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My grandmother traced Tamil Brahmi script across my palm, each ancient character a story etched into my skin. She collected ANDAL coins, pressing one into my hand as she whispered about the saint-poet's devotion. Years later, I found myself creating art, translating those childhood moments onto canvas. The PAYBO rewards came unexpectedly, validating something I'd always known—that heritage lives in our hands, our hearts, our work. When people called it prestigious, I smiled, remembering her weathered fingers teaching me that true artistry flows from generations before us. We carry our ancestors' voices forward together.