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आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः
ಕಣ್ಣು ಇದ್ದಷ್ಟು ಕಾಣ್ಕೆ ಇದೆ.

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Life happens at the level of events, not of words.
Trust movement.

My first Solo ride to my ಕರುಳ ಬಳ್ಳಿ and to ಕರುಳ ಬಳ್ಳಿಯ ತಿರುಳು♥️ by @anish.hg

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Sri Katyayani Devi Temple at Manikkamangalam is traditionally associated with a beautiful episode from the childhood of Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
Shivaguru and Aryamba were devoted worshippers of Devi Katyayani and would regularly offer kshēra as naivedya, receiving a portion back as prasada.

One day, when they were unable to visit the temple, young Shankara was sent with the offering. Unable to have darshana, the child began to weep with innocent devotion. Moved by his tears, Bhagavati manifested before him accepted the entire offering.
Yet the child wept again, for there was no prasada left for him. Pleased by such guileless devotion, Devi revealed Herself to Shankara and blessed him kshēra.

The tradition beautifully resonates with Shankara’s own words in the Soundarya Lahari:
ತವ ಸ್ತನ್ಯಂ ಮನ್ಯೇ ಧರಣಿಧರಕನ್ಯೇ ಹೃದಯತಃ
ಪಯಃಪಾರಾವಾರಃ ಪರಿವಹತಿ ಸಾರಸ್ವತಮಿವ ॥
ದಯಾವತ್ಯಾ ದತ್ತಂ ದ್ರವಿಡಶಿಶುರಾಸ್ವಾದ್ಯ ತವ ಯ-
ತ್ಕವೀನಾಂ ಪ್ರೌಢಾನಾಮಜನಿ ಕಮನೀಯಃ ಕವಯಿತಾ ॥

“O Daughter of the Parvata Raja , I believe that from You flows an ocean of milk, which is truly the essence of Sarasvati. Having tasted that which was compassionately given by You to the Dravida Shishu, he became a graceful poet among accomplished poets.”

The story finds a beautiful resonance in Shankara’s own words in the Soundarya Lahari, where he calls himself the “Dravida Shishu” and describes the Mother’s nourishment as the very essence of Sarasvati- the source of knowledge and poetic genius. by @anish.hg

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Guruvayurappan, the beloved form of Krishna paramatma worshipped at Guruvayur, is revered as a manifestation of Sri Narayana and is loved and worshipped by devotees across Bharat.
Guruvayur is inseparably associated with Narayaneeyam, the celebrated devotional work of Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, who distilled the essence of the Bhagavata Purana into 1,036 verses in praise of the Guruvayurappan. by @anish.hg

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Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple at Thrissur, traditionally identified with Vrishachala of Tiru Shiva Perur, has a significant place in the traditional account of the birth of Sri Adi Shankaracharya. According to the Madhaviya Shankara Vijayam, his parents, Shivaguru and Aryamba, prayed here and were blessed with the divine child. The traditional account further says that Lord Shiva appeared to Shivaguru in a dream and offered him a choice between an ordinary son with a long life and an extraordinary son with a short life. Shivaguru chose the latter, who was born as Shankara at Kalady.

The Madhaviya Shankara Vijayam describes his birth:
लग्नेशुभे शुभयुते सुषुवे कुमारं
श्री पार्वतीव सुखिनी शुभवीक्षिते च ।
जाया सती शिवगुरोः निजतुङ्ग संस्ते
सूर्येकुजे रविसुते च गुरौचकेन्द्रे ॥

Just as the Divine Mother, Parvati begot Sri Subrahmanya, the virtuous Aryamba begot Sri
Shankara on the auspicious Vaishakha sukla panchami (fifth day of the waxing moon during April-May) in the year 788 A.D, when the star attributed to Lord Shiva, Arudra was in ascendance with the Sun, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars in exaltation.

