The Exhilaration of Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is a reminder to rise above petty things and cherish and value marital bliss and this beautiful bond of love.
sri sathya sai baba
Shraddha se Shraadh
It is perhaps only those who respect their parents while they are alive, that can perform this ritual in its solemn spirit. It is a time to pay obeisance to those departed, and also set an example for the next generation, so that they too appreciate the ideology behind these observances.
Joining the 60's Club
After slogging through life to learn and earn, next in turn is to yearn to prepare for one’s spiritual sojourn. I was reminded of what Sri Sathya Sai Baba said, ‘Life is a journey from I to We to He’ and suddenly, I realised how profound this was!
Understanding the Purushottam Maas
According to the lunar calendar, the Shraavan/Saawan Maas would last for two months in 2023. Let’s try to decode what this means. The lunar calendar that we follow for festival dates, auspicious days, horoscope making etc. has 354 days, 8 hours, 48 minutes and 34 seconds or (354.
Mum’s the Word
When we were hungry, we sought out Mum,
She cooked and fed, was never glum.
Whatever happened, we went to Mum,
She was just there, for everyone.
When in doubt, she said, be mum,
She taught us not to jump the gun.
Commitment and resilience to just be mum,
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Happy Friendship Day!
We can’t choose our relatives but we can choose our friends. Friends add value to our lives, if well chosen! Choose well and cherish the bonds. Happy Friendship Day!
Undercurrents and Undertones
"The intake by the senses are part of the food that builds the individual. The sounds heard, the sights seen, the tactile impressions sought or suffered, the air breathed, the environment that presses for attention, appreciation and adoption - all these are 'food'. " - Sathya Sai Baba