“KAATRIN
MUGAVARI” - TheAddressoftheWind
A PART OF ME RACED TOWARD SUCCESS, ANOTHER LONGEDTOLOSEITSELFINEXPRESSION, WHILEYETANOTHERWANDEREDINSEARCHOFMEANING TORN BETWEEN DESIRE AND PURPOSE, I STOOD AT THE EDGEOFMYOWNEXISTENCE,ASKING-WHATNOW?
JUST WHEN I STOOD AT THE CROSSROADS
QUESTIONING MY PURPOSE,
LIFE UNFOLDED AN OPPORTUNITY - AN INVITATION TO PAUSE, REFLECT AND EXPRESS
Maun (Silence & Observation)
Immersion
in Nature
LAYERS I EVOLVED...
Dialogue & Reflection Creative Expression Unlearning & Relearning
On the deck rammed and plastered with dung
My legs dipped in waters unaware of the chat
VIZHIYIN UZHIYZAL - The Shift of Vision
Unknowing that it disturbed the tide
Thus frightened the life that dwells inside
Tiny fish nibbled, thinking my toes were food
Until fear took hold, mistaking a snake's mood
A dragonfly with the wings of gold
Darted near in stories untold
I pointed my finger, a child's pure wish It fled as if warned by silent swish
But startled by my eager plea It veered away unfurling free
A rift between the world and me
I saw the gap i felt the plea
An insect basked in the sun undisturbed
I disturbed its peace its bites begun
VIZHIYIN UZHIYZAL - The Shift of Vision
Birds and beetles sang with the nature's grace
But loud karaoke interrupted their space
Nature speaks
But I'm deaf passing it by
We humans are builders or so we claim
Yet I'm the threat, a part of blame
In the quiet of nature lessons we miss
Lets pause, let the silence ring
Let's listen to the truths nature can bring
For in its whispers we Will find
The peace we have lost and the piece of mind
UnraveledWithin,RebornBeyond
Andur did not give me answers—it gave me better questions. It reminded me that I am not limited by one path, but free to weave my journey through many. This was not an end, but a beginning.
BetweenAbsorptionandExpression
Glimpse about the break
Thefirstsessionended,butthejourneywithinhadjustbegun.Thesetwo monthswerenotaninterval—theywerethespacewherethoughts unraveled,questionsdeepened,andrealizationstookroot.
LIVING THE QUESTIONS
• Read - To see through another’s eyes.
• Travel - To gather experiences, not just destinations.
• Write - To make sense of fleeting thoughts.
• Observe - To let silence teach.
• Converse - To expand the mind through others’perspectives.
This was not about finding answers—it was about learning to sit with the right questions.
Left with open choices, I felt stuck—so I let the journey choose me. I boarded a random bus, with no plan, no destination. I wandered, observed, and flowed with the moment. Every stop felt like a silent conversation, every path a lesson in letting go. In surrendering to the unknown, I found a freedom I never sought.
My One-Month Journey at Vanagam Exploring Natural Farming, Sustainable Living, and Personal Growth
INTRODUCTION TO VANAGAM
- What is Vanagam?
- A center for ecological learning and natural farming.
- Founded to promote sustainable living and revive traditional agricultural practices.
ABOUT NAMMALVAR
- Who is Nammalvar?
- A pioneer in natural farming and ecological conservation in Tamil Nadu.
- Advocated for the revival of indigenous farming practices.
HIS MOTIVATION TO START VANAGAM
- To create a space for educating farmers and enthusiasts about sustainable farming and self-sufficient living.
- Inspired by the need to counteract the environmental damage caused by modern agricultural practices.
