Kavyatā (कव्यता) : Wisdom

Tales that tell more

A story that tells more than its plot, an articulation of the little things that collectively make up our heritage. Why is the lotus such a ubiquitous symbol in our country? Which underrated cultural legends teach us fundamental life lessons? The stories of weavers, farmers, communities, languages, cultural motifs, symbols, ideas, kings, literatures make an indispensable part of the culture that shapes our life.
Our reality is a woven fabric of these stories, they determine our strength, resilience, values and priorities, as a people. But only if we remember them from time to time. Otherwise we are just drifting in an ever flowing current of time, without a log to hold on to.

Ānuśrava (आनुश्रव): resting on tradition, derived from the Veda or tradition.

Timeless values that work

One of the problems of modernity is chronological snobbery, a cynical view of everything that is past. But the irony is that this very history of thought, ideas and generations have collectively and historically shaped the way we live today. There lies a treasure trove of wisdom, waiting to be discovered. The more we dwell on these timeless values, the more we can simplify, streamline and improve the quality of our life.
Anusrava will bring one such quote from the vast expanse of Indian Literature. A quote worth meditating on, with practical steps to apply in life, to recenter ourselves and navigate through situations with more wisdom, intention and tranquility.