This week we will focus on learning numbers. Try and test yourself! If you do not know, try the quiz again, and learn!
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Unique Architecture
Skyscrapers inspire me. Am amazed by the complexity of the design and architecture that goes into building them. Got to see a few buildings that were designed to be crumbling in nature.
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This week we will focus on learning the names of the body parts.
Continue reading “Learning Sanskrit – Week 3”Nimit – Observe the clues around you
Some call it superstition and some call it clues lying all around you. I wanted to see if this actually can occur and how much of it makes sense and is relevant. So, undertook a small research for a year to observe and learn!
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For those who have embarked on learning a new language, 10 Sanskrit words would be a good start. Take the test a second time and you would have had the opportunity to learn 10 new words from a different language!
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Ekadashi (11th day of lunar cycle) and Pournami (Full moon day) are supposedly very auspicious to perform Satyanarayana puja.
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Every place we live has their own versions of foods that they give their children while preparing for exams. Sharing some interesting observations across cultures!
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This is a popular offering at temples and a very tasty dish! Sharing the basic version and variations of Panchamrut (a.k.a Panchamrutam)!
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In India harvest festival is celebrated in the middle of January (13, 14, 15, 16) with each of the days being celebrated for different reasons. It is interesting to see how small acts from a cultural standpoint have a huge impact on the community and our lifestyles!
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Dasavadhani is a word in Indian literature that signifies someone who can multi-task 10 different things at varying degrees of high complexity at the same time. Usually during the harvest festival in India (typically this week), Avadhanis will be invited to showcase their skills on various TV channels.
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While we would have heard of astrology and birth charts, every birth chart can be divided into sub-charts that can help analyze the depths of certain aspects of life!
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Many cultures seem to attribute a similar significance to turtle / tortoises. It was interesting to see the commonalities!
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A common friend re-connected me with an old college friend – Prasanna, who has started a small business following her passion around sarees to sell Kancheevaram (Kanjeevaram) sarees online. Was inspired by her and writing this post to request support! During the pandemic, we can support local small businesses, and entrepreneurs in some way we can! Every bit counts!
Continue reading “Local entrepreneurs series #6 – Kancheevaram sarees”Feng shui solutions
Few years back when we were going through health issues, a friend suggested some Feng shui corrections and it helped! After that my belief in simple changes in our surroundings triggering larger changes in our lives seems to be making sense!
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On the day of Vaikunta Ekadashi, I got an opportunity to learn more about Shaligrama / Shalagrama / Shaligram / Saligram. Sharing what triggered my interest and the interesting aspects about what I found!
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While talking to some of my friends in Australia, realized that Christmas time is summer over there! Wanted to see how Christmas celebrations look like across the world.. sharing those that I found interesting! Wish you all Merry Christmas 🙂
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Whether we are traveling or relaxing at home, just switching on the radio during November-December timeframe, listening to Christmas carols lifts our spirits. Sharing our top ten favorites that we enjoy singing along with friends and families!
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All of us have some song that touches our soul! We feel a connection somewhere deep within… sharing one such song that sets many of us on a different plane! It is a Kannada (Indian language) song shared with lyrics!
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It was interesting to see how the food we eat relates to how our thoughts are processed by our mind and Ayurveda provides a clear explanation for the same!
Continue reading “Ayurveda – Gunas and Doshas”Snow day – Things to do
Tomorrow has been declared as a snow day (amidst everything else that is going on :)). Even virtual / remote schools are closed.
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Last year for the first time I got to listen and understand Tirupaavai – a classic Tamil literature about Andal (an ardent devotee of Maha Vishnu) and how she interpreted and led change!
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My mother forwarded a video today that was truly inspirational! The simplicity of the idea and ease of implementation was amazing! A simple scientific concept with a good implementation supporting thousands of people eat meals everyday!
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For some of us, challenges in life are pushing us to a corner where taking one step at a time is also difficult. Impact on one decision or change needing to be evaluated on multiple fronts, makes us think and continue to re-evaluate our options. So, what do we do in those times?
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While fasting is a process observed across many cultures, nutritionists also find it to be helpful for our overall health.
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An interesting art form perfect for holiday gifts. The house smells of burnt wood, so it is mandatory that one wears a strong mask while attempting this!
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Eclipses are a powerful time to focus on spiritual growth. Especially solar eclipse. Sharing some experiments and learning over the past few years.
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While conversing with a bunch of elementary school kids, we got into a debate about how many reindeer does Santa’s sleigh have? Interesting conversation followed 🙂
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I used to love reading stories to my brothers while growing up! There was one story that I remember we read it together multiple times and wondered about how opportunities knock and what one can make out it!
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How many of these Jyothirlinga sthalas and lingams can you identify? Have you visited any of these places?
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Dental hygiene and brushing teeth are a critical part of our health. However, it is interesting to observe the extent of importance we seem to attribute to it across different cultures.
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I got to see my great grandparent’s picture today! Family portraits were a common theme then!
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A common friend introduced me to Mayavaram R. Vinoth , a carnatic musician who plays Mridangam. Was inspired by him and writing this post to request support! During the pandemic, we can support local small businesses, musicians and entrepreneurs in some way we can! Every bit counts!
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It is interesting to observe how different disciplines of medicine follow very different treatment protocols. Sharing some of my observations!
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Season to celebrate the harvest and blessings of the past year!
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All of us like to feel included, we need to feel wanted, that feeling comes together in a community when everyone strives to be there for one another! Got to witness it yet again…! Sharing my experience!
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When kids ask questions like these, it becomes an interesting journey to answer them. Answers involve our culture, knowledge, practices, history and processing all threads to come up with a concise answer that captures their attention!
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This poem “khwaish nahin mujhe”, meaning I do not wish…” is about life and is close to heart!
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Yes.. you read it right! I was surprised to see so many replicas of the Statue of Liberty around the world!
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Deepavali – Festival of lights
Diwali or Deepavali is an array of lights celebrated by lighting lamps of different types across the house. It is always beautiful to see all homes lit outside with oil and wick lamps. Every family has the habit of lighting lamps indoors and outdoors, and there is a competitive atmosphere to see who has lit the best and most innovative lamp designs.
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A common friend introduced me to Swathi Basker, a local entrepreneur. Was inspired by her and her products instantly, that made me start this series! During the pandemic, we can support local small businesses and entrepreneurs in some way we can! Every bit counts!
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