Umasree Raghunath

Websites Important in Today's AI's World - Important with College Degrees

2026-04-01T08:52:00.000-07:00

52 websites worth more than most college degrees:

1. Coursera. org – University courses completely free to audit

2. Brilliant. org – Interactive math and science learning

3. Wolfram Alpha – Answers any mathematical or factual question

4. GitHub. com – Learn coding from real world projects

5. Investopedia. com – Finance and investing explained simply

6. Archive. org – Access millions of free books and old websites

7. Project Gutenberg – 70000 free classic books

8. Duolingo. com – Learn any language for free

9. Notion. so – Organise your entire life and learning

10. Our World in Data – Every global statistic visualised

11. Statista. com – Data and statistics on everything

12. OpenLibrary. org – Borrow millions of books online free

13. Sifuyikchan. com – AI tips and news for free

14. NASA. gov – Space science and research for free

15. PubMed. gov – Access real scientific research papers

16. Edx. org – Free courses from Harvard MIT and more

17. TED. com – Best ideas from the world's best thinkers

18. Anki – The most powerful memory tool ever built

19. Canva. com – Design anything without being a designer

20. Skillshare. com – Creative and practical skill learning

21. Readwise. io – Remember everything you ever read

22. Google Scholar – Search real academic papers

23. Codecademy. com – Learn to code completely free

24. ChatGPT – AI tutor available 24 hours a day

25. Figma. com – Learn professional design for free

26. Replit. com – Code anything from your browser

27. Huberman Lab Podcast – Science based health education

28. Mindmeister. com – Mind mapping for better thinking

29. NerdWallet. com – Personal finance made simple

30. Quizlet. com – Study smarter with flashcards

31. Gapminder. org – See the real state of the world

32. PhET Simulations – Interactive science experiments online

33. Numbeo. com – Cost of living data for every city on earth

34. 23andMe. com – Understand your own genetics

35. Zapier. com – Automate your work without coding

36. Lesswrong. com – Deep rational thinking and decision making

37. Documentaryheaven. com – Thousands of free documentaries

38. Trading Economics – Economic data for every country

39. Perplexity. ai – AI powered research tool

40. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Every philosophical idea explained

41. Librivox. org – Free audiobooks of classic literature

42. Zooniverse. org – Participate in real scientific research

43. Futurelearn. com – Free short courses from top universities

44. Typing. com – Learn to type properly and fast

45. Drawabox. com – Learn to draw from absolute scratch

46. Grammarly. com – Write better in every situation

47. Khanacademy. org – Free world class education for everyone

48. Desmos. com – The most powerful free graphing calculator

49. Stellarium. org – Explore the night sky from your screen

50. Psychologytoday. com – Mental health and psychology explained

51. Worldometers. info – Real time global statistics on everything

52. Notion. so/ templates – Free templates to organise your entire life

Is creativity in AI a boon or a bane?

2026-01-31T03:19:00.000-08:00

I felt a tight slap on my face last night.

On a usual video call with my daughter, we both were working on our respective tasks keeping the call on. I was watching ‘Gaddar Songs’ in YouTube, my biggest connect to the folklore, especially whenever I miss my dad. He used to be part of the NGO movement in the then united Andhra Pradesh, and couple of instances made my elder sister, sing as well during those meetings.

When Gaddar passed away in Aug 2023, the loss felt personal. For he was a strong influence for two things. One is his ideology that was not only revolutionary and inspiring for the cause he stood for, the second one is his creativity of the lyrics he wrote, the songs he sang and the steps he danced to the Telangana folk….

Words found life! In his lyrics!

Songs found purpose! In his singing!

Dance Steps found a way forward! In creating history!

It is almost 40 years, yet the memories are eternally etched in our hearts.

Why am I writing about Gaddar and his songs, when it is about AI and its influence in the creative world!

That is the exact connect!

I opened ChatGPT and asked it to give me lyrics like the Ghaddar’s famous song, but reflecting the today’s world. That is when Aishwarya gave me one strong statement.

“Amma, please do not use ChatGPT in the creative space! You are killing the essence of it all!”

I felt a tight slap on my face! A hard truth

I started writing when I was around thirteen, scribbling verses, few lines of lyrics, small jingles and poems, and many riddles with my neighbour brother who was a creative genius. I was super thrilled when my first article got published in the school magazine when I was 15. I still remember the day that my Telugu poem was recited during the Republic Day Parade in 1990, in presence of the District Collector.

Today, I am feeling like a failed writer. Even after being a published Author of a best seller in the Diversity and Inclusion space, “Simply Being Sidd’s’ in 2017, After the Floods in 2016, and so many published poems in more than 25 anthologies of National and International repute, and close to 1000+ blogs and articles on anything that touched me under the sun, I am stuck with the a unique writer’s block thanks to the advent of ChatGPT in life

Last year, I embarked on the journey to document the history of a cherished /close to heart NGO. After months of efforts, spending most of my evenings after work, suddenly my work felt stale! There is something missing! Life!

Hours of discussion, documentation of the facts and events, meetings and interviews, pages of captured notes are looking at me in pity! More than 100 pages of written work is staring at me with no life! I cried!

Sent the script to a well-wisher who is close to both the NGO and to me. Personally, he was the first few reviewers of my book way back in 2017, was at my book launch and someone who always appreciated my write-ups!

His three pages of honest review came as a blow! Had it been any other author, they would have abandoned the whole thing. They would have just given up!

I cried again! This time longer. Asked my husband to fix my drink and ordered a pizza. Took a shower and sat back at my desk. This time deciding not to give up!

I quickly went into a self-introspection. A retro analysis of where it was going wrong! I am not a great writer, but not a bad one either. Where did I go wrong!

It did not take me more than 5 mins to realise the biggest mistake I did!

After every session of collaboration with the founders of the NGO, and painstakingly typing of the notes while talking, I used to write in my own style and language.

With the practice of using ChatGPT and co-pilot for professional summarizations and minuting the meetings at work, one day I tried to see how I can refine the write up and I wanted ChatGPT magic on the completed work by fixing the grammatical issues and giving it a polished and publishable version. Alas! ChatGPT gave a version, that the human stupid in me felt better than my own! I liked the tone of the paragraph, the style better and choice of words improved. Thanks to Grammarly and other tools, the editorial part of it was also taken care.

But you know what, it killed something more important. The essence of it. The life in the story! Initially I did not realise it. I kept writing and then posting in ChatGPT for refined version and adding it to the book. As we were nearing the 4^th chapter, I sent the first draft for review to the founders. They came back saying there is lot of repetition. Thanks to the LLM memory pulling in the inputs from the earlier data set created by my prompts and write ups shared, it was creating its own version with the writer in me failing to catch it early! What I thought would add value, took away the originality in the draft I was presenting.

It is not important to use the AI tools for support, it is important to know its limitations, that it can never replace the humane part of any creativity. Halfway through the embarked journey, I am at the crossroads. I even suggested to find an alternative author who can continue this project, instead me to trying to adamantly push myself and bringing out something that is not worth reading. I felt ashamed. I felt dejected and I felt totally stuck. I admitted my mistake to the founders.

Their other priorities took their time, and they could not help me with the process of sincere retrospection. But I need my own redemption, and I need to be answerable to myself, if not to anybody else.

I decided to redo the work. Agile way of working taught me that iterations are normal. Failing fast is ok. Rework quickly and fix the issues is the way we manage projects! Don’t we!

So, I started wearing my ‘original writer’ hat once again! And took 2 weeks of ‘me’ time to go through the entire notes I captured. And currently I am re-writing many parts of the story written so far. This time, without the intervention of the AI.

May be, I can fix it. I will have to. And I am trying my best this time. 35 years of experience or the last 2 years of intervention of AI, which will emerge successful, will have to wait and see!

As poet, my heart bled when the editors of an anthology kept asking in the WhatsApp group to validate the work - with no AI components in it and asking to put the content in the AI detection tools and share the feedback. Ironically, the first time, 90% of us tried checking, it worked. But when the editors, tried checking on their side, the LLMs already picked the data that was verified before, and gave false results, confusing many of us! It is getting dangerously near to impossible to find what is AI generated or what is original from humans.

The danger is that the creativity field is the most challenged one! Be it the media, articles, stories, books, poems, artwork, designs, frameworks, ideations, it is killing the original creativity.

The advent of keyboards and devices almost wiped-out good handwriting. The advent of digital tools almost killed the habit of book reading with the paperback version. The flash news and breaking news that breaks our heads wiped off the morning newspapers.

Advancement of technology is the way forward, undeniably. As a certified AI professional, I am in the rat race already. However, the creator in me is bleeding! The writer in me is crying! The poet in me is confused. The lyricist in me is troubled! The new age human is at dilemma. Embracing or not embracing the new edge technologies is the not the question. But how far, we are going to let it replace our brains and thoughts, empathy & compassion, touching the human side of us is the question that only time can answer!

Till then, let me keep thinking and let me keep trying writing again. One word at a time!

Geripalcon 2026 - Curated by RMD Group of Hospitals - Advancing Care Through Knowledge and Innovation held in Chennai -24 & 25th January 2026

2026-01-27T09:08:00.000-08:00

"Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love” - Mother Teresa

RMD and its vision

"We add life to days, not days to life!"

