Happy Valentine’s Day to those celebrating
#TalesfromtheHeart #NalaDamayanti
#curseanddestiny #SoulTalks 🦢🪷
Distance tests. Fate humiliates. Time disguises.
But true love recognises its own - even in exile. There once lived a King Nala, who ruled over the Kingdom of Nishadha. He was the commander of a vast army and extended his kingdom from coast to coast. His expertise in controlling horses and riding chariots faster than lightning amused the immortals.

@authoramish #TheReader #WeekendScribble
#ShivaTrilogy #RamChandraSeries

I am usually a slow reader and make notes from the books I read. Specially, When I read ancient literature/ mythology or historical books, the traditional names of places, people, other characters and certain events @authoramish fascinates me and I make a list of these.
@authoramish I have read 2 books so far from the Ram Chandra Series. (pov -Out of which, Ram- Scion of Ikshvaku, you had signed for me in Leicester, UK 😊)

I have read Greek, Roman and Chinese mythology (which somewhat weakens the

#HealthisWealth 💰🚶‍♀️
#EatWalkSleepLoveRepeat
#Gratitude #Readersjourney
Have been fortunate enough to try some of the best breakfasts in the world from Europe & in Israel.

Enjoyed breakfast at the hotel in Ireland, can surely add to the list in one of the best. My travelling doesn't complete without lots of walking, visiting book shops and trying different cuisines.

Did 10k steps most days while exploring, so some guilt free food & travel.
Finished reading couple books, picked up some goodreads. can recommend some-depends on

#Learner4Life
Travelling is not as essential as grocery stores or hospitals, but its surely as essential as the books, food, hugs & love for the soul. It enhances our mental well-being, helps to reduce stress and anxiety.

Being a curious solo traveller, I have always tried to explore new places each time, navigating unfamiliar situations, taking risks, learning about new cultures and interacting with diverse people.
I have keen interest in world history, art, architecture and of course, food and I find travelling is the best way to discover this.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD
#Respect #Recognition #Resilience
All the female appreciation and advice will flood on International Women’s Day. But as Women, where do they stand across the world and what as a society, we are collectively doing something about it? Persistent gender pay gap, domestic violence against women/ girls, inequalities in representation & leadership, challenges related to health, harmful social practices like dowry and child marriage, FGM – Female genital mutilation, discrimination, patriarchal structures. This

#UmaMaheswara #fixedgaze ☯️🪷
#Pratyahara #Abhimukhi #DhyanaMeditation ☮️
Uma Maheswara sculpture is on display at the National Museum of Scotland in the Traditions in Sculpture gallery.
It portrays a seated Shiva holding on his knee his consort, Parvati. They are seated in 'Lalitasana', the position of royal ease, on a lotus base Shiva sits on his vehicle, the bull Nandi and Parvati's Lion.
Shiva represents opposing values- purity and lust, destruction and peace. In this paired aspect with his consort, Parvati, they symbolise together the idea of

#SoulSuckingSeason 🧚
Walk in the park to talk to the ducks in the pond,
Walk barefoot to feel the soft blades of wet grass,
Walk to meet the flowers and birds waiting expectantly,
Walk to watch the squirrels chasing on the tree

Walk under the clear sky to stargaze and tell the

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stars how your day went
Walk under the soft moonlight to share the moments
and unspoken words of this mundane life,
Walk to reduce stress and escape the chaos
Walk in the heart of a Spring evening (or November
evening? or should I say 'Onam' evening?)

#VedasandUpnishadas #VedicChant
#AdvaitaVedanta #NonDuality #Yagna
In Hindu way of life, a Yagna is an act of devotion, prayer or offering in fire, is also known as ‘Hawan’ & refers to any ritual done in front of a Sacred Fire often with Mantras (Vedic Chant).
A Yagna is a sacrificial fire ritual and the Yajur Veda text describes the mantras and formulas to be used during these rituals. Offerings to the fire are typically ghee, grains, aromatic seeds, and cow milk.
Why Yagna :
‘यज्ञो वै श्रेष्ठतमं कर्म ‘- Meaning- Yagna is the best deeds of all.

#donotwastefood
#Annapurna
Recently,noticed people wasting food on their plates when many don’t have privilege to have one-time proper meal. One can rather listen to their body & only take how much they require or order what you can consume.
If you cook more food,use the leftover the next day.
My parents always emphasized on never wasting the food on our plate or only take how much we can eat & also on Anna-daanam- to donate food.
I also remember the Mantra/prayer we use to say sitting together before our meal.Thus, taking a moment of gratitude, awareness

#HoysalaKingdomEmblem
#VishwaKaryakartaVikasVarg #Bengaluru
#TalesfromthePast
Emblem of the Hoysala Empire – ‘The legendary Sala founder of Hoysala Dynasty fighting and killing the Tiger to save his Guru’



The emblem of the Hoysala kingdom is a mythical lion-like creature called Sala. It can be seen at several Hoysala temples, including the Shri Chennakeshava Swami Temple, Belur and Hoysaleshwara Temple.The emblem provides a fascinating insight into the empire's history & artistic

Sri Someswara Swami Temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka
#SriSomeswaraswamiTemple💕
#UmapatiMahadev🪷
#Girijadhar
#Suprabhatam🙏
The word ‘Som’ means ‘Moon’ & ‘Eshwar’ is Lord Shiv. Thus,he who wears Moon as a decorative object on his head is Someshwar, which is another name of Hindu Bhagwan (God) Shiv.
There are many temples dedicated to Lord Someshwar in India. One of the oldest temples dating back to the Chola period is located in the neighbourhood of Halasuru in Bengaluru. Karnataka, India. Major modifications were made during the late

