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Igniting the flame of knowledge!


I regularly publish articles steeped in Sanskrit, crafted either entirely in this ancient language or interwoven with Tamil, Hindi, and English. Feel free to explore the categories below and delve into the ones that capture your interest :)

Note: I’ve added a new podcast category where I share Spotify audio versions (podcastlink)of some posts!

  • 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!

    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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  • NaimiSharanya and Ayodhya Trip!

    NaimiSharanya and Ayodhya Trip!

    This article details my experience traveling to Naimisharanya and Ayodhya in Northern India. Continue reading

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  • Raaja by Raga

    Raaja by Raga

    What was the last live performance you saw? I love Carnatic fusion, so when the “Raaja by Raga” event was announced, featuring classically tuned versions of Maestro Ilayaraja’s songs performed by the singer duo Ranjani-Gayathri, I eagerly dragged some of my friends to the music show. I believe this was the last live performance I Continue reading

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  • 40F to 40C – Braving the Indian Summer!

    40F to 40C – Braving the Indian Summer!

    (English Translation at the end) प्रतिदिनलेखनसूचनमद्यत्वे न चित्ताकर्षि। अतः मद्भारतप्रयाणविषये लिखेयमिति निर्णयः। भारते साम्प्रतं निदाघकालः। भारतनिदाघो विश्रुतः परमननुभवेन तस्य प्रभावो न ज्ञायते। भारते मम निदाघकालवासो दशभ्यो वर्षेभ्यः पूर्वमासीदतो मम नवानुभवो नासीत् तापस्य। स्थानीयानामपि दुस्सहः तापोयं नाहं स्थानीया’धुना तर्हि कथं भवेन्मम तापधारणशक्तिरिति चिन्तोत्पन्ना। कथञ्चिद् धैर्यमवाप्य विमानचीटिका भारतगमनाय क्रीता यदनन्तरं पुनः चिन्ताबाधिताभूवम्। प्रतिदिनमुष्णपरिमाणं किमिति जालपुटे वीक्ष्य आत्मानं Continue reading

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  • Self-Styled!

    Self-Styled!

    What are your favorite brands and why? Well, I’d love to mention Dior, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Rolex, and other luxury brands. However, the truth is that I firmly believe it’s how you carry yourself that truly matters. You are your own brand, and having confidence in that makes all other labels seem insignificant. Continue reading

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  • Self-Reliant sagas

    List the people you admire and look to for advice… The people I admire are the characters from the epics I read. 😊 I generally don’t seek advice from others because I believe that unless someone has walked in my shoes, they can’t truly understand my situation. I trust my instincts, and following them has Continue reading

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