• Swaram is more than just a magazine,
    it's a journey

  • Swaram is more than just a magazine,
    it's a journey

  • Swaram is more than just a magazine,
    it's a journey

  • Swaram is more than just a magazine,
    it's a journey

    about us

    Swaram

    Swaram is more than just a magazine; it’s a journey—a journey embarked upon by a group of resilient Malayali families who have traversed oceans and continents in pursuit of opportunities, leaving behind the familiar embrace of their homeland. But amidst the bustling streets of new cities and the towering skyscrapers of foreign lands, they carry with them the essence of their roots, the warmth of their culture, and the wisdom of their heritage.

    Welcome to Swaram—where the past meets the future, and every heartbeat echoes the essence of home.
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    THE MAGAZINE

    Join us in this transformative journey as we harmonize tradition with innovation, heritage with progress, and nostalgia with novelty.

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    Edition 03

    Message from the Editor

    Indian history and culture, encouraging intercultural exchange (including sharing art and music), promoting Indian cuisine, celebrating Indian festivals and traditions are among the several ways to promote and preserve our culture. It is crucial to protect the culture of migrant Indians as culture plays a vital part in an individual’s identity, and losing it can lead to a sense of disorientation and alienation. One should learn to adapt to the culture of the new country, but not at the cost of losing one’s own culture. Striking a balance between assimilation and cultural preservation is crucial. Parents must teach their children about their culture and ensure that they grow up with an appreciation for their roots.

    It is also important to address the issues of discrimination and racism. Building a more inclusive society is essential for migrant communities. Around most part of the world, individuals have the right to practice their own culture and religion as long as it does not violate any laws or harm others. In the United Kingdom, this is protected under the Human Rights Act of 1998, which includes provisions for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, as well as the right to manifest religion or belief in worship, observance, practice, and teaching.

    The seeds for this special magazine have emerged from the minds of a group of families living in the UK who hail from the state of Kerala in India and share similar thoughts to protect, preserve, and spread the righteous values of our culture, art, and language. Here at Sanathana Dharma UK (SDUK).

    Here at SWARAM, we believe true essence of the famous Sanskrit quote, ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ which means the entire world is one family.

    DR. G SIVAKUMAR

    Editor

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    SNAPS FROM
    PREVIOUS EDITIONS

    Bringing Kerala to your plate

    Chef Suresh Pillai

    My memories of childhood have always been filled with spectacular mornings, as the skies spread the light of the rising sun across the Ashtamudi Lake. The bluish-green waters gently rippled, as the wooden banana boats floated along like schools of fish, bringing the fishermen home with their morning bounty.

    Vyasa's Scribe

    DR. NISHA PILLAI

    The trip from Kochi to NY, to put it very modestly, is brutal. The last-minute rush of packing, staying up at night with mixed emotions about having to leave, and the early morning run for the flight had left me tired enough.

    ചിരിയോ ചിരി

    Balachandra Menon

    ചിരിക്കുന്ന മുഖം എനിക്കിഷ്ടമാണ്. അതുകൊണ്ടായിരിക്കും ഒരാളെ കണ്ടാൽ ഇയാൾ ചിരിച്ചാൽ എങ്ങനെയിരിക്കും എന്നു ഞാൻ സങ്കല്പത്തിൽ ആലോചിക്കുന്നത്. അവർ ചിരിക്കുമ്പോൾ പൂർണമായും വ്യത്യസ്തമായ ഒരു മുഖമായി തോന്നാറുമുണ്ട്. ഞാൻ അവതരിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുള്ള എല്ലാ പുതുമുഖനായികമാരേയും ഞാൻ ആദ്യമായി ശ്രദ്ധിച്ചിട്ടുള്ളത് അവരുടെ ചിരിയിലൂടെയാണ്

    Moonlight Sonata

    K Jayakumar (Translation)

    Clear moonlit night.
    Life’s cages are fast asleep
    On either side of the street.
    On the frosty white walkway
    Moonlight spreads! What a harmony!
    Did white lilies bloom in that harmony?
    Did angels awaken on those flowers?

    Epitome of compassion and benevolence

    DR. G Sivakumar

    Harrietan was the epitome of compassion and benevolence, and he was the one-stop point for the Indian community, especially the Malayalis, in the UK, for any sort of help.

    കൊഴിയാത്ത സ്നേഹസൗഗന്ധികം

    Rajeev Alunkal

    ഒ.എൻ.വി സാറുമായി ഒത്തിരി വേദികളിൽ ഒരുമിച്ചിരുന്നിട്ടുണ്ട്. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ കവിതയെയും, ഗാനങ്ങളെയും പോലെതന്നെ മനോഹരമാണ് പ്രസംഗവും. ഞാൻ അത് എത്രയോ വട്ടം ആരാധനയോടെ കേട്ടിരുന്നിട്ടുണ്ട്. എന്റെ ആയിരത്തൊന്ന് ഗാനങ്ങളുടെ സമാഹാരമായ “എന്റെ പ്രിയഗീതങ്ങൾ”ക്ക് ഒ.എൻ.വി സാർ അവതാരിക എഴുതിത്തന്നത് അഭിമാനർഹമായ ഓർമയാണ്.

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