While Kalady is the sacred birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, Vadakkunnathan remains traditionally associated with the prayers of his parents and the divine blessing that preceded his birth.

ಶ್ರಾವಣ. ಶು. ಅಷ್ಟಮಿ

The temple itself is a beautiful example of traditional Kerala architecture. The centuries of ghee offered to Vadakkunnathan have formed the distinctive ghee covering over the deity, traditionally associated with the form of Mount Kailasa.

What I love about Kerala temples is how they feel like living remnants of another age- with their distinctive architecture, intimate Garbhagriha, deities revealed by the gentle glow of traditional Deepa’s, Gandha and Pushpa Prasada served on banana leaves, vast Prangana, and the simplicity. by @anish.hg

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When spiritual darkness engulfs humanity and eternal principles of Dharma face extinction, the Supreme Consciousness manifests in human form to restore cosmic order.

अज्ञानान्तर्गहनपतितान् आत्मविद्योपदेशैः
त्रातुम् लोकान् भवदवशिखातापपापच्यमानान् ।
मुक्त्वा मौनं वटविटपिनो मूलतो निष्पतन्ती
शंभोर्मूर्तिः चरति भुवने शंकराचार्यरूपा ॥

The One sitting under the banyan tree, Lord Dakshinamurti (Shiva), the Teacher of the
Supreme Truth through the medium of silence, left his place of meditation. He is now moving
about in the form of Shankaracharya, imparting his precious advice of knowledge to the
world, which has been caught in the boundless dense forests of ignorance and is threatened
seriously by the approaching flames of the forest fires of family bondage.

Kalady, the holy birth place of Jagadguru Adi Shankara Bhagavadpada, is a pre-eminent center for inspiration on the banks of the Puma River that purifies every man in thought, word and deed.

ಶ್ರಾವಣ. ಶು. ಷಷ್ಠಿ- ಶ್ರಾವಣ. ಶು. ನವಮಿ

सत्यपि भेदापगमे
नाथ तवाहं न मामकीनस्त्वम् ।
सामुद्रो हि तरङ्गः
क्वचन समुद्रो न तारङ्गः ॥

Oh Lord, even after realising that the Truth that
There is no real difference between Jiva and Brahman,
I beg to state that I am Yours and not that You are mine.
The wave belongs to the ocean, not the ocean to the waves.
- Vishnu Shatpadi

It is the duty of every bharatiya to visit the sacred Kalady, the birth place of Adi Shankara, similar to how one do Kashi, Chardham Yatra.

‘I am neither the earth nor water nor fire, nor air, nor sky, nor any other properties. I am
not the senses and even the mind. I am Shiva the divisionless essence of consciousness.’
- Dashashloki

श्रुतिस्मृतिपुराणानामालयं करुणालयम् ।
नमामि भगवत्पाद शङ्करं लोकशङ्करम् ॥

I bow at the divine feet of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the repository of Śruti - the Vedas and Upaniṣads, Smṛti - the traditional sacred teachings, and the Purāṇas; the very abode of compassion, and the one who brings auspiciousness and welfare to the entire world.

The sacred Purna River flows behind the birthplace of Sri Adi Shankaracharya at Kalady. According to the traditional account, when Sri Shankara’s aged mother fell unconscious while returning from h by @anish.hg

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Every FIRST leaves a memory that lasts a lifetime…
My first flight, and my first visit to the sacred Janmabhoomi of my Aradhya - Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the greatest spiritual luminary in our history. 🪷

Grateful for this contented life😌

ಶ್ರಾವಣ. ಶು. ಷಷ್ಠಿ by @anish.hg

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As D. V. Gundappa says in an interview with G. P. Rajaratnam-
“ಸುಖ ಅಂಬೋದು ಒಂದು ಕ್ಷಣದ ವಿಷಯವಲ್ಲ;
ಒಂದು ಕಾಲವಿಸ್ತಾರದ ವಿಷಯ.
ಅದು point of time ಅಲ್ಲ; period of time.”

