FATHER

There are certain sounds in life that never truly leave you.

For me, one of those sounds is my dad’s voice.

I can still hear it sometimes in my mind — the way he said my name, the way he laughed at his own jokes, the calm way he would talk when life felt overwhelming. There was comfort in that voice. A kind of safety that only a father can give.

When we’re young, we don’t always realize how much those moments matter. We assume there will always be another phone call, another visit, another Sunday afternoon spent talking about nothing and everything at the same time.

But time has a way of reminding us how precious those ordinary moments really were.

What I wouldn’t give just to hear him say,

“Everything will be alright.”

If you still have your dad, call him.

Sit with him.

Listen to his stories — even the ones you’ve heard a hundred times.

Because one day those stories, those words, and that familiar voice become treasures you carry in your heart forever.

And even though he’s not here anymore…

I still hear him sometimes.

In the lessons he taught me.

In the strength he passed down.

And in the quiet reminder that love like his never truly fades.

~ Shared As Received ~

HOW TO BRING PEACE BACK IN MARRIAGE

🌿 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 (Ramayana)

Most of us enter a relationship hoping it will make life easier. And for a while it does. Then the difficulty comes anyway, as it always does, and we discover whether what we built was comfort or something deeper. Whether our love was a fair-weather shelter or a foundation that holds when the ground beneath it shifts.

The Ramayana does not show us a love that was easy. It shows us a love that was tested at every level a human being can be tested. And it shows us what that love was made of.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 '𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖' (𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣) 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮.

When Shri Ram and Mata Sita entered the forest of 'Dandakaranya' (Dandaka Forest), they left behind a kingdom, a court, every comfort that had defined their lives. What they carried with them could not be inventoried. Shri Ram walked not ahead as a master but as a 'rakshaka' (protector), watching the path for 'kusha' (sharp grass) that might wound Mata Sita's feet. She walked not behind as a shadow but as his 'shakti' (the living energy that sustains), the one whose presence made the wilderness bearable. Their love in the forest was not romantic in the way we often mean that word. It was something more demanding and more sustaining than romance. It was 'sahayatra' (the shared walking of a difficult path) where neither person pretended the difficulty was not real.

Then came the 'viraha' (the agony of separation) that the Ramayana holds at its very center.

When Mata Sita was taken to Lanka, Shri Ram's 'shoka' (grief) was not the grief of a man who had lost a possession. He addressed the trees of the forest, the deer, the river Godavari, asking each of them whether they had seen her. This is the Ramayana's image of what it means when a partner has become, as the tradition says, the very 'prana' (life-breath) of the other. The search was not for someone who belonged to him. It was for someone without whom his own existence had lost its coherence.

सीते रामेति रामेति मार्गमाणो महाबलः।

विललाप महाबाहुः करुणं भृशदुःखितः॥

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘺-𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘪 𝘙𝘢𝘮, 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 '𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢' (𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 '𝘚𝘪𝘵𝘢, 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘢' 𝘪𝘯 '𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘢' (𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩), 𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 '𝘣𝘩𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘢-𝘥𝘶𝘩𝘬𝘩𝘢' (𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸) 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵.

🌿 And in the 'Ashoka Vatika' (the garden of captivity in Lanka), Mata Sita sat surrounded by forces whose entire purpose was to break her. She fixed her gaze on a blade of grass between herself and Ravana. Not because she lacked courage. Because her 'manas' (mind) had only one direction in which it knew how to face, and that direction was Shri Ram. Her 'nishtha' (unwavering loyalty rooted in inner conviction) was not a performance of virtue. It was simply the truth of who she was. A person whose 'chitta' (deep consciousness) had been given completely, and did not know how to take that gift back under pressure.

This is what the Ramayana means by 'ananya-bhakti' (devotion that holds no remainder, that has not kept part of itself in reserve as protection). It is the most vulnerable thing a human being can practice. And it is, the tradition insists, also the most indestructible.

Their reunion was not a manufactured happy ending. It was a 'dharma-samsthapana' (the restoration of what is right) at the deepest level. Two people who had held each other in their 'antahkarana' (the inner instrument of mind, intellect, and heart) through every kind of darkness, meeting again with nothing between them that needed to be pretended away.

The Ramayana offers today's couples three things worth returning to, not as rules but as 'sadhana' (a way of living together). The first is 'maryada' (the dignified boundary of mutual respect). Shri Ram never diminished Mata Sita in the presence of others, and she never diminished him. Protect your partner's dignity in public as fiercely as you would in private. The second is 'sahayatra' (walking the difficult path together without pretending it is not difficult). Do not perform happiness for each other. The forest was hard. They walked it honestly, side by side. A couple that can sit with difficulty together without abandoning each other inside it builds something that comfort alone never could. The third is 'smaran' (the practice of holding the other in one's inner awareness even in their absence). Mata Sita's strength in Lanka came from the constancy of her inner focus. In the daily separations of ordinary life, the partner who is thought of with 'prem' (genuine love) and not just remembered when convenient, is the partner who feels it. 'Ananya-bhakti' in a marriage is simply this. Choosing the other fully, not only when it is easy.

A love that has survived the forest does not need the palace to prove itself. It already knows what it is made of.

𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 '𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙥𝙖' (𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚) 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙚.

🙏🏻🕉️🌿

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 — 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮

KIDS

I don’t want quiet kids.

I don’t want kids who nod their heads and accept everything they’re told just because an adult said it.

I want the questions.

The why’s.

The how’s.

The “that doesn’t make sense” moments.

Because blind obedience has never changed the world.

