Saraswati Pooja – for Knowledge and Wisdom
Basant is about thanking God for the bounties of nature. This also means not wasting and ensuring that everything is preserved for the future generations.
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Whatever You Have is Enough
My grandmother would often say, “Praapt hi paryaapt hai.” Meaning whatever you have; whatever God has given you, is enough for you. Be happy and peaceful with your lot and do not crave for too much.
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!)
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.
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.