<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/tag/poem/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>VIVA-RKMM - Inspired Living #Poem</title><description>VIVA-RKMM - Inspired Living #Poem</description><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/tag/poem</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:31 +0530</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Self-expression - An element of a happy life]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/march2026</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Yashwant work.jpeg"/>Swami Vivekananda reminds us that art is feeling expressed—through words, color, or sound. This month we celebrate self-expression as a source of joy. Our readers share poetry, art, and music that unburden the heart and connect deeply with the world.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_gdhdYAZ8TB6SLUOPZckwcA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_UZBatsr1TOyqvND33i1hiw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_IefRGXgxQm-qChSqJo4Waw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Mu4zALTyT5i2NkidpvUKpQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p>Swami Vivekananda says, “all poetry, painting, and music is feeling expressed through words, through colour, through sound.” Our theme this month is based on this self-expression. We invited our readers and resource persons to send us their creative work that they use to understand, speak and communicate with the world. An expression that unburdens and provides immense joy!</p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_v8jgpURBqy8Jsh55i9_JCQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text zpbackground-size-cover zpbackground-position-center-top zpbackground-repeat-no zpbackground-attachment-scroll "><style> [data-element-id="elm_v8jgpURBqy8Jsh55i9_JCQ"].zpelem-text { background-image: url(/strong%20person%20image.png); } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><b><span style="font-size:32px;font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;">POETRY</span></b></p><p style="text-align:center;"><b><span style="font-size:32px;font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;">Strength - Where I Still Stand…</span></b></p><p style="text-align:center;"><b><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;">By Divya Satish, Student of Grade 12, Excel Public School, MYsore</span></b></p><p></p><div><div><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>They say strength is fire, one that never bends,&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>With steady hands, a will that never ends.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>They say the strong don’t stumble - they only fight,</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>They stand unbroken through the darkest of&nbsp; nights.&nbsp; </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>They call it a mask that hides every pain, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>A voice unshaken through every mere strain. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>They say it’s moving on, and never looking back, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>A smile in hard times, hiding every little crack. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>But strength, to me, sounds nothing like their tales, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It may not roar, it may even appear frail. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It trembles, it breaks, it goes unseen - </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Yet it is mine, fierce in the spaces between.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Strength is in the moment my eyes refuse to lie, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>The courage behind tears I no longer deny. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is&nbsp; in knowing that I am fragile, still feeling it all, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is a spark that rises though I nearly fall. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Yes, I do - I start in pieces, small and frail, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>My voice a whisper, my hands pale. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>My chest, often a storm no one can see, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>A tide of hopelessness that pulls down on me.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It feels like weakness - every shiver, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>The kind that shows doubt and fear. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>But then, a spark ignites deep inside - </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>This is my courage, my unyielding guide. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(45, 153, 180);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>The spark grows, only grows, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>And slowly, I reach, as my hands find themselves. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>I cradle myself, my heart steady and true, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>And soon, it becomes my strength - the fire that carries me through. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Strength is the moment my voice cracks -</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>And I still speak, although it feels like I lack. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is when my hands are trembling, and they still reach for help, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Finding courage in the quiet, somewhere within myself.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is giving myself the space I need,</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is saying aloud, “I am hurting,” and letting it bleed. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is facing myself, looking back in the mirror, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Even when I have confessed truths hidden behind my armour. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(116, 200, 220);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Strength is still rising with the morning’s light,</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Holding myself steady, standing through the faint fight.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Strength is letting out the tears I once swore to keep inside, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It’s carrying pain like water and refusing to drown in the tide. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>Strength is in expression, in admitting what I do not know, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>In letting questions rise, and letting courage grow. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is in staying, even when the world would turn away, </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>In owning each hurt, and letting myself stay. </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>This strength is forged in moments only I have known - </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>A quiet power, fully mine, yet endlessly grown.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>And that kind of strength - it’s not really quiet; </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);background-color:rgb(232, 207, 161);"><strong>It is the strength of simply continuing to be.&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:32px;"><strong>Music&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);"><br/><span style="font-size:32px;">​</span>​&quot;Music is the highest art and, to those who understand is the highest worship&quot; - Swami Vivekananda</span><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:20px;"><br/></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_ckVATbgOdOn95ZTegkSyzA" data-element-type="video" class="zpelement zpelem-video "><style type="text/css"> @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_ckVATbgOdOn95ZTegkSyzA"].zpelem-video iframe.zpvideo{ width:560px !important; height:315px !important; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_ckVATbgOdOn95ZTegkSyzA"].zpelem-video iframe.zpvideo{ width:560px !important; height:315px !important; } } </style><div class="zpvideo-container zpiframe-align-center zpiframe-mobile-align-center zpiframe-tablet-align-center"><iframe class="zpvideo " width="1006" height="675" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HuFZZMZXQqo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_uYhfofUZsKrTPaoLQ05nQg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:20px;"><strong>Self- expression often brings us closer to inner harmony. For me, music has always been that path. A humble rendition of Chandrachooda Shiva Shankar Parvati in Raga Darbari Kannada&nbsp;</strong></span></div><p></p><div><div><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:20px;"><strong>Singer: Mr. Rohan Pillai, Associate Professor, Delhi Technological University</strong></span><br/></div><p></p></div></div><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p></div></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_GI0c2139Yw3VsDBw8w_5fQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;">Music has been a constant companion in my life since childhood. I began learning Tabla (Guru – Makrand Halwe Sir) and Vocals (Guru – Ramesh Indu Basu Sir and Gurumaa Sudeshna Basu Mam) at the age of five, and later completed विशारद in Tabla. During my undergraduate years at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, I was the lead singer of a semi-classical rock band called Saptak, which gave me the opportunity to perform live music on stage and explore music in a collaborative way. Like many college bands, we eventually went our separate ways as everyone pursued different career paths.</div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">In recent years, balancing professional responsibilities, a part-time PhD, and some health challenges meant that music often took a back seat. Yet through all these phases, music has remained a constant friend—my space for reflection and self-expression. I often remind myself of the beautiful line from the song &quot;<span style="font-style:italic;">Ruk Jaana Nahin</span>&quot; by Kishore da:</div><div><br/></div><div>“रुक जाना नहीं तू कहीं हार के</div><div>काँटों पे चलके मिलेंगे साये बहार के</div><div>ओ राही, ओ राही...”</div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">The message resonates deeply with me -&nbsp; Life may slow us down with responsibilities, health challenges, or different career paths, but the music within me keeps urging me to move forward.</div></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_WtfZTK_LLpuyuriUqIegxg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><div>On a stretch of silent velvet black,</div><div><div>Where time itself forgets its track,</div><div>I placed a hut of fragile wood...</div></div><div>A trembling heart where longing stood.</div><div style="text-align:right;">Before it flows a river wide,</div><div style="text-align:right;">Not just of water… but of tide</div><div style="text-align:right;">That carries years, that carries pain,</div><div style="text-align:right;">That carries loss like hidden rain.</div><div>A little boat without a name,</div><div>Drifts softly through life’s silent flame.</div><div>No oars of pride, no sail of claim;</div><div>Just faith that moonlight stays the same.</div><div style="text-align:right;">The coconut tree, tall and lean,</div><div style="text-align:right;">Stands like a sage of all unseen.</div><div style="text-align:right;">Around its crown a few birds fly,</div><div style="text-align:right;">Like tiny pilgrims in the moonlit sky.</div><div>Beside it grows a gentle tree,</div><div>Soft leaves whispering silently...</div><div>As though they know what hearts endure,</div><div>And promise that all wounds will cure.</div><div style="text-align:right;">And then the moon…O tender fire,</div><div style="text-align:right;">A silver wound of soft desire!</div><div style="text-align:right;">It does not shout, it does not weep,</div><div style="text-align:right;">It only guards what souls must keep.</div><div>This is not craft upon black cloth,</div><div>It is my prayer beyond all oath.</div><div>It is the silence after tears,</div><div>It is the echo of my lost years.</div><div style="text-align:right;">The hut is body, frail and small,</div><div style="text-align:right;">The river… time that carries all.</div><div style="text-align:right;">The boat… my soul that drifts between,</div><div style="text-align:right;">The seen, the gone, the never-seen.</div><div>The birds…like hopes that rise and fly,</div><div>Returning home through endless sky.</div><div>The leaves that tremble, softly free,</div><div>Are whispers of that eternity!</div><div style="text-align:right;">And when this cloth and wood decay,</div><div style="text-align:right;">When my patient hands have passed away,</div><div style="text-align:right;">The moon will still, in silver roam…</div><div style="text-align:right;">And somewhere…I will find my eternal home.<br/></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_BN6GJzYZ7LFEqdNPuJcegg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_BN6GJzYZ7LFEqdNPuJcegg"].zpelem-col{ border-style:solid; border-color:#000000 !important; border-width:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_LLsjDog6DAfVdNlf-aCbOw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_LLsjDog6DAfVdNlf-aCbOw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 473px !important ; height: 505.11px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_LLsjDog6DAfVdNlf-aCbOw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:276.49px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Nidhi-s%20dolls.jpeg" width="415" height="276.49" loading="lazy" size="custom"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_11FvEj3OlKp3QUWyhL0Vtw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h3
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<div data-element-id="elm_qM28WawEUro2LFlZpSH4JA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>Each loop untangles the threads&nbsp;</div><div>of confusion, stress,</div><div>and mental exhaustion.</div><div>Every crochet piece tells a story of compassion, of bonding,&nbsp;</div><div>of quiet moments spent between me and my crochet hook.</div><div>When anxiety overwhelms me,</div><div>I don’t search for words to explain it.</div><div>I simply crochet.</div><div><br/></div><div>And it becomes my silent friend,</div><div>helping me rejuvenate,</div><div>breathe a little deeper,</div><div>and slowly unwind.</div><br/><div>For me, the love for my handwork is <span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;">Anantaa</span>- infinite, endless, &amp; stitched straight from my heart.</div></div><p></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/moon%20and%20venus-%20lotus%20.jpeg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Author's creative depiction of Moon placed in Anuradha Nakshatra along with Venus in the 7th House</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_-zjr6mEeHUq7rSKsklyitg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-7 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_l9kNmziLv7a-eWPJJbtOaQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:32px;"><strong>Seeking Knowledge</strong></span><br/><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:20px;">​</span><span style="font-family:Calligraffitti, cursive;font-size:20px;"><b>A Cosmic Invitation</b><br/><b>​By Saumil Shah (Bangalore)</b></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_gDwWrVnpl5LIpO68IGbBkg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-justify zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span>At the heart of existence lies a simple yet profound understanding: Energy is our being.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><br/></span></p><p><span>What we perceive as the physical body is merely the visible expression of this underlying force—manifesting continuously through sensation, emotion, thought, and action. Beneath the structures of matter and form, life unfolds as a dynamic field of energy. My work begins with this recognition. Every human life enters the world at a singular moment in time. In that moment, the heavens hold a precise arrangement—the Sun, the Moon, the Planets, and the Constellations occupying specific positions across the vast celestial field. This fleeting configuration leaves behind a subtle imprint, a cosmic signature that accompanies us throughout our journey on Earth. Astrology calls this imprint the Natal Chart. Within it converge the 27 Lunar Constellations (Nakshatras), the 12 Zodiac Signs, the 12 Houses that mirror the archetypal stages of human life, and the nine planetary influences that shape the rhythms of our existence. Together they form an intricate design—an energetic blueprint that belongs to each individual alone. No two such designs are ever the same. Within this celestial arrangement lies a quiet affirmation: “Each of us carries a distinct energetic identity, and our lives unfold as expressions of this uniqueness.” Among the planetary rhythms, the Sun moves steadily through the twelve zodiac constellations, completing its cycle in approximately twelve months. The Moon, more immediate in its influence upon life on Earth, travels through the twenty-seven Nakshatras, completing its journey in roughly twenty-eight days. These constellations are not merely distant stars scattered across the sky. They form ancient celestial patterns, each carrying a specific essence and radiating a distinct energetic quality.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><br/></span></p><p><span>In my work, particular emphasis is placed on the Nakshatras, for they influence the subtler dimensions of our psyche. Their connection with the Moon, the celestial body closest to Earth, makes their energetic imprint especially significant in understanding the inner landscape of a human being. Astrology traditionally adopts a geocentric perspective, observing the Earth as the center from which celestial movements are understood. Within this framework we work with nine planetary influences: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu (North Lunar Node), and Ketu (South Lunar Node). At the moment of birth, these planetary bodies occupy precise positions within the Nakshatras, Zodiac signs, and Houses. This exact configuration forms the Natal Chart—a cosmic map that reflects the energetic blueprint of one’s life on Earth. Within this blueprint we gain insight into our natural gifts, behavioral tendencies, life lessons, and evolving potentials. Yet the dialogue between the cosmos and the individual does not exist only in the sky. Within the Earth itself exist minerals that resonate with planetary energies. Over immense spans of time—often hundreds of thousands, even millions of years—crystals are formed deep within the Earth through heat, pressure, and elemental transformation. What emerges from this process is not merely matter, but a concentrated reservoir of natural force and intelligence. These minerals are known as crystals, and within astrological tradition they are recognized as planetary gemstones. The renowned scientist Nikola Tesla once observed that within a crystal we see evidence of a formative life principle—an intelligence that may not yet be fully understood, yet is unmistakably present. Across civilizations, ancient sages, scholars, and healers recognized this same truth: gemstones possess the capacity to resonate with the subtle energies of the cosmos. Through careful study of the Natal Chart, it becomes possible to understand which planetary energies are already supportive in a person’s life and which may benefit from greater balance. In such cases, specific gemstones—selected with care and precision— can serve as mediums through which these planetary influences are harmonized. When set into thoughtfully crafted jewellery, the gemstone becomes both an aesthetic expression and an energetic instrument—a bridge between the cosmic and the earthly. My work is devoted to guiding individuals through this process: To understand the celestial blueprint present at birth, and to consciously integrate its energies into life through the resonance of gemstones.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><br/></span></p><p><span>Ultimately, the intention is simple - <span style="font-style:italic;">To deepen awareness of the subtle forces that shape our lives. To restore harmony between the individual and the cosmos. And to remember that beneath all form, we are energy beings participating in a vast and living universe.&nbsp;</span></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_35fatfi4pPkmQk_Tfti8SQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_35fatfi4pPkmQk_Tfti8SQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1240px ; height: 852.50px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_35fatfi4pPkmQk_Tfti8SQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure figcaption .zpimage-caption-content { color:rgba(226,29,29,1) ; font-family:'Calligraffitti',cursive; font-size:20px; font-weight:400; line-height:0px; letter-spacing:6px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Yashwant%20work.jpeg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">....and then we found paradise!</span></figcaption></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Photograph of the Mawsmai Caves, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya by Yashwant Pankaj</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:20:10 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Spirituality (a year-end special edition)/ आध्यात्मिकता पर (वर्ष के अंत का विशेष संस्करण)]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/dec2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Tarkeshwar-MahadevTemple-Bells-Temple-Lansdowne-Landscapes-Valleys-Uttarakhand-Garhwal-Hill-Sta.jpg"/>For this year end special edition we ran a survey within the VIVA team. We asked simple questions on spirituality and many gracefully responded, expressing themselves with vulnerability and beauty. Let's read what they have to say and learn from each other.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_JRm2H6uUposgJPfTY0gkQg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_mX0HDASJE_EmyYlBPWZbhQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WZDBO_PUJnnWdHSYqbFm2g" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_-B37abXN4260Pa1qLCb-2w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span><span style="font-style:italic;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">For this year end special edition we ran a survey within the VIVA team. We asked simple questions on spirituality and many graciously responded, expressing themselves with vulnerability and beauty. Let's read what they have to say and learn from each other. Let's begin with a thoughtful poem that speaks of an ideal of approaching life like an ever flowing river.</span></span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_GkozCZdJd_IWwrHpaYJn5A" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg zscustom-section-47 "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_TsdPYDJ3xsp0Hcg93EDqsw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_muiwCI4Mr9VbxgPnDQFq8w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_9gTCLyF_iYvFrXvK2MeAsw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true">जीवन एक नदी&nbsp;<br/><span style="font-size:18px;">​by Dharmendra Pandey</span></h2></div>
