Da, Da, Da

Puzzled what does the title "Da, Da, Da" mean??
For some children it might mean DaDaDa - grandpa, DaDa - father, TaTa (DaDa) - adieu or bye
Similarly living beings of three qualities had three different meanings for this syllable "Da". So what does it mean to them??

You know Prajapati?? He is the Creator of all living beings - Brahma. His children were the Devas - who reside in Heaven, Men - who reside in Earth and Demon (Asuraas) - who reside underworld. Devas lived all their life by enjoying in pleasures and recreations. Though they were immersed in sensual pleasures, they did not find contentment in it. People who live on earth, earned grains and wealth by their hard work. They slogged all their life but were not satisfied with their wealth. Demons made their living by killing other people for their purpose and thought they were the most powerful. Yet, they feel dissatisfied in the bottom of their hearts.

All of them decided to pray to Prajapati and seek a solution from him for their yearning. Prajapati meditated a while and told them, "Da" and asked them to tell him after a while, what it meant for them. (Sages and Saints used to just utter a word and it would mean a lot. Only when we contemplate on that we could understand the meaning.)

They all immersed in thinking what does "Da" mean to them. Devas thought that it should mean "Dama" which means to control their senses. They knew that they have been over-enjoying all these years and should start learn to gain control over it.
People living on earth discussed about the syllable "Da" and found that it should mean "Dan" which means giving away or doing charity. They thought they were hoarding all their wealth all these days, which created a sense of discontentment in them, so for them "Da" meant "Dan".
Demons or Asuraas delved into deep thinking of what "Da" meant for them.They are the one who misuses their power to kill innocent people and make living with that. They thought they lacked the feel of "Daya" or compassion which made them feel bad for their doings. So for them "Da" meant "Daya".

After their contemplation, they went to Prajapati and told him the meaning they found by uttering "Da". When they all heard others meanings to "Da" they were surprised. Prajapati then told, "All three of you are right and they apply to you. So practice what you found as the meaning of "Da" and you will be happy and satisfied after that".

So kids, think what "Da" means to you!
All of us might have different thoughts about it, let's pay attention to our hearts and find satisfaction in our lives.

There is a famous song called "Maithreem Bhajata" sung by Dr. M.S.Subbulakshmi in UN organization. This song was written by pontiff of Kanchipuram SriSankara Mutt Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, in which he calls for universal brotherhood and explains the meaning of this "Da" in the song.
Lyrics:
Maithreem Bhajatha Akila Hrith Jeththreem - Serve with Friendship and Humility, which will conquer the Hearts of Everyone.
Atmavat Eva Paraan api pashyata - Look upon others similar to yourself.
Yuddham Tyajata - Renounce War
Spardhaam Tyajata - Renounce unnecessary Competition for Power
Tyajata Pareshwa akrama aakramanam - Give up Aggression on others' properties which is wrong
Jananee Prthivee Kaamadughaastey - Mother Earth is wide enough and ready to give us all we desire like a Kaamadenu
JanakO Deva: Sakala Dayaalu: - God, Our Father, is very Compassionate to All
Daamyata - So, Restrain yourself
Datta - So, Donate your wealth to others
Dayathvam - So, Be Kind to others
Janathaa: - Oh People of the World
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.

Listen to this song 

And also I found this interesting picture story from youtube which children would like to see,

Story line: From Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Lyric Courtesy: http://maithreembhajatha.blogspot.com/2005/10/shreyo-bhooyaath-sakala-janaanaam.html