I want my kids to think.

To challenge things.

To look at the world around them and ask why it is the way it is.

If something feels wrong, I want them to say it.

If something confuses them, I want them to ask.

If someone tells them “because I said so,” I want them to know they’re allowed to want more than that.

Curiosity is not disrespect.

Questions are not attitude.

Thinking for yourself is not rebellion.

It’s intelligence.

It’s growth.

It’s how strong humans are raised.

So if my kids ask a lot of questions… good.

That means they’re learning how to think.

And that’s exactly the kind of humans I’m trying to raise.

THIYYARS THEYYAM

 

FOUR WAYS TO PROTECT DHARMA

The Four Ways to Protect Dharma: Chaturupayas

One day in the city of Dwaraka, devotees gathered around Sri Krishna and asked a question: "Lord! Elders often speak of four strategies: Sama, Dana, Bheda, and Danda. What exactly are these? Why should they be used?"

Sri Krishna smiled and began to explain it to them through stories.

"Dear devotees," Sri Krishna began, "In this world, problems and disagreements will always exist. To rectify them, sages and kings established a system. It is called Sama, Dana, Bheda, and Danda. These are also known as the ‘Chaturupayas’ (The Four Strategies)."

Each of these four paths is useful in a specific situation.

1. Sama Upaya – Resolving Problems through Words

Krishna said: "The first method to be used is Samam. This means resolving a problem with love, peace, and kind words."

The Story:

Once in a kingdom, two brothers fought over a piece of land. In their anger, they began to hate each other. The King summoned them and said, "You are children of the same parents. Why are you becoming enemies for the sake of land? A family is strong only when it stays together." After hearing the King's words, spoken with love and wisdom, the brothers felt ashamed. They stopped fighting and reunited.

Krishna said: "See, devotees! Kind words are sometimes greater than war."

2. Dana Upaya – Achieving Peace through Giving

Krishna continued: "If a problem is not resolved through words, the strategy of Dana is used. This means establishing peace by giving something."

The Story:

A neighboring king was frequently preparing for war against a certain kingdom. The King of that land thought: "War will cause loss to the people. Therefore, let us achieve peace by giving away a little land." He gave some land, and the enemy king, being satisfied, stopped the war.

Krishna said: "Sometimes, by giving up a little, a great loss can be avoided."

3. Bheda Upaya – Dividing through Wisdom

Krishna explained: "If words do not work and giving fails as well, the strategy of Bheda is used. This means resolving the problem by using the internal differences within the enemy."

The Story:

Once, an enemy army came to attack a kingdom. The King learned that there were internal quarrels among the leaders of that army. He cleverly maneuvered to further divide those leaders. They began to fight amongst themselves, and eventually, the army weakened. The problem ended without a war ever taking place.

Krishna said: "Knowledge and tact are also powerful weapons."

4. Danda Upaya – Punishment

Finally, Krishna said: "If these three paths do not work, the final resort is Danda. This means punishment or war."

Example:

Krishna reminded the devotees of Duryodhana's story. In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas first asked for their rights through words (Sama). Then they asked for at least a small part of the kingdom (Dana). Even then, Duryodhana did not agree. Finally, the Kurukshetra war took place.

Krishna then said: "To stop unrighteousness (Adharma), Danda is sometimes necessary."

The Great Secret Revealed by Krishna

Looking at the devotees, Krishna said:

"Among these four strategies, one must first use Sama. If that fails, Dana; if that fails, Bheda; and only if everything else fails, finally use Danda."

This means that Dharma always seeks peace first. A person with moral wisdom tries to resolve a problem with words initially. Punishment is only the very last resort.

LORD KRISHNA

Everything in this world is passing.

The people you hold today may walk away tomorrow.The situations you fear today will fade with time.The pain you feel right now will not stay forever.

This world is built on change.

But there is One who never changes.

When everyone misunderstands you… He understands.

When everyone leaves… He stays.

When you lose control… He is still in control.

Krishna is not temporary.

His love is not seasonal.

His protection is not based on your perfection.

He stands with open arms — not to judge you, but to guide you.

You don’t have to understand His plans.

You don’t have to see the whole path.

You just have to trust the One who sees what you cannot.

Sometimes what breaks your heart

is actually Krishna protecting your soul.

Sometimes what leaves your life

is making space for something divine.

Stop fighting what is leaving.

Start trusting Who is staying.

Krishna is the only constant

in a world full of changes.

Surrender your fear.

Surrender your doubts.

Surrender your pain.

And watch how beautifully

He rearranges your life.

Because He knows…

what you deserve

better than you do. 💙

HUG

We all need a hug.

Healing doesn’t always begin with answers.

Sometimes it begins with arms that refuse to let go.

Punch didn’t need explanations.

He didn’t need long conversations about what happened.

He didn’t need the past rewritten.

He needed safety.

And when his adopted mother held him,

something shifted.

Not the world.

Not the pain.

But the fear inside his small body.

That’s the quiet power of a hug.

It doesn’t erase what hurt you.

It doesn’t undo betrayal.

It doesn’t fix the past.

But it tells your nervous heart:

“You are safe now.”

And that changes everything.

In life, we think solutions must be big.

Advice. Logic. Plans. Fixes.

But sometimes, what saves us

is presence.

A parent who stays.

A friend who doesn’t pull away.

A partner who holds you while you’re breaking.

No speeches.

No judgment.

Just warmth.

Punch’s story teaches us:

Love doesn’t always solve the storm.

But it gives you shelter until it passes.

