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  --- The Silent Hand of Fate: A Reflection on Life’s Journey After walking the path of seventy-four long years, I now pause and look back—not with regret, but with quiet awe. Life, as I see it today, was never truly mine to steer. I once believed I was the master of my destiny, the architect of my fate. But now, with the wisdom that only age and experience can offer, I realize how much of my journey was silently shaped by an unseen force—call it fate, destiny, or God. From the innocence of childhood to the responsibilities of youth, each stage unfolded like pages in a book already written. I studied with hope, not knowing where it would lead. I entered a profession, struggled, climbed, and stumbled—not always as per my plan, but always according to some silent design. Promotions I longed for came late, or never. Postings pulled me far from comfort and familiarity. Office politics and pressure tested my patience. I tried, I endured, I hoped—but often I was just flowing with the tid...

  The Unpredictable Journey of Life Life is a strange and unpredictable journey. No matter how much we plan or prepare, it has its own course — one that no human can truly foresee. Within a single moment, everything can change. What seemed like a normal, peaceful morning can turn into a storm that leaves behind pain, helplessness, and unanswered questions. On the morning of May 16th last year, I woke up healthy, managing my life with dignity despite my physical limitations. But by 7:30 AM, everything changed. A sudden fall — so unexpected, so cruel — shattered my hip and altered the rhythm of my life. In mere seconds, I went from walking independently to needing a walker, becoming further handicapped. The pain was not just physical; it shook the very foundation of my strength, my independence, my spirit. As if that wasn't enough, life had already placed a burden on my heart for the past fifteen years — the suffering of my beloved daughter. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, her ...

  The True Purpose of Visiting Temples Temples, the sacred abodes of the divine, are far more than places of ritualistic worship. For many, especially in Hindu tradition, a temple is a powerful source of spiritual energy — a sanctuary where the mind calms, the soul awakens, and the heart overflows with peace. Beyond prayers and offerings, the temple experience holds a deeper, personal essence. For some, like me, it is not about asking or seeking; it is about feeling — a momentary yet intense surge of joy that touches the very core of being. As one steps into the sanctum of a Hindu temple, the atmosphere transforms. The aroma of incense, the chants reverberating through ancient stone, the flickering oil lamps, and the intricate decoration of the deity — all create an ambiance charged with positive vibrations. Standing before the divine idol, there arises a mysterious and unexplainable connection. In that sacred moment, a beam of invisible energy seems to radiate from the deity a...