“ENTILO THINI ENTI VAASALU LEKKAPETTATAM” (a Telugu proverbial short story) I am quoting the Text shown below to spin the appropriate story. This makes the telugu proverbial short story - " EATING IN THE HOUSE AND COUNTING THE RAFTERS OF THE HOUSE". This is the English Translation of the Telugu Proverb, the Title of this blog. Thought it’s appropriateness to the quoted text, thankfully acknowledging the attention drawn by Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar.
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MUKKOTI & KAJJAYAM A short Family Story, of group members interest. MUKKOTI YEKADASI FALLS ON 30th December 2025. All of you are aware of its holistic nature and importance for the believers with faith in God. Blessed are those who are born on MUKKOTI Day. OUR MOTHER is one of the blessed for having been born on that day. She was devotional throughout her life, right from her childhood. I have heard from her about her taking classes from a gentleman ( residing in the village named Jagatlamudi, about five miles from Tenali, and was a priest of the local Shiva Temple, and whose name I have forgotten). He used to frequent on alternate dates to coach our mother on the basics of devotion, importance of prayers and also initiated the practice of LALITHA SASRANAMA PRACTICE; besides teaching some devotional songs. Our mother offering the prayers reciting OM a daily basis every day during the morning hours, while doing her activities of cooking and other household chores...
T R U S T TRUST is an important word, be it between individuals, or Global organizations, or like minded societies, or Global security and or defense underpinnings, or Global economic bodies, or between nations. In the year 2025 that is soon ending, opening the year 2026 to an uncertainty, calling for an open mind with respect to all those concerned, on such matters. Trust is a powerful and fundamentally necessary objective for any form of understanding for positivity in any outcome, of a lasting and beneficial relationships and equations. Trust comes to the forefront in all types of matters of understanding, which can be the building block to move forward, or fall back, or fall apart to reach or disagree on all issues of mutual agendas and agreements. Trust allows and plays a vital role for success and failure on all matters of common interests. Trust and Truthfulness go together for all actions beneficial between any two individuals, or any two organizations, or nations. ...
“ADUSU THROKKANELA KAALU KADUGANELA” (A SHORT STORY) The above is a proverbial Telugu Language saying. It means “why put one’s leg in slushy mud, and then repent to wash the leg”. It has a lot of implicit meaning. In the present day world, the people world over are indulging in quick money. They also are using the credit cards freely for day to requirements of food, groceries, clothing and so on. Students are borrowing for livelihood from credit cards. What they think has to be met. Savings to meet requirements are practically forgotten. Using the Credit Card is become the normal and without any hesitation even for the purchase of costlier goods. EMI payments have become so very common, knowing that the interest rates are very high. This habit is leaving many people to repent, because as they are not able to repay in time and getting into issues of inability to repay or even the interest part. This is an example akin to the quoted proverbial saying, fully aware of the trap or att...
THE SCRIPT GONE ARE THE DAYS OF SCRIPTING, using Sharp Tools to etch and write on Palm Leaves, Quill Writing of the ages past, gone are the days of scripting fondly with the Ink Pen Nibs dipping in ink Bottles, gone are the Ink filled Fountain Pens. Gone are the days of writing with Pencils even. The format of writing required Nib, and initially were of steel, and later of stainless steel, and subsequently made of silver, and based on affordability even gold. The Ball Pens with replacement of infilling aids practically replacing in a dominant manner, coming to common usage, in various forms, sizes, colors and color scripts. Then came the use and throw off Ball Pens. Next came in the same format, very soon giving rise to 2 in one’s, 3 in ones and so on. Then came the range of Marker Pens in a range of colors, you name it, you have it. Cost almost appeared insignificant, as long as it served the needs of the hour. No doubt what so ever as long as the objectives of scri...
“SARVEJANA SUKHINOBHAVANTU” This is a conceptual saying, widely used by the young and old alike. It is of Vedic origin. It being a useful and powerful concept has stood for ages, and tested by changing times. No doubt, it is in practice in India, especially with the Hindus. It means, “Universally, All People be Happy”. This concept visualizing the happiness of one and all signifies the Dharmic analogies. As for example, you can be prosperous and successful and be happy when your neighbors are also happy, the binding factor being sharing in times of need and crisis alike. India as a country, and its people, and in particular the Hindu community o no I no bserve this practice, wherever they might be. This tradition is civilizational earning a good name, both for the country and its citizens. This analogy not only showed its powerful nature, exhibiting the applicability not only within India with its diversity of people, languages, dialects, territori...
PRANA The thoughts on PRANA and its writing got rooted on December 22, 2025; after the completion of the early morning prayers. Habitually, It has become a practice of consuming a little Prasadam; and on this day ate pieces of Parssimen fruit, and felt so fulfilling to express the gratitude to the Creator. PRANA is a Sanskrit notation, of Indian origin from the Hindus. PRANA is part and parcel of active life. PRANA is the life giver for all forms of life. PRANA is invigorated effortlessly sometimes, and with effort at other times. PRANA is a satisfying factor, helping the invigorating process in the mind. Certain examples can bring out instigating aspects of PRANA. Food in the fruits, make a great difference in bringing out, in no uncertain terms the significance of PRANA clearly felt, no sooner the taste buds are activated, and thereby initiating the flow of a feeling of contentment. I am sure, many of us must have experienced. This energetic feeling is itself PRANA...
NEW PRODUCT ONE: Innovate. Produce the product. Patent if you wish. It is a salable and new product of home use. Can be of use in offices also. The product is of the cut to size and use item. It is a LINER for ready use, on shelves, drawers, decorating purposes; as wall liner instead of only wall paper; in cupboards, child craft, and so on. This new product offers the ease of its use and appreciation as a LINER. PRODUCT PARTICULARS BASE is cardboard. Based on the placement, it can be made using 5 mm thick cardboard, or increasing thickness to 10 mm, 15 mm, or 20 mm; bonding by smearing glue. GLUE: It can be Elmers glue. PROCURE: Wallpaper of different colors, plain, or with different patterns. These are available with the standard sizes and peel off and fix types. FINISHED PRODUCT: Spreading and affixing the wallpaper on the cardboard, the finished product could be made r...
CONTENTMENT AND SATISFACTION ARE THE KEYS FOR GROWTH OF THE PLANT AND THE GARDENER (A SHORT STORY) THE onlookers of the snap responded as amazing. Just overflowing. These comments came from our eldest granddaughter. Encouraged, decided in favor of this story. I took the snap, because I was captivated by the view. Next came the thought of how little I did for the plant, other than manuring once or twice in a year’s time span; cutting the dried twigs, and some watering occasionally as and when necessary. Overwhelmed by the very attention and attraction the Lime Plant is presenting, I couldn’t refrain from clicking the bright limy colors amidst the contrasting dark green leaves; the plant could not be muted, supported by the strong and browny branches. Placed some supports to keep the plant upright. All the same, some branches drooped due to the flush growth and the weight of the crop. I am impressed at the very sight of the plant. Then came the thoughts of ...