And in our own lives,

when words fail,

when answers don’t exist,

when strength feels gone —

Sometimes the bravest, strongest thing

is simply holding someone

and letting them feel

they are not alone anymore. 🤎

PUNCH STORY

💛🐒 That’s exactly what Punch’s story teaches us.

He didn’t change who he was.

He didn’t harden his heart.

He didn’t let rejection turn him cold.

When his own mother turned away, it could have been the end of his story —

a beginning marked only by loss.

But instead of letting that wound define him,

he held onto comfort.

He carried his softness with him — even into a world that didn’t immediately make space for him.

At first, he lived on the edges.

Corrected. Pushed aside. Tested.

And still — he stayed gentle.

He didn’t stop being curious.

He didn’t stop reaching out.

He didn’t abandon the little plush that made him feel safe.

He didn’t abandon himself.

And slowly… the circle began to shift.

An older macaque groomed him.

Others began to play beside him.

Space opened where there had been none.

Acceptance didn’t come because he became tougher.

It came because he stayed himself long enough

to find where he truly belonged.

Punch reminds us of something many hearts need to hear:

Rejection doesn’t mean you are wrong.

Loneliness doesn’t mean you are weak.

Sometimes… it simply means

you are standing in the wrong circle.

You do not need to change your heart to fit in.

You only need to find the place

where your heart is understood.

And that is not fragility.

That is quiet, unwavering strength. 🐒💛

The story of Punch

Born where trees reach for the sky

and the forest carries every echo,

this little monkey learned early:

Bravery is not the absence of fear.

It is choosing to reach again

after every fall.

Different worlds can shape different beginnings —

some in cold silence,

some in warm forests alive with sound.

Yet life sometimes teaches the same truth:

Belonging is not found by becoming someone else.

It is found by remaining yourself

until the right hearts recognize you.

#Punch 🐒💛

Last but not least

 Belonging is not found by becoming someone else.It is found by remaining yourself until the right hearts recognize you.

#Punch 🐒💛

SPIRTUALLY EQUIPPED WOMAN

A male who fumbles a Spiritually Equipped Woman has revoked his spiritual covering and is open for all manner of karma & misfortune. 🤭🥂✨

When a man fails to recognize the value of a spiritually grounded woman, he isn’t just losing a partner—he's losing his spiritual protection. A woman who is aligned with her purpose carries a divine energy that shields both her and the ones who honor her. But to disregard or mistreat her is to break that connection, leaving oneself vulnerable to chaos, negative energy, and the inevitable return of karma.

You can’t disrespect a woman with such power without paying the price.

When you lose her, you lose your blessing.

SEEMA KEEMO KAZI

SHIVA KNOWS

Shiva knows and will act accordingly.

There is a quiet comfort in that thought.

When life feels tangled, when answers don’t come, when justice seems delayed,there is a deeper intelligence at work. Shiva is not just the destroyer,he is the transformer. He clears what no longer serves, dissolves ego, burns illusion, and makes space for truth to rise.

Sometimes his action is gentle guidance.

Sometimes it is powerful disruption.

But it is always aligned with dharma.

Trusting that Shiva knows means surrendering anxiety. It means understanding that not every battle needs our reaction, not every situation needs our force. Some things are better placed at the feet of Mahadev.

What must end will end.

What must grow will grow.

And what must be revealed will be revealed at the right time.

Shiva knows. And that is enough.

Har Har Mahadev

LORD SHIVA

When you start worshipping Lord Shiva from a young age, devotion becomes part of your nature, not just a practice.

Chanting his name, offering water to the Shivling, or simply sitting in silence thinking of him slowly shapes your mind to be calm, strong, and detached from unnecessary distractions.

As a child, you may not understand the depth of spirituality, but your heart learns surrender, patience, and faith.

Growing up with Mahadev in your thoughts builds inner strength ; you learn that problems are temporary, karma is real, and peace comes from within.

Worshipping Shiva from an early age feels like having a silent guardian guiding you through every phase of life, protecting you, and teaching you to stay grounded no matter how high or low life goes. ✨🕉🍃🌼🌈👁🌷🏔🍂🔱💟💀🍃🌙📿⌛️🌺🍂🐍🐚🔆🍃🌀🔔🌈🍂🌸🌻🏔✨

Love light & peace - Om Namah Shivaya! Shubh Prabhat! ✨🕉🍃🌼🌈👁🌷🏔🍂🔱💟💀🍃🌙📿⌛️🌺🍂🐍🐚🔆🍃🌀🔔🌈🍂🌸🌻🏔✨

HEALTHY MARRIAGE

Many women quietly do things that no one ever talks about.

They sell their jewellery to help with loans, business losses, medical bills, or family emergencies. They give up the very gold their parents saved for years just so their husband and family can get through a difficult time.

And most of the time, they don’t even see it as a sacrifice. They simply see it as standing by their partner and protecting their family.

But at the same time, it is very common to hear women being casually labelled as “gold diggers.” Their support, their risks, and the things they give up for the relationship are rarely spoken about.

A healthy marriage grows when both partners recognise each other’s efforts instead of reducing each other to stereotypes.

SOULMATE

Love is no soft promise.  

It is a blade that cuts both ways—sharp enough to sever illusions, deep enough to carve space for truth.

Your soulmate does not arrive to complete your half-finished story.  

He is the one who stands in the wreckage of your most honest self,  

sees the scars you hide even from mirrors,  

and refuses to look away.  

Not out of pity.  

Out of recognition.

He stays through the long dry seasons when affection feels like memory,  

through nights when anger speaks louder than tenderness,  

through mornings when grief sits heavy at the breakfast table.  

