PERSPECTIVES

Remembering KPS Paniker – Tata on His Birthday – A Light That Still Shines On this day, August 19th, (1886) we commemorate the birth of our beloved Tata (Grandpa), K.P.S. Paniker. As we remember Tata on this special day, we are drawn to one of the most profound legacies he left behind — his universal prayer. In this prayer, Tata doesn't ask for personal blessings. Instead, he opens his heart to the entire cosmos, invoking a world illuminated by the Lord’s grace, filled with compassion, freed from fear, jealousy, and anger, and united in the pursuit of Dharma. He envisioned a transcendental path open to all beliefs — a path of inner peace, virtue, and universal love. We invite everyone to read Tata’s prayer, to pause in reverence, and to reflect on the timeless message it carries. May his words continue to inspire us, and may his light continue to guide our hearts. The Prayer of Universal Love അഖില ജഗത്തിനും ഈശാനം തവ  മഹിമയെ കാണുവാനാകണം  Akhila jagathinum eeshanaam ...

🌊 Born by the River: The Bharathapuzha Trail A journey through memory, mud, and the murmurs of a sacred river By Ashok Kizhepat 📍 Introduction In the southern folds of India, beyond the rustling coconut groves and ancient temple bells, lies a river that doesn’t shout its presence—but hums it. Bharathapuzha , known lovingly as Nila , is Kerala’s second-longest river. Yet, for those of us born by her side, she is first in our hearts . This is not just a geographical trail. It is a pilgrimage of memory —a return to roots, to people, to silences. A walk not just along the river’s path, but along the winding course of a life once lived in its shadows. 🌱 At the Source: Anamalai Hills Bharathapuzha begins as a soft spring in the Anamalai Hills —not far from the Tamil Nadu border. There are no grand declarations here, only a gentle whisper of water threading its way through rocks and roots. Standing by her origin, I’m reminded of the quiet beginnings of my own story...

Mysticism, Modernity, and Meaning: A Conversation with Swami Chinmayananda In this rare 1984 interview at Deakin University, Swami Chinmayananda eloquently bridges ancient Vedanta and modern life, addressing topics like Hindu philosophy, caste, mysticism, and Western rationalism. With clarity and wit, he reveals how spiritual self-mastery offers a timeless path to inner peace and social harmony. Introduction In 1984, the serene halls of Deakin University, Australia, played host to one of the most compelling voices of modern Vedanta—Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati. During his first visit to Australia, Swamiji engaged in a wide-ranging dialogue that traversed not only the depths of Hindu philosophy but also its relevance in the modern world and its resonance with Western thought. Swami Chinmayananda (1916–1993) was a visionary teacher and spiritual leader who spearheaded a global movement to share the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and Advaita Vedanta. A former journ...