Narcissism, or “आत्ममुग्ध,” is an often underrecognized disorder that significantly disrupts the lives of those around individuals who exhibit this behavior. It is characterized by an excessive sense of self-love and a lack of empathy for others. The most effective ways to cope with narcissism include minimizing engagement with the person exhibiting these traits, practicing […]
Her face is lit with the warmth of the “diya”, her thoughts are peaceful, her prayers transmitted to the universe and she emerges all aglow from within. For me, the hours spent on the kancheevaram saree and her expression were intensely meditative and satisfying.
Clad in a red veil embroidered with centuries of tradition, she sits in stillness, hidden gaze, the unnamed guardian of stories passed down through bangles and anklets, through silence and gesture. Each motif on her attire is a whispered tale of desert moons, of bridal songs, of women who carry the sun within. She is […]