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The story of the Egg Shell

 The Story of the Eggshell Life, in all its tender mystery, is not unlike the story of the eggshell. And it’s perfectly okay—this delicate unfolding is simply how nature speaks in its own quiet wisdom. The eggshell begins as a sanctuary—fragile, yet firm. A sacred container, it cradles the golden yolk and the gentle white, shielding the promise of life from the chaos of the world. Without it, the contents would spill, lost and formless, scattered before they ever had a chance to become something more. But watch what happens when the egg is boiled—transformed by heat, made ready for the world. The shell, once essential, becomes unnecessary. In fact, it must be removed. Imagine biting into a perfectly boiled egg, the soft, rich interior melting in your mouth—only to be rudely interrupted by a sharp sliver of shell. The pleasure halts. Your senses recoil. That tiny fragment is now an intruder. You see, even something that was once vital can become an obstacle when its time has passed....
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Nellikka

 Nellikka: The Overlooked Superberry I Now Embrace Until recently, I regarded nellikka, or Indian gooseberry, as just another sour fruit—a cultural relic from my childhood and nothing more. I had known, vaguely, that it was a good source of vitamin C and was often praised for its anti-aging properties. But despite its availability and benefits, I never made it part of my daily diet. Most regrettably, I never introduced it to my only son, who—despite hating most fruits—loves sour tastes. If only I had encouraged him early on, he might have enjoyed this superfood all his life. It’s a quiet regret I carry as a mother. But regrets, as Eckhart Tolle teaches in his wisdom on mindfulness, belong to the past—and the past has no power over the present unless we allow it. I now try to embody this principle: let go of the past and act in the now. What’s done is done, but today, I can act differently. I can guide my son to embrace this fruit. The stage is set, the camera is ready—Action! Curio...
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My perspective on Chakras and the Panchabootas

 Panchaboothas and Chakras: The Five Elements, Energy, and the Healing Within For those even remotely interested in Eastern philosophy and spirituality, the idea that the human body is composed of the five elements—Earth, Water, Fire (Sun), Air, and Space—is not new. These foundational elements of the Universe, known as the Panchaboothas, are believed to manifest within us through energy centers called chakras. Though enlightened masters have revealed countless chakras, for practical understanding, these are simplified into seven key chakras. Of these, five align with the earthly elements and two connect directly to the energy of the Universe. If you've clicked on this article, chances are you're already familiar with these concepts. But for those newer to this realm, let’s briefly revisit the seven chakras and their associations: Each chakra has a corresponding element, mantra, color, and sense organ. When we perform exercises or meditations to balance these chakras, we engage...
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When surviving in your own body becomes the greatest challenge every day.

 Living with a chronic disease that doesn’t show on your physique is something many of us have to put up with.Many of the metabolic and autoimmune disorders do not show up in your body for others to consider you with a little empathy and attention.A physically handicapped person or a person whose disease shows up in his/ her body parts like a diabetic ulcer or a varicose ulcer or an amputated limb solicits attention and care from those around you.But what about a person afflicted with diseases like Addison’s?Thyroid abnormalities,Systemic lupus erythematosis,Multiple Sclerosis,or even advanced diabetes or psychiatric disturbances like depression or bipolar disorder?  Only a person living with the traumas and challenges of these type of diseases on a daily basis can understand the impact of what I am trying to convey. Victims of these disorders do not have static symptoms or signs which are noticeable by the naked eye.But the untold sufferings these patients have to tolerate ev...
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THE POWER OF WRITTEN WORDS

 THE POWER OF WRITTEN WORDS I understand the real power of words and the importance of sharing your message by writing a book when people who are champions in their own  spheres want to meet you, get an autographed copy and even have a  picture with you...I had hoped that my book would become a best seller as any author, but now I already feel like one,indeed a little celebrity!!! What with these incredible ladies coming from different parts of the world and honouring me with their visits!  Each of the ladies in the pictures have beautiful serendipitious stories to tell about how they reached the book which leaves me in absolute awe...  Three decades as a physician has been immensely gratifying,but the reach and validation you get by sharing your knowledge through a book is above all that you can do on a one to one basis. I would exhort all of you who have  a message or skill to share with the world to make it into a book..Your Life purpose will be served m...
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Khel ke Saathi

 WARNING :LONG POST BUT COULD NOT REFRAIN FROM POURING MY HEART OUT... ANOTHER SHOW OFF PERHAPS BUT CANT HELP IT...SORRRRRY GUYSSS... When your heart is full,words fail goes the  age old saying.I find myself living the adage,sitting with the key board at my fingertips and holding a pack of cashew nuts and a bottle of the choicest of honeys,staring at them with tear filled eyes and at the two snaps I made my assistant click of me and my childhood buddy Tresa Poulose when she visited me at my apartment 2 days back after a gap of around 40 years clutching a copy of my book The Kintsugi Moms and with eyes that were brimming with unshed tears. Receiving the packet of cashews and Honey...I was reminded of the story of Kuchela visiting Krishna with a pack of puffed rice.It was the priceless gift from a childhood buddy...cannot be estimated in terms of money.. The unconditional love behind the gift is nothing that can be measured with any tool under the sun...How I wish I had the prow...
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Multiple Sclerosis & Homoeopathy

 Multiple Sclerosis? Homoeopathy? Really?!!! The most devastating catastrophe of the millennium has struck us like never and Covid 19 has disrupted the very foundation and structure of our lives.But every cloud has a silver lining. For me Covid 19 outbreak has forcefully made my institution to convert into online mode,Hospital taken over by the Government as CFLTC,leaving me with a lot of free time to pursue many long cherished dreams,writing being one of them. I could finally ekk out enough time for literary work,a dream which never materialized in the past twenty years ,what with having to cater to my administrative and clinical duties as the Principal and CMO of our hospital and Pharmacy school.I completed one book in 2020,gone for publishing.I was on my next project compiling the healing stories of patients of my mentor and Guru in Homoeopathy,Dr.Ajay Kumar Babu,a little tribute I wish to give him for all the knowledge he has imparted in the last 28 years . I am not a Vivekanan...
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