1,000 km with my Chetak ♥️
The first of many adventures♥️ by @anish.hg

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ಮಂದ-ದ್ರುತ ಗಮನೆ ♥️
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ಹೊಗೇನಕಲ್ ಜಲಪಾತ by @anish.hg

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ಕೊಡುವಾಗಲೆಲ್ಲಾ ಕೊಡ್ತಾನೋ ನಮ್ಮಪ್ಪ ಶಿವ..
ಅವನು ಒಲಿದರೆ ಕೊರಡು ಕೊನರಿ ಬಂಗಾರ ಬಾಳವ್ವ..
ಅಕ್ಕರೆ ಮಾತಾಡಿ, ಪೂಜೆ ಮಾಡಿ
ಅಂದವನೇ ಮಾದೇವ
ಉಘೇ ಉಘೇ….
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ಮಲೆ ಮಹದೇಶ್ವರ ಬೆಟ್ಟ. by @anish.hg

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Beneath the Kaveri, as dawn awakens,
the road leads towards ಏಳು ಮಲೆ- ಎಪ್ಪತ್ತೇಳು ಮಲೆ ಮಹದೇಶ್ವರಾssss by @anish.hg

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ಯಾರು ಆಯತನವನ್ನು ಅರಿಯುತ್ತಾರೋ ಅವರು ಆಯತನವೇ ಆಗುತ್ತಾರೆ.
ಅರಿಯುವುದು ಆಗುವುದಲ್ಲದೇ ಮತ್ತೇನೂ ಅಲ್ಲ.
ಮನುಷ್ಯನು ಅರಿಯಲು ಇದ್ದಾನೆ.
ಅರಿವಾಗಲೆಂದೇ ಇದ್ದಾನೆ.

- ತಂತ್ರಯೋನಿ by @anish.hg

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What makes Satyakama’s Śṛṅgāra Tīrtha truly remarkable is not just the choice of timeless episodes, but the way he has transformed them into profound reflections on love, desire, attachment, sacrifice, longing, and spiritual evolution.

His true craftsmanship lies in allowing the emotions, conflicts, and inner struggles of the characters to unfold naturally. Often, the names of the characters remain unrevealed, yet their emotions, journeys, and destinies become so vivid that the reader experiences the story rather than merely reading it.

The focus is not on the greatness of the characters, but on the universal truths hidden within their relationships.

Through these tales, Satyakama shows that Śṛṅgāra is not merely romance - it can become the cause of downfall, the seed of greatness, the source of destruction, the inspiration for poetry, or a path towards self-realization.

From Vishwamitra–Menaka, where a moment of attraction leads to both distraction and destiny, to Dushyanta–Shakuntala, where love withstands separation and becomes the foundation of a legacy.

Parashara and Satyavati show how a brief union can become the beginning of a destiny that shapes history through Vyasa and the Mahabharata.
Amba, Shalva, and Bhishma reveal how wounded love and injustice can transform into a force that alters the fate generations.

Ruchika, Satyavati, Gadhi, Jamadagni, and Vishwamitra remind us that relationships often become instruments of unexpected destiny, while Sanjna, Surya, and Vishwakarma teach the importance of balance, understanding, and acceptance in love.

Jalandhara and Vrinda portray the power of devotion and the consequences of pride.
Devayani, Sharmishtha, Yayati, and Puru reveal the endless nature of desire and the greatness born from sacrifice.

Kalavati-Roopa-Sthoolabhadra’s journey reflects the transformation from worldly attraction to spiritual realization, while the Yaksha of Alaka in Meghaduta shows how separation can elevate love into immortal poetry.

The way Satyakama has woven puraana, philosophy, and human psychology together is nothing short of literary artistry.

ಅನಂತ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕ್ಕಾಗಿ- @shrikantasharma_1857 😌 by @anish.hg

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