Love measured only in sunlight is no love at all.  

Real love proves itself in darkness.

It is ruthless in its honesty:  

“I see every fracture and I still choose you.”  

It is patient in its endurance:  

“I will wait while you remember how to breathe again.”  

It is fierce in its loyalty:  

“No storm will make me leave this ground we stand on together.”

Cherish such a meeting.  

It is rarer than desert rain.  

Do not waste it on smallness—  

on score-keeping, on silences that punish, on love withheld as weapon.

Pour gratitude like water on parched earth.  

A glance that says “I see you.”  

A hand held without demand.  

A quiet “thank you” spoken into the dark when no one else is listening.

Two souls who speak the same scarred language do not need grand gestures.  

They need only this:  

to keep choosing each other  

when every easier path glitters nearby.

In that stubborn, daily choosing  

lies the closest thing we have to eternity.  

Not because it lasts forever—  

but because, for as long as it burns,  

it feels like forever was always waiting inside the ordinary hours.

That is the only miracle worth naming.

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TRIBUTE TO KALATHAPASVI K.VISWANATH

సృష్టిలో ఏ కులం గొప్పది కాదు, అన్ని కులాలు సమానమే  అంటూ.,  ఆదిశంకరాచార్య గారి "శంకర విజయాన్ని" స్పూర్తిగా తీసుకొని అందులోని ఆదిశంకరులకి ఎదురువచ్చిన వెనుకపడ్డ కులస్తుడిలో కూడా దేవుడిని చూడమంటూ తెలిపిన వైనాన్ని అద్వితీయం. 

ఒక వ్యక్తి మనసు పరాయివ్యక్తి సొంతమైనప్పుడు ఆ యువతిలో ఆది పరాశక్తిని చూపిన వైనం ఏమని వర్ణించగలం .,

పుట్టుకతో కులాలు కాదు వాళ్ళ వాళ్ళ కర్మలను బట్టి వర్ణాలు ఏర్పడ్డాయి అంటూ భగవద్గీత లోని 

“చాతుర్వర్ణం మయాసృష్టం గుణ కర్మ విభాగచ” అనే స్లొకంతో కులాలను ప్రశ్నించిన మహోన్నత చిత్రం 

చక్కని సాహిత్యంతో కూడుకున్న సంగీత సాగరం వంటి చిత్రం  "సప్తపది".,

ఇటువంటి చిత్రాన్నినిర్మించిన విశ్వనాథ్ గారికి పాదాభివందనం 

చిత్రం చూస్తున్నంతసేపు ఒక పవిత్ర దేవాలయంలో ఉన్నమనే భావన మనసులో సృష్టించిన విశ్వనథ్ గారికి మనమందరం ఎంతో రుణపడిఉన్నమో

TODAY CHATRAPATHI SHIVAJI JAYANTHI 19/02/2026

“Freedom is not a gift. It is a right earned by courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve.”

Celebrating Chatrapathi Shivaji Jayanthi, honoring the legacy of the great warrior king who stood for courage, justice & good governance. His vision, bravery & leadership continue to inspire generations to uphold strength, unity & self-respect. Let us remember his timeless values and fearless spirit. ⚔️🇮🇳🌟

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not just a warrior king — he was the soul of Swarajya. In an age of oppression, he stood like a flame that could not be extinguished, building an empire on courage, justice, and respect for his people. His life reminds us that true freedom is never given easily; it is achieved through sacrifice, fearless leadership, and unbreakable determination.

Today, we bow to the legend who taught India how to stand tall with self-respect and pride. His ideals continue to inspire generations to choose courage over fear and duty over comfort.

HURT

How often do we do exactly this in our lives?

Someone hurts us, betrays us, abandons us, disrespects us — and instead of tending to the wound, we chase the person.

We want answers.

Closure.

Apologies.

Recognition.

Validation that we were right and they were wrong.

But while we chase… the poison spreads.

Rumination deepens pain.

Replaying the moment reopens the wound.

Seeking explanations from someone who harmed you keeps you tied to the harm.

The mind believes healing will come from understanding why.

But often, there is no answer that will soothe the heart.

Because the injury was not logical.

It was human.

Buddhist wisdom is practical:

When you are poisoned, treat the poison first.

Your peace does not depend on their explanation.

Your closure does not depend on their apology.

Your healing does not depend on their awareness.

It depends on your turning inward with compassion.

Sometimes people hurt because they are unconscious.

Sometimes because they are afraid.

Sometimes because they lack the capacity you hoped they had.

Sometimes for no clear reason at all.

Chasing the snake keeps you in the field of danger.

Healing moves you out of it.

So instead of asking:

“Why did they do this to me?”

Ask:

“What does my heart need now?”

“What boundary protects me?”

“What lesson frees me?”

“What care heals me?”

This is not denial.

It is wisdom.

You are not excusing the bite.

You are refusing to keep the venom alive inside you.

Some wounds close without answers.

Some peace arrives without justice.

Some freedom comes without apology.

The Buddha’s teaching is simple and fierce:

Do not spend your life chasing snakes.

Remove the poison.

Tend the wound.

Walk away whole.

FAITH

Because goodness is not proven By belief....

It is proven

By behavior.

Faith that does not soften the heart

Has lost its purpose.

Worship that does not create kindness

Has lost its meaning.

Spirituality that does not reduce harm

Has become illusion.

This is not about rejecting religion.

Many believers live with profound compassion, service, and humility.

But belief without humanity

Is empty structure.

