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Maha Kumbh Mela – 2025

The "Maha" which means "huge", gathering in the world of Hindus from all over the world is currently taking place in Prayagraj, India. This religious festival is an equalizer that sees hundreds of millions of devotees from across economic, caste and social stratas partaking in religious discourses and debates, taking a dip together at the … Continue reading Maha Kumbh Mela – 2025 →

Prioritizing Time

Respect time or time will not respect you. When you find yourself scrambling and running out of time to meet your deadlines, you know that time is not respecting you. Successful people respect time by productively using it, even in 5 minute intervals. Many a presenters speak publicly at webinars/events while commuting/walking to their next … Continue reading Prioritizing Time →

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If there is no struggle, there is no progress...This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. ~Frederick Douglass, an American abolitionist and social reformer

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Slow success builds character, fast success builds ego. ~Ratan Tata

Maintaining Self-Respect: 20 Points

If you do not respect yourself, no one else will. Those who do not respect themselves, cannot respect others. Most of us respect ourselves but sometimes with certain people and in certain circumstances the boundaries get blurred. Imbibing the following points will keep you grounded in your self-respect. Stop chasing those who aren’t interested in … Continue reading Maintaining Self-Respect: 20 Points →

Thanksgiving Prayer

This past Thanksgiving, my son was entrusted with the responsibility of seeking out/writing a thanksgiving prayer that we would recite before we start the thanksgiving feast. Thanksgiving is special in our house because the entire house is engaged in the kitchen for the days preceding this holdiay, preparing an 'American meal', as opposed to the … Continue reading Thanksgiving Prayer →

Words of Wisdom from an Elementary School Planner

= that are relevant even to adults 1) You are your habits. Spend time thinking about things you always do. Does anything need to change? 2) Close your eyes. Imagine your task done. It helps your brain get up and go. 3) Strong friendships take work. Make it a habit to spend time with friends. … Continue reading Words of Wisdom from an Elementary School Planner →

Hindu Scriptures

Even though there are uncountable Hindu scriptures, here is a succinct diagram of the main ones:

A Quote [4]

"You are not better than others and never will be. Just as you are not less than others and never will be." ~ Peaceful Warrior (movie)

3 Lessons From Gita

While going on my morning walk, I often listen to Bhagavad Gita videos on youtube. I find that they ground me and rejuvenate me. I came upon a video that I have referenced below and thought to share the three lessons from it with you. Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of Hindus, builds in you … Continue reading 3 Lessons From Gita →