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Karthigai festival was eagerly awaited …immediately after Deepavali got over preparations were initiated. New earthen lamps were bought from the vendor …a wizened , bristly scrawny villager who brought it every year in a basket perched precariously on his head. … Continue reading →

What is ‘Michhami Dukkadam’? Michchhami means to be fruitless (forgiven) and Dukkadam (Dushkrut) means bad deeds.  Michchhami Dukkadam is a Jain prayer for forgiveness. The words say “May the bad deeds done to you by me be fruitless. When you … Continue reading →

KARMA Once upon a time there was a small time business man from a small village who used to sell butter in the nearby town. A big shop owner in the town was his regular customer. The villager used to … Continue reading →

Once there was a very rich, good king. Over the years, he grew weary and just wanted stress less, peace of mind. He went to a Guru and fell at his feet and said “Can you tell me how to … Continue reading →

There is an ancient chant in the Tamizh Veda Marai tradition. These are called Thirumurai Padikangal and was composed by the Naalvar or four famous poet saints of Tamizh spiritual and literary tradition. I have been chanting a few of … Continue reading →

A: Hi B: Hello! B: Hello! Hello! Are you there? A: Hmmmmmmm! B: What’s the matter? You don’t sound very enthusiastic? Anything the matter? A: Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! B: For heaven’s sake…..what are you doing? Just hmmmmmmmmming away! A: Standing in front … Continue reading →