The Most Valuable Friend
In the present era of social media, everyone has friends galore. But are they really friends? Social media reminds us about birthdays and anniversaries.
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Bright and Beautiful Guru Poornima
Guru Poornima is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha. It was originally celebrated to offer reverence to Rishi Ved Vyasa, who wrote the Mahabharata, classified and organised the four Vedas, compiled the eighteen Puranas and documented many more historical, mythological and spiritual learnings.
The poster about life’s true purpose on my father’s wall
Perhaps that is how timeless wisdom works. It does not insist on being understood immediately. It patiently accompanies us through life until, almost unexpectedly, we discover that the answers we have been searching for were hanging quietly on a wall all along.
Iconic Kadu Malleshwara
The culture and traditions of Bharat are preserved beautifully in the South, whereas in the North, the influence of other civilisations like the Mughals and the British has been mixed into our intrinsic traditions and culture.
A father’s quiet hand beneath the hammer: lessons in strength, sacrifice and soul
All fathers make sacrifices for their offspring. The role of mothers is always glorified, but usually not the fathers'.
Why animal skin is used in temples
We recently visited a Mandir where we were asked to leave our belts, wallets and leather handbags outside. A young boy creating magical beats on a Dholki caught my attention. It struck me that both sides of the Dholki were covered with animal leather. Why then were my leather things
Are you a good student?
Each one of us is a student of life. Our learning does not end with formal schooling or college. It continues through every experience and challenge. Each experience teaches a lesson. Sometimes, we may lose the battle, but we must never lose the lesson.