tamaso ma jyotirgamaya

"asato ma satgamaya

tamaso ma jyotirgamaya

mrtyorma amrtam gamaya"

(Brhadaranyaka Upanishad — scripted around 2800 years ago)

"Guide us from darkness to light from unawareness to awareness; from incompleteness to totality.. Let that be our impulse... Let us believe or not trust in that ‘ultimate reality’..Let us be irreligious or religious…..
O, Guru, help me liberated myself from my various misunderstandings regarding myself, the universe and God and Grace me with true knowledge."













'Our Lady of Fatima' shrine on the way to our school. As kids we use to go visit this church and kneel just like our christian friends do. And one of our Anglo-Indian friend use to recite some prayers, which we repeat.

Wish this sort of combined prayers continue with the new generation kids too.......













Easily a century old typical kerala style house with full of greenery all around.
The technique and info on making these types of houses was preserved by trained architect-painters who are well versed in the science of 'Vaastushastra'. Much of the rules of construction are codified clearly and neatly in this.


















The tainted bulb holder and a hole in the roof........













The bug














spidermaan ! spidermaan! friendly neighborhood spidermaaaaan.....
































Why this idiot needs my picture ?? See how uncomfortably close he stands and takes my picture@@.... that too without my permission.....@@


















When will these 'people' grow @@@?? Do we ever try to peek into their bed rooms @@@ ?? Manner less creatures.....Come Darly!! Lets find some other place for romance!!!














Oh no....here again he comes.......Hey you!! don't you understand or don't you respect the feelings of other beings ??? Do you think you people are the only one who lives in this planet earth @@@ ??? Get Lost !!!































A tribal kid with his 'Catapult'. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has been doing a wonderful job for the last few years in finding and training kids from various parts of India, especially in tribal areas to find out talents in Archery, Swimming and Canoeing. But the fact is neither India hit the 'bulls eye' or found the 'Target' so far......There is enough talent.....Awesome Trainers.....But then why ???...... something fishy in the selection process ????












The Endless Road !!!

Thank You!
Nara

Shivagange Pictures (Part II)

The second set of pictures of Shivagange as promised..















A folk singer at the foot hills at Shivagange

When asked her age, she was not sure and said 'around 100' in local language and said singing is her energy and inspiration. What an amazing Grandma she is. At this age she sings and some of the pilgrims offer her money which she obediently accepts. Though we have a system in place, here in India, to protect these age old artists, still there are many unanswered questions.......Anyway let Lord give her the strength to sing more and more songs till the last pilgrim leaves the temple premise......God Bless!

(note:a temple premise will never be empty)














The 'dark side' of a so called 'Sanyasi' up the hill

Unfortunately the word Sanyasi is been the most misused and distorted word and like-wise is the (mis)use of saffron attire by people from all sects of the society. Some use it as a 'cover' and a few others likes to cuddle inside the saffron clothes to get 'protected' by the religion.

Sad to admit that people from different culture mistakes and fails to understand the difference between real and the fake one.

An awareness campaign is very much required against the mis-use the saffron color which was once used by great saints like Adi Shankara and Swami Vivekananda















The 'Wunder kid' ....ooops i mean the Vendor's kid.

This kid keeps smiling all the time....though his dad kept him in a basket nearby and was busy selling drinks and biscuits to pilgrims and trekkers....













Creating 'Stepping Stones' for others

These are many skilled artisans and sculptors who work in stone and wood in many parts of India, particularly in southern states which are famous for its architectural brilliance. And yes, these centuries old skills are been taught in many colleges and schools which train those who are interested in Sculpture (various medium).















Yes here we go..... the 'Stepping stones'













'Rest in Peace'........Oh No!! Sorry!!...I mean.....'Peacefully Resting' on top of the hill ;-)














And here comes my favorites....'The Joint Family'














The naughty young one trying its best to come out of the 'Family Framework'














'Living on the edge'














Well!! the sky looks clearer and the tree blushing with her pink and red pimples also looks happier than ever.........Hope the coming days are so......



















A small snake pit at the foot of a tree



















No escaping from the tough routes that comes and creeps in, at the most unexpected of times........



















Just wondering why no Political party has chosen this as their symbol. A very apt symbol for many.
Hope this time, the chameleon will not keep changing colors, after this Election














The Chameleon's view of sky from inside its small cave.
Yes when we step in their shoes, there is no color at all....Its a black and white world altogether...Just Black Inside........and White Outside.......

Thank you all....
Nara