Dance? Sleep? 
August 10th, 2008 | by Gopa
Friends, after my last post, I did try to look up the origins of some dance forms. I need not tell you that there are innumerable dance forms and their origins curious as well as controversial. During the course of my “research,” I came across the lyrics of the song, “Dance Myself to Sleep.” Thereafter, being more of a sleep enthusiast than a dance enthusiast, my research took a turn towards that subject. [I know, this sounds a little like the student who had come to the examination hall prepared to write a composition on the cow, but found that he was asked to write about a river instead. Undeterred, he started off with the river, mentioning how its waters nurture the growth of grass along its banks – the grass that cows feed on. He then went on to describe a cow, thus completing the composition.] I refreshed my memories of the wonderful fairy tales – Sleeping Beauty and Rip Van Winkle, learnt about sleep apnea, which is a common, yet potentially fatal sleep disorder that often goes undiagnosed and also read about Andy Warhol’s film Sleep (1963), featuring poet John Giorno. The film’s 8-hour footage only showed Giorno sleeping, much to the chagrin of viewers who had paid to enjoy an unusual movie. I found a journal called Sleep (http://www.journalsleep.org/) which is the official journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and an organization called the Better Sleep Council (BSC), which is a non-profit organization supported by the mattress industry! Finally, while trying to understand the science behind sleep and dreams, I started feeling drowsy. I shut down my computer and went off to sleep, satisfied at having spent my time in a better way than reading the newspapers. Sleep is the sweetest thing in the world. Who cares about the rudra tandava dance being recited across the globe by terrorists, activists and sometimes a furious nature? Do not let them disturb our blissful slumber. Let them all dance themselves to sleep.
12 Responses to “Dance? Sleep?”
By Vida Writer on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
In tamil there is a saying- raman aandalum ravanan aandalum enakku oru kavalai ilai.so this goes to support that statement/
By Idle Mind on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
One sleep a day keeps the docs away, says idlemind. So, in case you are into dancing, he will be more happy. As such, sleeps have never inspired him … as he believes ‘je shuyia thake, taar bhagyo o shuiya thake’ … hehehe
By Santosh n on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
Sleep is a very important activity and of paramount importance to health. It is important that people of this jet age are informed of the ill effects of sleep defiency. I had once posted a reasonably detailed blog on sleep. Thnx for your comment. Regds
By Yohan Wolf on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
many people beleive stayin awake n being awake results in a healthy life… but hey do u no its wen u sleep dat 65 % of ur body functions begin to work.. its d time wen ur brain actually does al major functions like storing ur days visuals memory data n i
By Rajiv S. on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
I am on your page for the first time…….what you wrote does connect euphorically; seldom does one will refuse this ecstaticness…….if someone does allow him too…..Happy days
By . on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
choroibeti, choroibeti, cholo, cholo, pakhir ganer moto cholo, bhorer alor moto cholo, Moving notion keeps the soul cheerful. Anyway how are you prepared for the 15th august! I am very much eager to witness the sweet blust from my ibibo idol! Cheers!
By Sonia Sonia on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
Sleep is necessary, no doubts abt that. So in the process of discovering origins etc of dance forms, u revisited the fairytale land…:D. Deams and sleep was my subject for science project in grade 12…..very fascinating. …and yes, nothing can keep one
By Muktadhara on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
everytime you come up with something entirely different from your previouus post!
By Vio Sno on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
To me that was hilarious Gopa. Is there anything tranquil than sleep. Its true ecstasy esp with sweet dreams. I love to hit the bed after a filling brunch on a lazy Sunday. Enjoyed your post the fullest.
By Shrihari on Aug 13, 2008 | Reply
Sleep and dance do go hand in hand as it affect our body. Dance is good form of exercise also. Nicely written. Do visit my new blog "HOF Members and their last Blog Published (Analysis)"
By Idle Mind on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
My meet post is up! Whenever u get time, do visit!!
By . on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
Returning home I checked my handicam in my comp and found myself with a golden mine in my hand! All of yours stunning presence is brightly animated there ! Trying my best to represent the precious memory very soon in the form of an explosive video soon! C