dailyprompt
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Sweet Surprises!
Lately, I’ve been diving into the world of baking, creating healthy homemade treats without eggs. Today, I baked biscuits and a cake for my partner’s birthday. His surprise and delight were evident, and though he adored my biscuits and cake, I can’t help but wonder if he’s bracing himself for more of these culinary experiments Continue reading
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A Timeless experience!
Reading books transports me to another world where time ceases to exist. Just the other day, I lost track of time, completely engrossed, and ended up having only fruits for dinner because I forgot to cook! Lately, though, I’ve been immersing myself in numbers. I was watching the Netflix series “The Crown,” where PM Wilson Continue reading
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Embracing Life Stages: Adventure, Security, and Wisdom
When one is young, they seek adventure; when one is old, they seek security. Mahakavi Kalidasa eloquently describes the Raghus in these stages of life in his magnum opus: शैशवेऽभ्यस्तविद्यानां यौवने विषयैषिणाम्।वार्द्धके मुनिवृत्तीनां योगानन्ते तनुत्यजाम्। This translates to, “In childhood, they (Raghus) learn diligently; in youth, they seek sensual pleasures; in old age, they live Continue reading
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Ego and Anger!
What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? Ego and Anger? The Bhagavad Gita teaches, “निर्ममो निरहङ्कारस्स शान्तिमधिगच्छति” – one who is free from possessiveness and arrogance attains peace. Regarding anger, the Bhagavad Gita also says – क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोह: सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रम:।स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति।। Anger clouds judgment, leading to the bewilderment of memory. When Continue reading
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Ultimate Truth!
On what subject(s) are you an authority? Ah, the esteemed poet Bhartrhari has already addressed this in his renowned Nitishatakam, so I must defer to his wisdom. यदा किञ्चिज्ज्ञोऽहं द्विप इव मदान्ध: समभवं तदा सर्वज्ञोऽस्मीत्यभवदवलिप्तं मम मन:। यदा किञ्चित्किञ्चिद्बुधजनसकाशादवगतं तदा मूर्खोऽस्मीति ज्वर इव मदो मे व्यपगत:॥ Meaning – When my knowledge was limited, pride blinded me Continue reading
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Qualities of a Great Teacher!
I like this prompt! A teacher should embody patience, compassion, and extensive knowledge. It’s crucial to focus not only on the students who grasp concepts quickly but also on those who struggle. I recall having teachers in school who would put students down in front of everyone. To be honest, I hated those classes. Now Continue reading
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The Philosophy of Clothing!
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
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Spirituality and Daily Living
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
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Mantra for Balanced Living
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
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Efficient Time Utilization!
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
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