Kadhambam
Kadambam is a colorful mix of fragrant flowers transformed into a garland.
From a flower seller to freelance writer, textile trader to temple priest, carpenter to computer programmer, and milkman to marriage broker we have a million professions that carry the burden of the society but also its charm.
A closer look at this marvel at grass roots level shows an amazing ability to adapt and an untiring quest to keep the world going, resulting in a dynamic canvas for the interesting art of humanity in the making, generation after generation.
Here is a first person account of the blessings of an interconnected world.
This is a work of fiction and the names that appear are all imaginary and do not refer to anyone alive or dead, except for the literary figures quoted in the context of the narratives.
Why I wrote this book
To my loving mother who taught me to walk, speak, write, laugh, cry,smile and feel good to be alive.
To my dear father who showed me the direction in life and helpedme stand on my own legs.
To all my teachers who taught me the art of learning and the way toapproach the unlimited and eternal source.
To my guru Sri Ramana Maharshi who has showered his blessingsand guidance towards an inward journey that surpasses every otherquest in life.
To my wife and friends who have stood by me all along in myjourney of life and challenges.
To our two affectionate sons and two smart grand children who havetaught me a lot of things which I couldn’t have learned any otherway.
And to all those people who make life worth living on this planet byworking together for the common good of all living beings.
