I try and look at things differently and connect the dots.
After 25 years in the corporate world I took a sabbatical to step back and see where I was going. I needed that break after those mad years of Corporate life to recharge myself. I used the time to travel, explore, write, and get myself fit. This break helped energise myself. After this I never get back to the Corporate world.
The watch no longer controls me and I have taken a few steps towards answering important questions in life. I find happiness sitting by a stream in a small jungle lodge overlooking the mountains far away from the hustle & bustle of the city. Or to soak in the energy in a quiet corner of an ancient temple.
I have discovered many fascinating places in and around Bangalore – places which I never knew existed. Many of these could vie for a place in the UNESCO World Heritage site. I have shared this as detailed curated day trips on my blogs. I travel extensively – mostly solo trips. I have tried to document them as extensively as possible.
I have started appreciating the power of Vedic mantras. You will find many Blogs where there I have compiled useful tips to get started and learn these beautiful Vedic chants perfectly.
“A Few Good Things” is exactly what it means – a compilation of Good Things served to you regularly through my Blog. So do join up, enjoy the fresh perspective on Travel, Spirituality & Daily Life.
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A Few Good Things 
Hi Vak,
While i was searching for something on google stumbled over your blogs. The topics you pick and the flow of the contents you put in there are super amazing. Its great pleasure reading your blogs, keep it coming.
Thanks
Titus Seb
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Really appreciate your explanation and wording of Shiv Tandav stotra by Ravan…thx for your contribution
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Thanks for your kind words
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Hi Vak: The article on Rudram attracted my attention to your blog and appreciate the details provided.
Moving further on the blog of Hinduism, I have a problem with your dating I am no expert myself, but it seems your pattern of dating somehow matches with what the Western Scholars (that I have read on internet) are trying to peddle. Since most of the Indologists being Westerners and their works obviuosly influences the output generated in terms of blogs.
Nevertheless great work, FYI recently in Haryana excavations reveal of a civilization much older than Mohenjo Daro & Harappa, this may further clarify/add to the mystery of dating our epics.
Michel Danino lectures at IIT Kanpur also shed some light on ancient India.
Regards
Sayvari
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Amazing you cover a variety of topics.
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Your blog is very good and thanks for sharing
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Interesting blog with varied topics covered and well written too!
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Thanks for your encouraging words
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Hi Vak,
Hope you are doing good.
Being following you since 2013 😊. And every new blog of yours on life and spiritualality has being really inspiring.
There has been a question which has being lurking in my mind since sometime, and couldn’t think of anyone other than you.
With the vast experience and wisdom you have assimilated in so many dimensions of life I was wondering if you could please shed some light on the below –
“Is there any relationship between corporate success and happiness?”
Thank you so much!!.
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VAK – As usual, your ability to “story write” is simply amazing. When you find some time (I know you are extremely busy) you should story tell and record those videos for general public. I know you have all those gadgets which will simply in creating those nice, creative tit-bits 🙂
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🙏🙏🙏
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Very good write up about Rameswaram.
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Very live and vivid feeling by reading your tour stories. Being a novice Indian traveller, you inspire me to explore places and celebrate life
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Dear Sir,
I live in US and have been in the same corporate life you describe , your articles and thoughts provide a great peace and sanity , love the article on nagas , have been a reader for the last two years.you have done a great job keep continuing to post
Cheers
Krishna
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Thanks for your kind words
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while i was searching for Isha Sacred Walks i found your blog link. The topics you are covering are very interesting. Keep coming..
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Thanks a lot
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Very nice blog VAK. Thank you!
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VAK, Your blogs on 21Curated trips in Bengaluru and the restaurant recommendations helped me plan an interesting Bengaluru Experience for my customer from US. Keep blogging, it’s like a ready reckoner for me. Regards Sumati
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VAK, your blog- An interview with Covid19 is simply awesome. The flow with which it goes and the simplicity of language is just an eye opener. Excellent!!!!
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Vak, wonderful to see you discover the world AND share with your writing. Thanks 🙏 in Gratitude 🙏 Sunny
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Hi Vak,
Hope you are doing good.
Being following you since 2013 😊. And every new blog of yours on life and spirituality has being really inspiring.
There has been a question which has being lurking in my mind since sometime, and couldn’t think of anyone other than you.
With the vast experience and wisdom you have assimilated in so many dimensions of life I was wondering if you could please shed some light on the below –
“Is there any relationship between corporate success and happiness?”
Thanks in advance
Titus Seb
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I don’t see any correlation. There are people in Corporate who are happy but that is rare. Those who look upon Corporate work as part of life to complete responsibility – but are not attached to growth / promotion / pay hike – tend to be happy. I guess our parents and grandparents were happier in their jobs than we are
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Thanks for following my Blog over the years – very nice of you
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Thank you for the coloured chart of soul development levels taken from “Journey of Souls”, which I am reading at the moment on Kindle. I belong to the group of incarnated souls who are curious to know about the afterlife. It has been my primary vocation since my youth to reach a clear understanding of the afterlife realm before I die. Knowledge is crucial to foster further soul development. I’m aware I’m not a beginner soul, even though I’m not in the highest levels either. What I know for sure is that I’m here on Earth to grow in knowledge. I was born a Christian, but I’m reading a lot about reincarnation. Christ was a Master. There have been many masters returning to Earth to help others to evolve. There is only one Truth. Religions, as well as personal spiritual research, are paths to get to the ultimate Truth. At the end of the journey of our souls, after our life cycles are over, Truth will stand in front of us and we will call it God.
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Hi Vak,
Do you have any chronological order of veda, upnishad, vedant, and epics.
When these books written.
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Nope I am sorry – see if this helps https://vak1969.com/2018/10/25/essence-of-the-upanishads-an-overview-of-hindu-scriptures/
Our scriptures are too vast – a structured approach to complete all of them will take many lifetime , so thats why we need a Guru to follow one thread – even that is enough to take us ahead in this life
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Is anyone is interested in learning saama veda mantras like gaayathree for free contact me if needed
Email: deepakakulal1@gmail.com
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May I know who is your GURU
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