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ग्रन्थलिपिः२ – व्यञ्जनानि
This article discusses the writing of Sanskrit consonants in the grantha, devanagari and Dravidian scripts, emphasizing their similarities. 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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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
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!
(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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