If a woman thinks, she can, she will! If a woman is pushed with discipline that hurts, she will emerge as a phoenix – with fire to light up the world and the whole sky!

A woman who had seen life in its raw form, its true colours, who had seen both glory of a silver spoon and at the same time, need to stir the toughest soups of life with a strong spatula, she becomes a strong force – be it in the role of a daughter, sister, mother or a professional. And when that profession is filled with empathy, care and skill, emerges a doctor with compassion.

When she was challenged on why she needs education being a girl, she said she will choose the toughest one! Medical Profession to conquer!

When she was challenged by her own father, she went head on and created an empire in his name making him proud!

When she saw pain, she knew her future is to serve the mankind in geriatric and palliative care!

When she saw men and meanderings, she found gender is just another ignorable aspect, but what matters is who you are as a human being!

Today, RMD is a brand in health care and Dr. Republica Sridhar is a brand herself! A name synonymous to care and compassion.

When people see geriatric care and palliative care as pain, misery and sadness, she embraces it with a smile, hope and positivity to keep the final days of one’s life pain-free -both physically and emotionally!

2025 had been a cruel year for her personally, and had it been any other woman, would have spent in grief and withdrawal. But she chose the opposite. To work relentlessly and with more force and purpose. Few days after passing of actor-husband Sridhar, she chose to let the organization go ahead and open the RMD Academy of Health as planned. She went ahead to start the Uthukottai project – a specialized cancer hospital in the region. She went ahead with the call of duty.

In private, with her close family and friends, she exploded in tears and pain. But that did not deter her from her mission and purpose she had in hand. The end result is Geripalcon 2026…a conference with difference. A well-executed, a well-organized and well-articulated conference with enriching insights in the field of healthcare, focusing on Geriatric, Oncology and Palliative care.

Dear Dr. Republica…. Salute to you my brave lady! I am honored and privileged to know you, and be part of your inner circle!

GERIPALCON 2026

GERIPALCON is India’s premier conference dedicated to advancing Geriatrics, Oncology, and Palliative Care. It bought together doctors, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to share insights, innovations, and best practices for improving senior care and quality of life.

The 2 days conference focused on advancing Geriatrics, Oncology, and Palliative Care through meaningful knowledge exchange and collaborative learning. The conference highlighted the latest innovations in elder wellness, cancer care, and palliative solutions, along with workshops and case studies on long-term care and dementia management. It also showcased emerging digital health and AI-driven technologies designed to transform senior and palliative care. GERIPALCON continues to shape the future of compassionate, progressive, and globally connected healthcare.

I was part of the GERIPALCON group -however, as I am currently working in Dubai, I was feeling little sad that I m missing out being there. So much of planning, so much organizing, arrangements, so many contacts, networking, patronage, collaboration of hospitals, medical institutions, companies and corporates, event managers, hotels, doctors and above all the dedicated staff of RMD, its well-wishers, family and friends.

One woman at the helm of everything working round the clock, instructing, leading by example and pushing her team every hour of the last 3 months and I was witnessing all this silently in the WhatsApp group! Suddenly 2 days before the conference, I get a voice note, saying that I should be the online panellist to talk about AI in healthcare. Though I accepted it immediately, I was wondering, how this is going to work in such a lively in person conference and me being a virtual panellist. But she said, you just be there! And I did! Happy I could and share my insights, though I still miss being there enjoying the adrenaline of meeting so many healthcare professionals and hearing them in person! But the joy of being part of something that is so special, is always cherished. Thank you team RMD and such a brilliant conference and thank you for making me a tiny part of it!

Hats off to Dr Gauthaman, Immaneul, J.S.Shekhar, Anbu, Logeshwari, Rajesh, Vadivel, Neela, Sushil, Rathi, team of doctors and staff of RMD for the best of the best you have given for this conference. RMD is stronger and growing only because of your dedication and commitment. Keep the energies flowing!

My inputs on “AI in Healthcare - From Diagnostics to Therapeutics, with a Focus on Geriatric and Palliative Care.”

Current status

Healthcare systems are under pressure from aging populations, chronic diseases, and caregiver shortages.
Geriatric and palliative care demand continuity, personalization, and compassion in areas where AI can act as a strong enabler.
AI is not about replacing doctors or caregivers, but about supporting better, faster, and more humane decisions.

AI in Early Diagnostics for the Elderly

Predictive analytics can identify risks such as falls, cognitive decline, cardiac events, and frailty before clinical deterioration occurs.
AI-assisted imaging and pattern recognition improve accuracy in diagnosing age-related diseases like dementia, cancer, and osteoporosis.
Continuous monitoring through wearables and home devices enables early intervention and reduced hospital admissions.

AI-Enabled Personalized Therapeutics

Elderly patients often have multiple comorbidities; AI helps design individualized treatment pathways.
AI can optimize medication plans, reduce polypharmacy risks, and flag adverse drug interactions.
Treatment decisions become more data-driven while remaining clinician-led.

Transforming Geriatric Care Delivery

Remote patient monitoring allows seniors to age safely at home.
AI tools can support caregivers by predicting care needs and alerting healthcare teams proactively.
Improved coordination between doctors, nurses, family members, and care institutions.

AI in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

AI can help anticipate pain, discomfort, and symptom escalation allowing timely and compassionate intervention.
Emotional and psychological support tools can complement human care for patients and families.
Focus shifts from “curing” to comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Human Touch and Ethical Responsibility

AI must be explainable, transparent, and bias-free especially when serving vulnerable populations.
Human judgment, empathy, and ethical decision-making remain central.
AI should amplify compassion, not automate suffering.

Data, Privacy, and Trust

Strong governance is needed to protect sensitive health data of elderly patients.
Consent, security, and accountability must be built into every AI solution.
Trust will determine adoption more than technology.

Accessibility and Inclusion

AI solutions must be affordable and easy to use, not widening the digital divide.
Design should consider low digital literacy among seniors.
Community-based and NGO-driven models can play a crucial role.

Future Outlook

AI will increasingly move from hospital-centric care to home-centric and community-based care.
Integration with public health systems, elder-care ecosystems, and social services is critical.
The future of healthcare is predictive, personalized, and deeply humane.

Closing Thought

“In geriatric and palliative care, AI’s greatest success will not be measured by algorithms but by how gently and respectfully it supports the final chapters of human life.”

With the increasing health care needs, elderly care being the need and necessity of caregivers in the world of nuclear families and many elders living on own, palliative and geriatric care needs more attention, support and compassion. We need more of Dr. Re’s around and to create the magic of peaceful life in the last leg of life!

God bless team RMD!!!

Gallery of Few pictures of the Conference!

Efflorescence 2025 - Chennai Poetry Circle - 18 Jan 2026 - 25th Edition Release - Happy to be part of the Anthology Launched #UmasreeRaghunath #Anthologies

2026-01-27T07:03:00.000-08:00

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/anthology-by-chennai-poets-circle-released-it-features-60-poets/article70533937.ece

Efflorescence 2025 – Umasree Raghunath

Poem Title: Happiness Matters

Looking out through the window,

I watch the doves conferencing the pane

What would they be talking?

I wondered and felt happy above disdain

Health, I compromised unthoughtfully!

With it, my happiness vanished gleefully

Stress, was my constant companion

Sharing my space, meals and every tension

Pleasing people, was my go-to goal in life

Less did I know, that I can please all like a wife

Targets, Milestones, is what I thought matter

Pleasures of life took its backseat to batter

Every invite honoured, every event attended

I felt like the Guest of Honour with smile intended

Then, the hospital bed invited me with glory

I embraced the needles and medicines in fury

Tears rolled down, when I no longer mattered

To everything I thought I am indispensable!

In no time, people forgot I exist, except family

And few best friends who still adore me in ally

A silent lesson, creeped up in life

That nothing but your inner peace and happiness

Is all that matters, for you and your own

No matter, what position, title or money you hold

Don’t rush to do hundred things, but few

That makes you happy and lets you be healthy

Be like those doves conferencing on the window

Instead of being your own fake shadow

Be a person, who can smile with happiness

Spread peace, spread joy and live life!

Book Launched on 18 Jan 2026

How to Pass PMI- CPMAI ™ ( PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI) in first attempt?

2026-01-21T09:26:00.000-08:00

If you have landed in this page, a big congratulations. As it means that you are planning/planned or doing your CPMAI Exam Prep. The beginning of all things is small!

I am super thrilled and excited to share that I have cleared my PMP- PMI- CPMAI on my first attempt on 18 Jan 2026. Ticking off one of the items in my bucket list this year!

If I can do it, You can definitely do too! Read through to know why!

10 things I did to clear CPMAI in first attempt!

1. Step 1 Tentatively plan a week when you want to achieve this certification. I have put together a self-goal to achieve this in 90 days starting beginning of Nov 2025. This gave me enough time to carefully plan my study timetable without impacting my work or personal life. Draft a weekly plan on what you want to finish and try to stick to it with a threshold of 10% variance.

2. Step 2- Go through the preparatory course to get a high level view of the free course in PMI - Free Introduction: PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)

3. Step 3 is to register for the CPMAI course study and exam in the PMI.ORG. And start the course which is around 22 hours of study of the concepts in detail. Make notes of the core concepts and visual boards for reference.