In Buddhist wisdom, what matters is intention and action —

Not identity.

A pure heart matters more than ideology.

Compassion matters more than affiliation.

Kindness matters more than labels.

You can believe and be kind.

You can not believe and be kind.

And in the end —

Kindness is what makes someone truly spiritual.

🌿 Don’t hide behind belief.

🌿 Don’t judge through doctrine.

🌿 Don’t harm in the name of faith.

Because the world does not need

More religious identity.

It needs more humane behavior.

🪷 Let belief be personal.

🪷 Let compassion be universal.

🪷 Let humanity be your highest path.

KINDNESS

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Not everyone has someone to hold, a message waiting,

or a love that stayed.

Some are grieving a partner,

some are learning to live without someone they loved deeply,

and some are simply getting through a day that reminds them of what’s missing.

So if you can’t give love today,

give kindness.

A smile.

A pause.

A moment of understanding.

It doesn’t need labels or reasons.

And for someone who feels unseen, it might be the only warmth they receive.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲

Because kindness doesn’t need a relationship status.

It doesn’t need roses or reasons.

Sometimes, it is the love.

Let your kindness be your mark,

it might be the very thing that reminds someone they still matter..

01/02/2026 LALITHA JAYANTHI

Maasi Magam. Sree Maatha Lalitha jayanthi.

Goddess Lalita is one of the most graceful, and powerful Goddess. She is embodiment of love, prosperity, wisdom and liberation.

Sri Chakra Raja nilaya Srimath Tripura Sundari.🙏🙏

"Lalitha Jayanthi" - the day when Lalithambika appeared from the Chidagnikundam.

Sree-mata shree maha-ragyni sreemat sinha-saneshvaree

Chidagni-kunda sambhuta deva-karya samudyata 

Salutations to the Divine Mother, who is the Mother of all. She is the Great Empress of the whole Universe, enthroned on the lion's back.Devi came out of the fire of Pure knowledge and consciousness to promote the cause of divine forces (devas).

MURUGAN

My ishtadeva has always been Murugan. Let me share his birth..

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲.

Not the destructive kind.

The conscious kind.

According to the 𝗦𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮, the universe had reached a breaking point. The demon Taraka had grown arrogant through a boon. He could not be killed by any god, any weapon, or any force already in existence.

Classic problem.

When ego becomes untouchable, only a higher intelligence can intervene.

That intelligence emerged from 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗮 himself.

Shiva opened his third eye and released six blazing sparks of pure consciousness. Not babies. Not bodies. Raw awareness. So intense that no being could hold them.

Agni tried and failed.

Vayu tried and panicked.

Everyone realised divinity is easy to worship, but difficult to carry.

Finally, the sparks were placed in the River Ganga. Even she could not hold them for long and carried them gently to a serene lotus-filled lake known as Saravana Poigai.

There, the miracle happened.

Each spark transformed into a radiant infant, resting on a lotus. Six babies. Six directions. Six expressions of divine intelligence.

They were discovered by the Krittikas, the celestial sisters we now know as the Pleiades stars. They nurtured the children with love, devotion, and maternal warmth. That is how Murugan earned the name Kartikeya.

Then came 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶.

When Parvati saw the six infants, she did what only a mother could do. She embraced them all at once. And in that embrace, the six became one.

One child.

Six faces.

Twelve arms.

Thus was born 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻, also known as Arumugam, Shanmukha, Saravanabhava, Skanda, Subramaniam.

Each face represents a dimension of wisdom.

Each arm symbolises action guided by awareness.

And if you are wondering why Murugan looks permanently youthful, that is because pure awareness does not age. Only our worries do.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁

Murugan is not a distant god in Tamil culture.

He is family.

The Tamil Sangam texts, the Tirumurugatrupadai, and later Shaiva traditions celebrate Murugan not as an abstract deity, but as a living presence. A friend. A guide. A stern teacher when required.

Nowhere is this relationship more alive than in the 𝗔𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗶 𝗩𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘂, the six sacred abodes of Murugan. These are not random temples. They are milestones in Murugan’s divine journey.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Here, Murugan marries Deivanai after defeating Surapadman. It symbolises mastery over ego before entering worldly life.

𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Located by the sea, this is where Murugan wages war against darkness and defeats Surapadman. Waves crash endlessly, reminding us that discipline must be constant.

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Murugan appears as a renunciate. The child becomes the teacher. Knowledge without humility, he reminds us, is just noise.

𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Here, Murugan teaches the meaning of the Pranava mantra to Shiva himself. Yes, the student becomes the guru. Spiritual maturity has no age requirement.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

This abode represents peace. After victory comes stillness. After striving comes silence.

𝗣𝗮𝘇𝗵𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲

Set amidst lush forests, this is Murugan as the eternal companion. Nature, devotion, and simplicity meet here.

Six abodes.

One message.

Life moves through effort, battle, humility, wisdom, peace, and harmony.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆

Murugan is not worshipped because he killed a demon long ago.

He is worshipped because he continues to kill the Tarakas within us.

The arrogance that thinks it knows everything.

The pride that refuses to bow.

The ignorance that mistakes noise for wisdom.

And the Vel.

Ah, the Vel.

Not a weapon of violence, but of clarity.

Sharp enough to cut illusion.

Precise enough to point inward.

Murugan does not ask for blind belief.

He asks for courage, discipline, and self-honesty.

Which explains why devotees walk barefoot, carry kavadis, climb hills, and chant endlessly.

Because transformation has never been comfortable.

And perhaps that is why Murugan remains eternally young and handsome.

