On the eve of yet another new year, I wanted to revisit some teachings, old and new, that life tried to teach me so far. I realize that as much as I “know” the above, my daily actions hardly reflect an understanding of or adherence to the above. I take things and people for granted, Continue reading

How do you bounce back if you have committed a mistake, and it is weighing you down? It may not always be easy, but it’s never impossible, too! Continue reading

The Bhagavad Gita classifies people into two groups – those with divine qualities and those with demonic qualities. How do we identify them? Continue reading

Dear Ram, You are my hero! The courage you have shown over the last 3 months is very inspiring. You fought bravely to overcome many challenges. Pain, suffering, fears, insecurity, anxiety – you beat them all. You displayed maturity beyond your age. Your cooperation and brave approach made things easier for everyone else. As you Continue reading

  Dear Lord, Thank you for all your blessings. Everything went as per your will and plan today. You have used me to deliver to people what they deserve. In the process, you have also given me what I deserve. You have blessed me in many ways today: ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ I may have the Continue reading

  Success does not come for free. Are you aware of the costs you have to pay to get what you desire? Are you willing to pay the price? If your answer is “NO” to either one of the above, maybe you do not deserve it. Not yet. What you do not deserve, you cannot Continue reading

. Life is quite like a game of soccer. You win by scoring goals. Even as you manage to defend a few things. At the end, if you have scored more than what you have given away, you win. Sometimes your best effort may not result in a goal. Sometimes your team mates may let Continue reading

2012 came. And is leaving. Looks like it all happened in a flash. What did I achieve during the year? Not many pleasing answers I can present! The year began for me with a relaxing trip to Bangalore and Hosur. Trips to Chennai featured as usual, lots of joyful occasions and happy gatherings. But trips Continue reading

The two shepherd boys were twins. The flock though, hardly realized that. They were very skilled and experienced. They had to lead the flock to pastures, prevent them from going astray, and then bring them back in the evening. Routine, yet responsible tasks. Their day always began early. They worked hard. The Lord was their Continue reading