#Krishna Valley

[requiem-on-water]

Death Valley, CA by Krishna Mantripragada

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AGAINST ALL ODDS

A.Bahubali × fem!OC

The scent of jasmine and sandalwood hung heavy in the air, mingling with the rhythmic thrum of the drums. Manorama, a dancer whose movements were as fluid as the river Krishna, flowed across the temple courtyard, her anklets jingling like tiny bells. Her heart, however, was anything but light. Her eyes, usually bright with the joy of dance, were clouded with a storm of conflicting emotions.

She had met the Crown Prince of Mahishmati, Amarendra Baahubali, only a few days ago. He had been captivated by her dance, his gaze lingering on her with an intensity that made her both flattered and uneasy. He was a handsome man, powerful and commanding, but also impossibly distant. He seemed to view her through a veil, her world of music and dance a mere spectacle for his amusement.

Manorama was a woman of the temple, accustomed to the simple life of devotion and art. She had never dreamt of a prince, especially not one as haughty as Amarendra Baahubali. Yet, she found herself drawn to his quiet charm, his gentle smile that seemed to melt the icy facade he presented to the world.

'Manorama,' he had called her, his voice a low rumble, 'Your dance is a testament to the grace of the gods.'

His words, uttered with an air of superiority, had stung. She knew he saw her as a mere entertainer, not a woman of her own right.

Their encounters became more frequent, stolen moments in the shadows of the temple. He would watch her dance, his eyes filled with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine. He would talk about his kingdom, his ambitions, his dreams. And Manorama would listen, her heart pounding with a mixture of fear and fascination.

One moonlit night, under the shimmering canopy of stars, Amarendra Baahubali confessed his love.

'Mano,' he said, his voice husky with emotion, 'I cannot live without you. You are the song that fills my soul, the rhythm that beats in my heart.'

She couldn't believe her ears. The charming prince, the man who she thought was disdainful of her world, was begging for her love.

'But I am just a dancer,' she whispered, her voice trembling, 'A creature of the temple.'

'You are the light of my life,' he insisted, taking her hand, 'And I want to share my life with you.'

His words were a whirlwind, pulling her into a vortex of conflicting emotions. He was the prince, she was the dancer. Their worlds were as different as day and night, their paths destined to never cross.

Yet, the fire of love had ignited within her, burning away all reason. She yearned to be with him, to share her life with the man who had captured her heart.

But fear held her back. What would society say? How would the people of Mahishmati react to their union? She was a commoner, he was their future king. This was a love that defied all odds.

'I'm afraid,' she whispered, her voice choked with tears.

He held her close, his warmth a comfort against the chilling whispers of doubt. 'Fear not, Mano,' he said, his voice strong and reassuring, 'I will protect you. We will face this together.'

In the end, love triumphed over fear. They ran away, leaving behind their familiar worlds, their families, their lives. They found refuge in a hidden valley, a paradise where their love could bloom freely, untouched by the scorn of the world.

There, in the embrace of nature, they were married, their vows whispered under the watchful gaze of the stars. The ceremony was simple, a testament to their love, a rejection of the societal norms that had tried to bind them.

They built a life together, filled with love and laughter, a testament to the power of love to conquer all odds. And as the years went by, their story, whispered on the wind, became a legend, a reminder that love knows no boundaries, no caste, no creed. The story of the crown prince who chose love over duty, and the dancer who dared to dream of a life beyond her world, became an enduring symbol of hope, a testament to the power of love to transform even the most rigid of social structures.

@mahi-wayy @mayakimayahai @gloriouspurpose01 enjoy :)

Thanks to Google for the beautiful alternative words in the fic 😅

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Blind dating adventures 📱❤️‍🔥

This is all in Princess’ POV 🎀

Princess is a baker living in Newcrest and she’s on a blind dating app sharing her experience while comparing her dates to baking experiences!

1. Terrance Dreamer 💊

Blind Date 7/10

After going on my date, my bestie told me he’s a kleptomaniac, a crimelord and works for basemental, but the chemistry was there and he charmed me until he stole from a kid during our date and his girlfriend/baby mama is my co-worker… and this is my first experience on this blind dating app🫣. He’s like an old cake that still tastes good, but after you ate it, you’re wondering if it was worth it…

2. Gunther Munch📝

Blind date 2/10

Felt like I was hanging with a friend. He barely talked about anything outside of writing and kept staring at me… I cut the date short, but he wanted a second chance, and I gave it to him.. spoiler alert he tried to act like he lived in a mansion🌚. It’s like biting into a Boston cream donut and there’s mustard in it… terrible!

3. Devan Lee 🩺

Blind date 10/10

Maybe because lives down the hall, but it was so much easier being on this date. This was the first date I had shared kiss with a sim I met from this app. It was great and Devan felt like a good friend too, but with an added romance. I am crushing so hard just writing this🤤… it’s like baking cinnamon rolls, he’s comfort, warm and consistent.

