Some times, life become too monotonous and you realise that there is no way out… Some times, today is no different from yesterday and you realise there is no time for the self … Some times, you question the way you are and you realise that there is no better state than this … Some … Continue reading Some times… →

We went to Thirumalai hill while returning from Thiruvannamalai. It is 45 mins drive in the state highway way. This hill is again under ASI maintenance. Hill is in the middle of a small village with very small entry door and no space for parking. There was no one at the place except for the … Continue reading Jain Temple – Thirumalai →

We went to Thiruvannamalai and couple of near by historic places for a week end trip. It is 4 hours drive from Chennai and had pleasant weather welcoming our visit. Every day life gives so less space to be in outdoors or mingle with people outside of home. It creates the need to travel more … Continue reading Trip to Thiruvannamalai →

A religion that tells us to focus inside. A religion that asks us to question our beliefs. A religion that asks us to live and validate for ourselves before accepting anything. These reasons were good enough for getting in to it. It’s also about the mental state one is in to before we experience anything. … Continue reading Buddhism, As I read it – Part 1 →

Kodagu or Coorg is known for its mountains, climate and vacations. Since Thi.Ja's book on Kaveri, the origin place of Kaveri river (Thala Kaveri) comes to mind when ever Coorg is mentioned. We did not visit Thala kaveri this time, but trip was most of the times filled with Kaveri river. Kushal Nagar is at … Continue reading Monsoon Trip – Kodagu & Kaveri →

Bylakuppe is just before kushal nagar, 2 hours drive from Mysore. This place is known for Tibetan settlement and its Buddhist monasteries. Buddhism is mapped to monks in yellow, dark red in the backdrop of a hilly place. This could be due to Tibet or pictures of Himalayas. Bylakuppe did not fail that imagined picture. … Continue reading Monsoon Trip – Bylakuppe →

Started drive from Bangalore to Sivanasamudra in the morning. It is monsoon time in Karnataka, weather was so pleasant. We have not travelled during monsoon recently and it was thought to be unfruitful. This one proved wrong. Instead, monsoon seems to be the best time for traveling. Kaveri has become more personal now. The only … Continue reading Monsoon Trip – Sivanasamudra, Srirangapatna →

Buddhism was in the list to learn. After reading the book, i understand, Buddhism is not to learn but to live. This book is a simple read and an introductory text for beginners. It is written as Questions & Answers for the readers. Buddhism is a religion, philosophy and a way of life. It does … Continue reading No nonsense Buddhism for Beginners – Book →

In a book about brain, studied that brain does remapping when certain parts of the body is lost or amputated. For example, when a hand is amputated, the area of brain occupied by hand is remapped to others. Like face part of the brain breaches and occupy the hand part as well. How does is … Continue reading Letters to the Self – Controlling the mind →

This books needs no introduction. Some of the books are registered to mind that it must be of great value and must read it some day. Such list is long and this one got ticked off. Time to Time, books you read changes the perspective of life. Even best, very few books make you question … Continue reading Sapiens – Book →