How many generations of your ancestors do you know? How many can you name?
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Short story – Peaceful place
While we were on a college tour, we got an opportunity to meet a few students from different majors. One conversation stands fresh in my mind.
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Interesting show about an Immigrant family with teenagers!
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Many cultures attribute crow-sighting to messages from our ancestors predicting changes in our lives!
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One of the stories of Gautama Buddha that makes us introspect and reflect on our own determination (in any facet of life).
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It is very hard to believe in miracles, until you get to experience it yourself! Such experiences are unique and yet occur in our day to day lives. Reading or hearing about some of them fee;s immensely satisfying!
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Best wishes to everyone who celebrates!
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Small gift bags are quite pretty and make great creative gifts.
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When it comes to decorations, even the simple ones done meticulously leave an imprint in our hearts!
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Attending local events has its own charm, especially with friends and neighbors!
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I used to think these are for rich people, but a few incidents in my life made me change my perspective!
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Guru Purnima best wishes to all those who willingly share their knowledge!
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There are two types of conch shells – one with an opening on the left, and the other that has the opening on the right.
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Healing as a concept has many believers and non-believers. I was once a non-believer as well.
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Hand crafted handbags take time to make, one at a time, with a lot of intricate work – and for some of us they are precious!
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A beautiful composition of Lord Mahavishnu in his various incarnations, the image comes to mind of Guruvayoorappan 🙏With a power to heal, this literary composition has an interesting story behind why and how it was written.
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Totakacharya (Thotakacharya) was one of the chief disciples of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, who composed an octad of verses in praise of the Master.
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Karma can be broadly defined as the destiny that you earn through your actions and behavior.
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Very powerful words, and having an opinion about it matters! What would you define as financial freedom for yourself?
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The first time I listened to Brahamakumaris, I was spell bound by the calmness in their voice.
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There is a special significance to the full moon in April, known as Chitra pournami.
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Two shows although from different genres join the must-watch category.
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A tasty mouthwatering Indian snack that is loved by all age groups!
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Sahasra means thousand in Sanskrit. Sahasra lingam means one thousand Shiva lingams built into one main Shiva lingam 🙏🏻
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Whenever I wanted to please someone else, it was always an effort to understand what would please them first, learn about it, and then do it meticulously. It was interesting to see the same concept being explained in a verse. My understanding has evolved over years.
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Many of us know Aditya Hrudayam as a song to propitiate the Sun (Sun salutations). Who shared it, with whom & how did this become important?
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According the Chinese Lunar Year, it is the year of the Tiger, more specifically, the year of the Water Tiger. So, what does it mean for all the signs.
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A friend shared this story earlier today! Somehow it struck a chord!
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Inspired and loved by millions, the father of mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh leaves us with his teachings!!! Sharing some of his thought provoking messages!
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This is a song sung by Smt MS Subbulakshmi amma, when she was invited to sing at the United Nations in 1966.
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Beautiful celebrations for the past month in Bhooloka Vaikuntam (Sri Rangam). Interesting to see the custom of dolls being used to depict the celebrations during the month.
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When is the right time to learn Yoga? Is it during childhood, or as adults or even later?
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One small positive thought in the mornings can change our whole day, and impact those around us!
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Once Krishna and Arjuna had visited a village and were taking morning walks in the nearby fields. One day they saw an old man finding it hard to make ends meet. In the spur of the moment, Arjuna decided to give him some money.
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Have you ever played Secret Santa? It is a simple, fun filled game that can be lots of fun!
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Durga puja enters UNESCO heritage list
It is a moment of pride to see Durga puja celebrations be recognized by UNESCO to join the world heritage list.
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Guruvayur is a city in South India, known for its temple and main deity Guruvayurappan (form of Lord Krishna). Millions of devotees come to pray in this temple. A special mention to an elephant called Guruvayur Kesavan who was an ardent devotee of Guruvayurappan.
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Schools have prayer songs where every morning all the school students, teachers and administration assemble and sing these prayer songs! Translating one of them that still resonates decades after I finished school!
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Sage of Kanchipuram (Maha Periyava) once explained what is Trikarana Suddhi to a few students. Sharing the story & experience!
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Kavignar Kannadaasan (Tamil Poet) wrote a small poem about God!
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