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Visiting Wayanad, I was sitting under a tree at Manikavu Temple and admiring the beauty of the surrounding, when I overheard a conversation of a kid and his mother, he asked an innocent question, “why do we have to visit temples?” She tried giving a Philosophical answer, which she was aware was not convincing One genuine reason could be is that she also doesn’t know…. It has been in our tradition for thousands of years and she has been following it. Before getting to my understanding, let me just tell you a bit Manikavu Temple… Manikavu Temple is one of the most visited temples in Kerala and also one of the popular places of pilgrimage in Wayanad. First and foremost, we don’t find any huge structure there, In between a very Sarine place, surrounded by tree we find a small temple, the presiding deity of this temple is Lord Shiva in the form of Shiva Linga. The Shiva Linga at this temple is believed to be Swayambu (formed by its own accord). The special feature of this temple is that str...

After the initial few days of enjoying most of my friends started complaining of WFH, they started cribbing, as we are accessible on our Smartphone most of the time, Office has started calling, mailing and messaging  all time and expectation of response is also very high. Reality is that, nowadays, a smartphone is an extended limb, it makes communication easier, tasks can be managed with ease from apps and we can buy things/ get directions to anywhere /or print documents only by tapping on your screen. Practicality. The idea behind the smartphones is to make our life easier, more practical, and productive. Smartphones are tools, we control how we use them and how we spend our time on them. Or at least, we should be. I too was facing the same problem, a year back, If the phone didn’t ring or a notification didn’t alert me, I would wonder if there were signals or the mobile had switched off, I would reach out to check it. Whenever I was alone or got some time in between my wo...

 “THE AWARENESS OF THE INNER LIGHT” A lot has been written on why Diwali is celebrated, Lord Rama returning to his people, Birth of goddess Lakshmi, Satyabhama Killed Narakasura and many more… For Me…. Diwali, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, is an opportunity to make a fresh start. Starting afresh, clean our homes, put on new clothes, start new business accounts. But while giving so much attention to the world outside, I also remember my inner self. The real meaning of starting fresh would be to purify heart and mind from ignorance and acrimony. Soul needs cleansing for the light of Knowledge. So, I keep an appointment with myself every Diwali to make a fresh start. The sole purpose of the lights and firecrackers is to glorify the light of Knowledge and not some artificial glorifications. The lighting of a simple diya is meant to bring the luminosity of Knowledge to our homes and souls while chasing away all evil spirits. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped, ...

"The Power of Karma: Understanding the Influence of Actions and Intentions" Throughout our lives, we often come across the concept of Karma. The familiar phrase, "What is the Karma I have done to face this situation," has resonated with many of us at some point. Karma, simply put, refers to the deeds we perform. It encompasses the idea that our thoughts, words, and actions have profound consequences. As the saying goes, "Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become deeds. Watch your deeds, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Character is everything." This statement encapsulates the essence of Karma. When we become identified with our actions, when the ego takes over, Karma is created. It is the energy that molds our lives and determines our destiny. It influences the family we are born into, our levels of health, wealth, prosperity, or misery. Therefore, it is crucial to exercise caution when engaging in a...

Just as we all celebrate Dusseshra, would like to share what it means to me… very truly said, Dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil, truth over false and dharma over adharma, it inspires us to follow the path of dharma (righteousness) and truth. But if we jump deep down into it, no matter how powerful is the evil (Consider any of your character or a person), it will come to an end one day. In the end truth, justice and goodness prevails. On this day I have seen effigy of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnaad are burnt, they are nothing but qualities which spoil the mind that is lust, anger, identification, greed, too much pride, jealousy, selfishness, injustice, cruelty and ego. When you read about the Ravana, we understand he was one of the wisest and learnt person of his time. he is considered as one of the greatest devotees of lord shiva. he had mastered all the four Vedas and shastras. he was a great veena player and master of astrology and Ayurveda, with all the knowledg...

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Paycheck to Happiness??? He was looking at the blank ceiling… he knew, his chances this time would be very bleak; He was being prepared for an operation As his anaesthesia started kicking in, his eyes were closing, he had a smile and a prayer, “Please Forgive Me! God, Knowingly or unknowingly I would have harmed or troubled people with my actions, with my Talk or even thoughts. I would not like to hold grudges against anyone, have forgiven all those, who have harmed me with their action or words”. Blank……………. When he opened his eyes, He finds Bright lights blazing, when he looked around with his dizzy eyes, he found people walking across, all in white clothes, he was sure he had reached heaven… “Doctor, Prem has...

Sitting out on her apartment Balcony on the 25 th floor, stretching her legs on to the railing and feeling the tickling of the slight drizzle on her feet, Exposed to the cold, A mild breeze moving her fringe, felt as though  the breeze is whispering some secret into her ear, she looked out, hoping to find someone. It was a  lazy Sunday afternoon, She was feeling cold, she decided to snuggle in a  blanket with a cup of hot tea for herself. she kept aside her Magazine which she was reading and walked barefoot, a chill, a shiver passed across her body. Madhuri plugged in her earphone and switched on her playlist for a rainy day, she was dancing and Humming to some romantic rainy number, her music was interrupted by an incoming call. She was surprised to find Sam’s call, He generally doesn’t call at this hour, it was a video call, Sam was now in Europe on a Business engagement, she showed SAM how beautiful the climate was and he showed her the first snowfall of the season....