4. Mark Eggleston 🎨

Blind date 1/10

I wasn’t able to give Mark a full chance because my estranged father crashed the date, but I found out he got a girl pregnant a day after we went on the date, so he’s like a plain muffin… forgettable

5. Krishna 🥣

Blind Date 0/10

If I can rate it lower, I would. It was my first time in Del Sol Valley. I was swiping and I thought he was relatable because we were both out of town, but we went from arguing, dancing and kissing. It was confusing. Maybe it's time I do traditional dating because blind dating apps ain't it either LOL! He’s like a fish pie… just wrong!

6. Kiet Preedee ♟️

Blind date 10/10

After taking some time off from blind dating, I’m back again LOL (don't judge). Kiet is mature, but he’s also really immature with the corny cringe jokes. However, he makes me feel things… things I’m not fully sure I understand either. It gets weirder because we woohoo’d after our first date which got me pregnant 🫣. Kiet reminds me of a Black Forest cake, yummy, a lil tart (cringe), but so hearty and full of surprise.

7. Brendan Choi 📉

Blind Date 0/10

I needed something fun and Brendan caught my eye, but the date went so awful. I thought because we kinda knew each other, it wouldn’t be so awkward…. Let’s say the worst possible thing a date can do he did…. If you thought woohooing something else, you won a million simoleons 😵‍💫. It was like baking a soufflé, except you forgot to turn the oven on and well it's hours later… will it come out right?

If you want to watch Princess Ribbons’ life, click here!

[harrisonstories]

So here's something interesting...

The Beatles Derek Taylor Never-Before-Heard Collection of Lost Beatles Recordings: Including the 1967 Kenwood Sessions and John Lennon Private Recordings

This is the track listing from the description:

Tape 1: Unheard Beatles Sgt Pepper Rehearsals from Kenwood late 66 early 67

Run time is 56 minutes, songs include:

Revolution #9, mainly John in many accents, George can be heard, Paul too, Ringo one time, Terry Doran is also heard being interviewed by John, Terry Doran was ‘The Man From The Motor Trade’ on Sgt Pepper, every identical animal sound effect from Good Morning Good Morning is featured throughout, probably pre-dates Pepper and John has the sound effects saved, cockerel, hens, sheep, horse, pigs, cat, dogs etc, the very ones used on Pepper. Sitar drones almost all the way through by George, Piano backdrop also

Track Listing:

That much Control

Monte Carlo rally sound effects Terry Doran is Jack Brabham Formula 1 racer

Cat Feeding Services (Monty Python esque sketch)

A million miles away, John Indian accent Beatles far east tours in 66

Crazy banjo song, JL bellows

I’m aware of the situation monologue

Swing your partners

Lennon.McCartney complaining about the heat

John and George shouting over a very loud backing track

John/Paul counting in 123 testing, JL turns it into a poem.

Dear Prudence very early demo John wrote it way before 1968

British Police are pigs, in an Indian accent

Tape 2: George Harrison With the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and Jimmy Page.

15 tracks, 59 minutes George with his Thames Valley muso friends, Jimmy Page, Jon Lord, Joe Brown, Sam Brown, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band (Neil Innes, Legs Larry Smith, Vivian Stanshall) Alvin Lee, all songs written by the Bonzos and George, all recorded at FP.

Track Listing:

George into talk while playing guitar, introducing a new song

Brazil take 1 written for the Handmade films project Brazil (never went to production)

Brazil take 2

Brazil Take 3

Sooty Goes to Hawaii

Mandalay monologue for handmade films production of the same name

Sooty Goes to Hawaii #2

Sooty Goes to Hawaii #3

Operatic Aria sung by Georges father-in-law and Olivia Harrisons dad Zeke Harrison, I doubt that Olivia has heard this

Bullshot theme song for Handmade films completed production.

Hare Krishna chant by everyone

Chant 2

While my Guitar Gently weeps with Jimmy Page on guitar

Same with Alvin Lee on guitar

if I Needed Someone

Tape 3: George with Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band band, all co-written 25.30 mins, 16 tracks

Track Listing:

Intro Legs Larry Smith

Do You Remember

Nothing Ever Changes

Urban Spaceman

Isle of Money (I Love Money)

Can you Groove (George)

There’s a Bright Golden Boil on my Penis

I Like Cesar

Misery Farm

Julie

Danda

When You Gotta Poop

Now You’re Asleep

Telling me The End

Viv Has Gone to Heaven

Mandalay Monologue #2

Tape 4: John Interviews Yoko 1969

Recorded by John in 1969, 45 minutes, John questions Yoko’s motives for being with him, discusses very personal matters, very revealing.

Tape 5: Yoko with Dr. Artur Janov

Yoko’s Primal Scream therapy 1 hr 40 mins, of very personal therapy, Yoko discusses John, music and very personal issues including John’s friendship with George.

Tape 6: “One From The Nursery” Unreleased John Ono Lennon Album

John and Kyoko Cox Tittenhurst Park

Run time is 47 minutes

4 tracks

Lots of John talking and playing acoustic guitar (sounds like his J60E) recorded at Christmas time, Various songs stand out, all written by John & Kyoko

John, I Love You

I Wish You Were my Father.

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Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana Manuscript (Life of Krishna)

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley (ca. 1775)

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Kangra Miniature Painting: A Timeless Elegance Waiting for the World to See.

