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    thoughts Have you heard the demands for an income tax waiver for pensioners? I say, let us pay tax; it's a meagre amount. The real topic isn't Income Tax, but the security and worry-free life of the common Bharatiya citizen. I believe we should focus on far more pressing issues. Let's pay our taxes—it's a small contribution. We shouldn't squabble over this trivial amount, especially since we can't take our wealth with us. Instead, we must prioritise creating a 'sans-bribe-nation' where the common person isn't exploited and no individual is suppressed. It's worth noting that while some argue for tax waivers, others rightly feel it's our duty to contribute to the country's development. Interestingly, countries like the United States have systems that have largely eliminated routine bribery, though high-level international deals may still face issues. However, we cannot compare our cultural values to those of European or American nations...

    thoughts ಮಡಿ ಮಡಿ ಮಡಿ... ಏನಿದು ಮಡಿ?   ಪೀಠಿಕೆ:  ಶ್ರೀವಿಷ್ಣುಪುರಾಣ ತೃತೀಯಾಂಶ: ಏಕಾದಶೋಧ್ಯಾಯ: ಗೃಹಸ್ಥನಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಸದಾಚಾರಗಳು. *** ನದೀನದತಟಾಕೇಷು ದೇವಖಾತಜಲೇಷು ಚ| ನಿತ್ಯಕ್ರಿಯಾರ್ಥಂ ಸ್ನಾಯೀತ ಗಿರಿಪ್ರಸ್ರವಣೇಷು ಚ||24|| ಕೂಪೇಷೂದ್ ಧೃತತೋಯೇನ ಸ್ನಾನಂ ಕುರ್ವೀತ ವಾ ಭುವಿ| ಗೃಹೇಷೂದ್ ಧೃತತೋಯೇನ ಹ್ಯಥವಾ ಭುವ್ಯಸಂಭವೇ||25|| ಶುಚಿವಸ್ತ್ರಧರ: ಸ್ನಾತೋ ದೇವರ್ಷಿಪಿತೃತರ್ಪಣಮ್| ತೇಷಾಮೇವ ಹಿ ತೀರ್ಥೇನ ಕುರ್ವೀತ ಸುಸಮಾಹಿತ:||26|| ತ್ರಿರಪ: ಪ್ರೀಣನಾರ್ಥಾಯ ದೇವಾನಾಮಪವರ್ಜಯೇತ್| ಋಷೀಣಾಂ ಚ ಯಥಾನ್ಯಾಯಂ ಸಕೃಚ್ಚಾಪಿ ಪ್ರಜಾಪತೇ:|| 27 || ಪಿತೃಣಾಂ ಪ್ರೀಣನಾರ್ಥಾಯ ತ್ರಿರಪ: ಪೃಥಿವೀ ಪತೇ| ಪಿತಾಮಹೇಭ್ಯಶ್ಚ ತಥಾ ಪ್ರೀಣಯೇತ್ ಪ್ರಪಿತಾಮಹಾನ್||28|| ಮಾತಾಮಹಾಯ ತತ್ಪಿತ್ರೇ ತತ್ಪಿತ್ರೇ ಚ ಸಮಾಹಿತ:| ದದ್ಯಾತ್ ಪೈತ್ರೇಣ ತೀರ್ಥೇನ ಕಾಮ್ಯಂ ಚಾನ್ಯಚ್ಛೃಣುಷ್ವ ಮೇ||29|| ಅರ್ಥ  :- ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರೀಯವಾದ ನಿತ್ಯಕರ್ಮಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡುವಾಗ ಮೊದಲು ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡತಕ್ಕದ್ದು. ನದಿ, ಹಳ್ಳ, ಸರಸ್ಸುಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಸ್ವತ:ಸಿದ್ಧವಾದ ಜಲಾಶಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಗಿರಿ ಝರಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಮೀಯುವುದು ವಿಹಿತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಅಥವಾ ಬಾವಿಗಳಿಂದ ನೀರನ್ನೆತ್ತಿ ನೆಲದ ಮೇಲೆ ನಿಂತು ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು. ಅದು ಆಗದಿದ್ದರೆ ಎತ್ತಿದ ನೀರನ್ನು ಮನೆಗೆ ತಂದು ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು. ಸ್ನಾನವಾದ ಮೇಲೆ ಶುಚಿಯಾದ ವಸ್ತ್ರವನ್ನು ಧರಿಸಿ ದೇವ-ಋಷಿ-ಪಿತೃಗಳ...

  thoughts The Visionary Leadership of Puthige Mutt Seer There are indeed broad-minded Swamijis (ascetics) and Mathaadhipathis (pontiffs). One exemplary individual is Sri Sugunendra Teertharu, the pontiff of Puthige Mutt, Udupi. You may wonder why I am referencing him specifically; your doubts will be clarified as you continue reading. Challenging the Overseas Travel Taboo Our customs often dictate that we should not travel by sea, lest we risk losing eligibility for various concessions and rights. To illustrate this point, consider the restriction on entering the Garbha Gudi (sanctum sanctorum) if one has traveled overseas, effectively crossing the Saptha Samudra (Seven Seas). The pontiff of Puthige Mutt, however, has traveled to America, Australia, Europe, and Middle Eastern nations, establishing mutts for the benefit of Indians, particularly Brahmins, residing there. When Puthige Mutt obtained the "Paryaya" (ಪರ್ಯಾಯ)—the two-year term to manage and administer Udupi Mutt—the...

    thoughts  When Can We Truly Enjoy Life? A Look at Reality Most of us—roughly 98% of India's population—grow up in lower-middle-class or poor families. Our initial years, spanning at least 17 years from nursery to graduation, are dedicated solely to securing a good education. Afterwards, we must strive to find a job, often settling for a position we aren't passionate about. While employment brings initial relief, that joy is quickly diminished by the desire for a better role. Until we land a truly fulfilling position, there’s little inclination to enjoy life. And if we can’t secure that ideal job or are unwilling to relocate, we’re forced to stay put. Even when we finally settle into a good career, that satisfaction is usually short-lived. New worries, like adapting to office changes, soon emerge. And by then, we've also reached marriageable age. The Burden of Responsibility Assuming one gets married and starts a new life, the initial phase may seem fine. However, chal...

  thoughts Yes, we need to give back to society. Giving back isn't limited to financial contributions; it can also involve sharing our time, skills, and expertise.  The idea of giving back to society first occurred to me when I was very young. I used to see my father, despite being poor, volunteering his time. Perhaps he felt obligated to the Almighty, but his selflessness left a lasting impression on me. Initially, my father taught Sanskrit language free of cost to high school, pre-university, and university students who sought his assistance to improve their grades. Interestingly, even Sanskrit lecturers would regularly approach my father for guidance on preparing their theses or delivering lectures on various Sanskrit topics. Secondly, my father offered astrological services, analysing horoscopes and providing insightful predictions and suggestions. His expertise was highly regarded in our community, and many people would regularly visit our home to seek his guidance on ast...