Great.

 The greatness of Tulsi (Holy Basil) is celebrated in spiritual, medicinal, and cultural traditions throughout India. It is revered not just as a plant, but as a living embodiment of purity, devotion, and divine grace and its greatness:

1. Spiritual and Religious Significance

Sacred to Lord Vishnu and Krishna: Tulsi is considered the beloved of Lord Vishnu and an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Hence, she is worshipped daily in Vaishnava households.

Symbol of devotion: Offering a Tulsi leaf to Lord Vishnu or Krishna is said to be the highest form of worship — even more valuable than offering gold or jewels.

Tulsi Vivah: The ceremonial marriage of Tulsi with Lord Vishnu (in the form of Shaligram) marks the end of Chaturmas and the beginning of the auspicious wedding season in Hindu tradition.

Purifier of surroundings: It is believed that wherever Tulsi grows, the place becomes pure and holy. Evil energies and negative vibrations cannot stay near it.

 2. Health

“Queen of Herbs”: Ayurveda calls Tulsi “Elixir of Life” because it promotes longevity, resilience, and health.

Boosts immunity: Tulsi is rich in antioxidants and helps fight infections, colds, and coughs.

Calms the mind: Tulsi tea or leaves relieve stress and enhance mental clarity.

Balances the body: It helps regulate blood sugar, purifies the blood, and supports digestion and respiratory health.

 3. Environmental

Tulsi releases oxygen day and night and purifies the air around it.

Many families plant Tulsi in their courtyard or balcony, symbolizing the presence of divine energy in the home.

Water offered to Tulsi is considered sacred and used in rituals to purify oneself and one’s surroundings.

4. Scripture

The Padma Purana says:

“Tulasi is most dear to Hari; even Brahma, Shiva, and the other gods hold her in reverence. Whoever worships Lord Vishnu with Tulasi leaves is freed from all sins.”

The Skanda Purana declares:

 “Just by seeing or touching Tulasi, one’s sins are destroyed; by watering her, liberation is assured.”

 5. Symbol of Devotion and Simplicity

Tulsi teaches humility, faith, and the importance of pure devotion. A single Tulsi leaf offered with love (“patram pushpam phalam toyam…”) is dearer to God than grand offerings without sincerity.

In every home where Tulsi grows,

Divine light gently glows.

Her leaves so pure, her scent so sweet,

At Vishnu’s feet she stays complete.

A maiden fair of virtue rare,

She blesses all who offer prayer.

No jewel or gold can equal be,

One leaf of holy Tulasi.

She heals the body, soothes the mind,

And leaves all sorrow far behind.

Where Tulsi stands, no sin can stay,

She turns the dark to light of day.

O sacred plant, so pure, so wise,

Gift of heaven from the skies,

Grant us love, and hearts so true,

That God may dwell in all we do.

Closer.

 In this bhajan, Radha tells Shyam  lovingly:

“Today, I will play the flute —

You, my beloved Shyam, should dress like me.”

This playful exchange isn’t just literal; it’s filled with spiritual symbolism.

1. Exchange of Roles — Symbol of Oneness

When Radha wishes to play the flute, she is stepping into Krishna’s role — the flute being his divine instrument.

When she tells Krishna to dress like her, it’s as though their identities have merged — there is no Radha and Shyam separately.

It symbolizes the advaita bhava — the oneness of lover and beloved, devotee and God.

2. The Flute as the Voice of Love

The flute represents the voice of the soul, hollow and empty, yet capable of producing divine music only when Krishna breathes life (divine grace) into it.

When Radha takes the flute, it shows her desire to express love in Krishna’s own way — to feel the divine flow that only he knows.

3. The Play of Bhakti (Devotion)

This leela also shows how bhakti (devotion) goes beyond form and identity.

In true love, Radha becomes Krishna, and Krishna becomes Radha — each completely lost in the other.

4. Symbol of Divine Equality

It suggests that the divine feminine (Radha) and divine masculine (Krishna) are not opposites but two reflections of the same supreme consciousness.

In their union, there is perfect balance — the flute’s melody and the heart’s devotion become one.

Radha lifts the flute — her lips tremble like a lotus.

Shyam smiles, his heart melts in joy.

The air fills with a new tune —

for today, the lover plays, and the Beloved listens.

Who is Radha, who is Shyam —

even the gopis can’t tell anymore.

Love has no boundary; it is one soul in two forms.

“Shyama tori bansuri nek bajau aaj”

O Shyam, today I shall play your flute beautifully.

Radha tells Krishna that she wishes to take his place today — she will play his flute, the symbol of his divine melody.

Spiritually, it means Radha wishes to express divine love in Krishna’s own way — she wants to become the vessel for that eternal music of the soul.

2. “Tu mori peetambar dharan kar le, mai hari pe chola sajau aaj”

You wear my yellow sari, and I’ll adorn myself in your blue attire.

Radha asks Krishna to swap their clothes — she will wear his pitambar (yellow silk), and he can wear her chunari or lehenga.

This symbolizes their unity beyond gender or identity — when love reaches its height, there is no “I” or “You,” only One Being.