</div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_RuDu6KBYJreRZwmDltGV5g" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zplight-section zplight-section-bg zscustom-section-29 zpbackground-size-cover zpbackground-position-center-center zpbackground-repeat-all zpbackground-attachment-scroll " style="background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(71, 108, 209, 1), rgba(30, 34, 45, 0.8)), url(/flowing%20river%20painting%20from%20internet.jpeg);"><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_LKDE_Mm7JoY7cyojgrsbUQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_O3qqLjI1knNx8STgyXmkbg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ybHlBsDfpj7I8z_hYJ-gHg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">अविरल बहती इस नदी को देखता हूँ</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो सोचता हूँ,</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">क्या जीवन है इसका !</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">शुरू हुआ तो अब रुक नहीं सकता</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">और मज़िल है समुद्र से मिलना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">मार्ग कठिन है, अनजाना है</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कहीं ऊंचे पर्वतों से गिरना,</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो कहीं घने जंगलों से गुजरना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कभी सीधा मार्ग,</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो कहीं टेढ़े मेढ़े रास्ते</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कहीं मीलों मील पत्थरों पे चलना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो कहीं दलदल से निकलना</span></div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_SE1mrwCQDbaPyvSUdliL0A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_57UF4tp9QH4x6vOeAUmVOw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कहीं पहाड़ों से गिरते पत्थरों के टुकड़े बदन को छील जाते हैं</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो कभी हवा और बारिश आसपास का कचरा गोद में डाल जाते हैं</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कहीं निर्जन वन का एकाकीपन</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">या फिर शहरों का कोलाहली जीवन</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">अपनी इस यात्रा के दौरान</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कितने अनगिनत प्राणों को सींचती जाती है</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">मनुष्य के जीवन और उसकी सभ्यता की साक्षी भी ये नदी ही तो है !</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">इस तमाम उतार चढ़ाव के बावजूद</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">इसने रुकना नहीं सीखा है</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">पत्थर भी मिले</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो उन्हें तराश कर, नया जीवन दिया</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">प्यासे की प्यास बुझाई</span></div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_KfJ034MoTnj964qaLmZoYg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WFT99drLLO7yjgQ4hRcdvw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">स्वयं को पूजने वालों का अभिवादन भी स्वीकार किया</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">लिया कुछ नहीं, सिर्फ दिया</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">किसी को पीने का पानी</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो किसी को सिंचाई का जल</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">किसी को निर्माण के लिए रेत</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">तो किसी को खेती के लिए उपजाऊ थल</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">पर गंतव्य एक ही है,</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">और वह है सागर से मिलन</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">असीम से मिलन!</span></div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_IXENJJZV6blPWMY1b7JMbA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_UvjDq9ib3af7BVJlcqpBLg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">लक्ष्य तय है</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">पर उससे पहले</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">मिले हुए इस जीवन को</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">परोपकार में समर्पित कर देना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">कितना कुछ सिखा जाती है ये नदी</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">बाधाओं को मुस्कुरा के पार करना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">जो मिले उसे सहर्ष स्वीकार करना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">पर इसके बावजूद ध्यान लक्ष्य से न हटाना</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">काश कि मानव जीवन भी सतत सलिल प्रवाह सा हो!</span></div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_AiKWjf5LRGashfHpTqX1Gg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_EOfnUHgtQ_idEo5amwB_0Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Q2k8Td8SRmK4BS4kE2ACMg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_p1p2bQCd8DM6wJP3E3pUIQ" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_d4x8BYKFbJ50riVpBXJmXQ" data-element-type="divider" class="zpelement zpelem-divider "><style type="text/css"></style><style></style><div class="zpdivider-container zpdivider-line zpdivider-align-center zpdivider-align-mobile-center zpdivider-align-tablet-center zpdivider-width100 zpdivider-line-style-solid "><div class="zpdivider-common"></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_AqKhVZP-KLtDBSt3CYNPsw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading zpbackground-size-cover zpbackground-position-center-center zpbackground-repeat-all zpbackground-attachment-scroll "><style> [data-element-id="elm_AqKhVZP-KLtDBSt3CYNPsw"].zpelem-heading { background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30,34,45,0.8), rgba(30,34,45,0.8)), url(/People%20praying.jpeg); text-shadow:1px 1px 100px #000000; } </style><h2
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<div class="zpelement zpelem-carousel " data-element-id="elm_Mjh0iFnb2egNgIMDpN_Lug" data-element-type="carousel" data-currentslide-index="0" data-transition="slide_left" data-slider-interval="5000" data-zs-autoslide="true" data-zs-slidepause-option="false" data-zs-slider="min-height-el: zpcarousel-content-container;arrow-cont: zpcarousel-arrows-container; active-controller: zpcarousel-controller-active; controller-cont: zpcarousel-controller-container; controller: zpcarousel-controller; right-arrow: zpcarousel-arrow-right; left-arrow: zpcarousel-arrow-left;active-slide:zpcarousel-content-active; slide: zpcarousel-content; slides-cont: zpcarousel-content-container;content-cont : zpcarousel-content-inner; background: false;slide-pause-btn:zpcarousel-pause-btn;slide-play-btn:zpcarousel-play-btn;"><div class="zpcarousel-container zpcarousel-style-01"><style></style><div class="zpcarousel-content-container"><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_qSxQLjEMIcPyaMOqv4iECg" data-slide-name="Slide 1"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_QXsauq_xnHIW3LJQM_LF7A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_l_rbnYVsC6pt3xmYUFDwrA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_2soagEO5S6oAG7QkY4A5sA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Being calm and peaceful within and going out of the way to serve people</span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Nandini Seshadri&nbsp;<br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_ohkOld11eNntRFg6q_zrjQ" data-slide-name="Slide 2"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_tmKqNd7AmtrHQF6BCEjyKw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_l46er3eHLwom_oVtYuBFqA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_3Y3WksmhbAbMP1CvZFyMDA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-style:italic;">A journey of self discovery, deepening inner awareness and making meaningful interactions for mutual transformation</span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Chhandita Sensharma</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_wApPjnblIent12NrmaOIYg" data-slide-name="Slide 3"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_UT5RXJNGCqDVLzJC7CCIWA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6DlPdRA90cJC7BTVE5Yfqg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_bUDh3dwMP1Ra7xOqCp0NHA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;">मेरे लिए आध्यात्मिकता का अर्थ है—अपने आप को जानना, अपनी चल रही जीवन-यात्रा को याद रखना, और हर पल खुद को बेहतर बनाना। यानी बीते हुए क्षणों को अपनी आँखों के सामने रखकर उनसे सीखते हुए आगे बढ़ना</span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Saurav Bisht&nbsp;</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_d5-GsSK8ixrEOL_grK-oag" data-slide-name="Slide 4"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_9Nh6wjBicjLYlmDJkY600Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_-bGJkuZrASGFgRkB9ck6Bg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_jviVkMKZBbFQQDZsFyxxsw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Being easy with life by accepting everyone, doing good to others as well as to myself&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Sumana<br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_Px0E1lcBV46grh2_s0RErg" data-slide-name="Slide 5"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_BjnBCyzEWMZ_pe_CUbHMfw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_CBA3Ytpk5zEQdHabrmVS0A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_7_GZMNLT3kvE0roLIcjCVA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-style:italic;font-size:24px;">Personal transformation&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Arpita Sud</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_724jBz1O9h9eqlLfkW6L4Q" data-slide-name="Slide 6"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_BgNiNBzKkRSXlW4hGflIJA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_TgoHCBhZeR0kxKMGm0TONA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Docw6Fh09OmMNg7Ok3diWQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Discipline to come back to doing the same thing</span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Jasbir Kaur</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_fklGQzIFop7SbvmjNtYFXA" data-slide-name="Slide 7"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_UFQi2qucJlSyXy6HJPJ5og" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_vU2Gv6kRKizdiPlt6-1rgQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_C_MogC8jruGsSBSc5zcc9Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:24px;">एक शब्द में कहना हो तो 'खोज', जीवन के वास्तविक उद्देश्य की खोज मेरे लिए आध्यात्मिकता है , संसार की क्षण-भंगुरता को स्वीकार करते हुए इसके अस्थाई अस्तित्व को सार्थकता प्रदान कर&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Shilpi Sharma<br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_0_y5zjzfnNBxegOYAevcJg" data-slide-name="Slide 8"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_VNymy3pRYYhLuDvTrmbRCg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_f1y5rJ7ZPy6NXvlo7U1kjg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_DxLIatGcGU8CZKmECwfr5g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-style:italic;font-size:24px;">Finding a connection</span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Anuradha Balaram</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_ZMNKa9IQvyS5nN0Ad3nq8Q" data-slide-name="Slide 9"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_Ad-8k9h-5vWtHzD5nL7Ifg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_wiTLxICZusqNiVFSUbax1w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_gjA3Adfc6IrbYYVypAvQBA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-style:italic;font-size:24px;">Finding that God within</span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Sudha Nagendra</p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_rcN7N9YwBHD7tuMC5EC0XQ" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Sudha Nagendra" data-content-id="elm_Gvcp3-dI2EKAw3y5-BjCyw" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Sudha Nagendra"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Sudha Nagendra</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_GW7kt3fkqYYR7e7iCH6rOg" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Chhandita Sensharma" data-content-id="elm_6_FYQ2lIKYSLZIcrjUvh4Q" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Chhandita Sensharma"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Chhandita Sensharma</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_rTd9rRMGvx5XKW8h5y9hnQ" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Saurav Bisht" data-content-id="elm_VqSEe3PRnOPs8Zo5Hqiaeg" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Saurav Bisht"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Saurav Bisht</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_xKywkV6Rz6MrQ-q-5OPtMA" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Jasbir Kaur" data-content-id="elm_bl4dv40_ZHN4vjkDzhwEvA" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Jasbir Kaur"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Jasbir Kaur</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_0Arh2tPkDlUcg3JVaBhcEw" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Sumana" data-content-id="elm_GOsepRixaSx9NWpSu3KT0w" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Sumana"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Sumana</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_V0w39fFdxexyo2eDyuB7mQ" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Shilpi Sharma" data-content-id="elm_W2q-EZK_vnPnAahQr7P3xw" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Shilpi Sharma"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Shilpi Sharma</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_DjBnGosAHKYPkh-sgKW1Rw" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Neha Phull" data-content-id="elm_bEkKAGC9nFfhW4N2EN9BZA" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Neha Phull"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Neha Phull</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ZTDqGvZDLZJueggoLLRiWg" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Arpita Sud" data-content-id="elm_lM2OTH8a2-J--afkDRl2Gw" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Arpita Sud"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Arpita Sud</span></div>
</div></div><div class="zptabs-content-container"><div data-element-id="elm_e7VrVYLa1cWzXjT2LUJglg" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Anuradha Balaram" data-content-id="elm_NyTAb3hRDVtY6IwUyR19VQ" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Anuradha Balaram"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Anuradha Balaram</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NyTAb3hRDVtY6IwUyR19VQ" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_e7VrVYLa1cWzXjT2LUJglg" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_udegygfVkmvZMcvPLqKRFA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_OwlUc_b-8q51W2wUL4mvOA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_2i_1WvPKGevcaJLn_Ah5Ug" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_2i_1WvPKGevcaJLn_Ah5Ug"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1208px ; height: 1610.67px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/IMG_8163%20-%20anuradha%20balaram.jpeg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;text-decoration-line:underline;"><strong>My heart</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Walking in a park helps me look inside my heart</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_krzJ8QNLyIhJZDyragSfAw" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Nandini Seshadri" data-content-id="elm_4wPK1H_1Hrqoc41cD5AuRg" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Nandini Seshadri"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Nandini Seshadri</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_4wPK1H_1Hrqoc41cD5AuRg" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_krzJ8QNLyIhJZDyragSfAw" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_Jxp_CdVL6CkiGU1-HFywrA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_10JQq1M-F1tQit7VxehdzQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_aWTYTyfz8vN2fCu8KJAXAw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_aWTYTyfz8vN2fCu8KJAXAw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 774.75px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Nandini%20Seshadri.jpeg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">My home as my conduct makes or breaks the atmosphere.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">The home is where I spend most of my time and do my spiritual practices so I feel connected</span>.<br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_5YyM9A5sfgmmQt24KcuY6Q" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Parthasarathi Chakravorty" data-content-id="elm_qsCWqyVWSuZ5yZjKGKyfbw" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Parthasarathi Chakravorty"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Parthasarathi Chakravorty</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_qsCWqyVWSuZ5yZjKGKyfbw" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_5YyM9A5sfgmmQt24KcuY6Q" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_L58p3XnM8dDBSO-REpFH-Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_9p8zvscH7Rv5yA9D2fPRiA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_P1rcAGaYLjO-wmT6Eeh4UQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_P1rcAGaYLjO-wmT6Eeh4UQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 1377.33px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/IMG20250226105941%20-%20Partha%20Sarathi%20Chakravorty.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">Varanasi</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span><span>I had done my B.Tech engineering course from IT BHU in 1991 and have kept going back to Varanasi once in a while. Kashi Vishwanath. Ma Annapurna temple. Ramakrishna Math Advaita Ashrama Home of Service. Manikarnika Ghat. You cannot explain Varanasi. You have to experience it. Eternal City. For thousands of years crores of pilgrims have visited Varanasi, lived, prayed and many passed their last days here. Read what Sri Ramakrishna says about Varanasi. He went there during a pilgrimage with Mathur babu.