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Sometimes we feel angry, and we tend to shout at people around us to let it out. Sharing a short story about the wounds of anger that last beyond the moment.

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Short story – Agni (God of Fire)

Published on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Homam is a sacred fire ritual in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. It is also known as “Havan”. Sharing a short story about the significance of the sacred fire ritual.

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Short story – Carpenter

Published on October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

There once was an old carpenter named Aron who had spent over forty years building homes.

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Short story – Mother and daughter

Published on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

There once lived a young woman named Anya, who was struggling to balance her new job, marriage, and motherhood.

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Fall season is here

Published on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

What a beautiful season it is!

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Short story – Miracles #3

Published on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Ms. Howard was a middle school English teacher in Alabama. She had taught for almost 15 years — loved her students, but the pandemic years had drained her spirit.

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Short story – Narada and liberation

Published on October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Once, the celestial sage Narada Muni was traveling through the worlds singing the glories of Lord Vishnu on his veena. His sweet music filled hearts with devotion and peace wherever he went.

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One hundred lemons

Published on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Narthangai is a variety of citron. It is uniquely known for a variety of uses in South India.

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Short story – Miracles #2

Published on October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Rebecca was on her way to an important job interview in the city.

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Short story – Miracles #1

Published on September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

In 2019, during the Chithirai festival at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, a celestial event occurred. Thousands of devotees gathered there. They came to witness the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

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Short story – Importance of education

Published on September 28, 2025September 29, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)2 Comments

In a small town, there lived a boy named Bill, whose family often struggled to make ends meet. His father worked double shifts at the factory, and his mother took on sewing jobs to help pay the bills.

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Short story – Bangles

Published on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Long ago, in a small village nestled near the river Ganga, there lived a humble bangle seller named Haran.

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Short story – Arjuna’s faith

Published on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Before the Kurukshetra war started, Krishna knew that he would need to share the discourse of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna soon, and wanted to test if Arjuna was ready.

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Daily motivation – 368

Published on January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

One small positive thought in the mornings can change our whole day, and impact those around us!

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Daily motivation – 367

Published on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

One small positive thought in the mornings can change our whole day, and impact those around us!

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Daily motivation – #366

Published on January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

One small positive thought in the mornings can change our whole day, and impact those around us!

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Good movies to watch

Published on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

One of the movies that I watched recently, impressed me immensely.

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Learn to rediscover yourself

Published on January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

We are used to performing our day to day duties and responsibilities all through life.

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Learning about choices

Published on May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

We always have a choice, and we choose our actions every single day.

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Time to think and re-evaluate

Published on February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

We have the habit of starting a journey and continuing just because we started it. Sometimes, it is essential to stop and think/rethink.

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Customer service – Smile

Published on January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 by Shanthy (SGR)1 Comment

Interesting incident with one of the customer service reps recently made me smile… literally 🙂

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Ayodhya Rama

Published on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

Decked as Kodandapani (one holding a bow), tears roll down my eyes when I look at Sri Rama at Ayodhya!

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Short story – Rama Nama

Published on January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 by Shanthy (SGR)1 Comment

There are many stories that share the importance & power of reciting Rama Nama. Sharing one of them that is close to heart!

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New year resolutions with planets

Published on December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 by Shanthy (SGR)Leave a comment

New year is just around the corner, and those who have the habit of making resolutions have a lot to reflect on life and trigger the right kind of changes.