Parrot's Oratory stuns scientists

Parrot's oratory stuns scientists

Elders quoting the scriptures often advise us “Nityam Bhaagavatam srunu, Suka proktam” meaning ‘Everyday hear Srimad Bhaagavatam narrated by Suka, (if you desire an end to your material existence)’. Further, the very first Skandhah, the very first Adhyaayah, verse 3 of Bhaagavatam says:
nigama-kalpa-taror galitam phalam suka-mukhaad amruta-drava-samyutam
pibata bhaagavatam rasamaalayam muhur aho rasikaa bhuvi bhaavukaah (1.1.3)

Roughly translated, “O ye devotees, Bhaagavatam is the fruit of the wish-yielding tree of Vedas, emanated from the lips of ** (parrot like sage) Suka and is the nectar of supreme bliss. Go on drinking this divine sweetness till there is only Consciousness left in you.’
(** It is said that a fruit bit by a parrot is exceptionally sweet. Note the pun on the word ‘Suka’ in this verse, which also means in Sanskrit a parrot!)
That sets you thinking doesn’t it? There are thousands of species of birds in the creation of the good Lord. So why this narration from ‘Suka (parrot) mukhaad’?, even granting it is allegorical. Is it because perhaps, parrots are special? Parrots are by far the favourite birds kept as pets. Why are parrots so valued and desired? And what makes them different from other birds? They come in a variety of brilliant colours and sizes, and are known for their intelligence and talking ability.
No other group of birds has the wide range of colours and colour combinations that parrots possess. Their intelligence allows them to understand much about their owners and to get into a lot of trouble exploring things (seen the movie ‘Bill & Coo’?). Parrots can be taught to talk (and even understand), sing, play games and do tricks (an umbrella cockatoo was taught to skate). Many parrots enjoy puzzles and mechanical toys. “They are also great lock pickers and escape artists”, say some bird watchers.
Want a bit of mythology thrown in? Our own God of Love ‘Kaama dev’ who carries a bow and quiver of arrows flies on the back of a parrot. Madurai Meenakshi holds a parrot and bouquet.
I can feel your impatience and you may say, “Alright. Cut it out. So did one-legged Long John Silver the villain pirate in the famous fictional novel of R L Stevenson titled “The Treasure Island” (remember the school days?) carried on his shoulders a pet parrot, but friendly to the lad Jim Hawkins.”
Yeah? But it is another thing when in this modern era ‘Parrot's oratory stuns scientists’
Read it all @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3430481.stm
By Alex Kirby BBC News Online environment correspondent

Don’t say I cooe (e) d.

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12th Feb 007