4. Step 4 - Go through the Summary after each Module in detail. I copied that to a separate Word doc that I can refer back before the exam. Now mark the concepts that you need some guidance or clarifications and any terminology that you are not able to understand

5. Step 5- Find a mentor. I found Sanal Mathew John, my colleague and well-wisher ready to guide me and I am lucky I had chosen his expertise without second thoughts and his Master class in Udemy and Practice Tests. Whenever I felt stuck, either theoretically on the courseware or emotionally on the motivation levels, he was there to push me and guide me appropriately

6. Step 6 - Complete the CPMAI Course study in 30-45 days maximum, without diluting further. I prepared the list of questions / clarifications I needed at this stage for review with my mentor

7. Step 7- Master Class - I attended the 3 hours online master class by Sanal. He explained the concepts briefly covering the entire course ware in 3 hours, in smaller chunks of info to grasp. It was a like a ready reckoner and refresher to the 30 hours of PMP modules before I started the Mock Exams practice

8. Step 8 - Now decide on the date of the exam- Go ahead and fix with the nearest prometric testing center. I chose a weekend afternoon so that I can balance with my work. And morning gave me sometime to quickly review the concepts before the exam and also have a good night of sleep. Also the day before the exam, I had one to one session with my mentor, to get a clear understanding of the areas I was not sure. This helped me to feel more confidence

9. Step 9 - This is the most important stage. I took up the Mock Exams of Sanal, practice sets 1, 2, 3 in practice mode. Mock 4 was the difficult level, but I challenged myself to do it as it will give you indepth understanding and testing of the concepts. Mock 5 was closer to the new ECO (Exam Content Outline). This gave me confidence that I am aware of the concepts. Next I did all the mocks once again in Exam Mode to test my preparedness with timer on. Trust me it was not easy the first time. But I kept redoing the mocks to improve my speed in attempting the exam, getting more familiar with the type of exam questions, learning tricks and tips like knocking off the incorrect answers first, first read the question in ask for lengthy questions, trying to memory map on the concepts, with examples Sanal explained in Master class. Above all staying focused for 120 questions, without distraction was achieved by practice. Sanal told me that I was prepared when I scored 80% in the mocks. But I pushed myself to get minimum 95% in all the mocks before I finally felt ready for the exam. Version 8 did not have much of technical questions except for 4 or 5 algorithms basics.

10. Step 10. Finally the day arrived. Eat properly, sleep well the night before (I went off to sleep by 10 pm), do some breathing exercise to wade away stress and meditation to bring in a good focus. Tell all your prayers to feel faith intervening. Two days before the exam I went on a digital phone detox mode, keeping calls bare minimum for family emergencies, not getting distracted to news or festivities around, and keeping my mind calm. It was important to tell your family to support you and keep distractions bare minimal. I went to the Centre almost an hour early, took the ID card without fail, digital copy of the PMP Pearson VEU testing center appointment, in comfortable clothing and water to have in a break.

1. During the exam, mark the questions for review if you are not sure.

2. Strikethrough the answers you are sure are not applicable.

3. Highlight the alternative closest answer that makes you thing could be the answer.

4. Keep an eye on the timer only once in half hour. Just focus on the questions and answering.

5. Once you finish all the questions answering once, take a quick short break and have some water. Come back and click on the review questions list and go through. Here is the trick. 90% of the times, the answer you gave first time could be the right one. So think deeply, evaluate clearly before you change the answer at this stage.

6. Once you are done, atleast 10 mins before the timer goes off, be brave! Just go and click the crazy Finish Button. 30 seconds before the exam result will be the longest 30 seconds ! But Alas, the screen flashed saying- Congratulations!

I closed my eyes, in gratitude to Almighty, Parents, My husband (who waited outside the exam centre for full time just to assure that he is with me in this journey) , my sisters and dear daughter and son in law (my lucky charms) and especially my mentor Sanal Mathew John and my first PMP mentor Krishnan Vadivel who pushed me to pursue Project Management 25 years back!

I called my cousin and happily shouted ‘Athaaaaaa, naaaa passs ayitheyen!” - Crazy me

Now on -If I can do it, You can definitely do! - Why So?

1. I am going to be 50 this year. When I first took up PMP, almost 15-16 years ago, I was young, focused and with great memory. With age comes wisdom, but also equal challenges – with memory draining, focus no longer on 3 hours movies but limited to 30 seconds reels and this is definitely time consuming compulsory study hours to do. But I realized, age is just a number. If you have a strong will and focus, you can surely do it!

2. My health is a challenge. After the left MCA occlusion that almost paralyzed me in 2022, and having week right limbs, disturbed right eye vision, brain fog has become a regular thing. To survive this journey without major headaches, or brain going blank after a certain amount of study stress, was not easy. But meditation, chanting and motivation from the best mentor I had, kept me going.

3. Diabetic condition. It is quite tricky when you have diabetic challenges but once you sit through practice exams, and tune your body and mind to align, you can definitely do this despite any physical challenges you may have.

4. Motivation - From someone who was a Global Program Director of a Data Office (yes, you heard it right- I was a Data Evangelist and Data Governance Expert in my last work – as part of Strategy and Transformation in ATOS and to be going back to being a Project Manager (the role I did almost 18 years ago) is no easy task emotionally. It needed courage, wisdom and acceptance to reality. AI is new and it is time to embrace the change. Being egoistic of the past is not going to help you. Being prepared for the future is the key. I had to actually unlearn, relearn and continuously keep learning in this process. Just stay focused on why you want to do this. Just be sure that no learning is going to go waste.

5. Typical DIKUW pyramid of life - Data (all your years of experience), Information (understand the impact of the data you have), Knowledge ( what all you need to know), Understanding ( relate what you read to the live examples around you) and Wisdom ( the final point of making the best of everything you learnt) will make you achieve not just this goal but anything you want to achieve in life!

Wishing you all the very best!

Dubai DIFC Art Festival 2025

2025-11-21T07:16:00.000-08:00

*Dubai DIFC Art Festival 2025*

Enjoyed the celebration of creativity at the *DIFC Art Festival 2025* — where global art meets the heart of Dubai’s financial district! The iconic DIFC turns into an open-air gallery showcasing *contemporary art, sculpture, photography, and immersive installations* by emerging and established artists from around the world.

Stroll through Gate Avenue, experience live performances, meet the artists, and explore how culture, innovation, and business intersect in this unique urban setting.

Free to attend | DIFC, Dubai | #DIFCArtFest2025

*Art lives here. Don’t miss it.*

As an art lover who enjoyed visiting worlds best art galleries , enjoyed our night at Dubai art festival last night and enjoyed capturing the moments to cherish.

#DubaiHeritage Queen Elizabeth 2 - Port Rashid Dubai

2025-11-15T06:54:00.000-08:00

#heritageweaves #yourconnectors

Years ago, we had the great privilege to visit spooky Queen Mary Ship and later on also see parts of Titanic wreckage in Halifax, and since then I was curious about this ship docked few kilometers away from my home in Dubai and thanks to my cousin, got a chance to finally visit and here is a bit of history:-)

*Queen Elizabeth 2 – Floating Hotel in Dubai*

The iconic *Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2)*, once a legendary British ocean liner, is now permanently docked at *Port Rashid, Dubai*, transformed into a floating hotel and museum.

This historic ship, launched in 1969, served as a transatlantic cruise liner for nearly 40 years before arriving in Dubai in 2008. After a full refurbishment, it opened as a hotel featuring luxury rooms, fine dining, and exhibitions showcasing its rich maritime legacy.

*Location:* Port Rashid, Dubai

*Now:* Hotel, museum, and cultural attraction

*Legacy:* Over 1,400 voyages and 5.6 million nautical miles

A must-visit for history lovers and maritime enthusiasts!

#QE2Dubai #QueenElizabeth2 #DubaiHeritage

Chevaliar Sri Thota Tharani - What a great honour!

2025-11-13T07:17:00.000-08:00

#ThotaTharani.

Heart feels so happy to see this moment in history....50+ years of relentless hardwork and worship to art, devotion of an artist, today this recognition is to Artist Sri Thota Tharani....the side of him that he always cherished deeply. Cinema gave him success, Art gave him soul satisfaction.....long live your pursuit of happiness....

