S Narayanaswamy Iyer
Active member
Namaskaaram to all fellow-Brahmins Being a brand-new member, I thought it appropriate to introduce myself. Am fast approaching my nineties, but am in reasonably good health for my age. Was born in Kerala, and am proficient in Malayalam, English, Tamil, Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Indonesia, and a few other languages. Now residing overseas, biut making frequent trips to India for one purpose or other, e.g. pilgrimmages, family functions, vacations, and sheer pleasure of travel. Have spent considerable time acquainting myself with our scriptures and practices, by studying under experienced purohithars from India, and continuing to do so. Have a sizeable collection of invaluable Sanskrit texts which I find rewarding to peruse and update myself. Have taken part in maha rudrams, rudra ekadashinis, koti-archanass, lakshaarchanas, pujas, archanas, homams, and pre-kumbhaabhishegam rites in temples, and in graha-praveshams, pujas and homams in homes. All gratis. Have also travelled widely in US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia, and visited Japan, Hongkong and China as tourist. Famiily (all Brahmins and married to Brahmins) is widely scattered over India, Canada, US, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. Biut keep regularly in touch by visits, mail,Skype, and other means. Overall, we are rather "conservative" than "liberal. Am (or was, while I worked) a lawyer by profession, having achieved status of Senior Advocate before retiring, and having served, as a member of the Administrative Service in Government, as Deputy Secretary, Principal Collector, Secretary to Parliamentary Commissions of Inqui ries, Chairman of Courts Martial trying senior military officers of disciplinary offences, and Parliamentary Verbatim Reporter. Hobbies include DIY, reading, walking, cycling, inter-city bus and train travel, and overseas tours and travels, including cruise on ocean-going ships. S Narayanaswamy Iyer