Today is a very auspicious in the Hindu Calender. It is the anniversary of the day on which Lord Shree Mahaa Vishnu incarnated as Lord Shree Krishna. Today is celebrated as Shree Krishna Jayanthee. This day is also known as Gokulaashtamee. This year's birth anniversary is doubly sacred as it comes on Ashtami thithi as well as Rohini nakshathraa.
Two or three days ago, I met Satheesh, a young gentleman of about 40 by age in our dining hall. We had a formal introduction and a brief conversation. I was glad to see exemplary qualities of simplicity and cordiality in him.
Nowadays I don't remember names of people whom I meet for the first time. It is probably an indication of early dementia. However, I remember this gentleman's name, as my niece's (my sister's daughter) husband's name is also Satheesh.
I think that our country needs young people such as Satheesh in key decision making positions in all areas of Public Public Administration.
With a very straightforward and honest leader like Shree Narendra Modi, such a team can bring back the glory of our ancient country.
It is spiritually enriching to view Shree Raam Kathaa discourse by respected Morari Bapujee from sacred Udupee, Karnaatakaa State, on Aashthaa TV Channel this evening.
Amidst many divine Krishnaa aspects, Baapujee mentioned how Lord Shree Krishna used the term "Bhaarath" in his 'Shreemadh Bagavadh Geetha'.
Arjuna bowing to Lord Shree Krishna
Shree Krishnam Vandhe Jagadh Gurum🙏
I hope that I don't bore readers when I write on non-spiritual things.
As in most Senior Citizen Home dining halls, most of mini conversations confine to "Good morning, Have a nice day" etc.
This afternoon, when having my lunch, I saw a small family consisting of husband and wife and their two children (a girl and a boy). The husband seems like in his late 30s or early 40s by age. He was in very traditional dress of Pancha kaccham and Anga vasthram. His wife was in traditional Bhaaratheeya saree, their daughter in tradional Bhaaratheeya skirt and Bhaaratheeya top, and son attired like his father. The father and son were wearing traditional Vaishnavite (Iyengaar) mudraa on their foreheads. Except the head of the family, they were having their lunch when I left the dining hall after finishing my lunch. As soon as I came out, I saw the young man (head of the family) performing his afternoon Sandhyavandhanam on the raised resting platform (known as 'thinnai' in Tamil) in front of a house.
It seemed like an exemplary nuclear family.
Shree Krishnam Vandhe Jagadh Gurum🙏
This afternoon I saw a lizard crawling on the wall of my bedroom. Hence I have abandoned my hope of getting rid of these little monsters. I think that I do have to face this situation whether I like it or not. There is no other way.
In yesterday's post, I shared my uncomfortable life with lizards in my house. This evening as I stepped in to my living room, I saw a 6 cm long lizard running past toward the back of the inverter placed at one corner. Immediately I opened the main door and the mosquito mesh door attached to it, as these were very near the cornered inverter. I took a long plastic broom and luckily let the lizard get out of my house. Honestly, I felt like I 'achieved' something significant. I hope that the creature finds comfort outside and that there are no lizards in my house any more.
I am not against lizards. However, like many people, I don't relish lizards' company in my house. That's all.
According to media news reports Sowcar Janaki and Dolly Parton have passed away. I remember a few movies in which Sowcar Janaki acted. I also remember songs such as Jolene by Dolly Parton. Their contributions will be remembered by their fans.