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర వజ్ర కవచ స్తోత్రం- Sri Venkateswara Vajra Kavcham

2025-08-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర వజ్ర కవచ స్తోత్రం

మార్కండేయ ఉవాచ ।

నారాయణం పరబ్రహ్మ సర్వ-కారణ-కారణమ్ ।
ప్రపద్యే వేంకటేశాఖ్యం తదేవ కవచం మమ ॥ 1 ॥

సహస్ర-శీర్షా పురుషో వేంకటేశ-శ్శిరోఽవతు ।
ప్రాణేశః ప్రాణ-నిలయః ప్రాణాన్ రక్షతు మే హరిః ॥ 2 ॥

ఆకాశరా-ట్సుతానాథ ఆత్మానం మే సదావతు ।
దేవదేవోత్తమో పాయాద్దేహం మే వేంకటేశ్వరః ॥ 3 ॥

సర్వత్ర సర్వకాలేషు మంగాంబాజా-నిరీశ్వరః ।
పాలయేన్మాం సదా కర్మ-సాఫల్యం నః ప్రయచ్ఛతు ॥ 4 ॥

య ఏత-ద్వజ్రకవచ-మభేద్యం వేంకటేశితుః ।
సాయం ప్రాతః పఠేన్నిత్యం మృత్యుం తరతి నిర్భయః ॥ 5 ॥

ఇతి మార్కండేయ-కృతం శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర వజ్రకవచ-స్తోత్రం సంపూర్ణమ్ ॥

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQFpdOO0IQ0&list=RDoQFpdOO0IQ0&start_radio=1

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర అష్టోత్తర శత నామావళి- Sri Venkateshwara Ashtotra Namavalli -108 names - in Telugu

2025-08-15T08:02:00.000-07:00

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర అష్టోత్తర శత నామావళి

ఓం శ్రీ వేంకటేశాయ నమః
ఓం శ్రీనివాసాయ నమః
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ఓం అనామయాయ నమః
ఓం అమృతాశాయ నమః
ఓం జగద్వంద్యాయ నమః
ఓం గోవిందాయ నమః
ఓం శాశ్వతాయ నమః
ఓం ప్రభవే నమః
ఓం శేషాద్రినిలయాయ నమః (10)

ఓం దేవాయ నమః
ఓం కేశవాయ నమః
ఓం మధుసూదనాయ నమః
ఓం అమృతాయ నమః
ఓం మాధవాయ నమః
ఓం కృష్ణాయ నమః
ఓం శ్రీహరయే నమః
ఓం జ్ఞానపంజరాయ నమః
ఓం శ్రీవత్సవక్షసే నమః
ఓం సర్వేశాయ నమః

ఓం గోపాలాయ నమః
ఓం పురుషోత్తమాయ నమః
ఓం గోపీశ్వరాయ నమః
ఓం పరస్మై జ్యోతిషే నమః
ఓం వ్తెకుంఠ పతయే నమః
ఓం అవ్యయాయ నమః
ఓం సుధాతనవే నమః
ఓం యాదవేంద్రాయ నమః
ఓం నిత్య యౌవనరూపవతే నమః
ఓం చతుర్వేదాత్మకాయ నమః (30)

ఓం విష్ణవే నమః
ఓం అచ్యుతాయ నమః
ఓం పద్మినీప్రియాయ నమః
ఓం ధరాపతయే నమః
ఓం సురపతయే నమః
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ఓం దేవపూజితాయ నమః
ఓం చతుర్భుజాయ నమః
ఓం చక్రధరాయ నమః
ఓం త్రిధామ్నే నమః (40)

ఓం త్రిగుణాశ్రయాయ నమః
ఓం నిర్వికల్పాయ నమః
ఓం నిష్కళంకాయ నమః
ఓం నిరాంతకాయ నమః
ఓం నిరంజనాయ నమః
ఓం విరాభాసాయ నమః
ఓం నిత్యతృప్తాయ నమః
ఓం నిర్గుణాయ నమః
ఓం నిరుపద్రవాయ నమః
ఓం గదాధరాయ నమః (50)

ఓం శార్-ంగపాణయే నమః
ఓం నందకినే నమః
ఓం శంఖధారకాయ నమః
ఓం అనేకమూర్తయే నమః
ఓం అవ్యక్తాయ నమః
ఓం కటిహస్తాయ నమః
ఓం వరప్రదాయ నమః
ఓం అనేకాత్మనే నమః
ఓం దీనబంధవే నమః
ఓం ఆర్తలోకాభయప్రదాయ నమః (60)

ఓం ఆకాశరాజవరదాయ నమః
ఓం యోగిహృత్పద్మమందిరాయ నమః
ఓం దామోదరాయ నమః
ఓం జగత్పాలాయ నమః
ఓం పాపఘ్నాయ నమః
ఓం భక్తవత్సలాయ నమః
ఓం త్రివిక్రమాయ నమః
ఓం శింశుమారాయ నమః
ఓం జటామకుట శోభితాయ నమః
ఓం శంఖమద్యోల్లస-న్మంజుకింకిణ్యాఢ్యకరండకాయ నమః (70)

ఓం నీలమోఘశ్యామ తనవే నమః
ఓం బిల్వపత్రార్చన ప్రియాయ నమః
ఓం జగద్వ్యాపినే నమః
ఓం జగత్కర్త్రే నమః
ఓం జగత్సాక్షిణే నమః
ఓం జగత్పతయే నమః
ఓం చింతితార్థప్రదాయ నమః
ఓం జిష్ణవే నమః
ఓం దాశార్హాయ నమః
ఓం దశరూపవతే నమః (80)

ఓం దేవకీ నందనాయ నమః
ఓం శౌరయే నమః
ఓం హయగ్రీవాయ నమః
ఓం జనార్దనాయ నమః
ఓం కన్యాశ్రవణతారేజ్యాయ నమః
ఓం పీతాంబరధరాయ నమః
ఓం అనఘాయ నమః
ఓం వనమాలినే నమః
ఓం పద్మనాభాయ నమః
ఓం మృగయాసక్త మానసాయ నమః (90)

ఓం అశ్వారూఢాయ నమః
ఓం ఖడ్గధారిణే నమః
ఓం ధనార్జన సముత్సుకాయ నమః
ఓం ఘనసార లసన్మధ్యకస్తూరీ తిలకోజ్జ్వలాయ నమః
ఓం సచ్చితానందరూపాయ నమః
ఓం జగన్మంగళ దాయకాయ నమః
ఓం యజ్ఞరూపాయ నమః
ఓం యజ్ఞభోక్త్రే నమః
ఓం చిన్మయాయ నమః
ఓం పరమేశ్వరాయ నమః (100)

ఓం పరమార్థప్రదాయకాయ నమః
ఓం శాంతాయ నమః
ఓం శ్రీమతే నమః
ఓం దోర్దండ విక్రమాయ నమః
ఓం పరాత్పరాయ నమః
ఓం పరస్మై బ్రహ్మణే నమః
ఓం శ్రీవిభవే నమః
ఓం జగదీశ్వరాయ నమః (108)

ఇతి శ్రీవేంకటేశ్వరాష్టోత్తర శతనామావళిః సంపూర్ణః

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ మంగళాశాసనం- Sri Venkateswara Mangalasnanam - Lyrics in Telugu

2025-08-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ మంగళాశాసనం

శ్రియః కాంతాయ కల్యాణనిధయే నిధయేఽర్థినామ్ ।
శ్రీవేంకట నివాసాయ శ్రీనివాసాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 1 ॥

లక్ష్మీ సవిభ్రమాలోక సుభ్రూ విభ్రమ చక్షుషే ।
చక్షుషే సర్వలోకానాం వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 2 ॥

శ్రీవేంకటాద్రి శృంగాగ్ర మంగళాభరణాంఘ్రయే ।
మంగళానాం నివాసాయ శ్రీనివాసాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 3 ॥

సర్వావయవ సౌందర్య సంపదా సర్వచేతసామ్ ।
సదా సమ్మోహనాయాస్తు వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 4 ॥

నిత్యాయ నిరవద్యాయ సత్యానంద చిదాత్మనే ।
సర్వాంతరాత్మనే శ్రీమద్-వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 5 ॥

స్వత స్సర్వవిదే సర్వ శక్తయే సర్వశేషిణే ।
సులభాయ సుశీలాయ వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 6 ॥

పరస్మై బ్రహ్మణే పూర్ణకామాయ పరమాత్మనే ।
ప్రయుంజే పరతత్త్వాయ వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 7 ॥

ఆకాలతత్త్వ మశ్రాంత మాత్మనా మనుపశ్యతామ్ ।
అతృప్త్యమృత రూపాయ వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 8 ॥

ప్రాయః స్వచరణౌ పుంసాం శరణ్యత్వేన పాణినా ।
కృపయాఽఽదిశతే శ్రీమద్-వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 9 ॥

దయాఽమృత తరంగిణ్యా స్తరంగైరివ శీతలైః ।
అపాంగై స్సించతే విశ్వం వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 10 ॥

స్రగ్-భూషాంబర హేతీనాం సుషమాఽఽవహమూర్తయే ।
సర్వార్తి శమనాయాస్తు వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 11 ॥

శ్రీవైకుంఠ విరక్తాయ స్వామి పుష్కరిణీతటే ।
రమయా రమమాణాయ వేంకటేశాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 12 ॥

శ్రీమత్-సుందరజా మాతృముని మానసవాసినే ।
సర్వలోక నివాసాయ శ్రీనివాసాయ మంగళమ్ ॥ 13 ॥

మంగళా శాసనపరైర్-మదాచార్య పురోగమైః ।
సర్వైశ్చ పూర్వైరాచార్యైః సత్కృతాయాస్తు మంగళమ్ ॥ 14 ॥

శ్రీ పద్మావతీ సమేత శ్రీ శ్రీనివాస పరబ్రహ్మణే నమః

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర ప్రపత్తి - Sri Venkateswara Prapatti - Lyrics in Telugu

