Happy Onam

Over these couple of years we've lived a curious life, seen an odd new world, faced change we never wished for.

But we've gone through it with resilient hope, with courage and conviction, with forbearance with love.

We missed each other's smiles, warmth of togetherness, words spoken within affable distances. 

But, we've also known things that never get lost - ever.

Empathy. Care. Understanding. Relationship. 

A sense of duty to the whole humanity.

And the true human spirit - always festive, which no pandemic can subdue.

Here's a chance to be reminded of that again -

Of the undying cheer amidst chaos. Of the value of unity and support.

Of the flowers bringing beauty to the world, no matter what. 

Of harvest and hope. Of promise and faith. 

Festivals are special, when we have people around. 

We cannot hold on everyone forever. Only thing we can do is Let Go with sweet memories to cherish and let new ones bloom. 

Onam is a time to remember the story of Mahabhali and Vamanan as described in the 8th Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, to remember:

To keep promises made.

To Never be afraid and

That there is so much of good in the worst of us, and so much of bad in the best of us, that it ill behoves any of us, to find fault with the rest of us. 

Though Vamana is the 5th Avatara of Sri. Vishnu  and people presume Onam to be Vamana Jayanthi - we welcome Mahabhali. It was celebrated by all in unity, sad to see videos like this floating around now, and wonder why people ever say these things:

Happy Onam and Always.