Continued from previous post (The reasons and explanations for certain words being marked with * are given at the end) We could hear the roof top passengers banging the roof signaling the driver to stop. The cleaner signaled* and shouted at the driver to stop. Then he shouted at the rooftop passengers when the bus … Continue reading Bus Journey 1984 vs Metro Travel 2024 (Pt-2)
Bus Journey 1984 vs Metro Travel 2024
Photo credit: reddit user KKthebookworm Sometimes when I travel by the Metro in Bengaluru, a few memories of bus travel during my college days come as vivid flashbacks - particularly the way people rush to reserve the seat and enter into the coach. There is an art to it and I am as unskilled in … Continue reading Bus Journey 1984 vs Metro Travel 2024
With Deepavali a few Days Away
Diwali is a time for revamp. People usually do the annual facelift of their house just before Diwali. In India we follow the Gregorian calendars for weekly holidays, where as for festival holidays we follow numerous Indian calendars. Similarly businessmen in India follow the official financial year (Apr to Mar) for tax and audit purpose, … Continue reading With Deepavali a few Days Away
Back after a long gap
waiting for sunrise: serenity beach Puducherry I know I have written so few blog posts in the last three years. My last post was way back in August 2023. It is not that I have not been writing. But the things I have written, mostly official things, though in volumes, are destined to gather dust. … Continue reading Back after a long gap
Freedom from Anger
If you never become angry congratulations. You are already enlightened in the sense that you have risen beyond all the psychological bonds. You have developed the highest degree of compassion. If you are not not enlightened, brace for some unsavory remarks. It is either the enlightened or the stupid who never become angry. If Buddha … Continue reading Freedom from Anger
How often do we call an old friend just to say hello?
I don't know if it is happening only with me. Or, it happens to every one past certain age. Or it happens only with the male of the species. Or, the casual sharing of posts in a whatsapp group has obviated such a need. A few days back, during a conversation, I told a friend … Continue reading How often do we call an old friend just to say hello?
understanding panchanga
Panchanga means five limbs. Most of us must have heard the term Panchanga in the context of the Indian calendar or while trying to fix an auspicious time for any important event like marriage or grihapravesha. What are these five limbs? What is their significance? How have these been derived? Have we ever wondered about … Continue reading understanding panchanga
Lord Brahma’s Advice to His Creation
In vedic astrology human births are classified as Deva Gana, Manushya Gana and Rakshasa Gana. It does not mean that those who are born under Rakshasa gana are demonic in nature. Among other implications, such classifications are usually taken into account while matching horoscopes of prospective brides and grooms. Otherwise also we have lots of … Continue reading Lord Brahma’s Advice to His Creation
Shri Jaganathashtakam by Adi Shankaracharya
An Ashtakam is a composition in eight stanzas. This is quite popular in the stuti genre of Sanskrit Literature. The Jagannath Ashtakam was composed by Adi Shankaracharya. It is not possible to give the exact meaning of each line. However, I have tried to be as near as possible in my translation. I have also … Continue reading Shri Jaganathashtakam by Adi Shankaracharya
walking the path
In ancient times people undertook journey primarily for business and conquest. And sometimes for pilgrimages. These days people mostly undertake journey for business and pleasure. And sometimes for pilgrimages. Even though Yatra literally means journey - any kind of journey, whenever we hear the word yatra we can sense a tinge of holiness or spirituality … Continue reading walking the path
PEBBLES AND WAVES 