In the serene valleys of Himachal Pradesh, a delicate art form flourished centuries ago—Kangra Miniature Painting. Born in the 18th century under the patronage of Maharaja Sansar Chand, this art is a celebration of nature, devotion, and romanticism. The subtle brushstrokes, natural dyes, and intricate detailing in these paintings transform mythology and love stories into a visual symphony.

At the heart of Kangra paintings are themes that resonate with universal human emotions—most notably, the divine love of Radha and Krishna. Every piece captures the essence of nature with soft pastel hues, drawing viewers into a world of lush forests, flowing rivers, and vibrant flora. The art doesn't just depict a scene—it draws you into it, making you feel the emotions embedded in each leaf, each figure, and each color.

Themes

Kangra paintings often depict themes from Hindu mythology, particularly the love story of Radha and Krishna. Other common themes include scenes from the Bhagavata Purana, Gita Govinda, and Ramayana, as well as nature and court life. The landscapes are lush, with an emphasis on greenery, rivers, and flora.

Techniques and Style

1.Color Palette: Made using natural dyes derived from minerals, plants, and stones. Soft pastel shades are prominent in Kangra paintings, creating a sense of serenity.

2.Brushwork: The brushwork is fine and intricate, which contributes to the delicate detailing in facial expressions, garments, and natural surroundings.

3.Depiction of Nature: Trees, rivers, and animals are painted with care and precision, reflecting the beauty of the Kangra Valley.

4.Romanticism: The paintings often portray idealized romantic scenes, such as lovers in gardens or musicians playing for deities.

Yet, despite its beauty and rich history, Kangra Miniature Painting remains a hidden gem in the art world. It’s time for the world to take notice. Artists like Vijay Sharma have kept the tradition alive, breathing life into ancient techniques while ensuring this precious art form doesn't fade into obscurity.

Kangra Miniature Painting is not just an art form—it’s a piece of our cultural soul, deserving of the same recognition and celebration worldwide.

Let us open our hearts and eyes to the splendor of Kangra Miniature Painting—a legacy of love, devotion, and artistic mastery.

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Hariprasad Chaurasia, George Harrison, and Shivkumar Sharma, 1973; photographer unnamed, photo courtesy of hariprasadchaurasia dot com.

“George used to always say that if ever you are not feeling right, you should listen to Bob Dylan’s ‘Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie’ and [Hariprasad Chaurasia, Shivkumar Sharma and Brij Bhushan Kabra’s] ‘Call of the Valley.’” - Olivia Harrison, The Hollywood Reporter, October 22, 2011 “‘Bhoop Ghara’ from Call of the Valley, recorded in 1967 by Shivkumar Sharma, Hariprasad Chaurasia and slide guitar player Brijbhusan Kabra, was ‘something George had on our juke box. We played it as a remedy in our home if you were feeling a certain way. Kabra was one of George’s heroes as a slide guitarist, up there with Ry Cooder,’ [Olivia explains].” - Songlines, June 2018 “[Ry Cooder] inspires me to try and play that [slide] better. At the same time, I’m into this Indian music and there’s a guy called Brijbushan Kabra who plays a guitar but he plays it like a lap steel, he lays it on his leg, and plays it with the slide on top, like, and restrung it and plays sort of groovy Indian stuff on it.” - George Harrison, Rockline, February 10, 1988 “[Hariprasad] Chaurasia’s face lights up as The Beatles guitarist and songwriter George Harrison’s name is mentioned. ‘We were very close friends, or, at least, that is what I believe. He used to come to India every year, especially to go to Vrindavan. And, whenever he came, he would come to my Bandra residence at times, with his then-girlfriend, Olivia. Every time we met, we used to play music together,’ says Chaurasia. [...] ‘One of the best musicians I ever met, George loved Indian music and had a deep understanding of it. He made an attempt to learn the sitar, and though he played it for himself, he did not want to play it in front of an audience,’ says Chaurasia. When asked what Harrison was like as an individual, the maestro was quick with his response: ‘George was a great human being. He treated everyone equally, irrespective of his or her race or nationality. I remember George would always remove his shoes or chappals before entering anyone’s house,’ he says. Harrison loved everything Indian — culture, traditions and food. 'So much so that he that he wanted to be born in India in his next life. He used to go to the Lord Krishna temple at Mathura, with his face covered with a shawl to avoid recognition. He enjoyed going to the temple alone and collecting prasadam. He loved listening to the dholak and the singing and dancing. His favorite place in India was Vrindavan and said that he could never find such an environment anywhere else in the world,’ says Chaurasia.” - The Week, February 17, 2018 (x)

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Photo 3 by Davy Jones, photo 4 by Paul Undersinger.

