Sweet simple carbohydrates which are soluble
in water are called ‘sugars’. Examples are: glucose (dextrose), fructose (fruit
sugar), sucrose (cane sugar) and lactose (milk sugar).
A question in a written examination in
Chemistry was to write the names of the common sugars found in nature. A student
was found to sit idly, unable to answer the question. The examiner gave him a
clue, “The names of sugars end with the letters ‘ose’”, he told the boy. Later he was surprised to find in the
student’s answer sheet a long list of names under the heading, “sugars”. They
were: BOSE, JOSE, ROSE, LUKOSE, MARKOSE, PATHROSE, POULOSE, KURIAKOSE, PHILIPPOSE,
etc.
King David declares, “How
sweet is the taste of your instructions-sweeter even than honey!” {The Holy Bible, Psalms 119: 103}.
In this verse, the Psalmist proclaims
that the word of God is sweeter than honey. The Holy Scriptures of all
religions provide dependable answers for perplexing problems, solutions during difficult
situations and guidance in uncertain circumstances in our life. The Word of God
is efficient, sufficient and magnificent and deserves topmost priority in our
lives. We must learn, love, apply and obey the sweet words of God which are revealed
in the Holy Scriptures.
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© By: Prof. Dr. Babu Philip,
Darsana Academy, Kottayam-686001, Kerala, India ( Former Professor, Cochin
University of Science & Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016, Kerala,
India), Prof. Mrs. Rajamma Babu, Former Professor, St.
Dominic's College, Kanjirappally, Leo. S. John, St.
Antony's Public School, Anakkal, Kanjirappally and Neil John, Maniparambil, Ooriyakunnath, Kunnumbhagom, Kanjirappally,
Kottayam-686507, Kerala, India.
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