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Grandmother clutched the worn poetry collection, her weathered fingers tracing Tamil verses her guru had recited decades ago. Swami Paramarthananda's teachings had transformed her understanding—that true reward wasn't applause or recognition, but the quiet joy of connection. She began sharing poems at the community center, watching young faces light up. Each week, more gathered. Not for accolades, but for belonging. One evening, her granddaughter squeezed her hand. "Your words, Patti. They're healing us." She smiled, understanding finally: the deepest social reward was weaving souls together, keeping their shared heritage alive through love and verse.