3. “Aaj to roop badal kar dekhe, kaun Radha kaun Shyam samajh na aave”

Let us exchange forms today — who will then know who is Radha and who is Shyam!

The poet beautifully captures the advaitic (non-dual) idea:

Radha and Krishna are not two; they are two reflections of one consciousness.

When they swap appearances, it’s impossible to tell them apart — love erases all distinction.

4. “Tori murali se nikalat madhur swar, mai sunat sukh paun aaj”

Sweet notes flow from your flute — today, let me feel that joy by playing it myself.

Radha’s desire to play Krishna’s flute is symbolic of divine longing — she wishes to experience what he feels when he enchants the world.

It’s the soul’s wish to experience divine ecstasy directly, not just as a listener, but as a participant.

5. “Prem rang rangi duniya sari, hum dono ek rang rache aaj”

The whole world is dyed in the color of love — today, let us be colored in the same hue together.

Love dissolves individuality.

Radha and Krishna, though appearing separate, are now completely merged in love’s color (prem-rang) — an image of ultimate union.

This bhajan is not only a sweet romantic exchange — it conveys the highest truth of devotion:

When the devotee (Radha) becomes so one with the Divine (Krishna),

there is no difference between the lover and the beloved.

The flute, the music, the player, and the listener — all are one.

Timings.

 

Parthasarathy Temple Triplicane Chennai Timings

Day	Timing
Monday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday	5:30 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday	6:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oldest Vishnu Temple in Chennai. 

Whenever the need arises for Maha Vishnu to incarnate on this earth to protect mankind. He is invariably accompanied by Mahalakshmi who also appears in different human forms. Vedavalli thayar of Thiruvellikeni Temple preceded perumal in reaching the abode.

Thiruvellikeni so named after the pond rich with all flowers was where the sage Brighu had established his ashram. One day he was delighted to find a baby girl under a sandalwood tree and asked his wife to tend to her and bring her up as their own daughter. She was named Vedavalli the personification of vedas themselves. The baby was none other than Mahalakshmi. Who had descended to the earth on the pretex of a small dispute with the Lord.

When the baby grew up to marigable age, Maha vishnu came down as a glorious prince. Sage Brigu saw him and was overwhelmed with devotion. The Lord then gave him a glimpse of his form with conch discus and sword. The sain however noticed that Mahalakshmi was missing from his chest. When he enquired about her he was told that Vedavalli was none other than Mahalakshmi and requested the sage Brighu for her hand in marriage. The sage said that his daughter had to consent for the proposal which she did. The Lord remaind there and took up a resting shayana position and is even today seen in this temple as the reclining main deity of the temple. This was indeed the punya kshetram where these events unfolded. The vibes one gets even today on visiting this glorious temple is to be experienced.

Detachment.

 Detachment is the art of remaining calm and balanced in the midst of life’s joys and sorrows. It does not mean indifference or lack of feeling, but rather a higher understanding that everything in life is temporary. Detachment allows a person to act wisely, without being carried away by emotions, desires, or fears. It is a strength that comes from inner peace and self-awareness.

In our daily lives, we often get attached to people, possessions, and outcomes. We expect things to happen in a certain way and feel disappointed when they don’t. Detachment helps us accept whatever comes with grace. It teaches us that while we should give our best effort, we must also learn to let go of the results. This is beautifully expressed in the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to perform his duty without attachment to success or failure. True freedom lies in doing one’s work with sincerity and leaving the rest to the Divine will.

Detachment also brings mental clarity. When our mind is not clouded by excessive emotions, we can make better decisions. It gives us emotional maturity—the ability to love deeply without clinging, to care without controlling, and to give without expecting in return. Such detachment does not make life cold or empty; instead, it fills life with peace, balance, and understanding.

In today’s fast-moving world, where people constantly chase material success, detachment reminds us of what truly matters. It helps us rise above temporary pleasures and pains and connect with our inner self. It is not an escape from life but a way of living wisely—being in the world, yet not bound by it.

Thus, detachment is not about withdrawing from life, but about living with awareness and freedom. It is the gentle strength of the soul that keeps us steady amidst the changing waves of life.

Print.

 Vishnu-footprint 

1. Vishnupad Temple, Gaya (Bihar, India) — the classic site.

A rock (the Dharmasila) bearing a foot-shaped impression is worshipped as Viṣṇu’s footprint; the temple is a major shrine for pind-dāna (rites for ancestors). 

2. Charan Paduka / Vishnu Charan Paduka near Badrinath (Uttarakhand, India) — Himalayan shrine.

A sacred stone called Charan Paduka close to Badrinath is traditionally revered as Viṣṇu’s footprints; it’s part of the Badrinath pilgrimage landscape. 

3. Vishnupaduka / Bishnupaduka (Dharan / Sunsari district, Nepal) — local pilgrimage site.

A natural rock with two clear footprints is locally believed to be those of Viṣṇu (temple/shrine at the site; mentioned in Puranic references). 

4. Charan/Paduka spots in Varanasi (Kashi), various small shrines.

Varanasi has several places (a “charanpaduka” rock near cremation ghats and other small shrines) traditionally associated with Viṣṇu’s presence or tapasya; these are local beliefs.