</span></span><br/></span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_rcN7N9YwBHD7tuMC5EC0XQ" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Sudha Nagendra" data-content-id="elm_Gvcp3-dI2EKAw3y5-BjCyw" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Sudha Nagendra"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Sudha Nagendra</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Gvcp3-dI2EKAw3y5-BjCyw" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_rcN7N9YwBHD7tuMC5EC0XQ" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_imWnj0jvwrcwbLsXnMz79Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_AmZLAXldvhftX5YYrg5kXg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_q3iaHcsS9_VUcZO6ljK6tg" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_q3iaHcsS9_VUcZO6ljK6tg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 1377.33px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/IMG_8215%20-%20Sudha%20Ramesh.jpeg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">Home</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">This is where I find myself most peaceful, I am able to feel myself meditating deeper here. A true meaning to my life is found here.</span><br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_GW7kt3fkqYYR7e7iCH6rOg" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Chhandita Sensharma" data-content-id="elm_6_FYQ2lIKYSLZIcrjUvh4Q" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Chhandita Sensharma"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Chhandita Sensharma</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_6_FYQ2lIKYSLZIcrjUvh4Q" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_GW7kt3fkqYYR7e7iCH6rOg" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_VV0Wh_oO4wRcBaD-gBKGog" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Z66zOSVCmRj4Dvc64yP9fA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_BqRR_ME5d671G3lL1GhTcg" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_BqRR_ME5d671G3lL1GhTcg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 1377.33px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/IMG-20240616-WA0011%20-%20Chhandita%20Sensharma.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">A place where I am surrounded by nature</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Provides a feeling of gratitude, oneness and interconnectedness. Being close to nature helps me to reflect and discover.</span><br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_rTd9rRMGvx5XKW8h5y9hnQ" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Saurav Bisht" data-content-id="elm_VqSEe3PRnOPs8Zo5Hqiaeg" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Saurav Bisht"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Saurav Bisht</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_VqSEe3PRnOPs8Zo5Hqiaeg" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_rTd9rRMGvx5XKW8h5y9hnQ" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_BBmiTKlaF3UzLVAQ8L64OA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_GN12eEF3Z_rXmpCscXcGpw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_OvP1uJE0q5tsGOaO14k_PA" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_OvP1uJE0q5tsGOaO14k_PA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 1033.00px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/picture%20from%20Saurav.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">मेरे लिए सबसे बड़ा आध्यात्मिक स्थान मेरी मातृभूमि चमोली उत्तराखंड है, जहाँ मैं पैदा हुआ और अपने जीवन के कई साल बिताए।</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">आध्यात्मिक स्थान मेरे लिए इसलिए महत्वपूर्ण है, क्योंकि मैंने अपने जीवन के कई अहम पल वहीं बिताए हैं। मेरी जीवन-यात्रा में उसका बड़ा योगदान रहा है। जब भी मैं वहाँ जाता हूँ, तो मेरा पूरा बचपन से लेकर आज तक का समय मेरी आँखों के सामने उतर आता है—क्या बदला है, क्या अभी भी वैसा ही है। मेरी वही यादें मेरे लिए सबसे कीमती हैं, और वही मुझे हर बार वहाँ वापस खींच ले जाती हैं।</span><br/></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_xKywkV6Rz6MrQ-q-5OPtMA" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Jasbir Kaur" data-content-id="elm_bl4dv40_ZHN4vjkDzhwEvA" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Jasbir Kaur"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Jasbir Kaur</span></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_bl4dv40_ZHN4vjkDzhwEvA" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_xKywkV6Rz6MrQ-q-5OPtMA" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_uhEV3RHCd-NWei4g8KNalw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ptYtdOFMsNfx68heIF4hqw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_h0Ml7ol4uSbyxpLXHDkIrQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_h0Ml7ol4uSbyxpLXHDkIrQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 856.10px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/IMG_20200615_132843%20-%20Jasbir%20Ratra.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;text-decoration-line:underline;font-weight:bold;">My yoga space</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Yoga gives a feeling of satisfaction &amp; happiness for the moment and through the day. It inspires me to do it better each day. A peaceful connection is built within; where the mind is less chatty and more calm.</span><br/></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_DjBnGosAHKYPkh-sgKW1Rw" data-element-type="tabheader" data-tab-name="Neha Phull" data-content-id="elm_bEkKAGC9nFfhW4N2EN9BZA" class="zpelement zptab " style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Neha Phull"><span class="zptabicon"><svg width="256" height="237" viewBox="0 0 256 237" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M128,0.289999962 L134.690909,6.68999996 L255.709091,127.708182 L242.327273,141.09 L230.4,129.162727 L230.4,227.49 L230.4,236.799091 L221.090909,236.799091 L155.927273,236.799091 L146.618182,236.799091 L146.618182,227.49 L146.618182,143.708182 L109.381818,143.708182 L109.381818,227.49 L109.381818,236.799091 L100.072727,236.799091 L34.9090909,236.799091 L25.6,236.799091 L25.6,227.49 L25.6,129.162727 L13.6727273,141.09 L0.290909091,127.708182 L121.309091,6.68999996 L128,0.289999962 Z M128,26.7627272 L44.2181818,110.544545 L44.2181818,218.180909 L90.7636364,218.180909 L90.7636364,134.399091 L90.7636364,125.09 L100.072727,125.09 L155.927273,125.09 L165.236364,125.09 L165.236364,134.399091 L165.236364,218.180909 L211.781818,218.180909 L211.781818,110.544545 L128,26.7627272 Z" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><div><span class="zptab-name">Neha Phull</span></div>
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Nataraj%20Temple.jpeg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">One of the beautiful spiritual places - Pyramid shaped Natraj temple in Pondicherry</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">I brought back rudraksh that was on the Natraj image inside the pyramid temple. I spent hours here alone right beside the beach. Silence, stillness and an easy joy pervaded the enitre place.</span><br/></p></div>
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 ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:18:56 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worshipping the Divine Mother of the Universe]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/oct2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/unnamed.jpg"/>The blog centres on the theme of the Divine Mother. It features a video message from Swami Shantatmananda, a Hindi poem, a short history of mother worship in Bengal and a reflection. It also highlights inspiring women saints from India through a short quiz.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_5sTbDy7Gl7s1RVCdTteSZw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_6zsmeeujVMaJkGCnIv14rQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_5_S5uvxu8QyfveqOeqTXqg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_qAd6NfBT-Md2M4V-gDpFOQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_qAd6NfBT-Md2M4V-gDpFOQ"].zpelem-text { background-color:rgba(234,119,4,0.4); background-image:unset; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">The blog centres on the theme of the Divine Mother. It features a video message from Swami Shantatmananda, a Hindi poem, a short history of mother worship in Bengal and a reflection. It also highlights inspiring women saints from India through a short quiz.</span></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true">The Origins of Mother Worship in Bengal&nbsp;<br/>​<span style="font-size:18px;">Written and illustrated b</span><span style="font-size:18px;">y Saswati Ghosh from Delhi</span><br/></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_A6kpsJ4Ssl4vngtkWqhy1g" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-spacing zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_A6kpsJ4Ssl4vngtkWqhy1g"].zpelem-box{ background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image:unset; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_X1ym096VuiXRvidVunAwew" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>In Bengal, the worship of the Mother, is not a ritual alone - it is a heartbeat that echoes through eternity. From the earliest days, when farmers bowed before </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Dharti Ma</span><span> for </span><span style="font-style:italic;">harvest</span><span>, and boatmen sought the blessings of </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Ganga Ma</span><span> before their journeys, </span><span style="font-style:italic;">the Divine&nbsp;</span><span style="font-style:italic;">Feminine</span><span> was seen as the giver of life, the one who nurtures and protects. Village goddesses like </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Chandi, Manasa,</span><span> and</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> Shitala</span><span> held the people close, assuring them that the Mother never abandons her children.</span></p><br/><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>With the rise of </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Tantra</span><span> in </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Bengal</span><span> between the 6th and 10th centuries, these folk beliefs intertwined with the spiritual philosophy of </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Shakti</span><span>. The Goddess was no longer only the village guardian; she became eternal </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Adi Shakti</span><span>, the primordial energy of the universe. Temples like </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Kalighat in Kolkata</span><span>, </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Tarapith in Birbhum</span><span> and </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Kamakhya </span><span>in </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Assam</span><span> became famous centres of </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Shakta worship,</span><span> where the </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Mother</span><span> was adored in her fierce and compassionate forms.</span></p><br/><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Durga Pujo</span><span>, as Bengal knows it today, blossomed in the </span><span style="font-style:italic;">medieval era.</span><span> Historical accounts mention the first grand household pujo organized by </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Raja Kangshanarayan </span><span>of</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> Taherpur</span><span> and </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Bhabananda Majumdar </span><span>of</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> Nabaddeep</span><span> in the </span><span style="font-style:italic;">16th century.</span><span> By the </span><span style="font-style:italic;">18th century</span><span>, wealthy zamindars of Calcutta- such as the </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Sabarna Roy Choudhury</span><span> family- made </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Durga Pujo</span><span> a festival of both devotion and social gathering. Over time, the ‘</span><span style="font-style:italic;">baroari pujo’</span><span> (community worship) emerged, making the celebration accessible to all.</span></p><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_4IwvZcg2W0zybM7G9RNuyw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p style="margin-bottom:8pt;text-align:justify;">What makes Bengal’s mother worship unique is its intimacy. The Goddess is both&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Mahishasura Mardini</span>, fierce and victorious, and&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Uma,</span>&nbsp;the tender daughter returning home. This dual vision is Bengal’s gift to the world: the Mother as cosmic power, yet also as a beloved family member whose arrival brings tears of joy.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt;text-align:justify;">Even today, when the conch blows and the dhak beats, Bengalis feel more than seasonal festivity; they feel eternity descending into the present. In the clay idol that dissolves back into the river, they see the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Mother worship in Bengal is thus not history alone; it is the timeless recognition that the&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Divine Feminine</span>&nbsp;is both our origin and our destiny.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt;text-align:justify;">या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता ।</p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt;text-align:justify;">नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥</p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-style:italic;">To that Goddess who dwells in all beings as the eternal Mother</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Salutations to Her, salutations to Her, again and again, forever.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_LldjcLXBR1ioHVAPN5lenQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span></span></p><span><span><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>It’s the season of Devi worship in all her different forms – as Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali. A time when both women and men, with equal gusto, participate in rituals and festivities to celebrate the Divine Feminine in a manner unseen in any other religion. It draws the attention of people around the world – sometimes with delight, sometimes with scepticism and derision at the contradictions between the fervour and enthusiasm for such worship and the unceasing incidents of gender abuse in our society.</span></p><br/><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>So, how has the tradition of Devi or Shakti worship endured for centuries despite such contradictions? We find that every time the message behind important traditions weakens, our spiritual leaders rise to re-emphasise their significance. More than a hundred years ago, Swami Vivekananda had said: “Without Shakti...there is no regeneration for the world.” Was he talking about Shakti in just the divine form? No.</span></p></span></span><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:36:00 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Joy in our Friendships - मित्रता में आनंद  ]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/aug2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/August 2025/unnamed -1-.png"/>Friends can enter our lives in unexpected ways and at different times. There are friends who listen patiently, friends who comfort us in distress, friends who hold up the mirror, friends who partner with us in our goals and friends whose very presence delights our soul.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_V0CwfP5jQDGmmUvqeeVURw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_IRHnO0JbQVebf5lFR848Aw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_RG1BoPW3Try4v3XxiZon1Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_FnP42xfwSIuKetslQ5-01w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span><span>Friends enter our lives in unexpected ways and at different times. There are friends who listen patiently, friends who comfort us in distress, friends who hold up the mirror, friends who partner with us in our goals and friends whose very presence delights our soul. This blog speaks of friendships and its unique role in our lives.</span></span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_wVmsj81pcO3I4nZYKcL9hQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_ZEAVhyNmtOJdESE7IwRVRg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_u5hc4UOMTIpkU5EWHQw0uQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_XuoVZCu_mBxwE-nHirGWSg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span><span>Working up a Friendship</span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_pYYdmWSH_m9dZ-rhit-Ibg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:italic;"><strong>Dr. Anuradha Balaram (Gurugram)</strong></span></p><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_im4HqgYQpqjZD-wncqi_EA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_eoFU-BNXrhTkZGHxdbB4fg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_U98hwWZWlEomQXkhOC22zA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;">I asked my domestic help to take the day off the other day. Her answer was immediate. <span style="font-style:italic;">“I’d rather come to work – I get to walk and talk to my friends – giggle and push my anxieties from my mind”</span>. I remember a friend telling me a few years ago, <span style="font-style:italic;">“I wonder what I’d do if I could not get away to work. I just can’t stand being around my in-laws all the time. At work, I can chat with friends who understand my point of view.”</span> During the Covid pandemic, mental health issues became pronounced for many as they could not really meet their friends at work over a leisurely cup of tea and some <span style="font-style:italic;">taaza</span> gossip. Work from home is a real drag and can virtually send you into a downward spiral of isolation and depression.</div></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span><span>Yes, work brings with it friendships – some of which last long after we retire. There is a common context which brings people together at work and here and there, we find a soul-mate, who is willing to listen and understand what we are going through.</span></span><br/></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_c8dW-445HOliFHBSFSCyWg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_d7Xh7xQUglEF6-DyfOzW8A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>In our younger days, complaining about a common boss, grumbling about dead-lines, gossiping about so and so – all this can weave a friendship that relieves the mind of day-to-day struggles that we all have to endure.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span><span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>As we mature, colleagues of our age can act as a mirror, reflecting clearly when our face is dirty and can even offer us the much–wanted warm water and soap to cleanse ourselves.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>I have made some of my best friends at work – both male and female. Even today, four decades&nbsp;</span>after we first met, we enjoy sharing our trials and our triumphs. We know each other’s follies&nbsp;and can laugh at them. We can discuss family matters with abandon and maintain confidentiality where needed. Give me a work environment and an opportunity to make a friend and I will consider myself blessed.</p><p></p><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span><span>A Companion for Good Times and Bad</span></span></h2></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_UiAFNpFTzqzZN5O5f_2f7w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>25,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave, a young boy sharpened his spear by rubbing it against a stone. He replaced the worn grip of his&nbsp;</span><span style="font-style:italic;">atlatl</span><span>&nbsp;with fresh leather. Full of energy but clouded by anxiety, he paused—and looked into the eyes of his trusting (</span><span style="font-style:italic;">mystical</span><span>) companion. Not a single word passed between them, but their eyes glittered. Doubt faded, replaced by confidence. Together, they set out—&nbsp;started their expedition and ended up hunting a big deer, enough for the entire family for a few days.&nbsp;That night, he slept in peace.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Cut to today.&nbsp;A young lady working in&nbsp;an&nbsp;MNC in Gurugram came home, frustrated, after the boss said all her ideas were useless and the project which she was leading was given to her colleague. Now she just needs to follow her orders. The thought of rejection and being trashed, even after putting a lot of effort into the project, was buzzing in her mind. Even after struggling to get out of this vicious circle of negative thoughts, a direct loop from hell, she could not come out. She tried many techniques like watching movies etc., but nothing worked. She tried to sleep but could not.&nbsp; Finally, she went to the patio where she saw her friend lying on his back with legs in the air like he was holding up the sky. She burst into laughter. He came running towards her convulsed with joy.&nbsp; He had killed the buzzing thought. Again, not even a single word was spoken by either of them but both their eyes were glittering. Suddenly happiness had taken the place of sadness and frustration.</span></p><span><p><span><span><span><br/></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align:justify;">If we go by the proverb, a friend in need is a friend indeed,<span style="font-weight:700;"> this friend has helped us from</span> prehistoric times to modern times. While bullock carts have lost their importance to motor vehicles, stone weapons to fire arms, and paper to digital docs with even the institution of marriage being in a vulnerable state, this friend enjoys ever-increasing importance.&nbsp;</div></span><p></p></div>