“[Peter’s] really a genius, a prolific musician — he plays about seven instruments.” - Micky Dolenz, Record Mirror, February 11, 1967

“[Peter is] an incredible musician. [..] And he's a genius, the man is a genius at music. As I said, Peter was — and is — a genius in music. And he got very frustrated because he wasn’t able to satisfy himself creatively. And Mike felt the same way. […] Peter is writing, he’s writing songs. He’s an incredible songwriter. And if you’re watching, dummy, get some publishing because you’re a great songwriter.” - Micky Dolenz, Tomorrow with Tom Snyder, 1977

“[N]o one of us really supported any of the others except that — that I like to think that I tried to support Micky in a way which, for some reason, he never did pick up on. I mean, I think that Micky has a certain kind of genius that he was never able to acknowledge in himself.” - Peter Tork, Headquarters radio, September 1989

“Peter is the best rock guitarist around today. He plays about ten instruments in all — just about everything with strings. Mike and I also play guitars, although we are not in Peter’s class.” - Davy Jones, Melody Maker, January 14, 1967

“Peter Tork has to be one of the best guitarists around — he can cut anybody on guitar. He plays about 10 instruments — banjo, uke, the lot.” - Davy Jones, The Ottawa Journal, January 20, 1967

“Hey listen, fair is fair. They laugh and joke about that [‘Lady’s Baby’]. OK, it cost as much to do I think as ‘Good Vibrations.’ They were laughing about Peter Tork, but that [song] is a true-to-life thing. He was living with a woman [Karen Harvey] at the time and she had a little baby [Justin Hammer] and that changed his life, you know? That gave him something to think about. He was being downtrodden by the studio in regard to his recording and his playing and his songs and everything else, but the guy was the salt of the earth. It wasn’t just Hare Krishna, waterbeds and brown rice. That guy was a very, very accomplished musician. He needed magic to be able to do get in and do ‘Lady’s Baby.’ It’s a nice song. It’s true. It’s got the warmth and everything of what he was living. ‘Lady’s Baby’ touches me, lets me know that I am free, whatever it is. I remember it so well. It’s a real tune, you know? I love it.” - Davy Jones, The Monkees: The Day-By-Day Story of the ‘60s TV Pop Sensation (2005)

“Well, Davy’s always been a man of great talent and heart and I had just been hoping to work with him some more. He had such talent. He was probably the most talented of us all. He certainly had the best pitch and the best time. He should probably have been the drummer or the bass player of something. He should have been in the rhythm section. It’s kind of amazing – the two guys with the best time in the band weren’t in the rhythm section [laughs]. That was a little weird, looking back. And he was so able – there was just nothing he couldn’t do. I remember once in the middle of a tour, we said, ‘Well, we want to do this song, and we want to do it this way. But we’re missing a bass player. Davy, here’s a bass. Put your fingers here and pluck this string there.’ Next thing you knew, he was playing bass on stage like that night or two nights later or something. It was nothing major – he wasn’t popping strings and doing runs and fills, but he was laying down a bass and it was solid – it was solid. And that kind of ability is, I think, what I’m going to miss … what I’m sorriest to see go.” - Peter Tork, LeHigh Valley Live, June 2012

“I have a great deal of respect for Mike as a musician and a songwriter. He’s very good. He could make it on his own easily. Also he’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.” - Peter Tork, Flip, August 1967

"Nesmith is an astounding artist, and he’s very funny." - Peter Tork, Monkees Convention Q&A, 1982

“I still have a lot of respect for Michael.” - Peter Tork, WDBB, February 2006

“There are two common and, to me, repugnant notions about the Monkees. Number one, that I was the only one who had any talent, which is patently absurd. It’s as unfair and as unkind as it is stupid. The other one is that I was the only musician. I wasn’t the only musician and I wasn’t much of a musician. Peter was a much more skillful player than I was by some orders of magnitude.” - Michael Nesmith, The Monkees Tale (1989)

"Everyone was accomplished – the notion I was the only musician is one of those rumors that got started and won't stop – but it was not true. Peter was a more accomplished player than I by an order of magnitude, Micky and Davy played and sang and danced and understood music." - Michael Nesmith, Rolling Stone, March 8, 2012

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On this day:

DRINKING DEITIES

On September 22, 1995, statues of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha drank milk offered to them from spoons. Eyewitness Girish Desai spoke of her experience and the experience of those around her. "When we put a spoon of milk up to the lips... the milk disappeared in seconds." Devotees, in vehicles and on foot, toting pots, pans, and buckets of milk to temples, put New Delhi into an intense state of gridlock. The miracle took place during the season of pitr paksh, which had begun in India before dawn the previous day. A white marble statue had sipped with its trunk the milk offering made for ancestral souls. News of the miracle phenomenon spread like wildfire around the globe.

By lunchtime frenzied accounts of Ganesha statues drinking milk were reported from all over the globe, including Canada, the United States, the Middle East, Britain, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Images of Ganesha—Lord of Beginnings and Destroyer of Obstacles—that drank the milk varied from hollow ceramic statues to metal statues and glass-covered paintings. The World Hindu Council announced a miracle was occurring. Dairy sales in New Delhi jumped 30 percent, and one Gateway store in England reported selling over 25,000 pints of milk. One small silver statue of the god absorbed twenty quarts. From a temple in Happy Valley, Hong Kong, came accounts of an astonishing amount of milk consumption by figurines of Brahma, Ganesha, and Krishna. Additional statements came in of the entire Hindu pantheon imbibing all over North India.

