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Devi Mahatmyam

Friends Some of my senior friends [ Shri P P Ramachandran from Pune & Smt Vathsala Jayaraman from Chennai included] remembered my official Birthday [October 15] and have already conveyed their blessings and best wishes yesterday. My thanks & pranams to them. PPR Sir celebrated NAVATHI 9 days ago, on October 6. Shri V O Gopi [Settled in Thiruvananthapuram] will be 90 next year. Every year, I get reminded about ageing three times : 1) Real DOB. 2) Birthday which used to be observed with reference to Malayalam month and star. and 3) Official DOB : October 15. Many thanks to all my friends who help me continue this journey of interaction with encouraging words and best wishes. M G Warrier "When I was a child, I saw God, I saw angels; I watched the mysteries of the higher and lower worlds. I thought all ,en saw the same. At last I realised that they did not see..." - SHAMS OF TABRIZ A Devi Mahatmyam The Devi Mahatmyam (also known as the Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path...
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Random Reading : Bhagya Suktam

Random Reading : Bhagya Suktam Friends Many Thanks to all of you who read/responded to yesterday's message which got delayed in sharing due to personal reasons. While reading anything enriches our thoughts, listening to people who have lived their lives for social good is equally important. Ajay Piramal's experience is relevant in this context [C]. M G Warrier A The Bhagya Suktam is a sacred Vedic hymn from the Rigveda (Rigveda 7.41) dedicated to Lord Bhaga—the deity of fortune, wealth, and auspiciousness, who is one of the twelve Adityas (solar deities). English Translation and Meaning of Bhagya Suktam The Bhagya Suktam consists of eight verses dedicated to invoking divine grace, abundance, and guidance from Lord Bhaga along with other deities like Agni, Indra, and Surya at dawn and throughout the day. Core Theme : The hymns pray for physical resources, cattle, horses, heroic progeny, and divine leadership, asking Lord Bhaga to make the supplicants fortunate and to direc...
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Suktas

Friends Recently, one or two readers again enquired how subjects for daily messages are selected. Absolutely no method in the madness. One or some of the few things occupy my thoughts or the messages or articles I read the previous day get processed and becomes the content for the day. M G Warrier The Rigveda contains a total of 1,028 suktas (hymns), which include 1,017 regular hymns plus 11 supplemental Valakhilya hymns found in the 8th Mandala. Structure and Overview Definition: A sukta is a collection of metrical verses (riks) arranged as a complete hymn of praise, prayer, or philosophical inquiry dedicated to a specific deity or theme. Mandalas (Books): The 1,028 suktas are organized into 10 Mandalas (books), containing roughly 10,552 to 10,600 total verses. Authorship & Components : Each sukta is traditionally attributed to a specific seer (rishi), is dedicated to a specific deity (devata), and is composed in a specific poetic meter (chandas). Notable Suktas in the Rigv...
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Random Reading : Holistic Healing

Friends 'Holistic' is a word more misinterpreted than abused. Confused? This is what we do to borrow time, when not so sure about how to begin. Try to take thoughts to multiple directions. Yesterday it all started with the Cover Story* in the current issue of Dignity Dialogue. M G Warrier *The Art Of Holistic Healing A Holistic Healing* The intersection of holistic healing and dignity dialogue emphasizes that true wellness requires looking beyond physical symptoms to nurture a person's inner worth, autonomy, and connection to the whole self. The concept is thoroughly explored in the formal presentation blueprint "Maintaining Dignity Through an Holistic Approach to Health". The core tenets connect holistic healing directly with the preservation of personal dignity : 1. The Core Definition of Dignity Within a holistic framework, dignity is defined not by external validation, but through self-realization : Self-Knowledge: Knowing your true self, your absol...
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Random Reading : Purushasuktam

Random Reading : Purushasuktam Friends Today, we are revisiting Purushasuktam which is present in Rig Veda and with slight variations in other heritage literature including Atharva Veda. It's worthwhile trying to perceive the meaning and purport without getting entangled in the controversies surrounding it, especially arising from the mention of Varnas in one of the stanzas. M G Warrier A Recital : https://youtu.be/TngWQ6zweBc?si=2cCUYKl1GKmvRpBe B Text and it's context The Purusha Suktam is a prominent Vedic hymn dedicated to the Purusha (the Cosmic or Universal Being), found as hymn 10.90 in the Rigveda. Overview & Structure Source : Rigveda (Mandala 10, Sukta 90), and also present in the Shukla Yajurveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. Length : Traditionally chanted either as a 16-verse version (15 Anushtubh and 1 Trishtubh meter) or a 24-verse extended version divided into Purva-narayana (18 verses) and Uttara-narayana (6 verses). Opening...
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Warrier's Friends' Collage, October, 2026 Part III

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, October, 2026 Part III Friends Detachment as an attitude may not be easy to practice. The previous level, the position of witness or "Saksheebhav" is worth trying. Consider yourself as a witness, even in situations where you are the person doing the act. Let's take Google View, first (See A below) M G Warrier A Saksheebhav Saksheebhav (or Sakshi Bhava) is a Sanskrit term that translates to assuming the role of the witness or cultivating the stance of a detached observer. Rooted deeply in Hindu philosophy—particularly within Advaita Vedanta, Samkhya, and Yoga—it refers to the practice of observing one's mind, thoughts, emotions, and external events without judgment, attachment, or identification. 🧩 Core Principles of Saksheebhav The Witness vs. The Doer : It draws a distinction between the Sakshi (the silent, unchanging witness consciousness) and the Prakriti or Ahankara (the ego, mind, and body that act in t...
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Dissecting Loneliness

Dissecting Loneliness Friends Loneliness is not just about being alone and feeling lonely. "Alone In The Crowd" was a story by M T Vasudevan Nair (Malayalam : Aalkoottathil Thaniye). The personal life of MT was one of loneliness and regrets. The 2021 Autobiography of Vijaypat Singhania tells another story of a celebrity who lived a life of his choice, accumulated wealth and had several feathers of achivement on his hat, but after living his life to the fullest suffered regrets and heartbreaks during the final years of his life. Please see D below. M G Warrier A "World Hospice and Palliative Care Day" is an annual global day of action held on the second Saturday of October to celebrate, support, and raise awareness for hospice and palliative care services. Key Details Date : Observed annually on the second Saturday of October (falling on October 10 in 2026). 2026 Theme : "Pain Management : An Essential Part of Palliative Care," announced by the Worldwid...
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