Selfie

Amma had never taken a selfie. At seventy-three, she discovered one at the temple after hearing Swami Paramarthananda speak about connecting souls across distances. Her grandson showed her how, laughing gently at her serious expression. She captured herself before the sanctum, sari draped perfectly, tilting her chin uncertainly. When she posted it, something shifted. Distant cousins in Chennai messaged. Old friends from childhood reappeared. Her village WhatsApp group erupted with joy. The selfie wasn't about vanity. It became a bridge—her face a living thread connecting scattered family, reminding everyone of their Tamil roots, their shared prayers, their unbreakable bond.