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The Allure of Autumn:Ritusamhara

Well, it is Autumn, and the weather is simply perfect—neither too hot nor too cold. The fall colors bring a serene peace to our minds. While I do love summer, this time I am captivated by the allure of Fall. There is even a beautiful Tamil song that sings of the “azhagaana ilayudirkaalam” (the lovely… Continue reading
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Living by Newton’s Law
If humans had taglines, what would yours be? “Adhering to Newton’s Law” 😀 For the uninitiated, Newton’s Third Law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you interact with me, whether it’s good or bad! Continue reading
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Divine Blessings!
Again, the great philosopher poet BartRhari has explained this beautifully in a poem in nItishatakam – सूनुः सच्चरितः सती प्रियतमा स्वामी प्रसादोन्मुखःस्निग्धम् मित्रम् अवञ्चकः प्रियजनः निष्क्ळेशलेशं मनः।आकारो रुचिरः स्थिरश्च विभवो विद्यावदातम् मुखम्तुष्टे विष्टपकष्टहारिणि हरौ सम्प्राप्यते देहिना॥ अन्वयः – विष्टपकष्टहारिणि हरौ तुष्टे देहिना सच्चरितः सूनुः सती प्रियतमा प्रसादोन्मुखः स्वामी स्निग्धं मित्रम् अवञ्चकः परिजनः निष्क्ळेशलेशं मनः रुचिरः… Continue reading
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Impactful Reads!
Oh my! I don’t think I can stop with just three. If you’re into Tamil and Sanskrit literature like me, there’s a plethora of books out there that will undoubtedly have a profound impact. Take the epic Ramayana by Maharishi Valmiki, where countless life lessons are imparted through its rich narrative. The characters are incredibly… Continue reading
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Finding Balance!
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? I always take breaks to immerse myself in my favorite books. Every day, I spend at least an hour reading, 15-20 minutes meditating, 20 minutes writing, and 45 minutes walking. This routine keeps me calm and helps me… Continue reading
