Faith
One must learn all sacred texts through one’s preceptor, who will throw light on difficult passages in the texts. Attempts at self- learning can lead to misinterpretations, said M.A. Venkatakrishnan in a discourse. The Taittiriya Upanishad, talking about how to give daana, says, “Shradhhayaa deyam; ashraddhayaa deyam.” Shradhhayaa deyam means “give with respect”. But the very next line uses the word ashraddhayaa, and we may wrongly interpret it as “Give disrespectfully.’ If such an
Faith
Mahabali’s guru Sukrachaya sees through Vamana’s disguise. He is able to see that the One who has come as a Brahmachari is Lord Narayana, the Supreme One. He, therefore, warns Mahablali. He tells the king that the One before Him can take away everything that belongs to him, said Kidambi Narayanan, in a discourse. With one step He can measure this world, and with another He can measure the world above. With Mahabali having promised Him land measured with three steps of His, where will He place
Chennai
Tamil Nadu Police Museum, Chennai, showcases the history of our men and women in khaki
Deepa Alexander Country-made bombs, a bullet-proof car, forensic kits and a sub-jail you can lock yourself into... The Tamil Nadu Police Museum at Egmore, Chennai, will open shortly to the public.
Fashion
Keeping the legacy of Balaramapuram handlooms alive
Saraswathy Nagarajan Although the pandemic has left the weaving industry in Balaramapuram hanging by a thread, the weavers hope to regain pride of place for their fine work