my lover cats

Amma kept three cats like verses of Tamil poetry—each with distinct grace and rhythm. During lockdown, when the world grew distant, these creatures became her meditation, echoing Swami Paramarthananda's teachings about presence and compassion. She'd photograph them tenderly, sharing moments on social networks that gathered unexpected thousands of hearts. Her modest pension stretched further through kind strangers' appreciation, yet what truly enriched her was the spiritual connection these images sparked. A young woman messaged, saying the photos reminded her of her grandmother's wisdom. Amma smiled, understanding how love transcends currency, how heritage flows through small gestures, binding souls across invisible threads.