“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
“Sleep like a child ” said my dad to Sharada teacher. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/A_Child_Sleeping.jpg/300px-A_Child_Sleeping.jpg ”Continue,” teacher said, without opening her eyes. I continued reciting a few more slokams, but mind got fully immersed with their poetic beauty and it was my turn to close the eyes. Many time it happens . Undergoing hundred problems, climbing the steep steps, … Read more
A human form was there under a chenkathali vazha, a type of plantain.! ” I could learn many things about you in two hours, Appu chetta ” Ammu boasted, unconcealed happiness flashing as a benign smile on her face, while entering the gate of our house. ” You didn’t say a word about your parents though you talked a … Read more
” Oh, no. I never wanted you to break away from your family ” the bride’s mother assured Muthamma” the children will anyway, live separately and we will not be visiting sambandhies every alternate day , but at the most, once or twice a year . We will eat and come, then or eat in … Read more