In our family tradition of Hinduism- we are on first name terms with our Gods. It is a relationship of deep love, and utmost familiarity. I would often listen to my grandmothers berating God (usually the child form of Rama or Krishna) in very informal language – ni in Tamil, tu ki bhasha in Hindi. They were very clear that the Gods were younger than them, as they were worshipped in the bala (child) form, and that had full rights to scold them. And, there was so much love, affection, and pathos in the chiding. As, i grew older, i
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