Monday, January 25, 2016

Sparkling millennial generation







Over the last six decades, the GRG brand has come to signify excellence in education in Southern India. Today, their Institutions are home to over 13000 students pursuing a wide spectrum of studies from nursery to doctoral programmes in an inspiring ambience. They are part of the PSG lineage that is synonymous with the growth of Coimbatore City.

On 19th January 2016, was at a vast assembly of faculty, staff and students who came together to celebrate and pay tribute to the Founders who have set a gold standard in empowerment of women through education. Been at this venue some fourteen years ago (see first pic) and could now see a great transformation in the campus.

The theme of the special address was ‘Challenges of Change”. What better example than the enterprising PSG brothers who were the first, in 1931, to use electric power in their mills from the Pykara Electricity System, replacing the older technology of generating power through steam engines.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Senjeri Hills,TN:


We returned to the venue after an interval of 14 years filled with nostalgia. The Thai poosam festive exuberance was evident all around. Gratifying to see several thousands, in all age groups, who thronged at the Maha satsang went ecstatic with the vibrant Thaen amudham bhajans on Lord Shanmukha.



Thai poosam is popular not only in the State but also in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar. One of the austerities during this time is Kavadi. It is a beautiful synthesis of Bhakti-Hatha-Raja Yogas. The sadhak is made to beg from door to door both in known and unknown locations. While some offer alms, there are those who drive him away as well, thus crushing and powdering his ego! His simple attire, satvik diet and celibacy kindle viveka and mental endurance. He learns the glory of silence with constant remembrance and one pointed devotion to the Lord.