When we meet someone for the first time, it is natural to ask: Who are you? What have you done? In our times, introductions often come in the form of achievements, expertise, or lists of work. Yet, I believe these are of little use. They may satisfy curiosity, but they often distract from what truly matters. 

In earlier times, teachers rarely introduced themselves. Their presence, silence, and words were enough. And yet, a paradox arises - anyone can speak about truth, but not everyone can embody it. And so the seeker must ask: How, then, do I discern the real from the hollow?

The Rishis tell us to look for four signs: Shastra Pramana, Achara, Anubhava and Kaala. The person teaching should be in harmony with the wisdom of śāstra,
must lead a life of simplicity and balance, There must be an inner impact of their words in you, and the test of time (One cannot fully know a teacher at first sight. Watch over time - are they consistent, free from hidden manipulation, more concerned with your growth than with their image?). 

These are the real introductions. The teacher's life itself was testimony. Even without introductions, their simplicity, balance, and clarity spoke louder than credentials. If someone’s life expresses what they speak, then their presence validates the truth they carry.

Still, in our present world, some words are necessary to bridge the distance between us. And so I offer a glimpse, not as a resume/bio data, but as the soil from which these reflections grow.

I do not claim the place of a teacher. I walk as a student of life, my work is simply to share what ripens within me. Most of the time it is about life as a whole. In that sharing, others may see a teacher, though I remain a learner among learners or simply a fellow seeker.

I live a quiet life, close to nature. My days are filled with simple things like gardening, cooking, cleaning, writing when the heart calls, and watching the wind, rain, and sun weave their eternal cycles. I find meaning in art, history, culture, and above all in what preserves our civilizational values. Much of my life is lived in contemplative silence, and only sometimes do I step out of it, to share what has ripened within, for the benefit of those who may find it useful.

If any part of my sharings and insights serves you, take it not as mine, but as a thread of the timeless current that flows through all of us.

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