Of Varalakshmi Viratham, of Lakshmis within..

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#SS 30/100/2020

Rose early for Varalakshmi Viratham.
The day went by with full on office work, prayers, fasting.
Pujas, fasts are important only so long as we understand we do this to celebrate the Divine within (and without). Within us are eight Lakshmis that make us the wonderful, beautiful, empowered, independent, fearless women that we are. Courage, wealth, prosperity, victory, nourishment, progeny, protection, wisdom.
Our aim is to rouse these inner Lakshmis, ensure they thrive, an ongoing, continuous process.
Then everyday becomes a Varalakshmi Viratham day.
And when we delve deeper, we unearth non superficial non materialistic wealth within our hearts and souls.
Draped this light kanjivaram Ganga Jamuna (Maroon and Mustard borders) with a bright blue body and maroon gold pallu. With a striped linen blouse.
Visited some friends in the evening, exchanged trays, got home late, then got photos taken. The yellow background shot was taken before going out, daughter#2’s signature click. The rest, way past 10pm.
SS Rules say

1. Be kind and courteous.
2. No hate speech or bullying.
3. Post freshly worn sarees.
4. No kids pics.
   A tick for rule 3.
   Visited a friend whose little girl dressed as Hermione, had just returned from a disco party. Took a pic with the little one but have cropped her off the photo. Another tick for rule 4.
   Rules 1 and 2 are sheer common sense.
   An inspiring sakhi we know, always signs off with a form of rule 1. Be kind always, it costs nothing.
   If we are able to be alert and adhere to rules 1 and 2, then every day becomes a Varalakshmi Viratham day.
   And then we can rest assured, rules 1 and 2 will remain permanently ticked.