Sleep well and earn !! ~ தூங்காதே தம்பி… தூங்காதே…நீயும் சோம்பேறி

 

When do you hit bed daily ~ how long and how well do you sleep !! ~ it is around 2 pm now – and would you like to have a short nap !    For sure a cosy bed like this gives a comfortable sleep, then there are some who can literally sleep on any floor !!

 

This song of Pattukkottai KalyanaSundaram from MGR starrer    “Nadodi Mannan” [literally – the vagabond King]  released in 1958 was a great hit and used to blare loudly. The film was re-released several times.   K. Ramnath was appointed to direct this movie, but upon his suddden demise in 1956, MGR took up the direction as well. According to some reports the completed movie ran for around 5 hours; in between, many Editors changed and finally  the film  ran more than 3.5 hours. Music Director N. S. Balakrishnan was appointed to compose music and made three songs. Then S. M. Subbaiah Naidu stepped in and completed the remaining songs and composed the background score as well. 

The song titled “தூங்காதே தம்பி… தூங்காதே…” is primarily an advice of not to sleep at wanton places and to be alert.  It says, those who sleep mindlessly will earn the sobriquet of ‘lazy / idle persons’ and lists out what and all those who slept at the decisive hour missed in life….true words of advice indeed.

 

தூங்காதே தம்பி… தூங்காதே…நீயும் சோம்பேறி என்ற பெயர் வாங்காதே!!

நல்ல பொழுதையெல்லாம் தூங்கி கெடுத்தவர்கள்;

நாட்டை கெடுத்ததுடன் தானும் கெட்டார் !

சிலர் அல்லும் பகலும் தெரு கல்லாய் இருந்துவிட்டு

அதிர்ஷ்டம் இல்லையென்று அலட்டிக் கொண்டார்.

விழித்துக்கொண்டோர் எல்லாம் பிழைத்துக் கொண்டார்…

உன்போல் குறட்டைவிட்டோர் எல்லாம் கோட்டை விட்டார்

 

 

Some of us  try to sleep as little as possible. There are so many things that seem more interesting or important than getting a few more hours of sleep, but just as exercise and nutrition are essential for optimal health and happiness, so is sleep. The quality of your sleep directly affects the quality of your waking life, including your mental sharpness, productivity, emotional balance, creativity, physical vitality, and even your weight. Sleep isn’t exactly a time when your body and brain shut off. 

Sleep is a vital biological process that plays a crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health. It allows the body to rest, repair, and restore itself, impacting various functions including memory, mood, and immune response. Afternoon naps can be a beneficial practice for many individuals, but their effectiveness largely depends on timing and duration.   A short nap can improve mood, boost alertness, and enhance cognitive performance.   Napping has been linked to improved memory retention and learning capabilities.   For those who are sleep-deprived, a brief nap can help mitigate the effects of sleep loss, making it easier to remain alert and safe, particularly for drivers or those operating machinery.  The ideal time to take a nap is in the early afternoon, typically between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., coinciding with a natural dip in energy levels known as the "post-lunch dip". 

While one cannot dream of sleeping while at work, there seemingly is one who is paying for sleeping – a Company called Wakefit that runs a programme - ‘Sleep Champion’ in Wakefit’  unique sleep internship program. 

Saishwari Patil, an investment banker from Bengaluru, won Rs 9 lakh for prioritising sleep in Wakefit's sleep internship program. Participants were tasked with adhering to strict sleep schedules while gaining insights into sleep science and improving their overall rest quality.S aishwari, an investment banker from Bengaluru, has turned her dreams of catching up on sleep into a lucrative reality. She  won the ‘Sleep Champion’ title in Bangalore-based start-up Wakefit’s third season of its sleep internship program. She was one of the 12 ’sleep interns’ of the program — designed for individuals who prioritise sleep but often find their lives interfering — requiring participants to sleep diligently for at least eight to nine hours every night. 

The sleep internship, designed for individuals who struggle to get enough rest, requires participants to sleep at least eight to nine hours each night. Saishwari was one of twelve selected "sleep interns," each provided with a premium mattress and a contactless sleep tracker to monitor their sleep patterns. Interns also attended workshops led by experienced sleep mentors to enhance their sleep habits. The selection process for the internship involved multiple steps. Initially, applications were screened to create a shortlist, followed by a video resume round where candidates expressed their passion for sleep. Finalists then underwent personal interviews to evaluate their enthusiasm for improving their sleep quality. 

Perhaps from today, many of us would practice sleeping !  and apply for internship, irrespective of age !!  - Are you ready ??  - it is AN time to take a nap !!  -   yours friendly aasami sirippu sinthanaiyaan.

 

With regards – S Sampathkumar
24.9.2024