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/August%202025/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-08-04%20at%2016.48.38.jpeg" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Thor</span></figcaption></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Loyalty</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">This friend never took any oath of allegiance, like the vassals of a lord, but is always ready to share the fate of the master, ready to get slain before the&nbsp;master.&nbsp; Have you ever heard any other Julius Caesar saying <span style="font-style:italic;">&quot;Et tu, Brute?&quot; (You too, Brutus?)</span>&nbsp; to his dog named Brutus.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Sacrifice</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Not all sacrifices were sung enough? Kalpana Chawla we all know, but how many of us have heard about <span style="font-style:italic;">Laika</span>,&nbsp;a Soviet space dog&nbsp;who was the first animal in space, the first to orbit the Earth and to die for it? Are dogs not protecting our houses and fields much better than a medieval Knight protected the castle?&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Selflessness</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Despite&nbsp;being very attentive to human feelings and needs, dogs have never asked anything in return for the work they have done and the love they have shown,&nbsp;just a pat on the head.&nbsp;They are doing the duty for the sake of duty, and showing love for the sake of love. From the last few decades, defense forces are rewarding military dogs for the medical help and other signaling work they have done at the war front.&nbsp; But this selfless soldier never had any such aspirations or expectations. Have you seen any dog asking for the Nobel Peace prize for having resolved a conflict between two sworn enemies?</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Here the intention is not to glorify what our selfless friends have done and are still doing; they don’t care about being glorified; they are already very satisfied with chew toys and some affection. The point is to reflect:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Do these values still matter to us? Do we even consider friendship important anymore?</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">As humans we can control and launch a mission to Mars, can easily control a Supersonic aircraft but cannot control our own heart, throbbing with anger and despair. A real friend can easily calm down your racing heart; this is the power&nbsp;of friendship.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">For me, friendship is important&nbsp;and to develop a strong friendship I need some deeper values. You may choose to search for your own values.&nbsp;But while you're searching, look down. That wagging tail beside you may already have them.</span></p><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>वो पुरानी बातें</span><br/>​<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="font-style:italic;">Nidhi Agarwal (Gurugram)</span></strong></span></h2></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:26:41 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Belief/आत्मश्रद्धा]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/july2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/July 2025/Cover image - Self-Belief.jpg"/>This blogpost contains articles on self-belief where contributors have expressed what they mean when they speak of this belief in themselves and how it has expressed itself in their lives whether as confidence to do something, respect to take an action for oneself or simply love of this existence.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_o5VEWV1FRlm3dQlvoUrJCg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_th-M99ZFTWaddbNu9UMkWA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_PNv4naVhTiy92SwonIc6-g" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_4z1XJA5ZT4SRXEXRVjR4IQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:justify;">Self-respect, self confidence, self-esteem - so many interchangeable words but the core idea underlying each of them remains the same, that of an undying belief in our real self, the core of our being that is capable of &quot;anything and everything&quot;, the source of our existence and the reason for our happiness, that which we call self-belief or atmashraddh<span style="color:rgb(45, 11, 11);">a (आत्मश्रद्धा). This blogpost contains articles on self-belief where contributors have expressed what they mean when they speak of this belief in themselves and how it has expressed itself in their lives whether as confidence to do something, respect to take an action for oneself or simply love of this existence.&nbsp;</span></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true">Vanity is Fair<br/><span style="font-size:18px;">- Ujay (Delhi/Mumbai)</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_srzztf3Bg5CjrUbaV3cSHw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Professional Fashion Model. </span>This is my job title. My job is to look for jobs every single day. Attend five to ten fittings/auditions in a week and I might crack one or two. As a model already in his 30's and up against hundreds of other candidates, usually a decade younger, mostly of Russian, European descent, the&nbsp;<span><span>competition&nbsp;</span></span>is tough and rejection hurtful. Especially when it is your bread and butter. Negative criticism from photographers and directors about how you look during shoots is another story. To be <span style="font-style:italic;">employable</span>, I have to ask myself certain questions daily. Do I look lean and muscular enough? Is my skin glowing enough? Is my hair shiny enough? Are my teeth white enough? And believe me, it is never enough. Given that there is no employment in the business of fashion modelling in the absence of an affirmative to the above, in my profession,&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">vanity is fair!</span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Cut to me at a beautiful beach in the picturesque Seychelles, Africa a few weeks ago with a friend from a corporate background. He asks me to click a picture as he poses on a rock in his fancy beachwear. I click, he checks. He is not pleased. He then asks me to click another five to six. Except he doesn’t move at all. Maybe a few micro-millimeters. I click another six, inspite of my irritation levels rising. Sire checks. Not pleased. <span style="font-style:italic;">“Click a couple more”</span>, he says. Now he makes an effort to do a half smile, exhale every ounce of air from his lungs till his tummy looks, well, strangely flat. He flexes his biceps. He growls under his breath for me to <span style="font-style:italic;">“quickly click!”</span>. He’s holding his breath after all. End result? He is not pleased. And I walk off.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>To look physically beautiful in a picture is great. But, is that your goal? Instead of trying to look like <span style="font-style:italic;">that influencer</span>, finding and portraying your own Self would create a much stronger connection with a viewer, than the connection created with mere vanity as its foundation.&nbsp;</span></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span>It all began when I started reading about Swami Vivekananda.</span></h5></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_foXVhJykeya51bt8fDIqHg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>It took me six months to complete his biography. The beginning felt distant, but the last 50 pages stirred something deep within me. It felt like Swami-ji was speaking directly to the youth—to me—asking, “What are you doing with your life?”</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>I joined Ramakrishna Mission, Gurugram (then the Delhi Centre), in January 2020, just before the COVID wave. On my very first day, the Revered Secretary Maharaj entrusted me with responsibilities in the Northeast—and that’s when the real journey began. Since then, I’ve walked through the floods of Assam, the humidity of Barak Valley, the rains of Meghalaya, and the heat of Uttar Pradesh. I’ve missed meals, waited for buses that never came, shared cabs, faced landslides, and dealt with tough living conditions. Many times, it felt like nature was testing me, asking, “Will you give up now?”</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>Honestly, I almost did—more than once. There were moments when I doubted everything, thinking my efforts weren’t showing any results. But each time I paused to reflect, something within reminded me to keep going. As Steve Jobs once said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward.” And looking back today, the picture slowly begins to make sense. From Resource Person to Zonal Lead to Program Implementation Lead—what matters most isn’t the title, but the inner transformation. I’ve become more grounded, more patient, more human.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>I now realise this journey is far from over. There are still many more layers of life to explore. And for that, I need faith in the process, patience in the everyday, perseverance in my actions, purity in thought—and the freedom to just be. Swami Vivekananda believed in the infinite potential within each of us. Gradually, step by step, I am also learning to trust in that inner strength.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>Deep gratitude to Revered Swami Shantatmananda Ji, to my patient and wonderful mentors at VIVA and all my teammates who’ve walked this path with me.</span></p><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_SOL7QfLE7XSvHnfvSkELGw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_mq-xemWyWcd4_W9hPqLalQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">आत्मविश्वास होना चाहिए ,﻿</span></div><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><div>आत्मविश्वास से सब संभव है ,﻿</div><div>यही बचपन से सुना था ।﻿</div><div>मां बाबा गुरुजी भैया,﻿</div><div>सभी बड़ों ने यही कहा था ।﻿</div><div>लगभग सभी महान पुस्तकों में ,﻿</div><div>मोटे-मोटे अक्षरों में लिखा था ।﻿</div><div>&nbsp;संपूर्ण जीवन का सार ,﻿</div><div>इसी शब्द पर आकर रुका था ।﻿</div><div>पर जब भी कुछ नया करना चाहा, ﻿</div><div>छोटे-छोटे सपनों का﻿</div><div>आसमान नया घड़ना चाहा ।﻿</div><div>मां बाबा गुरुजी पुस्तक ,﻿</div><div>सब की तरफ हाथ बढ़ाया ,﻿</div><div>थी जरूरत सबसे ज्यादा ﻿</div><div>पास सभी के अभाव पाया।﻿</div><div>कभी डर से मन घबराया ,﻿</div><div>कभी हिम्मत ने साथ निभाया, ﻿</div><div>कांपे कदम, बढ़ीं ,गति सांसों की ,﻿</div><div>फिर समान गति से कदम मिलाया।﻿</div><div>कभी कर मेहनत पैर जमाया ,﻿</div><div>तूफानों ने उसे, हिलाया।﻿</div><div>धीरे-धीरे खड़ा होना ,﻿</div><div>गिरना ,संभलना, चलना, दौड़ना ,﻿</div><div>दौड़ते - दौड़ते पुनः गिरना, ﻿</div><div>यह खेल सदियों चलता रहा,﻿</div><div>चल रहा है, यूं ही आगे चलता रहेगा, ﻿</div><div>यह आत्मविश्वास कोई वस्तु नहीं, ﻿</div><div>जो बाजारों में बिकता रहेगा ।﻿</div><div>उठो जागो ,चलते रहो ,बढ़ते रहो ﻿</div><div>यह अनंत स्त्रोत का कूप है ,﻿</div><div>तुम्हारे&nbsp;ही भीतर खुदा हुआ।﻿</div><div>इच्छा शक्ति की रस्सी बनाओ,﻿</div><div>संकल्पों के बल लगाओ,﻿</div><div>साहस की घिरनी पर चढ़ाओ ,﻿</div><div>कर्म शक्ति का कलश गिराओ।﻿</div><div>मजबूत हाथ से रस्सी खींचो ,﻿</div><div>जब चाहे जितनी मर्जी खींचों ,﻿</div><div>उतना भर -भर कलश मिलेगा।﻿</div><div>यह आत्म, अमृत अनंत समाया, ﻿</div><div>विश्वास जल अनवरत मिलेगा&nbsp;।</div></span><p></p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_N55qMfbVyd7pRieVfgTbCA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_UKXI5qz4cFagacAxk_T7iQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-center zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_StssR3FTzqOWJxqHjc8uaA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_IwIhJnpoT0LFGcbsG3MvOg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true">आत्मविश्वास बनाम अहंकार<br/><span style="font-size:18px;">- Dharmendra Pandey (Delhi)</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_VLh7t9g7UITaxOZQuHVWfQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>आत्मविश्वास का अर्थ है स्वयं पर विश्वास।&nbsp; अंग्रेजी में इसे बताने के लिए हम &nbsp; सेल्फ बिलीफ, सेल्फ रेस्पेक्ट, सेल्फ एस्टीम जैसे कई शब्दों का प्रयोग करते हैं।&nbsp; इन सभी शब्दों को हिंदी भाषा में यदि एक ही शब्द से अभिव्यक्ति देनी हो तो हम इसे आत्मश्रद्धा कह सकते हैं।&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>स्वामी विवेकानंद ने कहा कि हर मनुष्य संभावित रूप से दिव्य है और जीवन का लक्ष्य है इसी दिव्यता को प्रकट करना अगर सरल शब्दों में कहा जाए तो आत्मविश्वास स्वयं के प्रति एक आश्वस्तता&nbsp; है कि हम जीवन की किसी भी चुनौती का सामना कर सकते हैं, या हम जो भी करते हैं उसे और बेहतर&nbsp; बना सकते हैं,, जो भी हम ठान लें उसे पूरा कर सकते हैं ।&nbsp; पर यह मात्र आश्वासन ही रह जाएगा यदि हम इस आत्मविश्वास को मूर्त रूप देने के लिए कुछ न करें।&nbsp; जैसे घर में बिजली है या नहीं ये पता लगाने के लिए हमें&nbsp; बत्ती या पंखे का बटन दबाना पड़ता है वैसे ही&nbsp; जब तक हम किसी काम को करने के लिए उठेंगे नहीं, कैसे पता चलेगा कि हम उस कार्य&nbsp; को कर भी सकते हैं या नहीं। एक बात&nbsp; और।&nbsp; जब हम स्वयं पर श्रद्धा रखते हैं तभी&nbsp; हम दूसरों पर भी उतनी ही श्रद्धा रखेंगे जितनी कि स्वयं पर।&nbsp;</span></p><span>पर हम आत्मश्रद्धा को अहंकार समझने की भूल नहीं कर सकते। अहंकार का अर्थ है अहम् + कार = स्वयं को ही कर्ता मानाने वाला,&nbsp; स्वयं को महत्व देने वाला, स्वयं को बलशाली व औरों को हीन मानने वाला। अहंकारी व्यक्ति अपनी पहचान 'मैं क्या हूँ' से नहीं बल्कि 'मेरे पास क्या है से बनाता है' और दुर्भाग्यवश स्वयं को नहीं जान पाता&nbsp;।</span><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true">Shobha Menon from Ernakulam says,</h4></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_B5s3tc5iFrW7EIkcSAqtiQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>I have memories of a feeling of self-respect from the time I was a child whenever I achieved something. And this is the way I defined “self-respect” throughout most of my life. But something changed after I began visiting Ramakrishna Mission, started reading the books published by the Mission, joined the Awakened Citizenship Program and perhaps even because I’m much older now. For me, I feel my self-respect growing when I’m able to do something for others – and I also see that the self-respect I feel for myself is also there in so many other people I meet from all walks of life.</span></p><div><span><br/></span></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_SNPlX5tpI-bPj4Ayz88N-Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>I was staying in the college hostel during a group project. The project had to be submitted the next day, so we all planned to work on it together that night. But when the time came, everyone went to sleep, thinking I would do everything. I was left alone to finish the entire project. I stayed up till midnight, tired and stressed, but I kept working because I cared about the team and our marks. The next morning, no one asked how I felt or offered any help. They just praised the work and gave me the next task. Slowly, this became a pattern. I was no longer treated like a teammate, but like someone who would always say yes.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>One day, I decided to say no. It was difficult, but I knew it was right. That day, I learned some important values. I learned that teamwork means sharing both effort and responsibility. I understood that helping others is good, but not at the cost of your own respect. I realised that setting boundaries is not selfish—it is necessary. And most of all, I learned that self-respect is the foundation of true confidence. Since then, I remind myself: saying “no” doesn’t make me rude. It means I value myself. And that is a value I will never forget.</span></p><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_EgK6xkyMRno5Mjg4FbylEA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>There was a time when my character and integrity were questioned based on hearsay, not truth. What hurt most was that it came from someone I held in a high esteem. It shook me deeply. But I chose not to respond in anger or self-defence. Instead, I stood by my truth, with quiet strength and dignity. That experience taught me that self-respect sometimes means walking through pain without losing yourself—and believing in who you are, even when others don’t.</span></p><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_AVrD4M7Q8OSkqj-hOtVAZw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;">Swami Vivekananda, after his return from America, said to a large gathering on the occasion of his visit to Kumbakonam, <span style="font-style:italic;">‘Have faith in yourselves, and stand up on that faith and be strong; that is what we need.’</span> And that is what we need to rouse our innate potential, our families, our community, our nation and the entire humanity itself! These pristine words of Swamiji on having faith in oneself and holding up our self-esteem, he expounded again and again while addressing his nation. He lived the experience of what healthy self-esteem could do for an individual and his country.&nbsp; These ideas of Swamiji are not that different from the positive psychologists of the modern world. Dr. Nathaniel Brandon, a Canadian-American psychotherapist, spent a lifetime of clinical practice and research on this one idea of Self-esteem. Nathaniel Branden describes his book ‘The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem’ as <span style="font-style:italic;">“the definitive work on self-esteem.”</span> Through a few examples mentioned in this writeup, we will try to draw parallels between this modern psychologist’s understanding of self-esteem, with that of the philosopher, author and world teacher Swami Vivekananda.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">Both the personalities directly or indirectly expound the significance of a healthy self-esteem in the context of our existence and also in adapting to the volatile changing environment of the world. They state that a healthy self-esteem could culminate in the ultimate fulfilment of a life lived.</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">Please see below a few similarities in their thoughts:</div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_W3ZWhlarrZpks9s6Ik_19A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Wexk-4wD6n9Kn37uHyFHuw" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-spacing zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Wexk-4wD6n9Kn37uHyFHuw"].zpelem-box{ background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image:unset; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_HLClD_rIZCJjl1QXG0Zb0w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Swami Vivekananda: “The glory of man is that he is a thinking being.”- CWSV Vol 2 p.336</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Nathaniel Brandon: “If I trust my mind and judgement, I am more likely to operate as a thinking being.” Pg – 4</span></p><div><span><br/></span></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_T4rbWZR_MMbgZd7gagEyvA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm__REqLOmXY-VjpoYGgXlxfA" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-spacing zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm__REqLOmXY-VjpoYGgXlxfA"].zpelem-box{ background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image:unset; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_iNllPUXWBGdTXjAjTzE60Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Swami Vivekananda: “Whatever you believe, that you will be.”- CWSV Vol 3 p.284</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Nathaniel Brandon; “Of all the judgements we pass in life, none is as important as the one we pass on ourselves.” Pg-XV And, “the belief that they are powerless becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Pg-XVII</span></p><div><span><br/></span></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_6fX1d07Ge3eGY1nfaAfQlg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-3 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_lGjvtk_a9M9mSjORxLJt5g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Swami Vivekananda: “Without expression, how can we live?” - CWSV Vol 3 p.441</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>Nathaniel Brandon: “Our purpose is self-expression…not to prove, ...but to live our possibilities.”