Scientists attempted to unravel the phenomenon by offering one statue of the deity milk containing food coloring. The liquid vanished from the spoon and appeared lower in the statue, prompting them to explain the event away by capillary action. This explanation, however, did not say why the worldwide phenomenon abruptly stopped by noon the following day.

Text from: Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored by Juanita Rose Violins, published by Weiser Books, 2009

[icecreamisbetterwithafork]

Happy September!

Things are certainly popping. The change of seasons is creeping in, and it is officially my favorite time to be home! End of summer, heading into fall, brings us San Diegans our true local summer. The crowds have gone home, the ocean is still warm, and the sunsets are fire.

The family and I have just returned from Yosemite, where we spent the last 3 weeks connecting with friends and family, soaking up nature, unplugging, slowing down, staring at the stars, swimming in the lake, fishing off the dock, wakeboarding, drinking the most amazing Mexican mochas from Mountain Sage Coffee Shop, making dinner together, gawking at El Capitan for the umpteenth time, swimming in the Merced, and paddleboarding on the lake—Jacko even got on the SUP! Though chaotic and full of ups and downs, it was just our souls needed before the new school year.

It took me almost 40 years to visit Yosemite, and it's become one of my favorite places to take Kylo. It also brought me much joy to witness my dad, in his mid-70s, take in the view of the valley for the first time. It truly is a magical place, and anyone who has ever visited can't deny it. While in Yosemite, my baby boy turned 9, and my new song, "Kylo's OP," was released into the world a few days later. As I was reflecting, I realized that some of the lyrics in that song came to me when I was driving back from Yosemite last year:

Everything that you believe, has already planted a seed, wow

Watching it all come to be, apples not far from the tree, now

A little full-circle moment for you! Now that we're home and the kiddos are back to school, I am looking forward to diving back into the garden—literally and figuratively—and working on finishing up a bunch of new songs that have been marinating. This process has been such an interesting one. Many of the songs were born in a day and are about 75% complete, but the final pieces have yet to reveal themselves. Patience is the name of the game in this case, and it has been a good lesson for me to practice once again letting go and trusting the process. I know the songs will "get done" when they get done. It's taken this long, so what's another little bit? I know I can never force it and have always felt that I would rather let the inspiration hit naturally than try to force it. Sometimes it seems like songs are just waiting for one more experience that leads to a thought or bridge that ties it all together. For instance, I saw Krishna Das this past year with my mom, which inspired the line in "Kylo's OP": “Everything that you believe has already planted a seed.” That took almost a year to come after the initial birth of the song. Either way, I can tell you this: I am sitting on a lot of new music and exciting projects that I can't wait to share with you over the next year.

So far the last couple of months have brought us:

A most beautiful song i had the pleasure of joining my friend Leonardo Prakash on, Bobby My Friend: listen here!

And my latest release, Kylo’s OP, out now: listen here!

So many of you have asked me what the "OP" stands for. Here you go: When I first met Trevor Hall in person, he was traveling with a mini synth from Teenage Engineering called the OP-1. He shared that many of the samples on his album IN AND THROUGH THE BODY and the intro song “blue sky mind” were created on the OP-1. Intrigued, I bought one and started trying to figure out how to use it—though I still haven’t completely figured it out! Fast forward a couple months later i went to Trevors studio in Colorado for the first time, I brought my OP-1 hoping to get some hot tips.

In the meantime, I always take little field recordings on my phone while hiking or out with Kylo, thinking they might be cool to use someday in a song. In this case, I had a recording of Kylo ringing his bike bell in a tunnel, and also a reel of him saying “hey mom” a bunch of times. Story of a mom’s life, right? #HEYMOM! MOMMMMM!

In the process of trying to show me how to use the OP-1, Kylo’s OP was born, using the samples I had taken and then importing and manipulating them with the OP-1. Trevor titled the song “Kylo’s OP” as a placeholder, but it just kind of stuck. I was curious about what the OP in OP-1 stands for, and when I Googled it, I found that OP is short for Opus.

In music, the opus number is the "work number" assigned to a musical composition, or a set of compositions, to indicate the chronological order of the composer's publication of that work. Opus numbers are used to distinguish between compositions with similar titles; the word is abbreviated as "Op." for a single work.

It seemed appropriate, and kind of random but cool, to leave it as Kylo’s OP, being that it’s the first song with his little voice going out into the world for the first time. <3

It also made sense to me to release this as the first song in a long while, because these last 9 years have been dominated by being fully immersed in motherhood while simultaneously being pulled to create. When I realized this song is literally me trying to be a musician and a mother wrapped up in a song, it made me laugh. Mothers know—the minute you try to do something for yourself, it's like your little one senses it and suddenly needs your attention! This song is the marriage of the two, also reminding us to stay curious, childlike, and remember to tap into that purity and time in your life when you were younger and didn’t have the weight of the world and all its responsibilities on your shoulders.

Before we grew up, and had places and people to be.

Of course, this is what it means to me, but I’m always curious how it lands and what it means to the listener—so if you have any insights to share, I always love hearing them. :)

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the bounty of September, Virgo take-over, and the change of seasons in bloom.

