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Morning Rituals!
I’m naturally nocturnal, yet I’m striving to embrace the early bird lifestyle. As a result, my mornings begin later, with brushing my teeth and taking a bath as my initial rituals. In fact, I don’t even consider breakfast until after I’ve bathed. On weekdays, my routine involves logging into work accompanied by my morning cup… Continue reading
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Emotional Mastery!
The ability to stay calm and make well-considered decisions truly distinguishes a person. We humans are often swayed by our emotions, particularly in matters involving loved ones, leading us to forsake logic and make ill-advised choices. There’s a profound Sanskrit adage that reflects this wisdom: तितिक्षाकवचेनैव सर्वं जयति संवृतः (titikṣākavacenaiva sarvaṃ jayati saṃvṛtaḥ) – ‘Adorned… Continue reading
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Stellar Legacy :)
Reflecting on the question of what I’d like named after me, my thoughts gravitate towards a star, much like Dhruva. For those unfamiliar, Dhruva’s tale is a poignant narrative from Puranic lore. A young prince, overlooked by his father in favor of another son from a second wife, Dhruva seeks the solace and love he… Continue reading
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Eccentric Joys!
Some days, nothing. Other days, everything. Yes, I embrace my eccentricity. :) I cherish the poor jokes in my native language, Tamil. However, one should never behave in a manner that turns them into the laughingstock of all. :P Indeed, this Kural by Thiruvalluvar resonates with me: நகல்வல்லர் அல்லார்க்கு மாயிரு ஞாலம் பகலும்பாற் பட்டன்று இருள் (naghalvallar… Continue reading
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Youthful Dreams!
Does anyone truly recall their thoughts from when they were five? Frankly, as a child, my ambitions shifted daily, from dreaming of becoming a dancer, singer, surgeon, lawyer, to a teacher. So, it’s hard to say, but my youthful aspirations certainly didn’t predict my current profession. :) However, I can confidently say I wasn’t quite… Continue reading