</span></p><p></p></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_UtZyJ474v_uji5F2HoLZIQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>These are just a few statements that show the alignment in the message of self-esteem, self-belief, and self-expression that comes out of their work in the world. Dr. Brandon goes on to list down what he believes, through his experience, are the six fundamental practices of self-esteem:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-style:italic;">‘Practice of living consciously, Practice of self-acceptance, Practice of self-responsibility, Practice of self-assertiveness, Practice of living purposefully &amp; Practice of personal integrity.’</span></p><br/><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>He discusses in detail in his book how these practices build the self-esteem of a person, the significance of the practices with examples and the ways of adopting each practice, depicting the interconnectedness of them all.&nbsp;</span></p><br/><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>The point to note here is this: these sayings, teachings, practices, etc., are of no avail if they do not become a manifested reality for us. We can be inspired by these voices around us, however, the assimilation of these ideas and making an effort to manifest these in our lives is left to us. Self-esteem is not a ‘good to have’ lofty principle that we can think about at our time of leisure. It is the very soul of our being woven into the fabric of our lives. A healthy self-esteem is the very inheritance of man, waiting to be claimed.</span></p><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_mD0uMG09mI6DC0TqGClerA" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0px;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_mfDRwabTHJ7JPqU2YtorFw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_hsmwkXL3VzrrkXjkz22H-Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_QkAMUjY-pgWk2JkrFLSw8A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span>True self-respect accepts a wrong doing without judgments and makes place for a change</span></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_wd-PUODRZM_8n2wOPJ4gNQ" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0px;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_aKBy8JlFAGU5vBErloYB4Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_xRfUwmSIuPnOtuLDf9b0VA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HAC00oUMdMg8l6Y17lGiyQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span>It does hurt to be left out but real self-respect doesn’t make us change our behaviour towards others or our values according to the behaviour of someone else towards us</span></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_FtTuroCr1rDI9nFsvefwTQ" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0px;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_kY3XalCoOc5mNjHbmQnt4Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_YyhmObbk19SYgxC87tEGKw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_KKnowQHulhQGmjP99dj3oQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span>Real self-respect makes a person believe in himself/herself.&nbsp; They are convinced about the steps they take in their life. They can laugh off other’s opinions about them and are not overtly bothered with it</span></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_3YnpswihEnegmbMtoZ8AmA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="font-size:24px;">Do you find it challenging to accept yourself?</span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_8b7Cy-pkHhpRrXM5JPCx-Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="font-size:24px;">Does the concept of self-respect sound daunting?</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_9FKzsVrxX_cff8pe9TJW3w" data-slide-name="Slide 3"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_OtFhCoGRLt8Bi6p9FQzfjg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ijij88MYuc1rYe_CqDuuEw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Gwtkaz1h0AUszdwL2bvFLQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h4
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<div data-element-id="elm_CwMtLY09W0VwcINSnKSkTA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">By Karthik Shankar from Bangalore</span></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_kPBQM8HakMHvcRzS4xGiYQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;">Perfect yet playful,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Eternal yet evolving,</div><div style="text-align:center;">In You is all in all,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Through Your serene face,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Silence speaks</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">One who took mighty vows,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Poverty, chastity, obedience and service,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Your blessings fill one with knowledge,</div><div style="text-align:center;">To overcome Kamini-Kanchan,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:center;">In Your loving voice,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Silence speaks</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">In every movement You exist,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Even a leaf is carried by Your grace,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Your touch moulded lives of perfection,</div><div style="text-align:center;">By Your benign glance,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:center;">Silence speaks</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">Your presence spells freedom,</div><div style="text-align:center;">A powerful force art Thou</div><div style="text-align:center;">For liberation in a moment even,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Of Your holy name,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Silence speaks</div></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_c_szI8E1rVbcokNKsQ6Spg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">By Hariom from Lucknow</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_pw5zcHLFu55qlfj6zM29Xg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div></div><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खामोशी से मेरा हृदय धड़कता है&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खामोशी से प्रतिदिन सूरज उगता है&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खामोशी में ही मुझमें विचार आते</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खामोशी से ही फूल खिलता है&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">भाग दौड़ के इस जीवन में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">असफलता के आँगन में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">उतार चढ़ाव के जीवन में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खामोशी से लड़े जंग हमनें&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">पुरखों के अनुपम अनुभवों में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">स्वयं की जीवन यात्रा में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">सिर्फ मैंने यही है जाना&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खामोशी से सफलता सजाना&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">बड़े से बड़े धुरंधर भी&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">बड़बोलेपन में सब खो देते&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">खुशियों के संसार में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">स्वयं अन्धकार कर देते&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">जीना है तो कोशिश करो&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">ओस के जैसी खामोशी से&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">स्वयं की जीवन यात्रा में&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">सफलता का संसार रचो</span></div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>मौन वाणी</span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_T3vQ6808rMXIWT2Fht7NZQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">By Shilpi Sharma from Gurugram</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ebLrJ_Wm8tBdPtkkA2HlDg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन में शक्ति समाहित, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन में सामर्थ्य है । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>पढ़ ना पाए मौन आखर, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>ज्ञान फिर सब व्यर्थ है।  </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन के ही रंग सारे, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन के ही भाव है । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन गहरा शांत समुद्र, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>शब्द नाव पतवार है । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन जब शिव ने धरा तो, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>आदियोगी बह्मांड बनाए । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन ओम, मौन नमः, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन ही कहलाए शिवाय। </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>देख देश का दुख दर्दशा, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>दिन तीन शिला पर मौन बिताए । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>स्वामी तप से जागे ऐसे, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>विश्व चेतन जागृति जगाए । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन की भाषा अलग है, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन की गति न्यारी है । </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन आत्म निरीक्षण अवसर है, </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>मौन अंतरमन की तैयारी है ।</span></p></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_8eK6ASqP2cE0RzUZPPvKuQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;">It was so crowded and noisy in the evening during aarti. Now the pilgrims have returned to the inns and the shops have downed the shutters. It's quiet, only the sound of water from the Mandakini River and of the bells swaying gently by the wind can be heard.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">I was standing by Holy Shankaracharya’s samadhi near Kedarnath temple. It was a full moon night – the samadhi, the Kedarnath temple, the snowcapped mountains, the moon's soft glow, everything around was unworldly. The night sky had come alive with silver light – the Master Painter had cast a magical spell over everything, all around. Is He happy with all that He has created? I had goosebumps all over. It's a moment of breathtaking wonder, perfect for contemplation, reflection, or simply basking in nature's splendor. The Holy Bull was sitting quietly in front of the Kedarnath temple and I whispered my wishes in its ear. It will definitely convey it to Kedarnathji. I will forever cherish those moments of silence and peace.</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">Adi Shankaracharya placed immense importance on silence as a path to spiritual realization, achieving a state of oneness with Brahman and enlightenment.&nbsp; He considered silence to be a higher form of teaching than words, capable of conveying truths that words alone cannot. Swami Vivekananda also talked about the power of silence in the life of a seeker.</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">While climbing a path uphill many a times we feel out of breath, thirsty, unable to take a step when a fellow trekker graciously offers her half-filled bottle of water (not thinking at all what she will drink if the water is finished), nodding encouragingly without any word – both exchange smiles and namaste, the giver and the taker move on silently through the majestic silence. A 'Thank you' that is unspoken yet heard in the silence.&nbsp;</div></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 19:01:45 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Expectations]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/apr2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/Cover image - Expectations.jpg"/>In this blogpost, we present a range of thought-provoking ideas and anecdotes on the theme of expectations. Two beautiful poems on moving from foolishness to wisdom are also included. Do you think our expectations are also follies in some way?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_HqEKGJ7-p1b2y2WdMXTQaQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_MTxmobm1XS-cuMUsPN7QQQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WnzEXo-HbjCOylodij7cVA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_4U1oKEmG_dJit3k15MGFeA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_4U1oKEmG_dJit3k15MGFeA"].zpelem-text { background-color:#F3F3CE; background-image:unset; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">In this blogpost, we present a range of thought-provoking ideas and anecdotes on the theme of expectations. Two beautiful poems on moving from foolishness to wisdom are also included. Do you think our expectations are also follies in some way? We welcome you to share your perspectives in the comment box below.</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_LBOBbJOqRl2rtXFIjwAI4A" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_hKtuQNKGQ7Ko3uKsZ9kRGw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_15EE56CmRVCo6UyhvaPPcw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_khs1XjdrVCRAT3SklREOQg" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_khs1XjdrVCRAT3SklREOQg"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 301px !important ; height: 362px !important ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="right" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-right zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-roundcorner zpimage-space-thin " src="/Blog_images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-04-12%20at%2012.03.03.jpeg" data-src="/Blog_images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-04-12%20at%2012.03.03.jpeg" size="custom" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left" data-editor="true">At work and at home<br/>​<span style="font-size:18px;">By Sri. Srinivas Kumarapuram from Gurugram</span></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">At work we expect people to comply. Thus, the expected person, to please somebody important, tends to overdo things beyond his capacity, thus creating enormous pressure to complete the task. When failing to do so as expected, he loses his confidence and becomes submissive forever. Even if he has better ideas to do the same, he will hesitate to express himself sticking to the rote of “Do what you are told”. To make our organizations successful, we can sometimes let go of defined expectations of roles.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;"><br/></span></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">At home in our role as parents we expect our child to perform in all subjects in school as well as in sports. Additionally, expectations from extracurricular activities, behaviour, attitude leads us to compare the child with the children of neighbours, friends and even acquaintances creating a lot of pressure on the child. Our expectations affect the child’s personal growth and academics. To make our children succeed, we can instead give them proper guidance and timely advice rather than burden them with our expectations.</span></div></div></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_vRlr1PuxsTOL6pF2QjGfRg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:24px;">Man proposes, God disposes</span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_x9ln3ueHgnbjjrMMCpDtHA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Smt. Malavika Ghosh from Gurugram</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_2TjqjPIKYiyQbZMHXxbHeA" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_2TjqjPIKYiyQbZMHXxbHeA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1280px !important ; height: 423px !important ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-04-12%20at%2012.05.37.jpeg" size="original" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;"></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Misery is a state of unhappiness and distress. The usual cause of misery is expecting something and getting something else instead. I have one such vivid experience. On 25th December 1992, I wanted to join a Christmas party in Kolkata. So, I started from Cuttack early in the morning by the Chennai Howrah Coromandel Express. I was excited about the party and kept dreaming about it! All of a sudden, we passengers felt a big jerk and a jolt, and we screamed and shouted simultaneously. We all felt it. The train had derailed. It took some time to realise it was an accident. Few compartments had overturned. Slowly we helped each other and came out of the train. Outside was a huge harvest land. There was nothing else nearby. I had built up huge expectations for the Christmas party in Kolkata but instead like the train my dreams had derailed for the moment.</span></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_4PDYuztvCqDNoSIN7nfqig" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg zscustom-section-59 "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_u6qTCw1fYg9cX5jKY1TGRA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_8s2Vwx-t50gRM3atP8B2mA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6cpGiSwGTnJczWcBatN6Bw" data-element-type="divider" class="zpelement zpelem-divider "><style type="text/css"></style><style></style><div class="zpdivider-container zpdivider-line zpdivider-align-center zpdivider-align-mobile-center zpdivider-align-tablet-center zpdivider-width100 zpdivider-line-style-solid "><div class="zpdivider-common"></div>
</div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_mRVXLiKZ-hOuXGWWH_wP5Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-center zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_c--bZ-wm_qI4kfHZm-jT5Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_D5s5aOyu31kUjkdvoTM4XA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_D5s5aOyu31kUjkdvoTM4XA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 570.30px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_D5s5aOyu31kUjkdvoTM4XA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:384.62px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_lYAx_God2NWRzTth2_xdTg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_541cPpw5wRpaij-ZGy-fSA" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsleft-overlay-box zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_541cPpw5wRpaij-ZGy-fSA"].zpelem-box{ background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); background-image:unset; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_TGXEU1p1Py1ejSg8C54s0A" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>Can we appreciate instead?</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_Tc4gGFGoaj_atwwGXS4Gcw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Smt. Jaya Priya Srinivas from Gurugram</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_BjXMDEmoM1PCW7nhATvAhg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h5
