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Priya Ramesh Swaminathan
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Sunday, 26 July 2026
Just Not meant For Marriage! - Kindle Discount Offer - Preet awaits you eagerly!
Monday, 20 July 2026
Jai Jai Vithoba-Rakhumai - The Divine Pilgrimage to Pandharpur - Pandharichi Wari
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The annual 'Pandharichi Wari' i.e. the pilgrimage from Dehu-Alandi to Pandharpur began its journey around two weeks ago. As the Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj 'palkhis' (palanquins) bearing their 'padukas' (foot imprints cast in silver) wind their way through the long and torturous route of approximately 240 kilometers to their final destination, Pandharpur, the divine abode of Lord Pandurang (Lord Vitthal) and his divine consort Goddess Rukmini; the aura is one of infinite patience, perseverance, devotion and faith. Nothing daunts the 'warkaris', the pilgrims in their annual trek. Neither rain nor scorching heat, nor sores on their feet nor worldly troubles; as they have dedicated these 15-20 days to the Supreme Lord who they believe, will take care of them and their fields/ houses/belongings/beloved ones left behind in their native places!
They sing 'abhangs', religious hymns and songs, endlessly chant 'Gyanba-Tukaram' and verses from divine scriptures, play traditional instruments, perform folk-dances, enact street-plays with socioeconomically relevant themes and walk on in a blissful trance, (some even with 'Tulsi vrindavans', 'padukas' or the idols atop their heads) till they reach their destination on the auspicious 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' day. When they are at last in the temple in front of their beloved God, nothing matters except the 'Darshan'. They will pray fervently and return year after year.The 'warkaris' are helped in their onward journey by the devout who feed them, provide free medicines, footwear, mobile recharge vouchers and other necessities; in turns, at their various halting places. Thus these Good Samaritans earn divine benediction too!
Friday, 17 July 2026
The Byline and other stories - Foreword - An excerpt
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This e-book will be available at www.amazon.com for just $1.99 till 20th July, 2026.
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Life teaches us its lessons in the strangest of ways!
Though all of us keep making mistakes, seldom do we learn from them and stop ourselves from committing them. We are after all human!
Sometimes we learn soon and at others, too late! The sooner we rectify our blunders, the better. We could always avail of that second chance at turning over a new leaf.
When we repeat our mistakes ad nauseum, it is frustrating for those at the receiving end of our misdemeanors. Then life steps in to transform us into better individuals and makes us realize our follies.
When realization dawns, it could be too late to salvage the wayward situation, but we do realize that we wouldn’t ever repeat those follies that caused others and ourselves, such heartbreak!
Asking for forgiveness and resolving to not repeat our blunders would go a long way in improving our lives, though it is easier said than done! But the day we become courageous and adopt these measures, we will redeem ourselves from all suffering.
An excerpt from the short story - The True Wealth
“Ritesh, just drop everything and rush back to the office. It is urgent.”
“But Sethji, I’m waiting in the queue for the formalities and am third in the line. If I leave now, I’ll have to again join the long queue after about 50 persons and our delivery will be delayed till evening; or even night.”
“No arguments, Ritesh. Just do as I say. The consignment can wait. Come back at once. I’ll expect you in 10 minutes’ time. Come home, not to the office.”
Ritesh was perplexed at the tone of Sethji’s voice. He sounded frightened and disturbed. What could be more important than the consignment, he wondered. But obviously that something would’ve been definitely more important than that consignment for the money-minded Sethji to be so worked up about! And he had better hurry! He didn’t want to risk incurring his wrath. After all he was his boss! Already 5 minutes were over!
He drove his motorcycle at break-neck speed and reached Choudhary’s palatial mansion just within the stipulated time.
End of the excerpt
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Tuesday, 14 July 2026
The Byline and other stories - Kindle Countdown Deal - July 2026 - Review
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Tuesday, 16 June 2026
The Trophy Wife - Kindle Countdown Deal - Willful Copyright Infringement (Proposed Case)
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