Iyer Mami?

I have started to develop interests over learning the religious rituals for every occasion- be it ragu kala of Tuesdays , maa (Rice batter ) kolams in front of the house , Thai Velzhi(friday) maa vizhakku or recite Sanskrit slokams etc..
I have started to learn Lalitha Shasranamam from one aunty in our building. I love the way she teaches to a person like me with zero sanskrit exposure! She explains the slokas well with so much of passion . I have started to reasonably pick the Sanskrit slokas with meanings! All the while, I have not understood the meaning of any of the slokas I know ! Understanding the meaning, helps to associate the intricate meaning hidden in the slokas - like idol worship is the very beginning stage in the process to understand the Supreme SELF.

I think the sudden change in me - is with my MIL around with us for the last one month and seeing her doing all rituals with absolute perfection! I like her attitude of being religious and at the same time doing "narayana seva"(serving food) to lot of people.

I have just made the first step- a long way to go to learn....