It was the time when Gopika's Mahaganapathim and Jagadhanandha karaka medley got viral in Instagram and due to that she was affected with viral fever.
During the weekend, Govind visited the temple near his house. He asked the temple priest to perform Archana...
Priest: Let me know the name and star of the person for whom you want blessings for...
Govind: (looked around for people and whispered) Gopika, Rohini star. For her good health and happiness...
The priest smiled and started reciting the Slokas as a part of Archana process
When the archana is completed, the priest performed an Aarthi, during which Govind submitted his prayers related to Gopika's speedy recovery to Goddess Jagadamba...
Meanwhile, a kid tried to jump and rang the temple bell.
Govind felt like his application is considered and it's in pipeline...
His WhatsApp text read, "I'm feeling much better now Sir. I'll be able to come to the office after two days..."
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Belittling someone for their interest / trait may look completely sportive or fun but repetitive belittling has the effect of making that very aspect / trait uninterested to the individual for whom it had made his / her day before. That'd lead to a situation wherein you'd require courage to like / do something which was once your muscle memory. Someone who's belittling doesn't know how it feels to be belittled. This has the same effect as that of the yelling of the tribes of Solomon Islands, at a tree to cut it, instead of actually cutting it...
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And now, Ram & Mythili are back to being Janakiraman & Janaki...
Janaki: Janaki... I don't know man... I feel like the odd girl out here...
Janakiraman: What happened Janaki ?? I could see that you get along with everyone so well. Also, you said the work is challenging and exciting as well...
Janaki: Yeah... That's there but whenever I use some idioms and some wordplay, I don't feel like included...
Janakiraman: Oh... The same old usual problem... (smiling) Being intellectual, comes with a price sometimes... Let me try to ease you this time...
Janaki: Oh... Wah... This isn't the Janaki I have seen before... What you'll do to ease me ??
Janakiraman: Let me tell... Sometimes, it's okay to feel that you stay in a corner..
Janaki: Okay... Good to hear that... What are you inferring ??
Janakiraman: (hesitant) It's okay to stay in a corner coz sometimes, you might be someone's soft "corner" too... I hope it isn't cringe...
Janaki: (wondering) Finally, someone learned about wordplay...
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There's a fine line between being empathetic and having a soft corner for someone. Many people who don't know about empathy and can't empathize, merge both. The point to be noted is that if we have a soft corner for someone, naturally we'll be empathetic towards him / her but vice versa isn't true...
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They say, "You can't convince a monkey that honey is sweeter than banana". One point to notice here is that if it's a monkey by nature, its preference would be the banana and not the honey. It doesn't mean that honey is less better compared to banana. Also, we're not supposed to blame the monkey just because it doesn't know about honey. If it's the monkey that we're dealing with, then we're expected to give it different types of banana and not honey which is Greek and Latin to the monkey. If the monkey shows interest which is very rare, then we can introduce it to the honey and it totally depends on the monkey...
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The initial efforts that we put in to win a person's heart at the initial stage of a love relationship appears to be reduced over period of time. That's due to increased responsibilities and excess stress. What people think is that the efforts put in are like Mirage which fades out as we progress further. Rather, it's like camouflaging when there's threat. Once the threat neutralizes or subsides, things are clearly visible...
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Giri and Swapna had gone to Miniso store to get a gift for Swapna's roommate...
Giri was new to Miniso whereas Swapna visited there few times.
Both went to the plush toy section. There was a full size mirror next to that section. She was standing in front of the mirror and admiring the plush toys...
Swapna: Giri... This blue penguin is so pretty. We can gift this to Mohana. So pleasing and cute. What's the price of this ??
Giri: (who was zoned out initially due to Miniso's ambience) Penguin ah ?? That's a mirror Swapna...
Then the sales person came and saw the price tag and mentioned the price.
Giri, later realised that she was asking about the plush toy...
Salesperson: (smiling) That's a good one Sir...
On hearing this, Giri and Swapna, both blushed...
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Govind came to Gopika's cubicle to review the test plan doc that Gopika has prepared.
He could've done it offline or thru call. He believed that F2F discussion during review would open up a new perspective for her & the doubts if so, can be effectively clarified.
He got a Teams call in b/w & so, rushed to his cubicle, got his laptop. They both worked in Gopika's cubicle.
After sometime, Govind's laptop went into battery saver mode.
He asked for Gopika's laptop charger & used it. He reviewed for 1hr & after that he had a 30 mins call.
It was around 8 p.m. & Gopika left for the day. After his call, he saw a sticky note in Gopika's cubicle wall. The note read, "Didn't wanna disturb u amidst the call. I'll get my charger from u tomorrow Sir. Have a nice evening."
It was after reading the note, he realised that she left her charger there. He turned the adapter & saw. There was a sticker with the text written, "GOPIKA". Due to smudge, the text was partially visible. Govind looked around in the ODC once. Everyone had already left.
He took a CD marker from his drawer & rewrote the sticker as "GOPIKA :)" He also ensured that there were no ink smudges.
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Gopika's performance of accidental mixing Maha Ganapathim and Jagadanandhakaraka has become viral in the Instagram...
Govind's perspective with unknown Carnatic music knowledge was an eye opener for the other Carnatic music enthusiasts... i.e. singing a charanam and pallavi of two different songs which are from the same raga...
While the song became viral in Instagram, the fever in Gopika's body as well became viral. She was on leave for a week.
During the break at the cafeteria...
Siddharth: Govind bro... Gopika has sung well in the event. No wonder she's infected with viral fever. It's the evil eye bro...
Govind: Yeah... That's true... It's the evil eye. BTW, she sung really well... It was soulful singing. I was there at the event as well.
Siddharth: Oh... Then, you're the culprit... You had casted an evil eye on her...
Govind: What ?? Kuch bhi ?? I have not done that... I'm happy with her singing and not jealous...
Siddharth: I was just pulling your leg as usual... Chill ...
Govind's mind voice was like, "She's the apple of my eye. How can I cast an evil eye ???"
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It was Gopika's birthday. Apart from the art supplies, Govind had given a greeting card as well.
While Gopika was opening the greeting card, Siddharth noticed that and asked what it is.
Gopika opened the greeting card. Apart from the printed quotes related to the birthday, he saw a handwritten note in a bit illegible manner. She managed to read it. The note read,
"Happy Birthday Gopika :) Wishing you happiness and good health in the years to come...
-Govind"
Siddharth: (on seeing the note) Govind's handwriting is this bad ah ?? Not able to make out what's written.
Gopika: I don't think so. I know Govind Sir's handwriting. He used to write in my note while we discuss some topics
She opened her notebook and showed it to Siddharth.
Siddharth: (a bit confused) If this isn't his handwriting, then who wrote this ??
Gopika: I think, he has written this note in his left hand
Siddharth: Oh ... How are you saying this ??
Gopika: I could see blue ink smudges at the text to the left side of the paper. This happens only when you write in left hand. This is the problem, we lefties face.
After a moment, Siddharth and Gopika were amazed at Govind's gesture...
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