Xo,

TP

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Krishna Consciousness

Awesome Transcendental Trippy Music Video

 Krishna Consciousness ~Valley Sequence   

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University’s First IBM Quantum system One Computer At RPI

IBM Quantum System One RPI IBM and RPI launch the first university-lot IBM Quantum System One. RPI and IBM launched the first IBM quantum computer on a university lot. structure on RPI’s bicentennial festivity of 200 times of firsts, IBM Quantum System One will meliorate educational and disquisition possibilities for the university and other New York academic institutions and organizations who want to engage with RPI. Faculty, researchers, scholars, and collaborators using the system will meliorate quantum computing disquisition, including the hunt for quantum algorithms that might lead to quantum advantage, and develop the future quantum pool with IBM.

The CurtisR. Priem Constellation focuses on the IBM Quantum System One and endowed professor speakers in the university’s major Voorhees Computing Centre Tabernacle. CurtisR. Priem’ 82, vice chairman of RPI’s Board of Trustees, bestowed to the constellation, which will allow collaborative quantum calculating disquisition at RPI.

RPI’s part as the first institution to host an IBM Quantum System One is an applicable commemoration of IBM’s bicentennial” President MartyA. Schmidt stated.” With trustee Curtis Priem’s backing and IBM’s long- term cooperation with IBM, they’ll use sophisticated computing for global problem- working and educate future quantum specialists to produce the Capital Region’s own’ Quantum Valley’ IBM’s scholars want to use quantum computing to break IBM’s biggest problems, and I’m interested to see how IBM’s instructors and scholars use quantum to meliorate the future.

IBM is happy to strengthen its RPI cooperation. Together, IBM can advance quantum wisdom, engineering, and disquisition’, IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna stated.” This collaboration will help explore some of the world’s most complex problems and train the coming generation of quantum experts.

A 127- qubit IBM Quantum’ Eagle’ processor powers RPI’s new IBM Quantum System One, giving researchers, scholars, and mates direct access to a avail- scale quantum computer. IBM Eagle performed more accurate computations than brute- force simulations in 2023. This marked the morning of quantum avail, an period in which quantum systems can be used as scientific tools to study problems in chemistry, medicines, paraphernalia, and other fields to find quantum advantage the point at which a quantum computer can break a problem better than any classical system.

The RPI system joins IBM’s worldwide line of avail- scale quantum computers in the pall and at specialized customer locales, including systems in the US, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Korea and Spain. IBM’s world- class scholars, researchers, and instructors will drive the worldwide race to uncover more complicated quantum as quantum computing technology and software evolve. Quantum technology is creating a new computer branch for the first time.” IBM can’t do this alone,” said IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research and RPI board member Dario Gil.”

IBM must unite with worldwide network of mates, including top sodalities and disquisition institutes like RPI, to find and develop new algorithms for quantum computers’ hardest problems. IBM will achieve this by creating a quantum pool and training the coming generation how to use these bias.” RPI and IBM have a rich history of technical cooperation.

RPI houses the AI Multiprocessing Optimised System. AiMOS, the most important classical supercomputer at a private institution in the US, uses POWER9 CPU and NVIDIA GPU technologies to probe new AI operations.” As an RPI graduate and a trustee deeply invested in RPI’s charge and future, partnering with IBM to introduce quantum computing on IBM’s lot was a natural step forward,” said RPI vice chairman CurtisR. Priem, Class of 1982.” RPI’s commitment to furnishing scholars with access to slice- edge tools and ubiquitous computing is consummate, and integrating an IBM Quantum System One helps ensure doing are part to develop hereafter’s quantum pool.”

Unveiling the IBM Quantum System One during RPI’s bicentennial time is a befitting statement about IBM’s commitment to technological leadership and invention during the university’s third century,” John Kelly, RPI Class of 1978.” The RPI community looks forward to seeing how IBM’s faculty, scholars, mates will work together to explore quantum computing’s operations in health, medicinals, sustainability, artificial intelligence, public security, and more.” RPI has the first IBM Quantum System One on lot and may design new quantum classes and educational programmes to upskill the quantum pool.

This innovative cooperation will expedite quantum computing disquisition and educate the coming generation of computer workers, as well as strengthen IBM’s region’s standing as a worldwide centre for slice- edge technology. Through sweats like the CHIPS and Science Act and collaborations like this one, IBM are paving the road for invention and high- tech manufacturing in IBM’s Capital Region, keeping IBM’s cosmopolises at the van of technology.”

Since June 2023, RPI has hosted IBM experts for introductory lectures and forums to help scholars comprehend quantum computing’s eventuality. Now, devoted access to leading quantum attack and software, important supercomputing resources, and educational and technical support from IBM will help scholars develop chops across quantum and classical computing paradigms, accelerating New York’s coming- generation computing leadership.

About RPI Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824 to” making wisdom applicable to everyday life,” was the first US technical disquisition organization. Its comprehensive and holistic knowledge community that integrates creativity, wisdom, and technology makes it a top institution. RPI shapes the scientists, engineers, technicians, masterminds, and entrepreneurs who will shape humanity’s future and conductscross-corrective disquisition to attack the world’s biggest issues.

