLs
1/ Lone Forest King
Sandana Kaatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj1W7fEOvxU
O give me one time ssh-style-yea
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Oh the above one was from Shivaji The boss ?
Yeah eah ah h
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Kamal - ''Rajinikanth would have become a star even if KB hadn't introduced him''
In the Uttama Villain audio launch yesterday, 1st March, 2015, the audience witnessed a teary eyed Kamal Haasan, who was extremely thankful to his guru, K Balachander for introducing him into cinema.
"You all know that Balachander sir introduced Rajinikanth and myself into cinema. Even if he had not introduced Rajinikanth, he would have acted in Murattu Kaalai and would have gone on to become a star. But in my case it was completely because of him that I am here as Kamal Haasan today. Or else I would have been a different Kamal Haasan doing something else."
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-mov...io-launch.html
It's very nice of him to say this. But everyone needs an intro or entry in some form or the other to showcase their talents. And KB did it for both of them! There are millions out there who are exceptionally talented and hard-working, but just don't get the right opportunities to exhibit those!! :(Quote:
Originally Posted by bill4u
Rajini is Sad
5/ Pannakaran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyh95QMbESo
4/ Dharma Durai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_3L90bQA2c
3/ Annamalai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w816u-CnOE
2/ Nallavanuku Nallavan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-T8UUEpf14
1/ Padikathavan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T2872sL2e0
Gautham Menon Speech about Rajini - IIT Madras 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBT6idSEVsA
Ah Viduthalai, a light hearted comedy film, the encounter between Shivaji and SS were hilarious, esp the "Gundu Police" :lol:
Watched this film many times , for " Mathavi Pon Mayilaal" :lol2:
IIRC was this film in which SS wears one glove and says "Istalu" . lol
Rajini Happi
5/ Anachikitadhu Avadila doi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8oG5W_Zrkg
4/ Mapulla
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8EwzUojSZM
3/ Mapilla Naan Yogiyanthaan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNtI-G3DdLM
2/ Mapillai na Mapillai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x7fWJLAZVg
1/ Antha Sorgam Manil Varum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UURAXGN50
Rajini Super Duets Part 2
5/ Selai Katum Pennukku
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6sDS0zZV8o
4/ Maasi Masam Thaan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpHp4AloSVc
3/ Va Va Manjal Malare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igOagPXQQT0
2/ En Vazhvile Varum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEfS_OGNS8
1/ Vellai Pura Ondru
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zRmprbzkJg
Superstar Rajini and Shankar reunite for another blockbuster
There were rumors surfacing that the mega combo of Rajinikanth - Shankar is likely to strike again with yet another trendsetting film. They joined hands for the first time in the year 2007 for the commercial extravaganza Sivaji which shattered box office records, and later went on to garner ultimate box office glory with the sci-fi entertainer Enthiran.
Looks like the colossal combo is back again to rule. Yes, we now have reports from authentic sources that the combo is indeed getting back for another film with a grandiose budget of close to 200 crores. Sources add that the shoots are likely to begin in about 4 to 5 months' time.
Rajinikanth is said to be fit and healthy of late, justifying the popular dialogue from Padayappa ‘Vayasanalum un style'um un azhagum innum unna vittu pogala’.
With the Superstar and Shankar joining hands again, a lot is at stake and Enthiran’s box-office records would be the minimum benchmark. Official confirmation on the cast and crew is awaited.
http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-...yet-again.html
Kamal Says No? Who is Rajini's Villain?
The past couple of days media circles has been in a frenzy with news doing the rounds that Shankar is making a film with Rajini and Kamal playing the villain. Newsmen who made a beeline to Alwarpet were unable to confirm anything from Kamal’s office.
At this juncture a new buzz has reignited excitement for the project as we hear that Vikram has been approached to play Rajini’s Villain and the ‘I’ actor who has great regards for both the Superstar and Shankar has already given his nod. Official confirmation is expected any time now.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-says...ws-130920.html
Vikram ?? Wonder if its true !
I hope this not true, with due respect to the great actor (vikram), he does not have the "charisma" like Raghuvaran to be on Par with SS, The only villain who can be on par with SS ,is himself like in Endhiran!Quote:
Originally Posted by bill4u
Rajni as villain is far more "Awesome" than a "hero" any day!
Happy Diwali folks :smokesmile:
It seems like the movie rights of new rumored project was sold out for 250 crores already! :lol:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=izSrqdWTlKU
mana andhra makkal is raving about Baasha after 20 years...
Lol, apurum padam release panna munadiyE , it made heavy losses nu some "fringe" groups will do "hunger strike " outside Rajni's house!Quote:
Originally Posted by thamiz
evvalavu adi vaangiyum, thirunthurathey illa.. vetti build up udambukku aavaathu ..
without a top Director, MD and heroine Rajini and his movies have little value at the BO..
oru Raghavendra maathiri padam eduthu hit aagattume paapom .. vaaippe illa..
now he is after other heroes to play a villain role in his movie.. seems like Aamir Khan escaped .. Vikram kitta kenjittu irukkaanga.. padam hit aanaa Rajini thaan reason .. "I" padathula Rajini enna pannaaru hit aagurathukku ??
Haiyo Haiyo ! :sigh2:
ek(ANBAN)I.... There is nothing wrong working with top technicians to provide wholesome entertainment...At the end the product will be sold under the brand of "rajini".....Unnaku naan sollavendiyathu illai.... You tryto degrade rajini for every opportunity... moonu padam paran melai irruku thoosi thitti seekiram vidunga...