This is the only song which makes me feel ashamed of not learning Tamil properly. I wish someone gives the translation for such beautiful lyrics soon. "Naane naanillayeee...." is the line which always creates a sort of pleasantness within me... I do understand, but again I don't... Now, I think of how Radha used to feel for Krishna, while listening. :)
How beautiful, isn't it?... Hmm, many thoughts....

Nirvana Shatakam

Mano Buddhya Ahankara Chitta Ninaaham,
Na Cha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre,
Na Cha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayuh,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 1

Na Cha Prana Sangyo Na Vai Pancha Vayu,
Na Vaa Sapta Dhatur Na Vaa Pancha Koshah,
Na Vak Pani Padam Na Chopastha Payu,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 2

Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau,
Madho Naiva Me Naiva Maatsarya Bhavah,
Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 3

Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham,
Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Veda Na Yagnah,
Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 4

Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah,
Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janmah,
Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 5

Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakaara Roopoh,
Vibhuthwascha Sarvatra Sarvendriyanaam,
Na Cha Sangatham Naiva Mukthir Na Meyah,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 6

"The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us"
- Unknown

How true... The more the thought given, the more it bombards. At that moment, diverting our mind to some activity/ making ourselves busy helps. It's tough, but that's how it works. Escapism can be termed by many. But, the one who faces the worst knows the best. And after all, every human's ultimate desire is to have a happy life. We engage ourselves in every outward activity(entertainment, travel, chats, work, ...). We search for joy in our every interest. But, does this truly help? We can feel that void still left, and that too, when the miseries keep coming. We can definitely feel that imbalance within. We'll again start looking for happiness outside and that process repeats. If, we really want true happiness, we must look into ourselves. That's where meditation/yoga comes into picture. I won't say that everything becomes rosy in a day, but I can guarantee that there will be some change within us which will help us move forward in life with a positive note. It will give us that inner strength which we require. This happens when we go to temples / mosques / church. It helps us to come out of our fears. And yes, prayers do help. But this is again another way other than meditation. Ultimately, however, our life will guide us towards the same and that is, we know, it's meditation. If we wish to sit for long hours, yoga helps... All the best!!! Will be wishing everyone to lead a happy and a prosperous life. Peace to All!!!

Punarvasu Nakshatra | Punarvasu Birth Star | Punarvasu Nakshatra Characteristics | Punarvasu Nakshatra Compatibility 

I used to be a strong believer of all these early. Later from few years stopped even thinking about such stuff. Only started believing in creating or processing my thoughts. Now suddenly, out of curiosity, when I stepped into the website above, I was astonished. Mostly, on the negative traits. Yes and I even got a doubt, how instability leads to spirituality? If there is stability, there is a possibility of all the positive traits. Might be, it's a hint for me to work on this... Good for me.. :) Thank you Sirisha for posting this in a community...

"Most difficult moments in life : 
Sometime, life even takes such a turn.. And how true it is. Experiencing it at that moment is worse but later when you look back it makes you strong... And, that's a great feeling. 

She is my mom's grandmom(nanamma). I knew about the state she was in recently. Never knew there was a pic like this. I was in at most shock as no one ever told me about her last stage. However, started knowing about her. 3 years before her demise, she started meditation. And 1 year after my birth, she left her body. My mom misses her even now... She loves her the most than anyone. She even now tells me about the chain her grandmom gave her (as she gave it to me). Lucky Me. For me, it's her memory. It will be safe and will be passed on... :)
 Mom even used to say that her grandmom loved me a lot. And she even wished to see my marriage. Hope, it was not another Balika Vadhu.. ;)  Anyways from the pic, I got some clarity with my life too... There should be someone in the past for you being what you are. I understood. Wherever you are, thanks a lot for everything. This is one pic that attracted me the most than any of yours... :)) I am just enjoying your state. Wish I just be regular in doing whatever I learnt. Thank You and Love You...