Raya's Realm

Peace is considered something important these days, and rightly so. In a world that constantly demands, drains, and distracts us, peace has become a luxury, a need, a silent wish whispered in the middle of chaos. But what is peace, really? It’s not just silence. It’s not just the absence of noise. Peace means different things to different souls. For some, it’s sipping coffee while flipping through a newspaper, watching the birds go about their little morning rituals. For others, it’s sitting still and observing people move, live, exist. Some feel it through music, lyrics that wrap around their hearts and say, “I understand.” Some find it in a hug, some in prayer, some in letting go. We often ask, why do we feel relieved when good things happen? I’ve always wondered why do we feel calm and peaceful when something good happens to us? And why is it that when something bad happens, we can’t feel the same calm? Is there a deeper reason we respond this way? Yes, Because good things bring us ...

Today marked the second day of the tribal communities' exhibition, and if I thought yesterday had left me enriched, today only added more layers to that growth. Although some exhibits were familiar, I revisited them with fresh intent, this time to buy the ABC Malt my mom had asked about. I went along with my friend and professor, and what started as a casual purchase turned into a day of discovery. My professor has always emphasized the power of networking and conversation. He believes that people, much like precious stones, often hide their brilliance within gems locked away, waiting to be discovered through meaningful dialogue. I never fully grasped that wisdom until today. The first person who opened my eyes to this truth was a woman I had spoken to briefly the day before, Vimala, the kind-hearted lady who sold tea. Yesterday, we had only exchanged a few words about the flavor and quality of her brew. It was so good I began appreciating it like a seasoned tea aficionado. The aro...

Today was a different kind of day at college, one that made me pause, reflect, and learn. The Department of Social Work (Aided) at our college , in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Ministry of Education, organized the Rashtriya Ekta (National Unity) Seminar and exhibition on tribal products.  The theme was:  “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Commitment to Social Justice and Tribal Rights – Revisiting His Contributions in Light of Vision Viksit Bharat 2047.” Sounds heavy? Maybe. But what I saw and learned was real, moving, and honestly, something I feel more people should know. Irular Tribe  One of the projects that stayed with me was about the Irular tribe in Tamil Nadu. Did you know that many Irular families still don’t have basic documents like Aadhaar cards, ration cards, or even community certificates? We all know that the rest of the world is facing different kinds of identity struggles, issues of gender, nationality,...

Today, I walked into a space that wasn’t about right or wrong answers, academic pressure, or competition. It was about thoughts... raw, honest, and unfiltered. Our college hosted a Think Tank session at 3:00 PM on July 23rd, and it turned out to be one of the most thought-provoking events I’ve attended in a long while. The event was gracefully hosted by Ms. Aarthi and Ms. Vishnupriya from the 1st MA English department. It was their first time managing such a session, and they did it so smoothly and beautifully that the whole thing felt effortless for the participants involved. There were five diverse speakers during today's session, professors and students, each sharing unique ideas that touched upon everything from dance and education to empathy and generational gaps. Let me walk you through the journey of thoughts I experienced today. Classical Dance as Therapy – Prof. B. Sujitha Prof. Sujitha opened the floor by speaking about classical dance as a form of therapy....

Hi raya, hope you're doing good.. this is you from the future.. i hope that you are happy, but still I would like to tell you something which might make you surprised or maybe learn many things from me..  The first thing I want you to learn is that you should always be ready to let go of people.. Because people who leave you making you desperate for them come to your life only to teach a lesson.. that's kind of like a crash course experience in personality development for you and so If people leave you don't care... because if those people can leave you easily without even thinking about you and thinking about whether you will be hurt by them, why should you do their role instead ? Are you practicing monoacting?  So the 1st thing I told you was to let go of people when they leave you too because u can't carry it as a burden for too long and sometimes it's good to get some weight off your shoulders and one more thing is you should never leave people who hold on to yo...

It’s been 2 days since I started working as an intern in my college, and today I met a new friend, a Tamil Sri Lankan girl. During a casual conversation, she mentioned a sport she enjoyed playing back in Sri Lanka called Elle (pronounced ˈelːeː, written as எல்லே in Tamil). I had never heard of it before, and that instantly sparked my curiosity. So later, I looked it up and started reading about it and honestly, I was surprised by how interesting it turned out to be. Elle is a traditional bat-and-ball game that’s been part of Sri Lankan culture for centuries. It’s somewhat similar to cricket or baseball, but with its own set of unique rules and style. Historically, Elle was played mostly in rural areas, especially during harvest seasons or village festivals, on open grounds or paddy fields. It was more than just a sport; it was a way for people to gather, celebrate, and strengthen their community ties. Men, women, and even children participated, and it became a part of the country’s cul...