Be like Kathirikka (Brinjal/Eggplant) !

Brinjal as it’s referred in Indian subcontinent is one among the best environment blessing.

Why so you may ask?

• It gives a lot of flavors.
• It’s substantial.
• It’s soft like a sponge.
• It’s versatile.
• It’s tough when required.
• It stands alone.

All of the above just makes Kathirikka a best example to adapt qualities from for one self.

Also, it can take many many forms.

It can be side dish, main dish, a sauce, hummus, appetizer.

Similarly take up your real life roles and play it with 100% joy just like a Kathirikka.

(Read this while you listen to Kathirikka Kathirikka gundu Kathirikka playing from Duet, An A R Rahman’s song)

It’s scientific name is “Aubergine” and it’s definitely a genie. (Pun intended)

It gives a lot of flavors.

Sometimes it might be the Gutti Vankaya Fry(Andhra Pradesh Dish) or the Vazhuthananga Mezhukupurati (Kerala Brinjal fry) or Khatha meetha Baingan or namma ooru Ennai Kathirikka Kara kozhambu. Doesn’t matter.

Brinjal has different flavors in all of these dishes. One is sour, one is spicy and one is sweet.

Be the same. Bring out all your flavors to the table.

It’s substantial.

Brinjal comes in different colors and sizes and it has good weight.

It’s solid and true out there.

Be substantial and essential to sell and others.

It’s versatile.

Versatility is a true quality of virtue. Try to acclimate to it. Brinjal adapts to the stove heat and soaks in all the ingredients. When a change occurs be versatile like brinjal.

Especially in these uncertain times, adapt like a brinjal.

It’s tough when required.

Some Brinjals are so hard you just can’t cut through.

It’s required for certain dishes.

Be tough when the situation demands you to.

It stands alone.

What a vegetable/Fruit?

Be like Kathirikka. Create your Aha moment amidst everyone you come across in your life journey.

Kathirikka Kathirikka gundu Kathirikka…