Because those who walk the inner path must always be willing to begin again.

Vel Vel 🙏

Prem Ananth Ramachandran 

SECRET ABOUT

Dear Woman,

I want to share a deep secret about men that many don’t talk about openly, but it’s a truth you deserve to know.

Men do change. However, the hard reality is that sometimes, you’re just not the woman he wants to change for. It’s not a reflection of your worth or value; it’s about alignment, timing, and his own sense of purpose.

You see, men are inherently driven by purpose. Their actions, their growth, and even their relationships are often deeply tied to what they feel brings meaning to their lives. If a man sees your relationship as part of his larger purpose, he will make the effort to evolve and grow. But if that connection is missing for him, no amount of love, care, or sacrifice from your side can compel him to change.

Men are wired differently. While women often lead with emotional depth and connection, men seek a balance between connection and ambition. They want a woman who aligns with their vision of life, someone who supports their dreams but also inspires them to be better. However, this doesn't mean you have to mold yourself to fit into his vision.

Dear woman, be the woman who chooses herself first. Trust yourself. Work on yourself. Build your confidence, nurture your ambitions, and never forget that your growth is your responsibility—not his reward. A man who truly values you will see your light and will want to walk beside you, not shape you into something you’re not.

But let me remind you of one crucial thing: you don’t work on yourself to change him or to make him stay. You work on yourself because your growth, healing, and happiness are worth it, no matter who stands by your side. Your journey should always be rooted in self-love, not the hope of being chosen by someone else.

The right man will see the beauty in your strength and the power in your vulnerability. He will not ask you to change who you are to fit his world. Instead, he will evolve alongside you, recognizing the blessing of having a woman who is both soft and strong, nurturing and ambitious.

When a man truly values a woman, he doesn’t need to be told to change. He doesn’t need ultimatums or pressure. His desire to grow comes naturally because he understands that being with her is a privilege, not a right.

At the same time, recognize that not every man is meant to stay. Some are lessons, and their role in your life is to show you what you truly deserve. Don’t hold onto someone who is unwilling to see your worth. Letting go is not failure—it’s strength.

Work on becoming the best version of yourself, not because you’re trying to prove your worth to a man, but because you owe it to yourself. Surround yourself with love, positivity, and people who uplift you. The woman you are becoming will naturally attract the kind of man who values and cherishes all that you are.

So, dear woman, trust your journey. Trust that your growth is a gift, and your healing is your power. Love yourself so deeply that you no longer question whether you are enough. Because the truth is, you are more than enough—you are everything.

And when you meet the right man, he will see that too.

Courtesy: Abhikesh

TRIBUTE TO SAVITA AMBEDKAR

Savita Ambedkar’s story is known to very few people, but for those who know it, she stands as a symbol of sacrifice, service, and courage.

She was born into a Brahmin family and became a doctor at a time when it was rare and remarkable for women to enter the medical profession. Her original name was Dr. Sharda Kabir. When she met Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Babasaheb’s health was already in a fragile condition. He was suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and several other complications. His life was a constant struggle between pain and relentless work for the nation.

Dr. Sharda Kabir was treating him. Gradually, she began to see not just a patient, but a tired, lonely man fighting for his country and its people.

In 1948, she married Babasaheb, and after marriage, she came to be known as Savita Ambedkar.

This is where her real journey began.

Savita ji dedicated her entire life to Babasaheb’s health, his work, and his mission. Babasaheb would write through the nights — working on the Constitution, books, and speeches. Savita ji stayed awake with him. She personally managed his medicines, diet, and rest. Without her constant care, it is possible that Babasaheb might not have been able to complete such monumental work.

Babasaheb himself once said:

“Savita added eight years to my life.”

Imagine — without those eight years, perhaps India’s Constitution, his writings, and his social mission might have remained incomplete.

But the story does not end here.

After Babasaheb’s passing, Savita Ambedkar had to endure many allegations. People misunderstood her, accused her, and distanced her. The woman who had devoted her entire life to service was left alone by society.

Yet, she never turned away from Babasaheb’s mission. She kept his memories, his writings, and his thoughts alive. She narrated her side of the story not with anger, but with calm dignity.

Savita Ambedkar teaches us an important lesson:

Sometimes, history forgets those who work silently behind the scenes to support great individuals.

But without them, that greatness would never have been possible.

She was not just Babasaheb’s wife.

She was his strength, his nurse, his companion, and his silent warrior.

Her life reminds us that:

Service done quietly can still shape history.

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY

🇮🇳 Republic Day Story – “The Day India Found Its Voice” 🇮🇳

On 26th January 1950, India did not just raise a flag , India stood up as a Republic.

From being ruled… to ruling ourselves.

From silence… to freedom of voice.

From struggle… to sovereignty.

Our Constitution gave every citizen equal rights, dignity, and justice. It reminded us that true independence is not only from foreign rule but from fear, injustice, and division.

Today, when the tricolor rises, it whispers:

🧡 Courage in our hearts

🤍 Peace in our actions

💚 Growth in our dreams

Let us not just celebrate this day 

Let us live its values daily.

✨ Be responsible.

✨ Be united.

✨ Be proud to be Indian.

🇮🇳 Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

THIRUPPAVAI 30TH PAASURAM

THIRUPPAVAI 30TH PAASURAM

VANGA KADAL KADAINTHA

Reciting Thiruppavai 30 is believed to bring the reciter under the Lord's divine grace.Sincere recitation promises eternal bliss and spirituality. The pasuram imparts spiritual growth and enlightenment, making it a revered part of the Margazhi celebrations.