2025-08-15T07:59:00.000-07:00

ఈశానాం జగతోఽస్య వేంకటపతే ర్విష్ణోః పరాం ప్రేయసీం

తద్వక్షఃస్థల నిత్యవాసరసికాం తత్-క్షాంతి సంవర్ధినీమ్ ।
పద్మాలంకృత పాణిపల్లవయుగాం పద్మాసనస్థాం శ్రియం
వాత్సల్యాది గుణోజ్జ్వలాం భగవతీం వందే జగన్మాతరమ్ ॥

శ్రీమన్ కృపాజలనిధే కృతసర్వలోక
సర్వజ్ఞ శక్త నతవత్సల సర్వశేషిన్ ।
స్వామిన్ సుశీల సుల భాశ్రిత పారిజాత
శ్రీవేంకటేశచరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 2 ॥

ఆనూపురార్చిత సుజాత సుగంధి పుష్ప
సౌరభ్య సౌరభకరౌ సమసన్నివేశౌ ।
సౌమ్యౌ సదానుభనేఽపి నవానుభావ్యౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 3 ॥

సద్యోవికాసి సముదిత్త్వర సాంద్రరాగ
సౌరభ్యనిర్భర సరోరుహ సామ్యవార్తామ్ ।
సమ్యక్షు సాహసపదేషు విలేఖయంతౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 4 ॥

రేఖామయ ధ్వజ సుధాకలశాతపత్ర
వజ్రాంకుశాంబురుహ కల్పక శంఖచక్రైః ।
భవ్యైరలంకృతతలౌ పరతత్త్వ చిహ్నైః
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 5 ॥

తామ్రోదరద్యుతి పరాజిత పద్మరాగౌ
బాహ్యైర్-మహోభి రభిభూత మహేంద్రనీలౌ ।
ఉద్య న్నఖాంశుభి రుదస్త శశాంక భాసౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 6 ॥

స ప్రేమభీతి కమలాకర పల్లవాభ్యాం
సంవాహనేఽపి సపది క్లమ మాధధానౌ ।
కాంతా నవాఙ్మానస గోచర సౌకుమార్యౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 7 ॥

లక్ష్మీ మహీ తదనురూప నిజానుభావ
నీలాది దివ్య మహిషీ కరపల్లవానామ్ ।
ఆరుణ్య సంక్రమణతః కిల సాంద్రరాగౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 8 ॥

నిత్యానమద్విధి శివాది కిరీటకోటి
ప్రత్యుప్త దీప్త నవరత్నమహః ప్రరోహైః ।
నీరాజనావిధి ముదార ముపాదధానౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 9 ॥

"విష్ణోః పదే పరమ" ఇత్యుదిత ప్రశంసౌ
యౌ "మధ్వ ఉత్స" ఇతి భోగ్య తయాఽప్యుపాత్తౌ ।
భూయస్తథేతి తవ పాణితల ప్రదిష్టౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 10 ॥

పార్థాయ తత్-సదృశ సారధినా త్వయైవ
యౌ దర్శితౌ స్వచరణౌ శరణం వ్రజేతి ।
భూయోఽపి మహ్య మిహ తౌ కరదర్శితౌ తే
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 11 ॥

మన్మూర్థ్ని కాళియఫనే వికటాటవీషు
శ్రీవేంకటాద్రి శిఖరే శిరసి శ్రుతీనామ్ ।
చిత్తేఽప్యనన్య మనసాం సమమాహితౌ తే
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 12 ॥

అమ్లాన హృష్య దవనీతల కీర్ణపుష్పౌ
శ్రీవేంకటాద్రి శిఖరాభరణాయ-మానౌ ।
ఆనందితాఖిల మనో నయనౌ తవై తౌ
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 13 ॥

ప్రాయః ప్రపన్న జనతా ప్రథమావగాహ్యౌ
మాతుః స్తనావివ శిశో రమృతాయమాణౌ ।
ప్రాప్తౌ పరస్పర తులా మతులాంతరౌ తే
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 14 ॥

సత్త్వోత్తరైః సతత సేవ్యపదాంబుజేన
సంసార తారక దయార్ద్ర దృగంచలేన ।
సౌమ్యోపయంతృ మునినా మమ దర్శితౌ తే
శ్రీవేంకటేశ చరణౌ శరణం ప్రపద్యే ॥ 15 ॥

శ్రీశ శ్రియా ఘటికయా త్వదుపాయ భావే
ప్రాప్యేత్వయి స్వయముపేయ తయా స్ఫురంత్యా ।
నిత్యాశ్రితాయ నిరవద్య గుణాయ తుభ్యం
స్యాం కింకరో వృషగిరీశ న జాతు మహ్యమ్ ॥ 16 ॥

ఇతి శ్రీవేంకటేశ ప్రపత్తిః

శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర స్తోత్రం - Sri Venkateswara Swamy Strotram - Kamala Kucha chuchuka - Lyrics in Telugu

2025-08-15T07:20:00.000-07:00

కమలాకుచ చూచుక కుంకమతో

నియతారుణి తాతుల నీలతనో ।
కమలాయత లోచన లోకపతే
విజయీభవ వేంకట శైలపతే ॥

సచతుర్ముఖ షణ్ముఖ పంచముఖ
ప్రముఖా ఖిలదైవత మౌళిమణే ।
శరణాగత వత్సల సారనిధే
పరిపాలయ మాం వృష శైలపతే ॥

అతివేలతయా తవ దుర్విషహై
రను వేలకృతై రపరాధశతైః ।
భరితం త్వరితం వృష శైలపతే
పరయా కృపయా పరిపాహి హరే ॥

అధి వేంకట శైల ముదారమతే-
ర్జనతాభి మతాధిక దానరతాత్ ।
పరదేవతయా గదితానిగమైః
కమలాదయితాన్న పరంకలయే ॥

కల వేణుర వావశ గోపవధూ
శత కోటి వృతాత్స్మర కోటి సమాత్ ।
ప్రతి పల్లవికాభి మతాత్-సుఖదాత్
వసుదేవ సుతాన్న పరంకలయే ॥

అభిరామ గుణాకర దాశరధే
జగదేక ధనుర్థర ధీరమతే ।
రఘునాయక రామ రమేశ విభో
వరదో భవ దేవ దయా జలధే ॥

అవనీ తనయా కమనీయ కరం
రజనీకర చారు ముఖాంబురుహమ్ ।
రజనీచర రాజత మోమి హిరం
మహనీయ మహం రఘురామమయే ॥

సుముఖం సుహృదం సులభం సుఖదం
స్వనుజం చ సుకాయమ మోఘశరమ్ ।
అపహాయ రఘూద్వయ మన్యమహం
న కథంచన కంచన జాతుభజే ॥

వినా వేంకటేశం న నాథో న నాథః
సదా వేంకటేశం స్మరామి స్మరామి ।
హరే వేంకటేశ ప్రసీద ప్రసీద
ప్రియం వేంకటెశ ప్రయచ్ఛ ప్రయచ్ఛ ॥

అహం దూరదస్తే పదాం భోజయుగ్మ
ప్రణామేచ్ఛయా గత్య సేవాం కరోమి ।
సకృత్సేవయా నిత్య సేవాఫలం త్వం
ప్రయచ్ఛ పయచ్ఛ ప్రభో వేంకటేశ ॥

అజ్ఞానినా మయా దోషా న శేషాన్విహితాన్ హరే ।
క్షమస్వ త్వం క్షమస్వ త్వం శేషశైల శిఖామణే ॥

Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham in Telugu -శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర సుప్రభాతం

2025-08-15T07:17:00.000-07:00

కౌసల్యా సుప్రజా రామ పూర్వాసంధ్యా ప్రవర్తతే ।

ఉత్తిష్ఠ నరశార్దూల కర్తవ్యం దైవమాహ్నికమ్ ॥ 1 ॥

ఉత్తిష్ఠోత్తిష్ఠ గోవింద ఉత్తిష్ఠ గరుడధ్వజ ।
ఉత్తిష్ఠ కమలాకాంత త్రైలోక్యం మంగళం కురు ॥ 2 ॥

మాతస్సమస్త జగతాం మధుకైటభారేః
వక్షోవిహారిణి మనోహర దివ్యమూర్తే ।
శ్రీస్వామిని శ్రితజనప్రియ దానశీలే
శ్రీ వేంకటేశ దయితే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 3 ॥

తవ సుప్రభాతమరవింద లోచనే
భవతు ప్రసన్నముఖ చంద్రమండలే ।
విధి శంకరేంద్ర వనితాభిరర్చితే
వృశ శైలనాథ దయితే దయానిధే ॥ 4 ॥

అత్ర్యాది సప్త ఋషయస్సముపాస్య సంధ్యాం
ఆకాశ సింధు కమలాని మనోహరాణి ।
ఆదాయ పాదయుగ మర్చయితుం ప్రపన్నాః
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 5 ॥

పంచాననాబ్జ భవ షణ్ముఖ వాసవాద్యాః
త్రైవిక్రమాది చరితం విబుధాః స్తువంతి ।
భాషాపతిః పఠతి వాసర శుద్ధి మారాత్
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 6 ॥

