shivam I don’t know whether you have observed or not every small man, however insignificant he might be in the eyes of his friends, family and society, has some admirable qualities, which will be visible only if we move closely. There is no completely waste product in God’s creation. ————————————- If one doesn’t talk much, don’t … Read more
“You think perhaps, that hadn’t you accepted me, I would have remained a life long bachelor” “Never” “You think perhaps, that had I married someone else, I wouldn’t have been as happy as I’m now” “Never” “Then, what makes you so proud about yourself, Ammalu, my loving wife?” “Any number of women would have come … Read more
Many people in India, especially those who retired from Govt. Service at 60, come to the conclusion that their life is almost over and the remaining period is not worth living. In comparison, I’m amazed at the glowing aspiration and anxiety to live and enjoy life till the last minute, in the western countries. There … Read more
When I see this picture of Athipotta Mangottu Bagavathy, I’m reminded of a relative of mine, a dull-head and uneducated from Athipotta, Alathur. His only source of income was from the ancestral agricultural land which was snatched by his shrewd tenants and some relatives, exploiting his innocence. With no job, no skill to earn money, … Read more
“Ammalu, I have a humble request to you. When some respectable people like me come to our house to see me, please get up as a way of respect to me and keep standing till they quit” “Yes, but there is a small problem. once I stand up I won’t be able to stay in … Read more
My grand niece Gayathri cooked Muringai elai adai and while enjoying it along with veppelai katti, the good lady remembered me and sent a picture of the snack with a tag, ‘missed you, Athan’. I expected her to ‘miss’ me, while boiling milk, every time! While I … Read more
This is between us. My children take me to all types of eating houses in America- Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese etc. Even to an Ethiopian restaurant they took me once. I do enjoy different types of cuisine and varieties of wine, including blue and hot wine, my son in law ordered for me once, though … Read more
Sugiyan! It is ages since I had that snack with a sober look and subdued sweetness. In our house, it used to be prepared only for shradhams, along with ellurundais, uppitu etc. There were four shradhams in a year and we children had the benefit of enjoying Sugiyan that many times. After the loss of … Read more
“KarasthE hEmAdrau giriSa nikaTasthE dhana-patau gRhasthE svarbhUjA(a)mara-surabhi-cintAmaNi-gaNE SirasthE SItAMSau caraNa-yugalasthE(a)khila SubhE kam-arthaM dAsyE(a)haM bhavatu bhavad-arthaM mama manaH” ( sivanandalahari ) General meaning: The Golden mountain is at your hands; Kubera, the Lord of wealth … Read more
“I have a weakness, Pattabhi. I tell truth in my sleep” “I too have that weakness. That is why, me and Pattu don’t sleep in the same room. What about you, SP?” “We do, as Ammalu knows I’m a sathyaswaroopi. To prevent my sleep-walks, however, she ties bells to both my legs” “Why to both … Read more