Thiruppavai 30, the final pasuram of the sacred Thiruppavai series, bestows eternal bliss and divine grace upon its sincere reciters. This revered Tamil hymn, composed by Andal, describes the gopis' devotion to Madhavan and Keshava and promises moksha and prosperity to those who recite it with faith.

The pasuram speaks of the gopis, adorned in devotion, who attained moksha by reaching Madhavan and Keshava. Reciting these 30 Tamil verses is believed to bring the boundless grace of the Lord, granting eternal bliss and divine service at His feet.

Some people believe that reciting Thiruppavai 30 during the Margazhi season brings immense spiritual joy and fulfillment. The pasuram's significance lies in its ability to impart spiritual growth and enlightenment, making it a revered part of the Margazhi celebrations.

THIRUPPAVAI 29TH PAASURAM

THIRUPPAVAI 29TH PAASURAM

SITRUM SIRUKÀALE VANDHU UNNAI 

Tiruppavai 29 signifies the gopis' desire for spiritual growth and self-realization through their devotion to Lord Krishna. The pasuram emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's desires and ego to attain spiritual enlightenment ¹.It  is a revered pasuram in the Sri Vaishnavite tradition, where the gopis express their deep devotion and surrender to Lord Krishna. 

It  speaks of the gopis' longing to serve Lord Krishna and their plea to him to accept their devotion. They sing, "⁴ You, we were born in the cowherd clan. We want to serve You and receive the Parai from You" Krishna accepts the gopikas’ request for eternal servitude. 

They request krishna  that they wish to put forward at his lotus feet. They requested that this sacred vow will be complete now and  they  want the assurance that it will continue in all  successive births.

THIRUPPAVAI 28TH PAASURAM

THIRUPPAVAI 28TH PAASURAM 

KARAVAIGAL PIN SENDRU

Thiruppavai 28 is a significant verse in the scripture, where Andal describes the divine beauty of Lord Krishna and the spiritual significance of worshiping Him.Andal sums it up "O’ Lord! It might appear that we were seeking worldly pleasures. Our ultimate aim is to be of eternal service to you. But we are clueless on the means to achieve it.  You are our only way. You have to fulfill our desire.  

 

“O Govinda! We are simple folks.  What learning do we have?  Every morning, we follow the cows to the forest and let them graze. When they take rest under shade of the trees, we have our bath in the Yamuna and have some simple curd rice. And with you at the centre, we eat our lunch while you play the flute.  

The verse is known for its poetic and philosophical depth.The verse expresses Andal's deep devotion and longing for Lord Krishna, highlighting the theme of divine love.It emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and self-surrender to attain union with the divine.The verse contains philosophical insights into the nature of reality and the ultimate goal of human life.

Thiruppavai 28 remains a popular and widely recited verse among Vaishnavites, offering spiritual guidance and inspiration to seekers of truth. Its themes of divine love, spiritual growth, and philosophical insights continue to resonate with devotees and scholars alike.

THIRUPPAVAI 27TH PAASURAM

THIRUPPAVAI 27TH PAASURAM 

KOODARAI VELLUM SEER GOVINDA 

Koodarai Vellum Seer Govinda, In this pasuram, the young girls, after 26 days of vratam and devotion, joyfully ask Lord Govinda for gifts, including parai, ornaments, and clothes, and express their desire to worship their Pāvai

Thiruppavai the 27th verse of the Devotees adorn themselves with beautiful jewelry and wear new clothes, symbolizing their joy and gratitude for the blessings received.

According to tradition, akkaravadisal, a sweet dish made with rice, moong dal, and jaggery, is prepared on this day, signifying the sweetness of devotion.

The austerities near completion -

Andal exults:“O’ Govinda ! You have a graceful way of winning over your opponents, just as you humbled Indra’s rage by holding the Goverdhan mountain for seven days to protect the cowherds.  And it was he, who anointed you as Govinda. 

“Govinda!  As a reward for our austerities, we’ll adorn ourselves with  bracelets, shoulder ornaments, ear-studs, rings, anklets et al.  We will wear new clothes.  We will have food prepared using milk, and the sumptuous ghee will rise over the food and flow down our elbow."With your grace, we eulogize you. That’s the real reward. We shall be eternally united and experience infinite joy.”

Some people think that this day is an opportunity to celebrate the bond between the devotee and the divine, while others believe it's a time to seek material blessings. The tradition of drawing kolam s shaped like sarees, bangles, and jewelry on this day is also significant, symbolizing the girls' desire for beautiful adornments.

THIRUPPAVAI 26TH PAASURAM

THIRUPPAVAI 26TH PAASURAM

MAALE MANNIVANNA MARGAZHI

This 26th pasuram is a heartfelt plea to Lord Krishna, where Andal seeks His blessings to fulfill the sacred Margazhi Nombhu ¹.The poem begins with Andal invoking Lord Krishna as "Maale Manivanna," asking Him to grant her wishes for the successful completion of the Nombhu. She requests  Conchs that roar like the Panchajanyam Large drums (Parais) Devotees to sing His praise Beautiful lamps, Flags, A roofed place

Some people think that Thiruppavai 26 is not just a prayer but a guide on how to observe the Margazhi Nombhu with devotion and joy 

The significance of Thiruppavai 26 lies in its spiritual and cultural importance, as it highlights the importance of seeking divine blessings and guidance in one's spiritual journey. 

Overall, Thiruppavai 26 is a revered poem that embodies the essence of Bhakti and spiritual growth, inspiring devotees to seek Lord Krishna's divine grace.

