An excellent book that I was fortunate to read recently, and write a review on!
And I got 3 copies of the book as a reward, thanks to the author Visvanatha Krishnamurthy. 🙏☺
Wow, what a beautiful milestone! Fifty years ago, a remarkable woman, now celebrating her 70th year, said "yes" to a journey of a lifetime with me. Today, I honor her grace, wisdom, and the enduring love that began five decades ago. This tribute celebrates not just a moment in time, but the countless moments of joy, challenge, growth, and unwavering companionship we've shared. Fifty years of love, Fifty years of marriage, and Fifty years of treasured memories. My dearest Vasanth, today we celebrate our golden anniversary, a beautiful chapter within your remarkable 70 years on this planet. Half A Century Together As I look at you today, my heart swells with a love that has only deepened and grown richer with each passing year. It feels like just yesterday we set sail on this incredible voyage, full of dreams and hopeful anticipation. The ocean of life has presented us with calm waters and thrilling adventures, and yes, a few storms that tested our strength. But through ...
Our comprehensive 14-day stay at the Ayurvedic hospital, Arya Vaidya Sala - Kottakkal , concluded on Tuesday, March 24. This period was dedicated to my wife Vasantha 's intensive treatment for two persistent conditions: she suffers from leg pain and non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy, both stemming from her long-standing autoimmune condition, Sjögren’s syndrome . As her devoted caregiver and family companion, I remained by Vasantha’s side throughout the entire duration, providing support, monitoring her progress, and managing the logistics of her hospital stay. The two weeks were structured around a rigorous schedule of traditional Ayurvedic therapies, dietary regimens, and consultations, all aimed at addressing the root causes of her ailments and promoting long-term healing. The successful completion of this fortnight marks a significant milestone in her journey toward recovery and pain management. Bidding Farewell: An Epiphany at Arya Vaidya Sala The morning of March 25th began ...
In his book released in 2020 with the above title, on the pitfalls of ageing, Chinese author Zhou Daxin - the Mao Dun Literary Prize winner - provides a sensitive exploration of old age and the complex, hidden emotional worlds of the elderly. Some Valuable Words of Wisdom from Daxin’s Latest Novel . He warns that, once you move to the other side of 60, the sky gets darker, and the light begins to wane until, one day, you are back to lying in bed like the baby you were born as. In the book he writes, …Many elderlies speak as though they know everything, but of old age they are in fact as ignorant as children. Many elderly people are in fact completely unprepared for what they are to face when it comes to getting old and the road that lies ahead of them. My dream of leading a medicine-free life came crashing down with a silent thud when it stopped me dead on my track the other day during my regular evening walk. Suddenly, without any warning sign, there was excruciating ...
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