Old habits that just don’t die
“Panchaan di gall sir matthe; par parnala othhe da othhe!” (The wisdom of the elders is appreciated; but the gutter shall stay its own course!)
Priya Sanjay Tandon
Another Year Gone By
A child prays to God to fulfil his desires. An adult prays to God to help him overcome/kill his desires. Everyone wants to be happy. It is a myth that happiness comes from fulfilment of desires.
The Hungry Warriors
After sunset, both armies would drop their differences and eat together in the Udupi King’s kitchen... King of Udupi in feeding everyone such that, all got ample food, yet not a grain was wasted.
That time of the Month
Women were/are not impure during this period. Menstrual blood is a collection of a month's blood in the lining of the uterus of a fertile woman. It is made up of blood, uterine tissue and mucus and does have a peculiar smell, but it’s not impure.
The Journey to Beyond
The departed soul hovers above/around the gross body. The Jyoti is a form of Parmatmajyoti. The soul finds solace there.
The Last Mile
The last mile has been difficult for her, as well as for her progeny. We read the Bhagwad Gita to her, for deliverance from suffering.
Illuminate your soul this Deepawali
Diwali is a time to clean up your home, in the run up to the festival and also declutter, your home, mind and thoughts... While cleaning out your home, removing the cobwebs, the dust and mites, do give a thought to sweeping out unwanted desires, yearnings, animosities and thoughts too.