Hyphenated-Homestead

The meaning of these words in English is Blessings from the high-above. Something you are paying tribute to; that you often don’t understand, but strongly believe in. Curious?…Read on!

Btw, this is spur of the moment writing, and I love that kind of writing. This is when my best thoughts (best according to me, you can disagree 😊) come together and somehow, I feel writing happens without too much contemplation and struggle.

Anyhow, I have heard my parents use those words quite frequently while I was growing up and that’s why it is part of my DNA. I find myself using them often in my adult life as well. Without even thinking at times they come out when something good or unexpected happens or a calamity of some sort is avoided. At times they come out appreciating simple pleasures in life like when I am washing dishes with steaming hot water in my kitchen sink and look outside and it’s minus (-) 30-degree Fahrenheit. (btw, it just happened recently in St. Louis) Many men would disagree with me that washing dishes is even remotely close to be an act of enjoyment but that’s a topic of separate discussion.

The other day, I wondered about positive mindset and being grateful (check out Monday Mojo post – it’s a good read, trust me). All of that thinking starts with the understanding that I don’t understand everything in this world. Sometimes it’s beyond my scientific mind, digital ways of working and data-driven reasoning.

Mind you, I built my career around science, data and designing things around real problems and issues. Intuition plays a role, but mostly I rely on facts and data and how it can help propel things forward. Still deep down, “Devachi Krupa” is hidden like a gem and comes out when I least expect it. Some might call it blind faith or unscientific way of dealing with life. I do not.

This is where I surprise myself. I am such a practical guy. I like practical things. I do and practice science and involve data and reasoning in every facet of my life. I am an early adopter of technology and know science is the only way forward to keep peace on this planet or to feed 8 billion of us by 2050.

Yet, I do believe there are a lot of things I don’t know. I don’t control or get to control them. At the same time, I am not anxious about them because I know the magic words “Devachi Krupa” and somehow, if I have that thinking with me, everything will be alright in the end. It grounds me in times of elation and forces me to look at positives in times of defeat. Sort of recalibration effect to even out my feelings and emotions.

Now, let’s pause and reflect. In this hyper-attention-focused world, where practicality rules and data reigns supreme, do you have your version of “Devachi Krupa”? A magic word, a belief that navigates you through the uncontrollable twists of life. Share your secret, let’s compare notes on the enchantment that makes our worlds spin! 🌟🤔 #DevachiKrupa #BlessingsFromAbove #MagicWordsMatter

Now, me thinking of this last-minute blog post on the eve of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India, is mere coincidence.

For those who don’t know what this occasion is…It is a momentous event that holds profound cultural, religious, and historical significance. The journey leading up to the inauguration involves decades of legal and social discourse surrounding the disputed site. I lived through those in my teen years while in India in early 90’s – read more about it here.

So, just call it “Devachi Krupa”? 😊 Jai Shri Ram!

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