so said the Zen...

The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there...

- From The Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig.

Manimalarkavu

@ Velur, Thrissur, Kerala trying to capture God's grace shinning all around...

knock knock

Sunshine on Me...

Of whatever little wandering I have done, there is a very intriguing fact I have observed. There exists one point during the course of every journey where you are not eager about the destination any more nor you are disturbed for the things left behind when the journey started. Your mind stops wandering and there you are in the journey, living that very moment. It could happen when you cross that mile stone while riding your bike on a highway or while taking a deep breath as you trek up a mountain or may be when you are holding yourself still while releasing the shutter of a camera. This was one such moment, the sun shinned on me as I left behind my shadow…

Sarpa Kavu

Sarpa Kavu meaning Abode of Snakes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarpa_Kavu)

Shadows...

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.
When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

- Buddha

mayilaayi parannu vaa

Mayilaayi parannu vaa mazhavillu tholkkumen azhage
kanivai pozhinju thaa manipeeli onnu nee arige...

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- from the Malayalam movie Mayilpeelikkavu.

Blueee...

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@ Vazhani Dam, Thrissur, Kerala on a pleasant, lazy evening...

Feel Strong

“Its not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong.”
― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild

The Mumbo Jumbo

So magnificent, so majestic, so colossal, they say splendor of an elephant is one of its kind that one can sit and take pleasure in observing it whole day.

This one above from a recent trip to Guruvayoor is my favourite. How he responded to the presence of the Mahout, how he was reciprocating by making different voice to what the mahout was saying was really amazing to watch. It was his bathing time. With such big tusk, patches on his trunk and ears and a broad forehead and matching height this guy was really a hunk. Some where, some how he resembled the legendary Guruvayoor Kesavan (Read more about Guruvayoor Kesavan : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guruvayur_Keshavan). Hopefully I will see him around next time also.

komban anna : the humble beast

Thidambedutha vambanaya kombanane...
Nambuvorku munbil nalla thambi aane...
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from the Malayalam Movie MR. BRAHMACHARI

The Daily Grind...

Welcome to my Playground !!

@ Anakkotta (meaning "Elephant Fort") at Guruvayoor, erstwhile palace of the local ruler...

Happy Diwali...

I hope all of you had a wonderful Diwali...And may that light be with you throughout...

What is your ID?

Every time you look into your eyes in a mirror, what do you see..?
Every heart beat, every breath mumbles something to you,

Above that fancy designation and flamboyant paycheck, what do you see in yourself..?
Beyond the worth of your signature and the authority it commands, there is something more to you,


 
Are you yet to find yourself? What your is Identity?

Posting a Post

Heart is a...

 One of the bumper sticker read : 

The heart is a muscle the size of your fist,
Keep loving, keep fighting...

Carving on the ceiling..

The Nagaraja...

Standing Tall..

VAKRATUNDA MAHAAKAAYA

VAKRATUNDA MAHAAKAAYA
SOORYAKOTI SAMAPRABHA
NIRVIGHNAM KURUMEDEVA
SARVAKAARYESHU SARVADA

Temple Steps

Not to call me an atheist but the concept of God has always surprised me. How every individual connects with or perceives him is amazing and unique many times. And here I was sitting outside on the lonely steps leading to a still lake and a beautiful temple across it. The occasional wind was creating waves across the lake which reflected the beauty of setting sun light. I could see a group of people rushing towards the temple, they looked more of tourist and less of pilgrims. And here I was sitting introspecting about the concept of God. In that grace of sun, ease of wind, calmness of that lake I just closed my eyes.

I felt wasn't that him out there? Wasn't he there? Probably that explains why I was sitting outside the temple...

Life is a road !

And life is the road
And I wanna keep going
Love is a river and
I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever a
Wonderful journey.


From the movie Anastasia

A Story...from Hampi n Badami

Sometimes the ruins have a story to tell. When their silence speaks you can do nothing but listen...

Writing on the Wall