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type3 zpheading-align-left zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:16px;">Expectations whether from society, family or even ourselves can create pressure to conform, which often stifle experimentation and risk-taking, both essential to creativity. Instead of asking what can I create, we start thinking what will they like. That shifts focus from originality to approval. Instead of enjoying the journey of making something new, we worry about the end result living up to the idea of ‘good’. When someone tends to expect too much from others or themselves, it can limit not just their creativity but also growth and relationships. Instead of waiting for results, appreciate effort, uniqueness and intent. Let go of “shoulds” – let people grow with space and support.&nbsp; Recognize individuality. Everyone creates, thinks and grows differently. That is not wrong – it is beautiful.</span>&nbsp;</h5></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_2F-5faVvr4Prl4C03hRTvw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_4fNHtmXcXm-J29bhWr1TWQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_JGODsdDcavasMZMlWnczMg" data-element-type="divider" class="zpelement zpelem-divider "><style type="text/css"></style><style></style><div class="zpdivider-container zpdivider-line zpdivider-align-center zpdivider-align-mobile-center zpdivider-align-tablet-center zpdivider-width100 zpdivider-line-style-solid "><div class="zpdivider-common"></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_k9AdAaI_VdXnlwb1nDLSLg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_tgKGgIIofOrdm540Ip1J3Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-center zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_oLO8uxEby5jW0aWGuxH0lg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6p_TLgGZW417MkqR_H4FEg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>Freedom in being</span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_OzWE66fxKlgCEnMk4-LS7A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Smt. Geeta Dhyani from Mumbai</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_fDesT9bYNDrz2Uo5UhY26g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;">If we analyse our life, we find that that often we are miserable because life did not turn out according to our expectation. As a mother, I have expectations from my children; as a wife, I have expectations from my husband; while my children and husband may be blissfully unaware of it and even if they are aware they may not be in a position to fulfil it. This not only makes me miserable but puts a strain on those for whom I care. In the transactional world having expectations is normal. My boss expects me to meet my deadlines – that is fair enough. I can’t expect my boss to have no expectation from me, that would not be fair. But with life, friends and human relations one of the sure causes of misery is expectations and sometimes unrealistic ones!</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">Swami Vivekananda said, “we are all beggars. Whatever we do, we want a return. We are all traders. We are traders in life, we are traders in virtue, we are traders in religion. And alas! we are also traders in love”.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">When good things happen as expected, it gives us happiness but when good things happen without any expectations it gives us joy. A flower blooms spreading it fragrance, a tree with its thick foliage gives shade to weary travelers, the meandering river flowing gracefully gives bountifully to all. All along nature gives without expectation. We may still have much to learn.</div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_JxDtoltufHx9Ps83JeZMeQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_7gWHU507Qwy7NHV1faWQ7w" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7gWHU507Qwy7NHV1faWQ7w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 492px ; height: 558.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7gWHU507Qwy7NHV1faWQ7w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:276.39px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-roundcorner zpimage-space-thin " src="/Blog_images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-04-12%20at%2012.20.34.jpeg" width="415" height="276.39" loading="lazy" size="medium"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_hWMWa5qQeEnS33iSX0qJ6g" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_1l8oXu0HPc4K4CK2aRkTJg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Jm5BoguzephwWco_mMo5XQ" data-element-type="divider" class="zpelement zpelem-divider "><style type="text/css"></style><style></style><div class="zpdivider-container zpdivider-line zpdivider-align-center zpdivider-align-mobile-center zpdivider-align-tablet-center zpdivider-width100 zpdivider-line-style-solid "><div class="zpdivider-common"></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_kzNVmsXxLFGl0L2BzFUqLA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_CLxIgE82Wqt3MRhCKhgG_Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Pn6q4kZmqDi80iN-i_RyCg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_UqtCK3Vkj2UhsuIVHL-6ZQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>Folly</span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_DUNdF6jCJUqeXgAImERnOg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Dr. Anuradha Balaram from Gurugram</span></p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_yCQWQU0KpolrNbnxL4p9PA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6xfk0e7BFLvUfyrQwwRqTg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-5 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_CA2bTu-VGzqkmRnAh-eQdw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_CA2bTu-VGzqkmRnAh-eQdw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 640px ; height: 426.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_CA2bTu-VGzqkmRnAh-eQdw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:542.42px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-large zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-roundcorner zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-04-12%20at%2012.27.28.jpeg" width="415" height="542.42" loading="lazy" size="large" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_B3Z25U68BiRmSkRfeSthig" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-7 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_EWiijqS8uUD2w9EpgzUcyA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:left;">As a child I looked at my parents in awe</div><div style="text-align:left;">As I grew, I saw in them many a flaw</div><div style="text-align:left;">And wondered why they were not perfect!</div><div style="text-align:left;">What folly! Parents are human too</div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_4jwdQ-sJqRG6bMoEkBlL0A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>As a youth I thought I could change the world</div><div>I thought I knew how to set things right</div><div>I marched on with more aggression than sense</div><div>What folly! I could have listened to the wise</div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_cNCWMgx2PUiUewXSIR77_Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>Marriage, I thought was a garden of roses</div><div>Always smooth and joyful I thought it would be</div><div>Each partner would automatically know what the other wanted</div><div>What folly! All relationships need to be nurtured carefully</div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_SFqXoys0K14MhA0O4e8cxQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>As a parent I thought my children would be exceptional</div><div>And charter their life according to my plan</div><div>I yelled and insisted on them listening to me</div><div>What folly! Each child creates its own destiny.</div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_uH_OEvsedZ4byh-3UsOesA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>As a professional I thought achievement was the goal</div><div>And did not give my health or talents adequate thought</div><div>I burnt midnight oil and took on much stress</div><div>What folly! A balance is called for.</div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_N9dAByqobzUKsOycQ3RyCA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>As an older person I thought my life would be boring</div><div>With nothing much to do or learn</div><div>I thought my days would pass without cheer</div><div>What folly! When I can volunteer</div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_T2EusMLKtSzqH5pR1WU-Og" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdark-section zpdark-section-bg zscustom-section-167 zpbackground-size-contain zpbackground-position-center-center zpbackground-repeat-all zpbackground-attachment-scroll " style="background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 34, 45, 0.8), rgba(30, 34, 45, 0.8)), url(/Blog_images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-04-12%20at%2013.14.57.jpeg);"><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_VrThxmZwdSvm_uzOvtacwg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Z7gDrAgLwnbrL-lMw4zMMw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_xz41dCZlZiWD7AkpoxsQ9Q" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_LCX1vAoN6ST8GWgrWZIETA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">by Smt. Saswati Ghosh from Delhi</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_NqSo7avkdTdYWPGzplOuSw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_NqSo7avkdTdYWPGzplOuSw"].zpelem-text { color:#FFFFFF ; } [data-element-id="elm_NqSo7avkdTdYWPGzplOuSw"].zpelem-text :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){ color:#FFFFFF ; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;">I lived my life in borrowed light,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Seeking love in others’ sight.</div><div style="text-align:center;">Every smile, every nod,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Felt like blessings—a whispered God.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">I shaped my days to fit their mold,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Spoke their words, did as told.</div><div style="text-align:center;">Bent and bowed to earn their praise,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Wore their judgments on my face.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">I framed my laughter to their tune,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Hid my tears beneath the moon.</div><div style="text-align:center;">Bent my dreams to match their sight,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Dimmed my fire to keep them bright.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">Their laughter warmed, their silence burned,</div><div style="text-align:center;">A single frown—my world upturned.</div><div style="text-align:center;">I danced for love, I begged to stay,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Yet felt unseen—just cast away.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">I lost myself in wanting more—</div><div style="text-align:center;">More approval, love, and open doors.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">Then life, so cruel, yet strangely wise,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Tore the veil before my eyes.</div><div style="text-align:center;">A moment came, sharp and clear,</div><div style="text-align:center;">A voice within, fierce yet near:</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">&quot;Why do you kneel? Why do you crave?</div><div style="text-align:center;">Are you not whole? Are you a slave?&quot;</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">A shudder ran, breaking the chain,</div><div style="text-align:center;">A whisper rose beyond my pain.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">I looked around—where were they?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:center;">Were they ever meant to stay?</div><div style="text-align:center;">The love I chased, the hands I sought,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Were they ever mine? —I have never thought!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">I wept, I raged, I fell apart,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Tore their voices from my heart!</div><div style="text-align:center;">I saw my hands—they once were free,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Not made to clutch, but let things be.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">No more seeking, no more chase,</div><div style="text-align:center;">No more molding for their embrace.</div><div style="text-align:center;">Their love is theirs, their eyes their own,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Yet here I stand—not lost, not thrown!</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">Their world is theirs, their weight is gone,</div><div style="text-align:center;">I have myself—I’m moving on.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">Now I rise, with my open hands,</div><div style="text-align:center;">No need to prove, no need to stand!</div><div style="text-align:center;">Where love is given like a prize—</div><div style="text-align:center;">I am enough. I realize.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;">Not foolish now, nor wise am I,</div><div style="text-align:center;">Just free at last—beneath the sky.</div></div><p></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Hqk0uJBxWbdwJlNANefu9Q" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zplight-section zplight-section-bg zscustom-section-145 "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_pwXsT6hfHqHsxNeaTErRwg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_C3Q8ZRIxJJkNiGKmYSZbvg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_NjLrMtPyu2N_i7fllrX-rw" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-spacing zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_NjLrMtPyu2N_i7fllrX-rw"].zpelem-box{ background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image:unset; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_HR9_Rjx3XUz9UTWsMio2aQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading margin-top-none "><style></style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span>Expectations: A working woman’s perspective</span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_aGiY3E2qIjoWxWcGkgeeQA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Smt. Anamika Jeypaul from Dubai</span></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_DoYrSou0-7ldoYi2EqS-bw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;">As a wife, a mother and a working professional, the expectation is one of balance among family, home, friends and work. As a first, I’ve learnt with time not to carry work, the related frustrations, or my imposing title at home. I leave them at my doorstep and enter as the cheerful wife and mother. I manage my home just as effectively, but neither am I called a ‘manager’ nor do I demand any respect for that twin self. There are moments when my true personality is not clear even to me, but the wiser voice within guides me to what’s really important – the love and care I give.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">All mornings are spent listening to meeting chatters and evenings are spent listening to much important chatters of young minds making sense of their world. I am paid to manage people in the day and but I hold back from managing lives in the evenings so they can learn by themselves what the world means. Sick children equal taking days off from work which equal putting in extra time at work later to play catch up. Alternately, I can demand time off from work but not a moments rest from work at home.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">The time that I relish are the ones spent on creative expressions, in keeping a beautiful home, cooking creatively, creative problem solving with the kids and at work. I am expected to keep traditions alive and all the work that goes into it is mine alone to bear. But what I expect of myself is nurturing the seed of spirituality and the power of prayer in my children, so I find time for this most important duty.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:justify;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:justify;">What expectations from me are justified? The ones others place on me or the ones I place on myself? I may not have an answer, but I’m happy that we live in times where I can fit my world around the knowledge that it’s okay to drop the ball sometimes so long as you get back up and start to juggle again.</div></div><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span><span>Expectations: From and of a homemaker</span></span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm__Hlwwo7wh1g68F4Vx4BnaQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Smt. Arpita Sud from Gurugram</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_HjfjlX_z9o5Ce5gebiUVyw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p style="text-align:justify;">We understand expectations from any assigned work, once we understand the role we are meant to play in the whole scheme of things. Therefore, organizations have clear work profiles for employees to consider before they apply for the job, saving the trouble of an expectation mismatch.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Does this concept also apply to homemakers - our mothers, our aunts, our sisters, our friends - the wives, when they work for the benefit of the family within the home or even outside of it. This role doesn’t come with any set expectations other than that small stipulation of incomparable perfection, silent obedience and complete loyalty. The oath is taken on the night of the wedding cheer and every moment thereafter most women watch themselves fail before their eyes and those of the society. Their desire to help, nourish, care, create and serve is at best rewarded with expensive gifts or at worst ridiculed as an escape into comfort.<span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Instead of the struggle to define the role of a homemaker, I choose to define the expectations I have from myself and from my life:</p></div><p></p><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">I expect to receive respect and love but not before I have given all the love, I feel bounding in my heart</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;">I expect to share my life’s experience and learnings with my children and expect them to clear the table of their dishes and not scream for a glass of water</li><li style="text-align:justify;">I am okay with putting aside my expectations, without a thought of sacrifice, to be able to fulfil everyone else’s goals</li><li style="text-align:justify;">I expect to understand before being understood</li><li style="text-align:justify;">I expect to be the helping hand when no one else is around<span style="background-color:transparent;">&nbsp;</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;">I expect to fulfil all expectations my family has from me without belittling myself or compromising my integrity</li><li style="text-align:justify;">I expect to express my talents and nourish my soul with teachings from the greatest<span style="background-color:transparent;">&nbsp;</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;">I expect to stand up for myself when I am pushed to a corner</li><div><p style="text-align:justify;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:justify;">From others, all that I expect is some space of quiet time to call my own</p></div></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:03:55 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towards Happiness – प्रसन्नता की ओर]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/mar2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/_Cover Image - Happiness .jpg"/>Explore the different facets of happiness, joy and bliss through a range of contributions - poems, quizzes, ideas and an announcement of an upcoming episode of the Inspired Living podcast!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_u_UyG63CSDyEXFta5_Vsjw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_Obtx0xkGS_GQNhMt7VhvFw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Nxl4L4oySYWSj9NsILYWJw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_APU3TeJxUEgZH98SkcEO2w" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_APU3TeJxUEgZH98SkcEO2w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 625.00px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_0PeOx8nTy3C7lGBwecWOww" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span>The upcoming episode of the Inspired Living podcast with Revered Swami Shantatmananda is a foray into happiness, its real meaning, the secret of being joyful and practices we can adopt to feel this joy even when circumstances around us may pull us down. Stay tuned.</span></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_wOOhsIJLKAioQGFh5kSwqQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;">Poem and artwork (watercolors and pastel colors) by Smt. Saswati Ghosh</p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_IOjF1FW9DJv5SWriSKnCWg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Qj16UUyFCWUY3I5S4nyDWg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h3
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<div data-element-id="elm_P5uk18QY9YbtL1dJ9ommbQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">A fairy danced on moonlit beams,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Weaving joy from whispered dreams.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">With stardust hands and laughter light,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">She painted hope in darkest night.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">The Fairy of Joy twirled high in the air,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Her laughter dancing without a care.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">She said—</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;Like autumn leaves, that swirl and play,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Happiness shines throughout the day.&quot;</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">The Fairy of Love, with a heart full of grace,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Said softly—</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;It’s in a silent glance, a warm embrace,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">A whispered word, a hand held tight,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">A flicker of hope in the toughest night.&quot;</span></div><br/><div><span style="font-size:14px;">The Fairy of Magic waved her wand so grand,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">And said—</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;Happiness lies in your own hand!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Not in the stars, not far, not wide,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">But in your heart, where dreams reside!&quot;</span></div><br/><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Then they kissed the petals, spun the air,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Left golden sparks in hearts laid bare.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Their wings held songs of love untold,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">A magic touch, so soft, so bold.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Happiness, they sighed—</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">&quot;Is always free,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Not, in lands, beyond the sea.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">It lives in you, it sings, it stays,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">An eternal gift in endless ways.&quot;</span></div></div></div><p></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true">Searching for Happiness&nbsp;<br/><span style="font-size:18px;">by Dr. Hema Raghavan</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_uQDPbGp_Fue0NNgulgVRMQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:justify;"> Happiness is intangible and immeasurable. It is easier to cover the blue sky in folds of cloth than to define happiness. Waiting for happiness is like 'Waiting for Godot', a seminal play where two men keep waiting for the titular hero, Godot who never turns up. The dialogue between the two waiting men as given under reveals the emptiness of happiness:&nbsp; </div>
