Blessing the earth before building a home
Before the first wall rises, before concrete is poured and long before a family moves into a new home, there is an ancient tradition that reminds us of something easily forgotten: the land comes first. I was reminded of this principle when I recently witnessed a Bhoomi Puja, or groundbreaking ceremony, for the construction of […]
Cries beyond the cradle
As a parent, few sounds are as piercing and emotionally draining as the persistent, unexplained cries of a newborn. You have checked everything: the diaper is dry, the baby has been fed, the room is comfortable and there is no apparent sign of illness. Yet the crying continues, sometimes throughout the day and night, leaving […]