If I could choose, it would be the Madisaar, especially the one in Simon pink with a blue border—my absolute favorite! This prompt, however, reminded me of a quote from the “Vairagya Shatakam” by the renowned poet Bhartṛhari: वयमिह परितुष्टा वल्कलैस्त्वं दुकूलैः सम इह परितोषो निर्विशेषो विशेषः।स तु भवति दरिद्रो यस्य तृष्णा विशाला मनसि च Continue reading

It is very important! Some things in life defy explanation. Beyond that, the creation of the universe and its mysteries remain incomprehensible without the lens of spirituality. When discussing spirituality, it’s only natural for me to quote the Gita: मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु। मामेवैष्यसि युक्त्वैवमात्मानं मत्परायणः।। This translates to: “Constantly think of the Continue reading

Oh my! This Sanskrit verse comes to mind after reading this prompt: न खलु कालक्षेपः श्रेयसे। (from Hanumannataka), which translates to “Wasting time is of no good.” Interestingly, while “कालक्षेपः” in the language means passing of time , in the Srivaishnava sampradaya, it signifies the enriching practice of listening to epics and Puranas. :) So Continue reading

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