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Swamy, on return from Kashi, had briefed his wife about their event- filled pilgrimage including his father’s request for marrying Baghyam. Sharada hardly paid any attention to that, as her compassionate heart was  worrying how the unfortunate solitary girl in Varanasi would be facing the life all alone. Recalling her own trauma when her father passed away, she identified … Read more

” Once you have come out of the initial shock of seeing the dead bodies burning one after the other, in the open, Kashi is not that frightening during day times,”  said a pilgrim who observed Swamy standing like a statue, “we become philosophical, musing on the non lasting nature of life and other related matters. Nights are terrifying, though. … Read more

“Has this word, ‘paramasukham’ a different meaning in Palakkad vocabulary ?” asked Ratnam, after PMS exited. “It has different meaning on different  occasions”, I clarified, what gives me ‘Partmasukham’ now is the realization that you are not a doll, as I guessed earlier but a gown up girl fit to be a wife” She smiled and … Read more

“I look to the sky at night and admire the beauty of the stars. I stand in awe of their brilliance; They are as shining and constant and they have been since the beginning of time. They light the heavens and fill our hearts with wonder. When one burns out, another takes its place; for … Read more

  http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Lb1NY7kbiY0/RXZqRcNAgVI/AAAAAAAAAFo/Zld2RKl7Hh8/s320/DSC_0433.JPG Paramasukham continues “You are divine by nature “,  that is what the bridegroom tells her, when he leads the bride, holding her right hand, towards the homakuntam, sacred fire and makes her sit by his side, on a fresh mat, “the moon gave you strength, the gandharvas beauty and Agni, youthfulness so that you … Read more

An elderly lady, my sambandi’ s mother holding my grand child, Divyaa, her 4th generation progeny, close to her chest.. See how proud, satisfied and happy she is ! ———————————————— Appa gifted mundu (dhothi ) for all those participated in the kaikotti kali and Kochumadhavi was one among them. She took it to Venku ayyan, placed … Read more

http://www.exoticindiaart.com/artimages/zl78.jpg The great Master of dances  Charm came to borrow betel leaf mix and Appa therefore, changed the topic of discussion.  ” So, we were discussing about the vratham ” he continued, ” Your adhyayanam ( education ) is complete, you have decided to enter into grihasthasramam  (  family life ) and obtained the blessings … Read more

Parmasukham continues : . “Why am I asked to look at ‘appam’ and not at laddu, when the blindfold is removed?”  I asked my father when we raised from our seats after the ‘vratham’ ritual. ” Laddu no doubt,  is more attractive with its golden colour and  perfectly round shape than Appam”  Appa clarified.  Because … Read more

” I expected at least two more ‘paramasukhams’ and a few more head movements”  P.M.S teased and applauded, “that is the correct attitude. Enjoy even ills, worries and hurdles. Never get enslaved to negative thoughts. Everything is never lost. At least a bit will be at the bottom of your vessel, with which you can … Read more

Teacher’s whisper to my father, when he asked her to get inside and sleep, was ringing in my ears  ” Take care of  Charm. I can’t bear the sight of his drooping head and detached looks. His hair needs washing rather badly and some worries are pricking him from all around. I can read his … Read more