DailyPrompts
Whenever a WordPress daily prompt sparks my creativity, I use this tag to weave my reflections with unique sayings from various languages.
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Bhartṛhari’s Nītiśataka: Reflections on ‘Having It All’
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? I believe the best answer to this question lies in a verse by the renowned poet Bhartṛhari, from his Nītiśataka: क्षान्तिश्चेत्कवचेन किं किमरिभिः क्रोधोऽस्ति चेद्देहिनांज्ञातिश्चेदनलेन किं यदि सुहृद्दिव्यौषधं किं फलम्।किं सर्पैर्यदि दुर्जनाः किमु धनैर्विद्याऽनवद्या यदिव्रीडा चेत्किमु भूषणैः सुकविता यद्यस्ति राज्येन किम्॥ kṣāntiścetkavacena kiṃ kimaribhiḥ Continue reading
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Embracing All Belongings
I hold everything I possess dear and don’t differentiate among my belongings. While certain gifts from family are especially precious to me, I generally take care of all my things, even an old shawl. नाहं पक्षपातिनी वस्तूनां विषये :) कदाचिदप्रियवस्त्वप्युपायनरूपेण प्राप्नोमि तदकिञ्चनेभ्यो ददे। अप्रयोगेन वस्तूनां परिक्षयं वा नाशं वा नेच्छामि। Continue reading
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Passionate Collector!
Oh yeah! I have a collection of books, both hard copies and digital versions. My library is bursting at the seams, with no room for new additions. I also have a collection of shoes; I’m crazy about them and always on the lookout for something unique. I love madisaar sarees (9 yards) and have a Continue reading
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A Tropical Perspective!
How do you feel about cold weather? I come from a tropical country and can handle any reasonable amount of heat, but not the cold, especially if it goes below 50°F. That’s not the kind of weather I can be comfortable in, so yeah, I feel cold during colder weather ;) even with the many Continue reading
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Life over work!
How do you balance work and home life? I balance work and home life with the knowledge that work is not life! Work is a part of my life to earn my living which is necessary but my life is definitely not my work! Also, my home is my temple, my sanctuary, so I make Continue reading
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Pun Intended!
What sacrifices have you made in life? Taking the Samskritam meaning for Sacrifice, i’d say ‘Sudharshana Homa’ 😀 [Sorry for those who don’t get it, but these kinda daily prompt questions are not interesting.] Continue reading
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Timeless Treasure!
What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? Ah! I have clothes that are over 15 years old and still fit me, but I’m not wearing them today. Instead, the oldest item I’m wearing today is my wedding pendant. [Honestly, who cares about the oldest thing I’m wearing today, especially when I’m getting old myself? We Continue reading
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Dual Path
I am predominantly a leader! I believe it is the combination of the Sun, Mars, and Venus in my horoscope that drives me to take the lead in everything I do. However, there are times when I am a follower—following the Lord’s words, adhering to the law, and heeding good advice. Continue reading
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Fruits!
List your top 5 favorite fruits. I’m not sure if reading about my top five favorite fruits is intriguing enough, so let’s spice things up with their Sanskrit names- Banana -> कदलीफलम् Mango -> आम्रम् Pomegranate -> दाडिमम् Orange -> नारङ्गम् Watermelon -> कालिङ्गम् फलानां नामानि क्लीबे वर्तन्ते इति ज्ञेयम्। Continue reading
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Surrender!
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I would like to avoid stressing over things that are beyond my control. I need to do my best and leave the rest to the Lord! Continue reading
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