#Aum
#Theuniversalsound
Aum is the universal sound, and is not religious in nature. It signifies the essence of the ultimate reality, consciousness or Atman.
According to the chandogya Upanishad, Udgeeta is the essence of all essences, the rasa of all rasas, Udgeeta is OM

itself and everything as we meditate begins in OM and ends in it.Thus om/AUM is the key to liberation and Udgeeta is the method, while Aum is sound, udgeeta is the name

The Mandukya Upanishad is one of the smallest yet toughest one to understand. Lord Hanuman asks Lord shri Ram

#VaralakshmiVratam🪷🪔
#Ekadashi🌷
#Suprabhatam🙏
Varalakshmi Vrat is observed on the last Friday of Shravan shukla paksha. It is one of the most auspicious days for seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Also known as Varalakshmi Puja, It has significant religious observance where both men & women worship Goddess Varalakshmi. She is revered as the divine bestower of wealth, prosperity, courage, wisdom, and fertility. During this Vratam, devotees seek her abundant blessings for themselves and their families.

#OmNamahShivay🌙
#Bheemeswaraswamytemple🛕
Bheemeswara Swami temple is located in the village Draksharamam in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to Hindu God Shiva. It is also 12th of Ashtadasha Shakti peetham. Poet Mallikarjuna Panditaradhyudu who wrote first independent work in Telugu was born here. The presiding deities at this temple are Lord Bhimeswara Swamy (Lord Shiva) and Manikyamba Devi (Parvati Devi). The place is also called Dakshina Kashi.

#Natyam 🪷
#Nandikeswara🐄
#Abhinayadarapanam🪞
Natya is the most delightful sacrificial feast to the Gods & the Sages. Lord Shiva along with Uma (who is the part of him) exhibits this Natya through his body in 2 different ways. This form of Natya is indeed the most desired and main amusement for men who are distinguished by their varied tastes, sentiments and behaviour, arising of the three basic qualities of Satva, Rajas and Tamas

Nandikeswara:
The account of Acharya Nandikeswar in most of the texts seems to be more puranic where in the author is

#IndianSandlewood #Sandlewoodpaste
#Traditionsandrituals #MindbodyandSoul
Sandalwood, known as ‘Chandan’ in Sanskrit, holds a venerable position in Hindu spirituality. It is an important and sacred part of rituals, offerings, and pujas.
Revered for its aromatic allure, spiritual significance, and historical importance, sandalwood has been an integral part of Hindu practices for centuries.
Arab physicians first brought Essence of Sandalwood to Europe via the Silk Road in the Middle Ages, where it first appeared in Italian pharmacies in the 15th century.

#Yog 🧘‍♀️☯️
#MindBodyandSoul
#InternationalYogaDay
Health -Health is the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity
Yoga- The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’ Maharshi (Sage) Patanjali has defined Yoga clearly in this verse – योगश्चित्तवृत्ति निरोधः(1-2)
Yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind (consciousness)
Shri Krishna has described what Yog is in Bhagwad Gita Ch. (2/48), (2/50) and (6/17)

#ANCIENTINDIANGAMES
#SportsofBharat 🏅🥎
India has been the land of many globally renowned inventions such as Yoga, Ayurveda, Zero etc. India's inventions are not just limited to arts,crafts, cuisines, science and culture but sports too. One will be surprised to know many of the modern games which are flourishing in other nations had their beginnings in India.
Mokshapatam- Snakes and Ladders
This game was originated as a game of morality, and has been discovered that this game in ancient India was called variously as Gyan Chaupar, Mokshapat &

#GangaurFestival
Gangaur-ShivParvati Vivah Festival:
Gangaur is among the most colourful festivals of India that is highly popular and widely celebrated. The commemoration of the festival can be traced back a 100 years. Even today it is observed with the same reverence and glory throughout the different parts of the states of Rajasthan, some parts of Gujarat and Assam with great ardor and devotion. It is a celebration and gratification of the limitless love that womanhood has to bestow on earth and existence in itself.

#ShriVishnuSahasranama🐚
#Shloka 49-58

सुव्रतः सुमुखः सूक्ष्मः सुघोषः सुखदः सुहृत् ।
मनोहरो जितक्रोधो वीरबाहुर्विदारणः

Meaning-Bhagavan makes good of his vows to protect anyone who surrenders unto Him, hence He is Suvratah.He has a beautiful, enchanting, mesmerising, handsome, charming and pleasing face with large blooming eyes resembling the lotus-petal, so He is Sumukhah. He is subtle and difficult to comprehend who can only be realised through constant contemplation and deep meditation, hence He is Sukshmah.

#ShriVishnuSahasranama🐚
#Shloka 37-48
Shloka 37-
अशोकस्तारणस्तारः शूरः शौरिर्जनेश्वरः ।
अनुकूलः शतावर्तः पद्मी पद्मनिभेक्षणः

Meaning-Bhagavan is free from the six debilitating waves of Samsara such as hunger, thirst, sorrow, delusion, aging and death and hence He is Ashokah. He is called Taaranah as He helps you to cross the Ocean of Samsara. He lifts the devotees above the fear of conception, birth, ageing and death and hence his called Taarah.
Shloka 38
पद्मनाभोऽरविन्दाक्षः पद्मगर्भः शरीरभृत् ।
महर्द्धिरृद्धो वृद्धात्मा महाक्षो गरुडध्वजः