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Bhadraj Temple: A Sacred Haven in Uttarakhand

Bhadraj Temple, located in Uttarakhand, is a sacred site equivalent in blessings to the renowned Badrinath Temple. Pilgrims unable to visit Badrinath often seek solace here, finding the blessings of Lord Bal Bhadra, brother of Lord Krishna, enshrined in this ancient temple. The temple's history is rich with mythological tales, attracting devotees and nature lovers alike.

‘’Bhadraj Temple's history dates back to the Dwapar Yug, the time of the Mahabharat war. After the war, Lord Balram, the brother of Lord Krishna, visited this place for penance. Impressed by the people's hospitality and the beauty of the area, he promised to return in the form of a stone to protect them and their cows. Many years later, a man named Nandu Mehra found a statue of Lord Balram while digging for ayurvedic medicines. He heard a divine voice instructing him to place the statue in a high place, which became the location of the Bhadraj Temple.’’

Situated on the Bhadraj Hill in Dehradun, this temple offers breathtaking views of the valley below. The trek to the temple, which can be completed in a day if started early in the morning, has a well-maintained cemented path and is best undertaken near post-winters. It's essential for visitors to maintain decorum and cleanliness, as this location is relatively unknown to many and must be preserved in its natural beauty. Please refrain from littering, disturbing the natural surroundings, or visiting solely for photography; instead, visit only if you have a sincere love for nature and a desire to offer prayers at the temple. This temple is accessible via an 11 km trek from Clouds End, passing through Dudhli village. The trail passes through Dudhli village (3 km) from where the temple is 8 km trek.

At the Bhadraj Temple, it is important to wear appropriate clothing. Ripped jeans or short clothes are not allowed. It's better to wear Indian formal clothes, as they are more respectful in this sacred place. It's advisable to return early in the evening from the Bhadraj Temple, as it can be risky at night. The area has dense forests, and there may not be enough light for a safe journey back.

Bonus: Every year, Bhadraj Temple organizes a fair from 15th to 17th of August, which attracts thousands of devotees who seek blessings from Lord Bhadraj.

📍Location: Bhadraj Temple, Mussoorie Road, Barlow Ganj, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

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Culture Of Nepal

Nepal is a land-located country between India and China. It is well known for the majestic Himalayan mountain ranges and the deep valleys that shape the landscape. Nepalese people are generally patient and calm. Here you can see many different religions and cultures people live together. Most of Nepal's culture is rooted in tradition and religion. Nepalese are proud that their country has never been ruled. The Gurkhas (Nepalese army) continue to be highly admired for their work. The people of Nepal understand the value and beauty of their land.

Customs and Traditions

Nepalese Customs and Traditions differ from one part of Nepal to another. Nepalese people have their own customs and traditions, each with its own merits. Most of them are Hindus and Buddhists. Many of these traditions come from Hinduism, Buddhism, or other traditions. Among them, marriage law is particularly interesting. Traditional marriages require the parents to agree. Cow slaughter is illegal in Nepal. The cow is considered the universal mother, representing motherhood, and worship it. Before entering a temple or a house, you are often asked to remove your shoes, so as not to pollute the clean room with your shoes. Some non-Hindu temples are prohibited. The right hand, which is considered pure, is used to eat, pay, give, and receive.

Festivals

Nepal's diverse culture is reflected in many of its events. Nepalese people celebrate so many festivals but the major festivals of Nepal are Dashain and Tihar. Dashain is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year and Nepalese Hindus celebrate it with great joy for 15 days in the month of Ashvin (September-October). Tihar is another big festival that is celebrated for five days. Apart from decorating the house with diyo, animals like cows, dogs, and crows are also worshiped at this festival.

Nepali Dance and Music

Music and Dance is also an important part of Nepali culture. Nepal is rich in traditional and classical music. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva, who is the god of dance in his Nataraja form, used to perform the Tandava dance in the Himalayas. Different cities have their own dance style that they perform in different festivals, fairs, and family time. Like dancing, Nepali music is also divided by the community: Tamangs, Gurungs, Sherpas, Maithilis, Newars, Kirats, Magars, and Tharus each have their own songs and dancing styles. Musical instruments like Madal, Dhimey, Panchai Baja, and Sarangi are the traditional musical instruments of Nepal.

Architecture of Nepal

Nepalese architecture is characterized by two main styles: the pagoda style with many revolving stalls and the domed stupa style.

The Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, which attracts many tourists, is one of the oldest examples of the pagoda style in the world, built in the first century AD. A Nepalese architect named Araniko was the first to introduce pagoda-style architecture to China. Other examples of this style include Basantpur Palace and Changu Narayan Temple. Boudhanath and Swayambhunath stupas are beautiful examples of stupa architecture. The Shikhara type is another important type of architecture it consists of a high tower in the form of a mountain with carvings in stone or wood. The Krishna Temple in Patan is an example of this type of architecture. In addition to these, the Newa style, derived from the Newar is also can be seen.

Food of Nepal

Nepalese cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese cuisine. Dal, Bhat, and Tarkari is the staple food of all Nepalese regardless of ethnicity. Bhat means rice, dal means lentils, and tarkari means vegetable curry. Apart from this, there are different types of food that are eaten by different tribes and regions. For example, people living in the highlands can replace rice with other grains such as wheat, corn, millet, corn, or barley.