ఈశత్-ప్రఫుల్ల సరసీరుహ నారికేళ
పూగద్రుమాది సుమనోహర పాలికానామ్ ।
ఆవాతి మందమనిలః సహదివ్య గంధైః
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 7 ॥

ఉన్మీల్యనేత్ర యుగముత్తమ పంజరస్థాః
పాత్రావసిష్ట కదలీ ఫల పాయసాని ।
భుక్త్వాః సలీల మథకేళి శుకాః పఠంతి
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 8 ॥

తంత్రీ ప్రకర్ష మధుర స్వనయా విపంచ్యా
గాయత్యనంత చరితం తవ నారదోఽపి ।
భాషా సమగ్ర మసత్-కృతచారు రమ్యం
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 9 ॥

భృంగావళీ చ మకరంద రసాను విద్ధ
ఝుంకారగీత నినదైః సహసేవనాయ ।
నిర్యాత్యుపాంత సరసీ కమలోదరేభ్యః
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 10 ॥

యోషాగణేన వరదధ్ని విమథ్యమానే
ఘోషాలయేషు దధిమంథన తీవ్రఘోషాః ।
రోషాత్కలిం విదధతే కకుభశ్చ కుంభాః
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 11 ॥

పద్మేశమిత్ర శతపత్ర గతాళివర్గాః
హర్తుం శ్రియం కువలయస్య నిజాంగలక్ష్మ్యాః ।
భేరీ నినాదమివ భిభ్రతి తీవ్రనాదం
శేషాద్రి శేఖర విభో తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 12 ॥

శ్రీమన్నభీష్ట వరదాఖిల లోక బంధో
శ్రీ శ్రీనివాస జగదేక దయైక సింధో ।
శ్రీ దేవతా గృహ భుజాంతర దివ్యమూర్తే
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 13 ॥

శ్రీ స్వామి పుష్కరిణికాప్లవ నిర్మలాంగాః
శ్రేయార్థినో హరవిరించి సనందనాద్యాః ।
ద్వారే వసంతి వరనేత్ర హతోత్త మాంగాః
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 14 ॥

శ్రీ శేషశైల గరుడాచల వేంకటాద్రి
నారాయణాద్రి వృషభాద్రి వృషాద్రి ముఖ్యామ్ ।
ఆఖ్యాం త్వదీయ వసతే రనిశం వదంతి
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 15 ॥

సేవాపరాః శివ సురేశ కృశానుధర్మ
రక్షోంబునాథ పవమాన ధనాధి నాథాః ।
బద్ధాంజలి ప్రవిలసన్నిజ శీర్షదేశాః
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 16 ॥

ధాటీషు తే విహగరాజ మృగాధిరాజ
నాగాధిరాజ గజరాజ హయాధిరాజాః ।
స్వస్వాధికార మహిమాధిక మర్థయంతే
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 17 ॥

సూర్యేందు భౌమ బుధవాక్పతి కావ్యశౌరి
స్వర్భానుకేతు దివిశత్-పరిశత్-ప్రధానాః ।
త్వద్దాసదాస చరమావధి దాసదాసాః
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 18 ॥

తత్-పాదధూళి భరిత స్ఫురితోత్తమాంగాః
స్వర్గాపవర్గ నిరపేక్ష నిజాంతరంగాః ।
కల్పాగమా కలనయాఽఽకులతాం లభంతే
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 19 ॥

త్వద్గోపురాగ్ర శిఖరాణి నిరీక్షమాణాః
స్వర్గాపవర్గ పదవీం పరమాం శ్రయంతః ।
మర్త్యా మనుష్య భువనే మతిమాశ్రయంతే
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 20 ॥

శ్రీ భూమినాయక దయాది గుణామృతాబ్దే
దేవాదిదేవ జగదేక శరణ్యమూర్తే ।
శ్రీమన్ననంత గరుడాదిభి రర్చితాంఘ్రే
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 21 ॥

శ్రీ పద్మనాభ పురుషోత్తమ వాసుదేవ
వైకుంఠ మాధవ జనార్ధన చక్రపాణే ।
శ్రీ వత్స చిహ్న శరణాగత పారిజాత
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 22 ॥

కందర్ప దర్ప హర సుందర దివ్య మూర్తే
కాంతా కుచాంబురుహ కుట్మల లోలదృష్టే ।
కల్యాణ నిర్మల గుణాకర దివ్యకీర్తే
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 23 ॥

మీనాకృతే కమఠకోల నృసింహ వర్ణిన్
స్వామిన్ పరశ్వథ తపోధన రామచంద్ర ।
శేషాంశరామ యదునందన కల్కిరూప
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 24 ॥

ఏలాలవంగ ఘనసార సుగంధి తీర్థం
దివ్యం వియత్సరితి హేమఘటేషు పూర్ణమ్ ।
ధృత్వాద్య వైదిక శిఖామణయః ప్రహృష్టాః
తిష్ఠంతి వేంకటపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 25 ॥

భాస్వానుదేతి వికచాని సరోరుహాణి
సంపూరయంతి నినదైః కకుభో విహంగాః ।
శ్రీవైష్ణవాః సతత మర్థిత మంగళాస్తే
ధామాశ్రయంతి తవ వేంకట సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 26 ॥

బ్రహ్మాదయ-స్సురవరా-స్సమహర్షయస్తే
సంతస్సనందన-ముఖాస్త్వథ యోగివర్యాః ।
ధామాంతికే తవ హి మంగళవస్తుహస్తాః
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 27 ॥

లక్శ్మీనివాస నిరవద్య గుణైక సింధో
సంసారసాగర సముత్తరణైక సేతో ।
వేదాంత వేద్య నిజవైభవ భక్త భోగ్య
శ్రీ వేంకటాచలపతే తవ సుప్రభాతమ్ ॥ 28 ॥

ఇత్థం వృషాచలపతేరిహ సుప్రభాతం
యే మానవాః ప్రతిదినం పఠితుం ప్రవృత్తాః ।
తేషాం ప్రభాత సమయే స్మృతిరంగభాజాం
ప్రజ్ఞాం పరార్థ సులభాం పరమాం ప్రసూతే ॥ 29 ॥

AI for Dummies: What is Artificial Intelligence and Why Should You Care?

2025-08-01T04:30:00.000-07:00

Artificial Intelligence for Dummies- #AIForDummies #AIStory1

"AI for Dummies: What is Artificial Intelligence and Why Should You Care?" This post is perfect for readers new to the concept.

By Umasree Raghunath

We hear it everywhere. AI this, AI that. ChatGPT writes poems, Siri talks back, Netflix knows what you like, and your camera can now "recognize" your dog. But what exactly is this mystical thing called Artificial Intelligence? If you’ve ever nodded along in meetings or conversations about AI while silently wondering what on earth it really means, this blog is for you.

Let’s break it down, dummy-style, with zero jargon and 100% clarity.

🤖 So… What is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is when machines (like computers, phones, or robots) can do things that usually require human brains: like thinking, learning, solving problems, or even chatting with you.

Imagine your brain got copied into a machine. Not the emotions or the drama, but just the thinking part. That’s AI in a nutshell.

🧒 An Example a 5-Year-Old Could Understand

Think of AI like a really smart kid who keeps learning.

You say, "This is a cat."

Then you show the smart kid 1,000 photos of cats.

Next time you show her a new picture, she says: "That’s a cat!"

That’s AI learning from data just like a child does.

🏡 How AI Is Already in Your Life (Even If You Didn’t Know)

Google Maps: It predicts traffic and shows you the fastest route.
Netflix or YouTube: It recommends what you might like next.
Voice Assistants (like Alexa or Siri): They answer questions, set alarms, and even crack jokes.
Spam Filters in Gmail: AI helps catch those annoying spam emails.
Bank fraud alerts: Your bank might call you when something suspicious happens as AI spotted it.

So yes, AI is not sci-fi. It’s your roommate already.

🧩 How Does AI Work? (The Lazy Explanation)

AI is powered by:

Data (like photos, numbers, or words)
Algorithms (like recipes telling the computer what to do)
Computers that learn from patterns in the data

It’s like baking a cake where the more cakes you bake, the better the next one tastes. AI improves the more you "feed" it.

💡 Types of AI (Keeping it Simple!)

Narrow AI – Super focused, good at one thing. Like facial recognition or Google Translate.
General AI – (Still a dream) A machine that’s as smart as a human. We’re not there yet.
Generative AI – Like ChatGPT. It can create text, images, music, and more based on what it has learned.

❓Should You Be Scared of AI?

Let’s be honest, it’s normal to feel a little uneasy. But don’t panic. AI is a tool, just like a knife. In the right hands, it can slice bread. In the wrong hands, it can cause harm.

So we must use it responsibly, with rules, awareness, and ethical thinking.

🌍 Why AI Matters for You

Whether you're a student, a homemaker, a writer, a business owner, or a tech dinosaur:

AI can save you time (think of smart email replies)
It can help you learn faster (apps that teach languages or skills)
It can make your life easier (home automation, voice commands)
And yes, it might change jobs – but it will also create new ones!

Understanding AI today is like learning how to use the internet in the 90s. The earlier you catch on, the better prepared you are.

🛠️ How Can You Start Using AI?

