In an era where self-care is the mantra for many, it’s essential to remember that true self-care encompasses not just physical health but also mental well-being and a holistic way of living. This profound verse from the Yaksha Prashna in the Mahabharata beautifully encapsulates the essence of a balanced life: मनो यम्य न शोचन्ति सन्धिस्सद्भिर्… Continue reading

I’m reminded of a verse from the Ramayana: “जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसि” (Your mother and your homeland are greater than heaven). This means that even if someone offers you a place in heaven, it wouldn’t compare to the value of your country. I’d slightly modify this to “जननी जन्मभूमिश्च अन्यदेशादपि गरीयसि” (not set to a… Continue reading

Ha! I never talk about myself (unless specifically asked), never brag about my achievements, and never share my endeavors with anyone. Yet, I doubt anyone even notices my silence because people are generally more focused on themselves, and I let them be. I believe this quirkiness makes me uniquely weird, and it’s my favorite thing… Continue reading

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

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