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“All workings of the universe are various harmonic vibrations based on sound; the universe itself is music. Hence sound is the original and most primal of all creative and healing energies "  David Frawly (renowned Vedic scholar)  Music to the ears Music, the language that unites the world ! Today we see a lot of people working, driving (or sitting in the car), walking/running, doing yoga/ exercises, studying or even sleeping, and at the same time listening to music. With easy accessibility via youtube and other portals, music has become an integral part of our existence .                                                                      Universal music It is now accepted that music is a form of therapy (some hospitals are even employing it therapy, for example Apollo...

Children love to play, at all ages and all times.Aarshi (a.k.a. Kuttlush) is no exception. And so its not surprising that her all- time favourite place is Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM) near her house. At her favourite place   This time, on our recent visit , we did a few new things. Sample these: A   recce of the mock underground coal mine ( I remember this place from my own childhood days) Feeding chocolate bourbon biscuits to the guineapigs, rabbits and pigeons ( Yes, crazy but true !!) Buying an educational science project for her I have been taking her to this place since she barely reached up to my waist in height, and now..she is a tall young lady reaching up to my midchest! I am amused at the prospect of the day when she will outstrip me in height. Posing with a tiny friend Of course, there were the usual challenging  times associated with a fireball hyperactive kid.  I struggled to explain the intricacies of a c...

A bit late for " World Mental Health Day (Oct 10th) " I know (I was out at that time), but here's a tongue in cheek look at the culture of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Just as a joke, no offence intended, certainly not meant to demean anyone !! DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT CHART (BY EMINENT PSYCHIATRIST) Date: 17/10/2017 Patient - Mr. XYZ Age - 35 yrs Sex-   As of yet undetermined ( probably male) Diagnosis and Treatment chart daywise Day of week Diagnosis for the day Treatment for the day Sunday Psychosis ( DSM IV 293.81) Tab. Lesuride (Levosulpiride) 100mg once daily Monday Delusional Disorder  (DSM IV 297.1) Tab .Oleanz ( Olanzapine) 10 mg once daily Tuesday Major Depressive Disorder (DSM IV 296.30) Tab. Bupron XL ( Bupropion) 300 mg once daily Wednesday Bipolar Affective Disorder (DSM  IV 297.1) Tab. Lamitor ( Lamo...

The little girl in a colourful  floral dress, with her wide-brimmed hat, dancing and prancing and having a good time as always. Aarshi at Chilka Lake, Oct. 2016.The clockwork kid in motion.

The woes of prosperity    (or “ a  few reasons not  to be rich”)   Here's a bit of sarcasm.Got a bit inspired by Eunice D Souza, who was known for her caustic,unsentimental way of writing: Having some money and being honest about it Has its own set of perils; The world has a magnanimous misconception about your generosity; “Almost-ex"-wives, “ Friends”, Friends’ moms, Neighbours, Cousins. Suddenly your warring spouse softens up, And stops threatening imminent separation, Happy with the spoils Belted out by an indulgent hubby; Intolerability turns into vacations together. Except that you, wry old coot, Know what is what. A “ friend” belts out sugary paeans Of closeness and comradeship, No doubt to secure the loan Taken from you while buying his shiny new car Only to forget about it. Another one asks for a loan For a supposed “ emergency” Which you later come to know Was all cock and bu...