Here are some beginner-friendly tools:

Tool	What It Does
ChatGPT	Ask questions, write anything, brainstorm
Canva AI	Design with AI help
Google Bard	Like ChatGPT, but with Google flair
Grammarly	Write better with AI-powered suggestions
DALL·E	Make images from words
Notion AI	Your AI note-taking and organizing buddy

You don’t need to be a techie. Just start playing. Use these tools for writing, learning, working or just for fun.

📣 Final Thought

AI isn’t just about robots taking over. It’s about making our lives better, faster, smarter. But like any powerful technology, it’s up to us to learn about it, use it wisely, and make sure it stays helpful and not harmful.

So next time someone says “AI is the future,” you can smile and say:

“Actually, it’s already here and I’m learning to ride the wave!”

Have questions about AI? Drop them in the comments or message me, I’d love to simplify it further for you.

Book Review : "Mental Illness and Caregiving – Challenges, Concerns, and Complications" was written by Amrit Bakhshy

2025-06-30T10:04:00.000-07:00

💬 "When the mind is unwell, the heart of the caregiver often breaks in silence."

Today, I want to talk about a book that isn't just a read, it’s a reflection of reality.
Mental Illness and Caregiving is a powerful, deeply moving exploration into the unseen, often unheard world of those who care for someone battling mental illness.

This book doesn't just talk about mental health.

It shines a light on the resilience of caregivers, the stigma they endure, the burnout they face, and the unconditional love they continue to give day after day.

Mental illness doesn't affect individuals alone, it affects families, relationships, and ecosystems.

Yet, caregivers are often unsung heroes, navigating through trauma, confusion, financial strain, and emotional exhaustion, with very little support or acknowledgement.

What I loved about this book:
✅ Honest narratives from caregivers and professionals
✅ Practical advice on coping, seeking help, and building support systems
✅ A gentle push towards normalizing conversations around mental illness in our families and communities

Whether you're a caregiver, a mental health professional, or someone simply seeking to understand, this book is an essential companion in building empathy and resilience.

Let’s remember: Caring for the caregiver is just as important as caring for the one struggling.

As someone who has lived through the turbulent, unpredictable, and deeply painful journey of caring for a loved one with schizophrenia, this book hit me not just in the mind, but in the heart.

Amrit Bakhshy has done something incredibly rare and brave as he has not only documented the real, raw, and layered complexities of mental illness but has also given voice to those of us who often remain invisible in the larger discourse: the caregivers.

Reading Mental Illness and Caregiving was like seeing parts of my own life reflected on the pages, the denial, the confusion, the hope, the exhaustion, the isolation, the guilt, the anger, the fierce protectiveness, and most of all, the relentless love that somehow keeps us going.

What I appreciate most about this book is its honesty without drama. It doesn’t romanticize the role of the caregiver, nor does it reduce it to victimhood. Instead, it presents a balanced, empathetic, and well-researched look at what it means to be a caregiver with insights drawn from real cases, medical facts, personal stories, and decades of lived and professional experience.

Amrit’s own journey as a parent and caregiver to his daughter living with schizophrenia lends a deeply personal lens to the writing. His compassion is evident, but so is his activism, his urgency for systemic change, and his voice for policy-level attention to mental health and caregiver support.

As someone who has walked through fire through hospital visits, medication side effects, relapses, stigma from society, and the ache of watching someone you love be consumed by an illness you cannot fix, I found this book both validating and enlightening.

It reminded me that I am not alone. That there is a whole silent tribe of us out there, holding lives together in the shadows. And that our stories matter.

I sincerely recommend this book not just for caregivers, but for anyone in the ecosystem of mental health, therapists, doctors, friends, family members, employers, policymakers because understanding caregiving is the first step towards empathy, and empathy is the foundation of real support.

Thank you, Amrit Bakhshy, for putting into words what many of us have only been able to feel in silence.

📢 Have you read a book that touched you deeply around mental health or caregiving? Share in the comments — we learn by listening. 💙

#MentalHealthAwareness
#CaregivingJourney
#SchizophreniaAwareness
#CaregiverSupport
#LivingWithSchizophrenia
#MentalIllnessIsReal
#EndTheStigma
#CaregiversMatter
#InvisibleHeroes
#EmpathyInAction
#MentalHealthAdvocate
#LeadershipWithCompassion
#BookRecommendation
#WellbeingMatters
#DiversityAndInclusion
#WorkplaceWellness
#SupportDontStigmatize
#VoicesOfCaregivers

#MentalHealth #AmritBakshy

#UmasreeRaghunath

The Curmudgeon and the Colt- A short story

2025-05-04T08:57:00.000-07:00

#pandorathom2025 #day3. #umasreeraghunath

*The Curmudgeon and the Colt*

In the quiet, almost forgotten corner of the valley, lived a man named Jebomany. He was the type of person everyone steered clear of—known for his sour temper and even worse attitude. A curmudgeon, they called him, though no one dared say it to his face. Jeb had no use for friends and preferred the solitude of his little farmhouse, nestled beneath the sweeping canopy of an ancient oak tree. It was said the tree had been there for centuries, its branches twisting like old bones reaching for the sky.

Jeb's house was small, with a weathered porch and a rusting wind chime that never seemed to move, even in the gustiest winds. It was a place of quiet isolation, where the only sounds that filled the air were the chirps of crickets in the summer evenings and the occasional hoot of an owl from the nearby woods.

One day, while Jeb was sitting on his creaky rocking chair, a commotion came from outside. He grumbled under his breath, annoyed by the disturbance. When he stepped outside, he saw a colt, no older than a year, tethered to the fence by his barn. The colt was wild-eyed, tossing its head, and neighing anxiously as it struggled against the rope.

A cat—black as midnight—watched from the edge of the porch, tail flicking slowly, as if amused by the colt's confusion. Jeb scratched his beard, wondering how the animal had ended up in his yard. No one had ever bothered him enough to leave such a creature. He had no use for horses or their owners, and yet here was this young colt, seemingly abandoned.

"Well, look at you," Jeb muttered, walking toward the colt. "Ain't nothing but trouble, that's for sure." He paused, glancing at the cat, who merely blinked at him before licking its paw, unconcerned with the whole situation.

Jeb's fingers tightened around the rope that bound the colt. He tugged, but the animal resisted, kicking up dirt and whinnying loudly. "You're stubborn, aren't you?" Jeb muttered. But despite his irritation, there was a faint, reluctant fondness growing within him. He had dealt with animals his entire life, but something about this colt—so young and wild—made him pause.

The sky began to darken, the sun dipping behind the thick canopy of trees. The crickets outside had started their rhythmic chirping, a sound that usually signaled the end of another long day. Jeb sighed, leaning against the fence. He had no plans for the colt, no desire to keep it, and yet something told him it needed to stay. It needed his care, even if he didn’t want to admit it.

With a sigh, he started to untie the rope. The colt, realizing it was no longer confined, stood still, its head lowered in a calm submission that surprised Jeb. It looked at him with those wide eyes—almost pleading.

"I suppose I can’t just leave you out here to fend for yourself," Jeb muttered, shaking his head as he led the colt into the barn. The cat followed, its green eyes glowing in the twilight, as if approving of Jeb’s decision.

Inside the barn, Jeb made a bed of hay for the colt, and as he worked, he found himself humming a tune under his breath—a habit he hadn’t realized he still had. The colt seemed to sense the shift in the air, and as Jeb placed the last piece of hay, the colt lay down with a soft snort, curling its legs beneath it.For the first time in years, Jeb didn’t feel so alone. The company of the colt, and the quiet presence of the cat, seemed to fill a space he hadn’t known was empty. Outside, the crickets still sang, their song a reminder that life continued, even in the most unexpected ways.

As the night settled in, Jeb stood by the barn door, looking out at the darkened valley. His heart, which had been hardened over time, seemed to soften just a little.

"Well, I’ll be," Jeb whispered, turning to the colt. "Maybe you ain't so bad after all."

And for the first time, Jeb felt the warmth of something he hadn’t felt in years—something that resembled connection. He wasn’t sure what the future held for him and the colt, but one thing was certain: he wasn’t as alone as he once thought.

The cat meowed softly in the corner, as if in agreement, and the sound of crickets filled the air once more, serenading the old man, the colt, and the cat under the canopy of trees that watched over them all.

#umasreeraghunath

#NaPoWriMo2025 - Opposites makes life!

2025-04-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

#alsnapowrimo2025 #day18

Love and hate are woven

In the fabric of the soul,

They pull at the heartstrings

And leave us feeling whole and broken.

Love lifts us to the heavens,

Yet hate drags us to the depths,

A never-ending tug-of-war,

Where the battle rages without rest.

Joy and sadness walk together

Through the same winding path,

In one breath, we laugh aloud

And in the next, tears fall fast.

We cradle both in fragile hands,

Each emotion has its place,

The light and dark entwine,

Creating beauty in their grace.

Life and death are strangers,

But they meet at every turn,

Life is but a fleeting moment,

And death the fire that will burn.

We chase the days, unaware

That time is slipping fast,

A single breath, a single step,

And all that was will be the past.

Day and night are bound by fate

In an eternal dance of time,

The sun gives way to the moon,

While stars above silently chime.

