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Brihaspati - An Indian male living in the upper mid-west part of the USA. Lazy as they come, loves listening to Indian classical music and classic rock, bibliophile, oenophile, epicurean, rationalist, dabbles in existentialism and Indian philosophy, amateur tennis and table-tennis player.

Sunday, June 05, 2005

Hmmm, Who is Brihaspati?

Brihaspati is a Sanskrit word from Hindu Mythology. He is revered as the lord of knowledge and also the dispenser of justice. Paradoxically, in some South Indian households, the word Brihaspati is also used to playfully chide people for their faux pas.

In my mind the word conjures images of someone who is smart but goofy in a disarming fashion.

While I still aspire smartness, I do posess a slight prediliction towards being a goofball. Hence the name Brihaspati for this blog.

Republished on Jun 17th after edits...

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Brihaspati,
you have selected the right name, you would acquire the balance talents soon.

6/17/2005 03:09:00 am  
Blogger brihaspati said...

Thanks a lot :). Did you read my more recent posts?

6/17/2005 08:03:00 am  

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