Traditional Clothes

The traditional clothes of Nepal are Daura-Surul and Dhaka Topi for men and Gunyo-Cholo for women. Traditional clothes are different from the caste and culture. People of different cultures wore their own cultural dress at festivals and marriage functions.

Religion

In Nepal, most of the people are Hindus. The census shows that 81.3% of the people follow the Hindu religion, 9% people follow Buddhists, 4.4% Muslims, 3% Kiratis ( the religion of some natives of the Himalayas) tribal), 1.4% Christians, and the remaining 0.9% are Jains, Sikhs, and some people who do not follow any religion. There are places of worship for all religions in the country and all religions celebrate their own festivals. There is great harmony and cooperation between the Hindu and Buddhist communities in Nepal as they share places of worship and celebrate together. Lumbini in Nepal is actually the birthplace of Lord Buddha, so it is a holy place for Hindus and Buddhists.

Language

Nepali is the national language of Nepal, it is actually a multilingual country, with each ethnic group communicating in their own language. As many as 123 languages ​​are spoken in Nepal, the most spoken of which are Nepali, Newari, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, and Tamang. The Nepali language is written in the Devanagari language and actually evolved from the ancient Sanskrit language.

Handicrafts Arts

Variety of products including metalware, pottery, textiles, wood and stone handicrafts, paper, bone, horn, leather, bamboo, etc. The list seems endless, which means you will never run out of products to buy in Nepal. Although some of these objects, such as metal images of gods and goddesses, religious objects such as bells and vajras, wooden carvings, and silver ornaments, have been made since the beginning of civilization. Among textiles, it is useful to know Pashmina and clothes of yak wool. Nepalese artisans have received respect and admiration for their work from people around the world.

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ASIAN MYTHOLOGY

-Hindu Mythology-

Here is a piece of the larger framework of Asian mythology located in India

हिंदूपौराणिक कथा will refer to the mythological framework of people in INDIA near the INDUS VALLEY that has been upheld for nearly FOUR MILLENNIA. Creation is accredited to Brahma; the creator of everything. He will, nonetheless, emerge from a GOLDEN EGG. Its pantheon, including him, will center around the TRINITY OF GODS that will include BRAHMA, VISHNU, AND SHIVA. There are other deities that exclude THE TRINITY that will represent GOD in another form known as an AVATAR. From this, the mythology made in their image was given to account for the CUSTOMS of the people of India.

THE GODS OF THE TRINITY

■LORD BRAHMA is the creator

■LORD VISHNU is the God tasked with the preservation of creation

■LORD SHIVA is the destroyer

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THE AVATAR OF BRAHMA

1st AVATAR

■Valmiki -> वाल्मिकि

2nd AVATAR

■Kashyapa -> कश्यप

3rd AVATAR

■Shukra -> शुक्र

4th AVATAR

■Bachesa -> बचेसा

5th AVATAR

■Vyasa -> व्यासः

6th AVATAR

■Khata -> खटा

7th AVATAR

■Kalidasa -> कालिदासः

THE AVATAR OF VISHNU ARE CALLED -> Dasavatara

1st AVATAR

■Matsya -> मत्स्य

Vishnu took the form of Matsya to rescue the first man, as well as any other creature of the earth, from a global disaster. He accomplished this by having forewarned mankind about the coming flood, and he ordered him to gather up all of the grain and to preserve any creature in a great boat.

2nd AVATAR

■Kurma -> कूर्म

Vishnu took the form of Kurma to churn the ocean in order to reach any treasure dissolved in the ocean of milk. He placed it on his back for support, which gave him the leverage needed to stir that great volume.

3rd AVATAR

■Varaha -> वराह

Varaha raised the earth from the bottom of the sea after Hiranyaksha dragged it there; it only took a millennia to do that, but he did it.

4th AVATAR

■Narasimha -> नरसिंह

Hiranyakashipiu obtained a special blessing from Brahma that he could not be killed or harmed by any means. That made him arrogance. As a result, he began causing trouble both in heaven and on earth. Prahlada, however, was devoted to Vishnu. Angered by that, he challenged his son to fight him. Narasimha emerged. And then, he slayed Hiranyakashipiu.

5th AVATAR

■Vamana -> मातरः

6th AVATAR

■Parashurama -> परशुरामः

7th AVATAR

■Rama -> रामः

8th AVATAR

■Krishna -> कृष्ण

9th AVATAR

■Buddha -> बुद्धः

10th AVATAR

■Kalki -> कल्कि

THE AVATAR OF SHIVA

1st AVATAR

■Tatpurusha -> तत्पुरुषः

2nd AVATAR

■Namadeva -> नामदेव

3rd AVATAR

■Aghoresh -> अघोरेश

4th AVATAR

■Sadhojat -> वनस्पति

5th AVATAR

■Ishan -> ईशान

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LINEAGE OF SHIVA

Lord Shiva with Devi Sati

Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati

■Kartikeya

His first son

■Ganesha

His second son

■Ashoka

His daughter