When I was introduced to Guru Jayashree Nair, I was already performing Bharatanatyam at a professional level and had trained in the Thanjavur style, so adapting to her style was challenging. However, she was generous and understanding. Instead of insisting that I conform entirely to her way of presentation, she allowed me to pick up what I could and integrate it with what I had learned previously, saving me the tedious process of unlearning. I would probably have given up and sought another path if she had not been so accommodating. The journey from my residence to her house for one-on-one lessons was long, and my lunch was invariably with her family, where I relished their traditional Malayalee cuisine, especially the herb-infused water, which was a novel experience for me. The highlight was always the refreshing green tea with lemon, tulsi, and honey after exhausting practice sessions, a specialty of her husband, fondly called “Uncle.” Her daughter, now an accomplished dancer and singer, was then a young girl, and we soon became friends; she later provided vocal accompaniment for my performances, and we enjoyed trips to various cities and towns in India as part of my Bharatanatyam presentations. When I later secured admission for post-graduation at Pune University, my visits to her house reduced, but we never lost touch. I can never forget the wholehearted support I received from all three of them during my students’ Arangetrams. Though I no longer perform or teach dance, the bond developed during those years remains eternal. Those cherished days hold a special place in my heart, and I am deeply grateful for the love they showered and offer my obeisance to their unflinching dedication to the preservation and promotion of arts and culture.