One holds the warmth of day,

The other the peace of night,

Together they form the rhythm

That sets the world alight.

Trust and betrayal walk beside

Each other in our hearts,

Trust is the fragile flower,

Betrayal the thorn that imparts.

We build our faith in others

Then watch it slowly fall,

Yet still, we seek to trust again

Despite the rise and the fall.

These dimensions of life intertwine,

A tapestry of joy and strife,

Each thread, each emotion,

Shapes the beauty of our life.

#SeeingRed Seeing Red - A Short Film! A slapstick satire in Tamil

2025-04-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

#seeingred

A viewer's review..

This film takes us into a society that believed in certains ways of life. It is not about any specific community. It is about a society that set certain unappealing boundaries on women without any logical reasoning. Customs and traditions are made for convenience of mankind. It reflects on the mindset of people during various generations.

Lot has changed and transformed ever since. In the last 40 years, we have witnessed not only a transforming change in the society with regard to women, but also towards a much empowered and diversified acknowledgement of women power.

No longer we have all households with separate puja rooms or restrictions on women that can be imposed. However, there are still fractions of society that silently imposes the age old customs on the family members. Mindsets have changed but not for all. There are traces left behind

This film is a hit on the head for those 'old school' customs and thoughts. The director Shalini Vijayakumar has beautifully woven the script with ample humour and wit to reflect on the leftovers of a bygone era which seems to haunt few families even today.

Looking at this deep subject with an amazing way, Director and her team of young talents took us on a time travel to show the family dynamics and how it ghosts the minds of women suppressed and conditioned. 25 years ago, I as a women did experience a bit of this and know the inconvenience it caused. Today things changed only because we have living Shalinis' around us making it easy for every woman and in fact many men making our lives easy

Technical brilliance of the crew to be appreciated with managing to film a movie n an iPhone and qualifying for a renowned film festival. The setting of the house with the colours that showcased the time of the film, especially greens n blue and the beautiful big frames of deities in Puja room and the backyard...kudos to the production design team and DoP Viki who did a brilliant job. Young and hardworking crew with a brilliant selection of artists as cast made this short film a wholesome entertainer.

When you have a mentor like #vetrimaran , you are compelled to deliver the best! You will put your heart, head and heals over the delivery. #ShaliniVijaykumar as a director is here to stay! Her script and direction is brilliant and Roju, #Kanupriya and everyone did give their best. When you have senior artists like #BadavaGopi sir and #AppaRamesh sir, you not only bring in discipline, quality and learning to the table but an amazing output. Young #Shivani to the amazing #RaBo Patti , every artist gave their best. Every technician and including lightmen, make up artists, hair dressers, the crew went along the script.

Personally, I am delighted Aishwarya worked in this project on costumes and styling. As a mother, I have seen her creative thinking from an early age and I was always confident she carried the best of genes of legendary art director A.k.sekar Garu...

As a viewer, I loved the film. The theme, the making, the cast and crew and all about #SeeingRed. Watch it!

https://www.apple.com/.../meet-four-emerging-filmmakers.../

Proud of you my girl Aishwarya Raghunath and the entire team of Seeing Red ..wishing you the best for this film...

This film was one of the four films in India that got selected for the MUMBAI FILM FESTIVAL. Great job Shalini and team

So happy Aishu got to work with you Ramesh Krishnamurthy Sir ...and wonderful team under the mentoring of Vetrimaran Sir...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZYLe-6KHuI

Seeing Red, a slapstick satire in Tamil from the second edition of MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone IS OUT NOW on YouTube!

Directed by @shalinivijayakumar_

Mentored by #VetriMaaran

#SeeingRed #MAMISelectFilmedOniPhone

#MAMI #MAMI2025 #MumbaiFilm Festival #Vetrimaaran #LijoJosePellissery #MAMISelect #MAMI #MAMI2025 #MumbaiFilmFestival #MAMISelect #MAMISelectFilmedOniPhone

#NaPoWriMo2025 #Day13 - Days of the Week!

2025-04-13T06:47:00.000-07:00

#alsnapowrimo2025 #day13 #week

*Monday*

Morning blues greet me as I rise from bed

The rush begins with the ticking clock ahead

Running to office with a hundred things to do

Cooking and meditating to calm my mind too

Deadlines loom closer with every passing hour

But I push through it all with my inner power

*Tuesday*

A hectic whirlwind that never seems to stop

Meetings, plans, and projects pile to the top

Poetry in the evenings and long walks to breathe

Finding little moments of peace I can retrieve

The pace is fast but I hold onto my flow

For the challenges only help my strength grow

*Wednesday*

Midweek brings a sense of balance and light

The day feels smooth as everything feels right

Work gets done with clarity and ease

A little moment of peace, a little more breeze

I’m halfway through with a hopeful heart

Knowing soon, the weekend will start

*Thursday*

Devotional chanting fills the air around

Meditation keeps my feet firmly on the ground

Trying to finish what I’ve set out to do

Hoping by evening, I’ll be through

With work commitments slowly coming near

I welcome the weekend that’s finally here

*Friday*

Friday arrives with a sense of relief

Prayer and reflection to bring me peace

Wrapping up the week, tying every thread

To rest and relax, no more work ahead

Weekend is near, with joy it calls

I take a moment for the beauty that falls

*Saturday*

Suprabhatam greets me with a peaceful start

Cleaning and yoga brings me back to heart

Writing my thoughts and just being free

The world slows down and I let it be

Saturday is mine, a time to reflect

In these moments, I feel truly blessed

*Sunday*

A lazy morning with a late breakfast spread

Spicy biryani for lunch, nothing left unsaid

Movies or the beach, evening fun calls

I prepare for the week with no regrets at all

For every day planned and organized brings flow

A beautiful rhythm in life that continues to grow

--Umasree Raghunath.. Chennai/ Dubai

#NaPoWriMo2025 - Rules of Life!

2025-04-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

#day9 #alsnapowrimo2025

*Rules for Life*

Life may seem like a garden of flowers,

But it's a roller coaster of trials and powers.

To live with peace and joy also there’s a way,

Follow these rules each and every day.

Rise early and greet the sun,

Health, wealth and wisdom have just begun.

Yoga and food that’s good for you,

Keeps the body and mind healthy too.

Honesty shines as truth always wins,

Cheating never leads to peace within.

Straightforwardness is a mirror so clear,

Reflecting a soul we hold dear.

Cleanliness is divine both inside and out,

Brings blessings without a doubt.

Respect for elders as their wisdom we seek,

Their blessings make us strong and not weak.

Simplicity, truth, and love for all,

Are keys to life's most beautiful call.

With kindness to animals, nature, and land,

Together we’ll make the world grand.

- Umasree Raghunath, Dubai/ Chennai

#NaPoWriMo2025 - Let Go!

2025-04-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

#alsnapowrimo2025 #day8

Let go

Let go of the weight you carry so long

Let go of the burdens that make you feel wrong

Release the doubts that cloud your bright sky

Set your spirit free and learn to fly

Let go of the fears that steal your peace

Let go of the past and let your heart release

Embrace the present, its gift so true

Let go of what no longer serves you

Let go of the pain that holds you tight

Let go of the darkness, welcome the light

For in letting go you’ll find your way

A new beginning at the break of day

#NaPoWriMo2025 -Freedom from the past! #day6

2025-04-06T06:41:00.000-07:00

#alsnapowrimo2025

#day6

I need freedom from my past

To break these chains that hold me fast,

Memories like shadows creep,

Whispered secrets that I keep.

The wounds may heal but scars remain,

Each echo brings a hidden pain,

I long to fly beyond this strife,

And live a new unburdened life.

The past, a storm I cannot tame,

But I seek peace, not guilt or shame.

Freedom calls my soul to free,

A new beginning and a chance to be me.

#NaPoWriMo2025 - Sky Full of Stars - Sai Manasa shines afar!

2025-04-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

#alsnapowrimo2025 #day5

Sky full of stars....of my loved one...happy birthday to our beloved Sai Manasa in heaven

A sky full of stars twinkles in the night

Each one a memory burning bright

I look up and feel your presence near

My loved one lost but still so clear

In the quiet sky, your spirits soar

Shining like star forevermore

Though you're gone, you're never far

Guiding us like every star

Each light a whisper, soft and kind

A love that's eternal, one of a kind

In the vast sky your glow remains

A comforting presence through all pains

The stars up high they light our way

Reminding me of you every day

Though you're gone, you live on still

In the stars that twinkle, shining at will

A Stone of Hope #NaPoWriMo2025

2025-04-03T09:16:00.000-07:00

#napowrimo2025 #day3

A Stone of Hope

Through darkest nights I stand so strong and tall alone

A silent wish a dream reborn in solid stone

The world may shake my heart may break but I remain

Through storm and fire through endless pain I rise again

Each step I take each path I make with steady grace

The echoes fade but hope will stay in time and space

A mountain high the winds may cry yet I won’t bend

With hands held tight I chase the light until the end

No chains can hold no fear can mold the fire inside

Through endless fight I find my light and cast it wide

A stone of hope in hands of those who dare to dream

The voices loud the world so proud with golden gleam

I stand in faith no storm can break the truth I own

With love and might through darkest night I walk alone