5. Various temple stones / carved ‘feet’ (India — Odisha, other temple complexes) — footprint motifs.

Many temples preserve carved padukas/footprints of deities including Viṣṇu (stone impressions, carved footprints, or padukas placed as objects of worship.

The claims are part of local religious tradition and pilgrimage practice. 

Adam’s Peak / Sri Pada (Sri Lanka) has a large foot-shaped impression that is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Hindus typically identify it with Śiva  rather than Viṣṇu, though inter-religious and regional stories vary — so it’s often mentioned in foot-print conversations but not a clear Viṣṇu site. 

Here are two interesting connections to the name and symbolism of Vishnu in the Grand Canyon region — though not actual footprints of the deity, but rather geological/nominal ties that might align

1. Vishnu Temple (Grand Canyon)

Vishnu Temple is a prominent summit in Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona, USA). 

The name “Vishnu Temple” was given by 19th-century geologists/surveyors who named many of the canyon’s peaks after mythological deities, because the rock forms and isolated peaks looked like temples rising from the canyon floor. 

It doesn’t refer to a physical footprint of Vishnu, but rather the naming convention linking Hindu mythological figures with natural landmarks.

2. The “Vishnu Schist” / “Vishnu Basement Rocks”

In the Grand Canyon geology, there is a very ancient rock layer known as the “Vishnu Basement Rocks” (including the Vishnu Schist). These rocks are about 1.7 to 1.8 billion years old and form part of the deepest inner-gorge geology. 

The name again is geological, not mythological — the word “Vishnu” here is used as part of the stratigraphic naming (the “Vishnu schist)

Both ways.

 Why Husbands Who Spend 24/7 with Their Wives Deserve an Award.

In today’s fast-paced world, time has become one of the rarest gifts a person can offer. When a husband chooses to spend every moment—day and night—with his wife, it is more than just companionship; it is a true expression of love, patience, and partnership. Such husbands indeed deserve an award, not for mere presence, but for the understanding, effort, and emotional strength they display.

Living together all the time is not as simple as it sounds. Being with someone 24/7 means sharing every joy, sorrow, mood, and challenge. It requires immense tolerance, adaptability, and empathy. A husband who does this successfully shows qualities of a true companion—someone who listens, supports, and stands beside his wife through every moment, no matter how big or small.

Moreover, such husbands break the traditional notion that men must always be busy outside the home. By being constantly involved in their wives’ daily lives or vice versa shows that marriage is not just about duties, but about togetherness. They help, they care, and they participate in family life as equals. Their presence gives emotional security and deepens the bond of love and friendship in marriage.

Spending 24/7 with one’s wife also shows the strength of the relationship. It means both understand each other so well that they enjoy each other’s company without boredom or irritation. It reflects maturity, mutual respect, and true affection—qualities that form the foundation of a lasting marriage.

Therefore, husbands who devote themselves so fully to their wives deserve appreciation and even an award—not a medal or trophy, but recognition for their love, patience, and selflessness. In a world where relationships often fade under the pressure of work and time, such dedication is rare and truly admirable.

Women Who Help Their Husbands in Their Work

In every successful man’s story, there is often a woman whose quiet strength and support make success possible. Women who help their husbands in their work are true partners in every sense. They not only share the joys and sorrows of family life but also extend their energy, intelligence, and care into their husbands’ professional world.

Such women stand as pillars of encouragement. They may help with accounts, manage clients, give ideas, or simply create a peaceful home that allows their husbands to focus on their duties. Their presence brings balance, emotional strength, and fresh perspectives. Many great leaders, businessmen, and artists have acknowledged that without their wives’ cooperation and faith, their dreams would not have taken shape.

A woman who supports her husband’s work shows deep understanding and devotion. She values teamwork over ego, and together they form a strong bond built on trust and mutual respect. Her contribution, though sometimes unseen, is invaluable — for behind every man who achieves something great, there is often a woman who believed in him even before the world did.

Likes.

 Every person in this world is unique. Just as no two faces are exactly the same, no two minds think alike. What one person likes, another may dislike. These differences in likes and dislikes make life interesting and colorful.

Our likes and dislikes depend on our nature, upbringing, habits, and experiences. Some people like music, while others prefer silence. A person may love sweets, but another may dislike them. One may enjoy rainy days, while someone else feels gloomy when it rains. These preferences reflect our personalities and emotions.

Likes and dislikes also teach us tolerance and understanding. We learn that our way of thinking is not the only way. When we accept that others have different opinions, we become more kind and open-minded. For example, a friend may love playing football, while we like reading books. Instead of judging, we can appreciate that both activities bring joy in different ways.

Without differences in taste, life would be dull. If everyone liked the same food, clothes, or music, there would be no variety or creativity. Our diverse likes and dislikes give rise to art, culture, and innovation. They make the world more vibrant and full of possibilities.

In conclusion, likes and dislikes are a natural part of human life. They show our individuality and help us understand others better. Respecting each other’s preferences brings harmony and makes the world a more beautiful place to live in.