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Real love doesn’t rush you or make you question your worth. It doesn’t ask you to dim your faith or explain your softness. It feels steady. Safe. Reverent. Like something that can sit quietly beside you and still feel full. When love comes from God, it doesn’t feel like confusion or a test you have to pass. It feels like alignment. Like rest. Like home. 🤍

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స్నేహం::

(మహాభారతం అనుశాసన పర్వంలో భీష్ముడు ఓ చిన్న కథను ధర్మరాజుకు చెప్పాడు.)

ఆ కథలో స్నేహం, కృతజ్ఞత ప్రస్తావన కనిపిస్తుంది. ఒకసారి స్నేహం ఏర్పడి ఒకరినొకరు ఆశ్రయించుకున్న తర్వాత ఎలా ఉండాలి అనేదాన్ని ఓ పిట్ట, చెట్టు కథలో చెప్పాడు భీష్మాచార్యుడు. 

పూర్వం కాశీదేశంలో ఓ చక్కని పచ్చని అడవిలో పూలు, పళ్లతో కళకళలాడుతూ ఓ పెద్దవృక్షం ఉండేది. అదే చెట్టు తొర్రలో ఏనాటి నుంచో ఓ చిలుక నివసిస్తోంది. తనకు నీడనిచ్చిన ఆ చెట్టంటే చిలుకకు ఎంతో ప్రాణం. కొమ్మలను ఊయలగా చేసి తనను ఆడించిన చెట్టును తన ప్రాణసఖుడిగా, ఉత్తమ స్నేహితుడిగా భావించింది. 

ఆ చెట్టుకు సమీపంలో వేటగాడు ఉండేవాడు. ఓ రోజు ఓ మృగాన్ని గురి చూసి బాణాన్ని వదలగా.. అది గురితప్పి ఆ మహావృక్షం మొదట్లో గుచ్చుకుంది. బాణానికి ఉన్న విష ప్రభావంతో ఆ చెట్టు రోజురోజుకూ క్షీణిస్తూ చివరకు మోడైంది. చెట్టు దుస్థితిని చూసి చిలుక ఎంతో బాధపడింది. చెట్టు మీద మిగతా పక్షులన్నీ తమ దారి తాము వెతుక్కుంటూ వెళ్లిపోయాయి. కానీ చిలుక మాత్రం మోడుబారిన చెట్టు తొర్రలోనే ఉండిపోయింది. 

కొంత కాలం గడిచింది. తరచూ దేవేంద్రుడు ఆకాశ మార్గాన అటుగా వెళ్తుండేవాడు. ఎన్నోసార్లు ఆ చెట్టును చూశాడు. కానీ అన్ని పక్షుల్లా కాక.. చిలుక మాత్రం ఎండిన చెట్టుతోనే ఉండటం దేవేంద్రుడికి ఆశ్చర్యాన్ని కలిగించింది. వెంటనే ఇంద్రుడు ఓ సాధారణ బాటసారిలా ఆ చెట్టు దగ్గరికి వచ్చాడు. అక్కడే ఉన్న చిలుకతో మాట కలిపాడు. ‘చిలుకా! ఈ చెట్టు ఎండిపోయింది కదా.. ఈ పక్కనే ఇంకా పూలు, పళ్లు ఉన్న చెట్లు ఎన్నో ఉన్నాయి. అక్కడికి వెళ్లకుండా నువ్వు ఇక్కడే ఎందుకున్నావ్‌?’ అని ప్రశ్నించాడు. 

ఆ ప్రశ్నకు బదులుగా చిలుక.. ‘ఇన్నాళ్లూ ఈ వృక్షం  స్నేహితుడిగా నన్ను ఆదరించింది. ఇప్పుడు దానికి కష్టం వచ్చిందని, నాకు పనికిరాదని నా దారిని నేను వెళ్లిపోవడం స్నేహధర్మం అనిపించుకోదు’’ అని పలికింది. చిలుక స్నేహభావం ఇంద్రుడికి ముచ్చటగొలిపింది. ‘నీకు ఏదైనా వరం ఇస్తాను కోరుకో’ అన్నాడు ఇంద్రుడు. చిలుక తడుముకోకుండా ‘అయ్యా! నాకంటూ ఏ వరం అక్కర్లేదు. ఈ చెట్టును మళ్లీ బతికించండి’ అని కోరింది. దేవేంద్రుడు కొన్ని అమృతబిందువులను చెట్టుపై చిలకరించాడు. చెట్టు మళ్లీ బతికింది. పచ్చదనాన్ని సంతరించుకుంది. పూలు, పళ్లతో పూర్వవైభవాన్ని పొందింది. 

నిజమైన స్నేహితుడంటే చిలుకలా మిత్రుడి పట్ల సదా కృతజ్ఞత భావంతో మెలుగుతూ ఉండాలని భీష్ముడు ధర్మరాజుకు చెప్పిన ఈ కథసారం స్నేహితులందరికీ ఆచరణీయం, ఆదర్శయోగ్యం.

CHOOSE CONSCIENCE

How do we manage to make decisions when we have to choose a path? 

Life isn't always a straight journey. There are turns, bends, and crossroads when we have to decide which way to go.

Our natural instinct when faced with tough choices is to pick something that seems quick and easy so we can get it over with, but sometimes that path also tests our integrity. It might seem like an easy fix to reach the other side, but anything that goes against the conscience only ends in regret.

When faced with making a decision, choose based on your values, integrity, and the path of truth. The journey might be a little more difficult, but it will lead to success.

Dr. Bhawna Gautam