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My grandmother laughed that same way—head thrown back, shoulders shaking with pure joy. She'd recite Avvaiyar's verses while grinding spices, those ancient Tamil words dancing between her teeth. "Wisdom tastes better than salt," she'd whisper, pressing a warm dosa into my hands. Years later, I found myself doing exactly that with my own daughter, teaching her those same poems. Her giggles filled our kitchen like bells. She didn't understand the words yet, but she understood love. That's the real reward—watching light pass from one generation to the next, keeping our heritage alive through laughter and stories.