<div><br/></div><div> VLADIMIR: Say, I am happy.&nbsp; </div><div> ESTRAGON: I am happy.&nbsp; </div>
<div> VLADIMIR: So am I.&nbsp; </div><div> ESTRAGON: So am I.&nbsp; </div><div> VLADIMIR: We are happy.&nbsp; </div>
<div> ESTRAGON: We are happy. </div><div> VLADIMIR: (Silence) What do we do now, now that we are happy. </div>
<br/><div> We are all the time in pursuit of happiness without knowing what that happiness is! Today's trend all over the world is to search for happiness and that too insta happiness. So what is happiness - the hedonism (pursuit of insta pleasure and self-indulgence) of the modern times or the eudaimonism (philosophy of well-being and virtue ethics) of the earlier times? </div>
<br/><div> Lasting happiness rests with peace of mind, with a stress-free life. Modern scientists in particular, quantum computing scientists have found, that those with a spiritual practice or who follow religious beliefs tend to be happier, less depressed and less anxious than those who don’t. </div>
<br/><div> The Bhagavad Gita, speaks of 'ananda' as happiness, engendered by good thoughts and good deeds. One can experience true bliss through evenness of temper and mind. 'Ananda', is not a fleeting emotion or a temporary state of mind as it is the inherent nature of the 'Atman' or the self. It is not dependent on external circumstances. It is the unchanging, eternal bliss that arises from realizing one's true nature as the self that belongs to the eternal Self. </div>
<br/><div> How to cultivate Ananda? It is through introspection and self-inquiry, through meditation, living in harmony with Dharma (ethical conduct) and grateful surrender to the Lord with humility for granting us our life’s blessings. The Gita also says that happiness rests in accepting God’s dispensation- the good and the bad, because He alone is the Do-er. A Tamil saying is no leaf can move without His bidding. Such an acceptance is possible if one gives up the arrogance of do-ership and surrenders to God the Do-er. </div>
<br/><div> Christianity makes a distinction between Joy and happiness. Joy is permanent as it is divinely bestowed on us. God talks about earthly pleasures and tells us that every good and perfect thing is from above. But the Biblical definition of joy is very different from the cultural view of happiness. Joy comes from His presence, His strength, His deliverance of men and women from grief and suffering. </div>
<br/><div> The concept of happiness in Islam is known as 'falah'. 'Falah' is pleasure and peace that can be enjoyed by all individuals in life and after life. </div>
<br/><div> The best way to summarize happiness as gleaned from all religions is to see ‘that everyone is a house with four rooms- the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person.’&nbsp; These can be best attained through Karma Yoga (selfless service), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga or Buddhi Yoga(enquiry of what is real and what is unreal) and Raja Yoga (mastery of the mind).</div></div>
<p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_WVKKC2XnlT5QxQfwF6nkDw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_PZc5ws2sIqFxbdtsu5KuaQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-center zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_i3hkiuoTROB0GfElBbQ-wQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_VObaNL9Hdhk3uNW9qE3Xtw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Happiness Exercise</span></h3></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_1SLamt_yUMhVDecVgUQ9oA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"> By Smt. Neha Phull</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_9UcclzNY91rK7jeCMg8qig" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">In the prime of my youth, I feel invincible</span></p><p></p><div><div><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The promise of life ahead brings glorious visions in its flair,&nbsp;</span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The exuberant options fill joy in the very fabric of my air&nbsp;</span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Expecting that peace and playfulness will be my constant companion</span></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The cells of my very being will dance in gleeful union</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_4T8g78WFBc-zM52pagEXYg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-8 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_kiA4j2Sdqe9f0lDokvTosw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_waWwyEX6vm-GRmsz9EdIEg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_zjxBkrRAmwucgsnORRlrxA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">With youthfulness in decline&nbsp;</span></div>
<div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">and the appearance of fine lines&nbsp;</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">I notice I am merely crawling amongst the crowd</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Carrying the burden of survival,&nbsp;</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The years are vanishing like the cloud</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The hope of acquiring happiness in the world has dimmed</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The joy and playfulness have far been skimmed…</span></div>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="font-size:14px;"><div style="text-align:center;"><span><br/></span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span>When I looked at the scenes of life through another lens</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span>I found, that my perspective needs a complete cleanse&nbsp;</span></div>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><br/></span></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_vVtb5XcNjWsyLAiJawRKqA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_vc08iFlVyWZ8FhRYBWNqyg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_qKvu9IbiRk5MeP6kbRm3qA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div></div><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Happiness is not the end</span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div><span style="font-size:14px;">You begin with happiness&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">The gleeful dance doesn’t come</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">But it is with the feeling of glee&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">I dance to life’s rhythm</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">It is the exercise of happiness&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Through the ups and downs&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">That makes every moment worth living</span></div><div><span style="font-size:14px;">Not letting disappointment make me drown</span></div></div></div></div>
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<p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">It is not over&nbsp;</span></div>
<div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">There are moments I have yet to see</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">There are places I am yet to be</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">With this new learning</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Can I now add life to my years?</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Can I now begin with happiness?</span></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14px;">And also spread the cheer…<br/></span></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_KZfnEtrXXV2HDjtvN63ZwQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><div style="text-align:justify;"><div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans Devanagari&quot;, sans-serif;"><strong>आप एक छोटे बालक के व्यवहार का अवलोकन कीजिए। नवीन व सुंदर खिलौने देखकर वह अति प्रसन्न व जिज्ञासु भाव से खेलने लगता है यह उसका आनंद है, और हम इसे मिथ्या भी नहीं कह सकते। परंतु कुछ देर बाद उसकी दृष्टि माता को ढूंढने लगती हैं और अपने सामने माता को ना पाकर वह व्याकुल हो जाता है। अब उसकी रुचि रंग-बिरंगे, ‌मोहक खिलौनों से हट गई है। संसार की कोई भी वस्तु उसकी व्याकुलता को शांत करने में असमर्थ है। अब वह केवल अपनी माता का सानिध्य व दर्शन चाहता है। हम सांसारिक मनुष्य भी उस बालक की भांती है, भौतिक वस्तुओं का सुख हमें आनंद देता तो है, परंतु क्षण-भंगुर होता है। स्थायित्व का अभाव मिथ्या बोध देता है ।जब हमारी अंतर पुकार के स्वर में भौतिक सुखों के प्रति विरक्ति और परमात्मा&nbsp; के प्रति समर्पण का प्राकट्य होता है; तब ईश्वर की उपस्थिति का अनुभव हमारे हृदय को वास्तविक आनंद से भर देता है। सेवाकार्य या किसी की सहायता करते हुए संतोष होता है, आनंद नहीं क्योंकि मैं कर्ता नहीं हूं। ईश्वर ने मुझे माध्यम चुना है। परमेश्वर के प्रेम की परिधि में ही आनंद है। हम सभी के जीवन में अनेक बार ऐसे अवसर आते हैं जब हम इस आनंद की अनुभूति करते हैं। एक ऐसे ही अवसर का अनुभव साझा करती हूं।</strong></span></div><span style="font-size:18px;"><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans Devanagari&quot;, sans-serif;"><br/></span></div></span><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;font-family:&quot;Noto Sans Devanagari&quot;, sans-serif;"><strong>पिछले वर्ष एक शनिवार की सुबह सालासर बालाजी मंदिर दर्शन की तीव्र इच्छा हुई। करीब 6 घंटे के सफर के लिए हम दोपहर से पहले निकल चुके थे। यात्रा में एक के बाद एक अवरोध आने लगे। कभी सड़क कार्य तो कभी रेलवे फाटक और इस कारण अनुमानित समय बढ़ता ही जा रहा था। रात्रि 9:00 बजे मंदिर का प्रवेश द्वार बंद हो जाता है और इसी वजह से मन अशांत होने लगा। तभी अचानक तेज बारिश होने लगी, अब तो समय पर पहुंचना असंभव प्रतीत हो रहा था। जल भराव और बढ़ते अंधेरे ने कार की गति को धीमा कर दिया। हमने सब प्रभु की इच्छा पर छोड़कर निश्चिंत भाव से नाम संकीर्तन करना शुरू कर दिया। मन हरि भजन में इतना मगन हो गया की लग रह था कि हम मंदिर में ही है। इतने में एक एस यू वी कार हमसे आगे चलने लगी; बड़ी गाड़ी के चलने से सड़क का पानी हटता गया और हमारी गति भी बढ़ती गई। मंदिर से कुछ दूर पहले तक वही गाड़ी हमारा रास्ता बनाते हए चलती रही और&nbsp; ठीक पहले दूसरी ओर मुड़ गई। अब बारिश भी बंद हो गई थी। प्रवेश द्वार पर सुरक्षा गार्ड्स खड़े थे। हमारे प्रवेश करते ही उन्होंने द्वार बंद कर दिया। मेरी दृष्टि वहां लगी दीवार घड़ी पर गई, जिसमें समय हो रहा था 8:58। बालाजी दर्शन ठीक 9:00 बजे हुए। बारिश रूक चुकी थी परन्तु मन सच्चे आनंद में भीगा हुआ था। व्याकुलता और समर्पण ही सच्चे आनंद की कुंजी है।</strong></span></div></div></div></div>
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/828-sad-man-and-people.jpg" data-src="/Blog_images/828-sad-man-and-people.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><br/></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><div><div><div><div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><br/></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:36px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Difficult People</span></div><div><div><span style="font-size:18px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">By Smt. Reena Sinha</span></div></div><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="color:inherit;font-size:16px;">We’ve all come across them, sometime or the other,</span><span style="font-size:16px;"></span></div></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">For some, it’s a one-time hassle, for others, a daily bother.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Difficult people come in all ages and forms,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">There’re no clues to help spot them, nor any norms.</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">How to deal with them, no one can tell,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">But they sure make our lives a living hell.</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">A domineering parent who wouldn’t let go,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">A cantankerous boss with a massive ego,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">A nagging wife breathing down your neck,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">A headstrong child who doesn’t care a heck,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">An opportunistic colleague, a troublesome friend,&nbsp;</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">A suspicious neighbour, always ready to offend,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">I’ve had my share of them too, as all of us do,</span></div><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Let me share here some of my experiences with you.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_S5pAcWLis6FzjlCCdtNKaQ" data-slide-name="Slide 2"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_eykmA6TXTJg-69GzYa-zuA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm__ssyFtJiUlagN_5fLSdB6Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_79d2J74ABhtwKhLaRfQ4bw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_79d2J74ABhtwKhLaRfQ4bw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 227.54px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/5882-an-angry-girl-s-eyes.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">A student of mine he was, a little boy of eight,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">An innocent face, but a heart full of hate&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">For his mother, his teachers, his school and studies,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">And, will you believe it, even his buddies?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">His teachers complained, his mother was ashamed,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">He day-dreamed in class, whether Science or Arts,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">His notebooks were empty, his homework undone,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Negatives he had so many, positives not one.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">He was often marched down to the Principal’s office,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">He was often punished, at times given toffees,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">But kindness or sternness, nothing seemed to work,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">He’d stare hard at you and stand like a rock.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">I prayed hard to God to show him the light,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Years later, suddenly I met him on a flight.</span></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_t4EAIdWH6jljFD80JPrzLg" data-slide-name="Slide 3"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_Qos5riJfTSb8C7AZ360eBg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_otejqI6pGwGPLxQgemJ4QA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_VsfPScZlue9ZnRQjOyy9tg" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_VsfPScZlue9ZnRQjOyy9tg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 227.10px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/1953-teacher-scolding-a-student.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">“Hello, young man,” said I, “What a difficult one you were!”</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">“So I was,” said he, “but then, did you care?”</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">I was taken aback by his bitter stance,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">What had I done to get such a response?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">“I was difficult,” he said, “but so were you,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">What you did to me, I did unto you.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">You never gave me a chance, you always complained,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">You never allowed me to express or explain.”</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">His outburst on me had a sobering effect,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">It forced me to sit down and reflect.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Had I known all this, years ago,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">I’d handle him differently, without much ado.</span></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_0wlruKdWyY2sqUKdZn5oSQ" data-slide-name="Slide 4"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_FPyxxd0YdKMfdU8HGA2z_Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_XUg2NremnsTj6p4oPWycHg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Gp_W6b-_uz07z7Q0NYtbLA" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_Gp_W6b-_uz07z7Q0NYtbLA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 255.43px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/1050-angry-woman.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">My thoughts went back to my former boss,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Who never ever agreed with my views or thoughts.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Undercurrents, bitterness, tension in the air,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Anger, hatred, for she was being unfair,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Fear, that she may cause me some harm,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">I always lived in a state of alarm.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Would things have been different, had I understood</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">That I was the cause of the difficulty too?</span></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_0HVdoFLgWRqtkSmJ1jx77g" data-slide-name="Slide 5"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_2frzXSOh8H9Ma5TbbK7xeg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_b_xDOLW2zy9Cc0awMWY2zg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_47-aoab6LaZKqIV4L4s-TQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_47-aoab6LaZKqIV4L4s-TQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 227.54px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/5824-an-angry-girl-in-the-midst-of-other-children-playing.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">My pupil and boss have taught me a lesson,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">While judging people, let us not hasten.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Difficult people do not love being so,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">More often than not, they just do not know!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Or perhaps, just cannot let go.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Sometimes it’s their egos that come in the way,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At other times, it’s ours that blocks the way.</span></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_E90uUO7xPT4TYZmfWSYVuA" data-slide-name="Slide 6"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_cNkZbhE-bW7nHPHImRhmOA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_80HPXORdguW3EjcD4swUgA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ryFza4HT3A9U_GDG-isxHw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_ryFza4HT3A9U_GDG-isxHw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 512.19px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/21695-girl-crying-to-her-mother.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Here’s what I learnt about dealing with them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Peep into their minds and try to understand</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">What makes them act the way they do,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Their ego, a whim, some truth about you?