An uncommon post, isn't it? Am I being pretentious? Seeking attention? Why would I put it out there that its my birthday for most people who don't know me personally? Well, two things: First, this day is actually a celebration of a culmination of my parents journey to bring me in this world - what … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Meeee
O Hanuman, tell us in detail the entire thing. On hearing it and knowing about it, we will contemplate on the next course of action. You are wise and you should opine on what is meaningful and should be reported, and what details we do not need to share. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Kishkinda), … Continue reading Ramayan Quotes: {5.58.4,5}
He alone has the capability to accomplish this task since he has wisdom, courage, enthusiasm and capacity to put strenuous effort. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Kishkinda), Chapter 63, Verse 18]
So today we had primary elections in the US and I went to cast my vote. As I approached the 2 poll workers sitting there, 2 interesting things happened. One of the Indian poll worker (I am an Indian too), instead of asking for my name so that she could find me in the register, … Continue reading A Case of Sterotyping ?
The three worlds together are unable to withstand you in a battlefield. Even then, being desirous of victory, you need to be strategic in battle and safeguard yourself with great effort, for victory in battle is uncertain. [Ramayan Book 5(Book of Sunderkhand), Chapter 46, Verse 13,14]
A serpent alone knows the footprints (movement) of another serpent. There is no doubt about it. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sunderkhand), Chapter 42, Verse 9]
When a friend is enraged without a reason (that we know of), it creates misgivings in the mind. It is easy to make a friend, but difficult to sustain the friendship. Due to fickleness of mind, friendships get broken even on flimsy grounds. [Ramayan Book 4 (Book of Kishkinda), Chapter 32, Verse 6,7]
Freedom from despair is the root of prosperity. Freedom from despair leads to great happiness. Freedom from despair leads to success in meeting one's objectives. Actions of a living being certainly bear fruit. Therefore, I shall put forth my best effort without feeling despair. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sunderkhand), Chapter 12, Verse 10,11]
Our mind propels our sense organs to act in good or bad ways. So have your mind firmly rooted in righteousness. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sundarkhand), Chapter 11, Verse 41]
In whom the four qualities of courage, vision, intellect, and skill reside, they will achieve their mission and not get lost. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sundarkhand), Chapter 1, Verse 198]
A Mothers Chronicle 