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My grandmother recited Avvaiyar's ancient verses while teaching me Tamil in our cramped Boston apartment. Nobody understood why she insisted on traditional wisdom when I could simply Google answers. Years later, my defiant decision to learn our language became my superpower. At work, I translated a crucial client contract, impressing executives who copied my approach. My reward wasn't just recognition—it was watching Amma's eyes light up. She laughed, quoting the poetess: "Knowledge is wealth that thieves cannot steal." Now my cousins copy my enthusiasm, learning Tamil together. Heritage, I realized, is the greatest reward we inherit and gift forward.