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Then deal with them as the situation demands,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Calmness for anger, obedience for commands,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Compliance for stubbornness, truth for falsehood,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Humility for arrogance, will do a lot of good.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">It always pays to bow down for a while,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">To help them realize, it wasn’t worth their while.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Be a parent to a mother, who acts like a child,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Be a child to a daughter, who acts very wild,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">A boss can be handled with gentle persuasion,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">A friend, with a calm and forgiving disposition,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Psychological handling while dealing with them,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Can turn them around and make them your friends.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">A positive attitude will also help,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Then negatives will become roads to success!</span></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_TRH74bZh-AQU3_mXziCFiQ" data-slide-name="Slide 7"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_fNDRdNvfTZ4e41vNREyr4A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HnSy1AxcfSw92_TXlDtW2w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_55XMqTIv_Tt8r60D5sv-WA" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_55XMqTIv_Tt8r60D5sv-WA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 227.54px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/32765-diverse-people.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Let us consider yet another fact,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We haven’t perhaps thought of that:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">It’s strange but true that we don’t realize</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We are often those difficult people whom we so criticize.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">A wonderful father may be a horrendous boss,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">An excellent teacher may be at a loss</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">When it comes to dealing with her children dear,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">So, she fills their lives with misery and tears.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">It’s therefore odd to put people in slots,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Say who is difficult and who is not.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We are all difficult and easy at times,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Like our lives that are filled with both rain and sunshine.</span></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_FEp2U0KdK47RIFYVeD-OmQ" data-slide-name="Slide 8"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_FRSRiyKj1nKm-lFyqKKJLA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_hNZKNM1AhLRFt9HHp1y2jg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_unNvG_5258LFHlVCwv2_sQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_unNvG_5258LFHlVCwv2_sQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 475px ; height: 340.87px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/36980-different-sizes-and-shapes-of-human-bodies.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">So, what’s to be done when a difficult one</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Walks into my life, removes peace for strife?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Apply understanding, patience, tact and thought,</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Try my level best and leave the rest to God.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Difficult people or people misunderstood?</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">It’s all the same, it’s just the way you look!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">THE END</span></div></div></div></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_eohGkdm3BHf5vZ_uySqY1w" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0px;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_fRdUoRpZZ325JFIbFS9xNA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_x3DcNDL56mPFeAGsYThrWg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_I9L85oVrusuf-wKlAWkPqw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;<span style="font-size:18px;">जब आप स्वीकार करते हैं तो -</span></span></div><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">स्थिति का नियंत्रण आपके हाथ में होता&nbsp; है</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">आप भावनात्मक रूप से स्थिर होते&nbsp; हैं और बेहतर सोच सकते हैं कि आप अपनी बात दूसरे तक कैसे पहुंचाएं या समस्या का समाधान कैसे खोजें।&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">उदाहरण के लिए, आपका बेटा मानता है कि सोशल मीडिया उसके लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है और वह हर समय उसी में व्यस्त रहता है, जबकि आपका मानना ​​है कि यह समय की बर्बादी व हानिकारक है। यह स्वीकार कर पाना कि वह इसका आदी है और उसकी मदद करने का उपाय और साधन ढूंढना ही आगे बढ़ने का बेहतर तरीका होगा.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">लेकिन क्या इसे स्वीकार करना आसान है?&nbsp; नहीं, बिलकुल&nbsp; नहीं!!</span></div><div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">स्वीकारने की&nbsp; दिशा&nbsp; में&nbsp; बढ़ने के&nbsp; लिए&nbsp; कुछ&nbsp; क़दम&nbsp;</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">स्थिति को बच्चे के दृष्टिकोण से देखें।</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">बिना किसी पूर्वाग्रह के, सकारात्मक होकर उसकी बात सुनें</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">आवेशपूर्ण प्रतिक्रिया देने के बजाय समझ कर प्रतिक्रिया दें</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">उसकी बात सुनने के बाद उसे अपना दृष्टिकोण बताएं&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">स्वयं&nbsp; को उसके स्थान पर रखकर देखें कि उस स्थिति में आप कैसा महसूस करेंगे ?&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">उस पर विश्वास रखें&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">इस बात पर विचार करें कि आपने उसकी उम्र में ऐसी ही परिस्थिति में क्या किया था?</span></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_JcUywhGkc4dc_bLyFFJZDg" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_exk9OJLapHzcCswzcCZ4mg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_fdSNQGkTNpIFS1MPNxEtmg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_A6YMt1a2jsseabIPl9DVmg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">हो सकता है इससे आपको कोई सौहार्दपूर्ण समाधान मिले&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">हो&nbsp; सकता है आप बहुत कुछ न बदल पाएं पर आप स्वयं में धैर्य बरतने जैसे गुण विकसित कर सकते हैं</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">आप बच्चे को गलती करने दें ताकि वह उससे सीखे और मजबूत बने। इसके लिए आंतरिक शक्ति की अत्यावश्यकता होती है जिसका प उपयोग करते हैं। आप जीवन में उन स्थितियों से निपटने के लिए, जिन पर आपका कोई नियंत्रण नहीं है, धीरे-धीरे लचीलापन विकसित करते हैं।&nbsp;</span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_FNEc6eaSUOEv8DubRxsAyw" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0px;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_jpWukuEUZmXutsjA7zyyEw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_yAlcsglYgshFNt_o4z0TWA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ZVNEKYuiZPPbbhT24rZoBg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">उसके विचार को स्वीकार करते हुए -</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">उसे यह आश्वासन दिया जाता है कि उसे अपने स्वतन्त्र विचार रखने का अधिकार है, भले ही वह आपके विचारों से भिन्न क्यों न हों ।</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">इससे उसमे आत्म-सम्मान विकसित होता है जो उसे जीवन में उत्तरदायित्वपूर्ण विकल्प चुनने में सहायक होगा</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">संभवतः वह भविष्य में अपनी बात सम्मानजनक ढंग&nbsp; से रखेगा&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:18px;">यहां तक ​​कि यदि&nbsp; उसने कोई गलती भी की है तो वह इसे स्वीकार करने से नहीं हिचकिचाएगा क्योंकि उसने आपके साथ एक सुदृढ़ सम्बन्ध स्थापित कर लिया है।</span></div></div></div></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_DLJ6oYg0mt0uKw2VtiBqgA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:bold;">By Dr. Neera Pant</span></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_B45dfD4Wy_Y2654trhBLYA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">Listening is an essential yet often overlooked skill that plays a significant role in building stronger relationships. Let’s look at the word L.I.S.T.E.N. as an acronym. This provides us with a tool to be an active listener.</span></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_ta_j6bZMWWEiPyU75uK1ew" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_2bVgcdg46G-DMX0s12ZhGQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h5
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">L -&nbsp;<span style="color:inherit;">Look at the eyes of the listener while speaking</span></span></h5></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_JxcFy72TJszBTfzT-z2v8g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Maintain eye contact</span></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">I - I<span style="color:inherit;">nquire with short questions</span></span></h5></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_OCylpefthtX6o9klGhzL-A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>Is what is spoken clear?</p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">S -&nbsp;<span style="color:inherit;">Summarise</span></span></h5></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_az-VB80sdhRUmPgyDd7ztQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Tell the speaker briefly what you have understood of the conversation so far</span></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:18px;">T -&nbsp;</span><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;">Take part in the interaction</span></span></h5></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_93vTS5m3UlxYGhYkxVkZMw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Using non verbal cues like nodding your head, etc.</span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_9xo971QipYqfaNx42usdkA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>Listening with feeling</p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-type1 zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:18px;">N <span style="font-size:18px;">-&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;">Non-judgemental listening</span></span></h5></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_9pm3KkKT5u2DMUfnrjCv9g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">As a listener you do not respond with advice to a problem unless asked</span></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Gq5dPH5n7AmNML5SGsb6YQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_G7TQwEYoY5lbQnr98hCJIA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="text-align:justify;">This is the major difference between listening and active listening.</div><br/><div style="text-align:justify;">Weger et al. (2014) defines active listening as focusing on the speaker’s message, offering feedback to show understanding, and avoiding quick judgments or evaluations.</div><br/><div style="text-align:justify;">Research highlights that active listening improves empathy, reduces misunderstandings, and boosts problem-solving skills. It creates an atmosphere of trust and respect, which fosters more meaningful interactions. Feeling heard enhances self-worth and reduces stress. In the workplace, strong listening skills are linked to better teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution. Developing active listening skills requires practice. By becoming better listeners, individuals can strengthen relationships and navigate challenges more effectively.</div></div></div>
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</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_X8ApSlBpk1Ar4KDPr9a0Eg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zsflex-stretch-align zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_mUSLj3nEz04k2NWx7UdjZQ" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsinlineflex-vertical-center-box zspadding-space-medium zpdark-section zpdark-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WnsF9VLNOFu0uNmoOuxjtQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><br/></div><div><div style="color:inherit;"><h1>Eternal Inspiration: My Ode to Vivekananda</h1><br/><div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">By Saswati Ghosh from Delhi</span></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div>When I began to teach, unsure and afraid,</div><div>Your words lit my path, the doubts allayed.</div><div>&quot;Arise, awake,&quot; your call to the soul,</div><div>Ignited my heart, made my purpose whole.</div><div>“Each soul is divine,” you whispered to me,</div><div>And unlocked the teacher I was meant to be.</div><div>You taught me to serve, to strive, to inspire,</div><div>To nurture young minds with a sacred fire.</div><div>Today, on your day, I bow with my heart,</div><div>For you shaped my journey, gave it a start.</div><div>O Swamiji , your wisdom, your vision, your flame,</div><div>Forever will guide me to honour your name.</div></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:28px;">Swami Vivekananda has inspired great thinkers and doers. Can you guess who said this?</span><br/><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12px;font-style:italic;">​(You can click on the tabs below to reveal the answer!)</span></h6></div>
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Swami Vivekananda is a person of that stature&quot;" data-content-id="elm_xSGO56YRYq-X6XbinVYEQw" style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="“Twelve centuries ago Sankaracharya was the only great personality, who not only spoke of the purity of our religion, not only uttered in words that this religion was our strength and wealth, not only said that it was our sacred duty to preach this religion in the length and breadth of the world – but also brought all this into action. Swami Vivekananda is a person of that stature&quot;"><span class="zpaccordion-name">“Twelve centuries ago Sankaracharya was the only great personality, who not only spoke of the purity of our religion, not only uttered in words that this religion was our strength and wealth, not only said that it was our sacred duty to preach this religion in the length and breadth of the world – but also brought all this into action. 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</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_e-_4-_tTL1Mitxv7HIVL7w" data-element-type="accordionheader" class="zpelement zpaccordion " data-tab-name="“I have come here to pay my homage and respect to the revered memory of Swami Vivekananda, whose birthday is being celebrated today. I have gone through his works very thoroughly, and after having gone through them, the love that I had for my country became a thousand-fold. I ask you, young men, not to go away empty-handed without imbibing something of the spirit of the place where Swami Vivekananda lived and died.”" data-content-id="elm_WrhK5jAgKHeqa4tHPqK7gA" style="margin-top:0;" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="“I have come here to pay my homage and respect to the revered memory of Swami Vivekananda, whose birthday is being celebrated today. I have gone through his works very thoroughly, and after having gone through them, the love that I had for my country became a thousand-fold. I ask you, young men, not to go away empty-handed without imbibing something of the spirit of the place where Swami Vivekananda lived and died.”"><span class="zpaccordion-name">“I have come here to pay my homage and respect to the revered memory of Swami Vivekananda, whose birthday is being celebrated today. I have gone through his works very thoroughly, and after having gone through them, the love that I had for my country became a thousand-fold. I ask you, young men, not to go away empty-handed without imbibing something of the spirit of the place where Swami Vivekananda lived and died.”</span><span class="zpaccordionicon zpaccord-icon-inactive"><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 512 512" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-1"><path d="M98.9,184.7l1.8,2.1l136,156.5c4.6,5.3,11.5,8.6,19.2,8.6c7.7,0,14.6-3.4,19.2-8.6L411,187.1l2.3-2.6 c1.7-2.5,2.7-5.5,2.7-8.7c0-8.7-7.4-15.8-16.6-15.8v0H112.6v0c-9.2,0-16.6,7.1-16.6,15.8C96,179.1,97.1,182.2,98.9,184.7z"></path></svg><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 256 256" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-2"><path d="M128,169.174c-1.637,0-3.276-0.625-4.525-1.875l-56.747-56.747c-2.5-2.499-2.5-6.552,0-9.05c2.497-2.5,6.553-2.5,9.05,0 L128,153.722l52.223-52.22c2.496-2.5,6.553-2.5,9.049,0c2.5,2.499,2.5,6.552,0,9.05l-56.746,56.747 C131.277,168.549,129.638,169.174,128,169.174z M256,128C256,57.42,198.58,0,128,0C57.42,0,0,57.42,0,128c0,70.58,57.42,128,128,128 C198.58,256,256,198.58,256,128z M243.2,128c0,63.521-51.679,115.2-115.2,115.2c-63.522,0-115.2-51.679-115.2-115.2 C12.8,64.478,64.478,12.8,128,12.8C191.521,12.8,243.2,64.478,243.2,128z"></path></svg><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 512 512" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-3"><path d="M256,298.3L256,298.3L256,298.3l174.2-167.2c4.3-4.2,11.4-4.1,15.8,0.2l30.6,29.9c4.4,4.3,4.5,11.3,0.2,15.5L264.1,380.9c-2.2,2.2-5.2,3.2-8.1,3c-3,0.1-5.9-0.9-8.1-3L35.2,176.7c-4.3-4.2-4.2-11.2,0.2-15.5L66,131.3c4.4-4.3,11.5-4.4,15.8-0.2L256,298.3z"/></svg><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 512 512" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-4"><path d="M417.4,224H288V94.6c0-16.9-14.3-30.6-32-30.6c-17.7,0-32,13.7-32,30.6V224H94.6C77.7,224,64,238.3,64,256 c0,17.7,13.7,32,30.6,32H224v129.4c0,16.9,14.3,30.6,32,30.6c17.7,0,32-13.7,32-30.6V288h129.4c16.9,0,30.6-14.3,30.6-32 C448,238.3,434.3,224,417.4,224z"></path></svg></span><span class="zpaccordionicon zpaccord-icon-active"><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 512 512" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-1"><path d="M413.1,327.3l-1.8-2.1l-136-156.5c-4.6-5.3-11.5-8.6-19.2-8.6c-7.7,0-14.6,3.4-19.2,8.6L101,324.9l-2.3,2.6 C97,330,96,333,96,336.2c0,8.7,7.4,15.8,16.6,15.8v0h286.8v0c9.2,0,16.6-7.1,16.6-15.8C416,332.9,414.9,329.8,413.1,327.3z"></path></svg><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 256 256" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-2"><path d="M184.746,156.373c-1.639,0-3.275-0.625-4.525-1.875L128,102.278l-52.223,52.22c-2.497,2.5-6.55,2.5-9.05,0 c-2.5-2.498-2.5-6.551,0-9.05l56.749-56.747c1.2-1.2,2.828-1.875,4.525-1.875l0,0c1.697,0,3.325,0.675,4.525,1.875l56.745,56.747 c2.5,2.499,2.5,6.552,0,9.05C188.021,155.748,186.383,156.373,184.746,156.373z M256,128C256,57.42,198.58,0,128,0 C57.42,0,0,57.42,0,128c0,70.58,57.42,128,128,128C198.58,256,256,198.58,256,128z M243.2,128c0,63.521-51.679,115.2-115.2,115.2 c-63.522,0-115.2-51.679-115.2-115.2C12.8,64.478,64.478,12.8,128,12.8C191.521,12.8,243.2,64.478,243.2,128z"></path></svg><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 512 512" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-3"><path d="M256,213.7L256,213.7L256,213.7l174.2,167.2c4.3,4.2,11.4,4.1,15.8-0.2l30.6-29.9c4.4-4.3,4.5-11.3,0.2-15.5L264.1,131.1c-2.2-2.2-5.2-3.2-8.1-3c-3-0.1-5.9,0.9-8.1,3L35.2,335.3c-4.3,4.2-4.2,11.2,0.2,15.5L66,380.7c4.4,4.3,11.5,4.4,15.8,0.2L256,213.7z"/></svg><svg aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 512 512" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="svg-icon-15px zpaccord-svg-icon-4"><path d="M417.4,224H94.6C77.7,224,64,238.3,64,256c0,17.7,13.7,32,30.6,32h322.8c16.9,0,30.6-14.3,30.6-32 C448,238.3,434.3,224,417.4,224z"></path></svg></span></div>
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<span>00:00</span></li></ul></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_4gG15NOp7ImBeasyVy6fEA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;">This song 'Vande Vivekanandam' is sung by Sritama Roy from Ranchi. Sritama writes, &quot;<span style="color:inherit;">This song has been composed by Pr. Satyabrataprana Mataji, Headmistress of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Sister Nivedita Girl's School Secondary (5-12) section.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:inherit;">The school is in Bagbazar, Kolkata, which was inaugurated by Shree Shree Maa in 1898, 13th Nov, in the presence of Sister Nivedita and Swamiji Vivekananda.&quot;</span></p></div>
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