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Know Thyself: December 2010
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Friday, December 17, 2010. Inspiration Galore (INK Conference). Last weekend was one of virtual inspiration. Just a few days before it happened, I found out that TEDIndia was happening again, but it had been restructured to be called the INK conference. In association with TED) that would happen on an annual basis in India (TEDIndia was a one-time thing). If you don’t know about TED. Let me introduce you. It’s a treasure vault of inspiration. Anyways, bringing it back to INK. 8220;When we're born, we're ...
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Know Thyself: April 2010
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Friday, April 16, 2010. Touring is an experience. It's been great to reconnect with so many friends over the last few weeks. We've really been all over the place, but haven't at the same time in comparison to what it is going to be like next time around (this time its been VA, NC, SC, GA, NY, NJ, PA and CA, while next time its going to be a more comprehensive US tour). This week is our last week in the US. We have shows. Links to this post. Friday, April 02, 2010. Lots of ayurvedic and homeopathy doctors...
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Know Thyself: June 2010
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Monday, June 14, 2010. Old entry that I never got around to posting]. The last stop on Tabla Ecstasy. S North America tour was Toronto. My family and family friends did a fantastic job organizing the show. For most, it was the first time they were going to hear me (or Tabla Ecstasy) perform. Though still an amateur, I had the honour of opening for my gurubhais. But before that, I had to get on stage and introduce my world, beginning with Guruji. Youtube=http:/ www.youtube.com/watch? Links to this post.
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Know Thyself: September 2009
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Friday, September 11, 2009. I wrote about one of the two steps needed to preserve Indian classical music, which was to cultivate an audience. I wanted to share an experience or realization I had last year that reminded me again that one person does have the power to change things. In Oct 2008, I returned to Canada for the first time in over 2 years. But, I must also include here that even though they didn't understand, they were be as supportive as possible. The epitaph on an Anglican bishop's tombstone ...
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Know Thyself: August 2009
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Saturday, August 29, 2009. My Tabla Solo Performance at Guru Purnima. Thank you thank you thank you for all the support, love and encouragement. Here is installment number 2 of my tabla journey (this is a year after my first solo). I played a pure Delhi Gharana solo. Links to this post. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Astrological Charts (Kundali) - Meaningless or to be Heeded? Is not only a maestro of tabla and a brilliant tabla teacher, but also a spiritual healer and guru. His vast expertise is a trea...
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Know Thyself: February 2010
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Sunday, February 28, 2010. Pillars of Support in A Person's Pursuit for Excellence. We applaud greatness, celebrate another achievement, are entertained by another accomplishment, but how often do we become apart of the support system to create another legend? Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I've been the jack of all trades and master of none. But as the learned have said - sab sadhe, sab jaye, ek sadhe, sab sadhe. From an engineer and dancer, I've turned into a tabla student and ...Futur...
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Know Thyself: November 2009
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Thursday, November 26, 2009. Fruit and Coconut Quick Bread. Anyways, I found a recipe for pomegranate quick bread. Didn't have all the ingredients, so I made some substitutions and came out with this - pineapple, apple, pomegranate coconut quick bread (aka fruit and coconut quickbread). It turned out great. A bit on the dense and moist side, but still delicious. I got to use my loaf pan for the first time =) The best part, it's def much healthy than the majority of the stuff I bake. 2 tsp baking powder.
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Know Thyself: Inspiration Galore (INK Conference)
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Friday, December 17, 2010. Inspiration Galore (INK Conference). Last weekend was one of virtual inspiration. Just a few days before it happened, I found out that TEDIndia was happening again, but it had been restructured to be called the INK conference. In association with TED) that would happen on an annual basis in India (TEDIndia was a one-time thing). If you don’t know about TED. Let me introduce you. It’s a treasure vault of inspiration. Anyways, bringing it back to INK. 8220;When we're born, we're ...
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Know Thyself: November 2010
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Thursday, November 04, 2010. Lighting Lamps - Jyot se Jyot. As I light oil lamps, one from another, alongside millions around the world, a song and story spring to mind. Jyot Se Jyot Jalate Chalo. Prem Ki Ganga Bahate Chalo. Raah Mein Aaye Jo Deen Dukhi. Sab Ko Gale Se Lagate Chalo. My own loose translation. As you go along light another's lamp with your own. Let the river of love flow as you go. If you meet anyone with sorrow along your way. Embrace him as you go. Jyot se jyot jalate chalo. Indian music...
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