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Dandapani’s Blog

Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
Join me on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Oct 13, 2014

A Perfect Day in Kolkata

Rich in history, colorful and vibrant, Kolkata conjures up more mixed feelings than a 7-year relationship gone bad. You've never truly experienced urban life in India until you've trudged your way through this enigmatic city. Kolkata is a kaleidoscope of emotions, stirring all of your senses in every way possible: from its dazzling array of sumptuous street food, to the formula one d...

Oct 8, 2014
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Developing a company's greatest asset

G'day from Perth, Western Australia. I was invited here by the JWH Group to conduct a workshop with their senior management team. Yesterday I had the wonderful pleasure of speaking to the founder of the company, Julian Walter, and the company's general managers and executives. Ab
Sep 29, 2014
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Celebrating Diwali "the Festival of Lights"

This year, on October 23rd, tens of thousands of Sikhs and Hindus will be celebrating one of India's grandest festivals, Diwali - the Festival of Lights. Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over igno
Sep 23, 2014
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Part 2: The World of Indian Spices

Today we continue with Part 2 (read Part 1) of my friend, foodie and, fantastic Indian chef: Markley Boyer’s article discussing the signature spices of India: An unusual spice used in many foods in South India is asafetida, the dried resin from a member of the family of
Sep 22, 2014
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The World of Indian Spices

This week we will be exploring many of the signature spices used in Indian cooking. A good friend of mine, foodie, and fantastic Indian chef, Markley Boyer’s will be explaining what regions these spices come from, what they are used for and even what they look like. Here is what
Sep 21, 2014
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Don’t feel guilty about NOT spending time with energy vampires

This week's question comes in from Erika from San Francisco who feels guilty when she avoids spending time with friends and relatives who are energetically draining. This video addresses why we should not feel guilty about not spending time with energy vampires and also how to
Sep 18, 2014
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My Favorite Boutique Hotels in Fort Kochi, Kerala

The reason I love of Fort Kochi is that it is one of the few places in India that is actually quiet and quaint. You can walk the streets under giant rain trees, explore old architecture, and enjoy the city’s rich history and excellent cuisine. Located on the southwestern coast,