Anupama Vaidya

  Reflection  ·  Easter 2026 By Dr. Anupama Vaidya (hc) Easter has always held a special place in my soul. More than a celebration, it feels like a sacred journey — one that begins in introspection, deepens through surrender and silence, and ultimately arrives at hope, renewal, and new life. Perhaps this connection was shaped early — through my years in a convent school, through dear friends who observed this season with devotion, and in recent years, through Sunita's deeply enriching presence in my life. Over time, this period from Ash Wednesday through Lent and Easter has come to feel not merely like a period in the calendar, but a gentle and profound inner pilgrimage. During this Lenten period, several conversations with Sunita have been naturally flowing towards taking a pause and looking within — reflecting on what must be shed, what must be strengthened, and what must be surrendered. Maundy Thursday reminding us of humility, love, and service; Good Friday drawing us...

By Dr. Anupama Vaidya (hc). 2-Apr-2026.  There are some divine presences we do not merely worship; we return to them, again and again, for anchoring, courage, and inner steadiness. For me, Hanumanji has always been one such sacred force. The very chant of the Hanuman Chalisa , the sight of devotees offering oil and prayers with folded hands, the deeply reassuring image of Bajrangbali standing tall with strength, humility, and devotion; all of it evokes not only reverence, but also a sense of protection, discipline, and unwavering faith. Last year, in my reflection on Hanumanji, I wrote about the many virtues he embodies so powerfully — servant-leadership, humility, courage, presence of mind, empathy, discernment, and complete devotion to purpose. I reflected on how Hanumanji teaches us that true leadership is not always about position or prominence; often, it lies in the willingness to serve, to act with courage, to stay humble despite power, and to place the mission above onese...