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#KaalaiVanakkam! Founder@avtarinc, #Diversity#Equity#Inclusion strategist, Advisor on #WomensWorkforceParticipation. Goal 50-50 gender balance
Jun 28, 2020 • 11 tweets • 5 min read
#AaniThirumanjanam - a day of celebration of Lord Nataraja, aka Neelakanta. As promised in my earlier thread, here is the answer to the question : What is the connection between Sagar manthan - the churning of the milky ocean and the 63 Nayanmars? A thread Once when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi were enjoying a conversation, the mother asked of the Lord -" Oh Natesa, while I adore you in your present form with matted locks, the serpent and clad in skin, I would love to see you all dressed up and bejewelled like a bridegroom"
Jun 22, 2020 • 15 tweets • 6 min read
Covid-19 has certainly shaken the world economy. But, given the factors impacting labour market in India, the pandemic is only 1 of the many career derailers affecting women in the workforce. Let us explore a key factor – #skilldifferentials in the Indian workforce. A thread To bridge the gaps towards greater parity and inclusion, it is critical to understand the dynamics of women in India's workforce and the challenges therewith. It appears that there is a triage at play : 1) Govt policies, 2) Employer's focus and 3) The woman's own employability
Jun 21, 2020 • 17 tweets • 6 min read
Today – Surya Grahanam! Any prayer, any pooja, gains 1000X benefit! Time to place requests to your Ishtadeivam. At home, we have this idol of Lord Dhanvantari. I have always wondered about His origin. Was He a human? Was He creator of Ayurveda? The Divine Physician? A thread. The beauty of Sanatana Dharma is stories contain many layers and levels of insights, revealed to the seeker! During times such as this, when we need health, strength & protecting from disease, let us know the story of Dhanvantari. And it appears that there are 3 Dhanvantaris!
Jun 7, 2020 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
Today is Vaigasi Moolam. #Gurupoojai (day of mukthi) of 4 of the 63 Nayanmars - #Thirugnanasambar, #MurugaNayanar, #Thiruneelanakkar, #ThiruneelakandaYazhpanar. How did 4 Nayanmars attain mukthi on the same day? What is the story behind this? A thread Gnanasambandar was the son of Sivapaadha Irudaiyar in Sirkali. When he was about 3, he saw his father going to the temple tank to offer his oblutions. The child followed him crying. His father made him sit on the steps as he immersed himself in the water to perform his duties.