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My grandmother clutched the ancient pottery shard from Keeladi, her weathered fingers tracing its curves. "This proves our ancestors thrived here," she whispered, eyes glistening. She'd attended Swami Paramarthananda's discourse on dharma, where he spoke of honoring our heritage. Inspired, she volunteered at the museum, earning modest PAYBO rewards that she donated to local schools. Her dedication became our family's model. My younger siblings now studied Tamil literature, understanding that true wealth isn't monetary. The excavations revealed earthen vessels; grandmother revealed something deeper—that connecting with our roots strengthens our future. In preserving the past, she modeled something timeless: love for community.