<?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/spirituality/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>VIVA-RKMM - Inspired Living #Spirituality</title><description>VIVA-RKMM - Inspired Living #Spirituality</description><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/tag/spirituality</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:52:52 +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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</div><div data-element-id="elm_BcZGngvUCS715odoBWkc8A" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " style="background-color:rgba(244, 222, 222, 1);background-image:unset;"><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_LefCImseQUfwj9MXkRc3TQ" 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_K5HYeCR7wfMxOVioESZJMQ" 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_QUmFQU71ebA12nE55QFZ7w" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_QUmFQU71ebA12nE55QFZ7w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 499px ; height: 748.50px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_QUmFQU71ebA12nE55QFZ7w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:415px ; height:276.81px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_QUmFQU71ebA12nE55QFZ7w"] .zpimage-container[class*='zpimage-overlay-effect-'] figure:hover figcaption , [data-element-id="elm_QUmFQU71ebA12nE55QFZ7w"] .zpimage-container[class*='zpimage-overlay-effect-'] figure figcaption { background:rgba(22,71,90,0.42) ; } </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-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/night%20sky%20constellations.png" width="415" height="276.81" loading="lazy" size="fit"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Image from the internet</span></figcaption></figure></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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            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[For the Youth / युवाओं हेतु]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/jan2026</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/January 2026/Untitled -1280 x 720 px-.png"/>This blog is for all, especially the youth, appealing to our conscience to structure our lives around values to find success and live happily.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_SkRxNcI7SnCo9-7nOrvrWQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_ekMTRd9fSousH-Hq6xKkOg" 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_LAVmgZVHT6SRfO9ejYccWA" 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_Zqr-mgfBQXK0KbggQIRzlw" 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><div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">The beginning of every year starts with paying homage to the greatest saint of modern India – Swami Vivekananda, also the youth icon of India. This special month of his <i>tithi</i> puja and birth anniversary celebrated as the National Youth Day in India, provides an opportunity to immerse ourselves in his ideas. His greatest teaching is ‘Practical Vedanta’ where he asserts that the ideals of Vedanta weren’t to be mulled over only in the forests or caves but also to be practiced in our day-to-day life. In our humble way, we can start to imbibe Practical Vedanta by leading a life of values and making responsible choices. This blog is for all, especially the youth, appealing to our conscience to structure our lives around values to find success and live happily.&nbsp;</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_a5pJfJjei1Vg8Eo3KsBgYg" 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:32px;">The Ideals that Swami Vivekananda expected us to have</span></p><p></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:32px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"></span></span></p><div><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Dr. Anuradha Balaram from Bangalore</span></p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_loYi0WBpO-3EhbERCxJQgg" 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><span style="font-style:italic;font-size:18px;">Let’s pledge to choose one ideal from the many and give our all to it</span></div></div></div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div class="zpelement zpelem-carousel " data-element-id="elm_dyc1vDnhXs5pwtG7CvBTcw" data-element-type="carousel" data-currentslide-index="0" data-transition="slide_left" data-slider-interval="3000" 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_vpi3WWnQH5S6mXFk3a722Q" data-slide-name="Slide 2"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_zobiy1ZOA-s-7jY9uW9XZQ" 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_TR6cPTy6p-yuOZfBXrVKbQ" 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_0macyjmvR4LvvfGAZnoOlw" 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:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">Whatever the obstacles that come my way I will keep the deepest mental poise and will always keep my mind cheerful. I will grow inside out.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_pU4nB6jlpvm5UdQtV91lig" data-slide-name="Slide 3"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_YvVCU7R4U5Zpk1J1O8xc1Q" 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_-vM4LS8lB0Ct2XYUFbT-aA" 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_wM3EegFUAXFqH16MuZOeHA" 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><br/></p><div><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">When I find myself suffering, I will blame neither Man nor God but will look within and try to improve myself. All that I need is within me.</span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_2e6MWM69xF-nQfqzZbF_pg" data-slide-name="Slide 4"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_YN7TzjulXOttLB_cqltvzg" 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_EozY7sJVd5cAMTup9FVh_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_x4xNLqYtUoLU7RJx4WGqSw" 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></p><div><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I will not be afraid of making a small beginning. I know great things will follow.</span></p></div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_uWuc37xe9uwubHfcAStbIg" data-slide-name="Slide 5"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_kBNTyNq7TNlpfCTy2WSuig" 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_4BtEqNN1Ndh-7ruApc6XUw" 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_GGtcQrGrnbhMG8wEL1fOwA" 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></p><div><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I will give up jealousy and conceit and learn to work unitedly with others.</span></p></div><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><br/></p><p></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_0zP3r9R_GDWka-IyoMVz8g" data-slide-name="Slide 6"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_SHIFMn2jpfOWvurS1DWmxw" 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_toM0rgdC2E8PHLUe18gr0Q" 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_6ahINadgojafwt1gk4YQhQ" 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:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I know great things require great sacrifices and I am willing to make them.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_RbqCR3S69szWyni9uwg1HA" data-slide-name="Slide 7"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_VlLUTSwKpDqKH6qHqjoNtA" 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_rn8C7YABrdul6CxdallcDQ" 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_xvqcCAorB6eGF8z5sOCOdA" 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><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I will never listen to one friend in private accusing another.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I will be fearless from this day on.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I will have faith in myself first.</span></p></div></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_L83npYI1KJjYsrjjuOPjTQ" data-slide-name="Slide 8"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_Vhu5RmpDt2TQ8n0aFM7FCw" 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_jk0ca7NOLqfZwrZG5vwcfw" 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_s2OAA_twZCAku2bVVgaWSA" 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></p><div><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:24px;">I know I can be a giant if I have obedience, readiness and love for the cause.</span></p></div><p></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="zpelement zpcarousel-content " data-element-type="carouselslide" data-element-id="elm_LIT8lE8EjFEA6gDQBhnFeA" data-slide-name="Slide 10"><div class="zpcarousel-content-inner"><div data-element-id="elm_HC9EeEOjC5FlZK_YDoZ7fA" 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_3HJBVFzebrO4BqKvs-4e7g" 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_Jy-1IVxrFj8Jf_O6uJ2bHA" 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><p style="margin-left:36pt;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-left:36pt;"><span style="font-size:32px;">I will fill my mind with great thoughts and highest ideals as I know that from that great work will come.</span></p></div></div><br/><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_-kctAm8ZgRjNJzKfK-SUDg" 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><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">अपने&nbsp;युवा&nbsp;काल&nbsp;को&nbsp;अगर&nbsp;मुझे&nbsp;कोई&nbsp;सुझाव&nbsp;देना&nbsp;होता&nbsp;तो&nbsp;मैं&nbsp;दो&nbsp;देता।</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:18px;"><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">पहला&nbsp;कि&nbsp;किसी&nbsp;भी&nbsp;कार्य&nbsp;की&nbsp;प्रक्रिया&nbsp;पर&nbsp;उतना&nbsp;ही&nbsp;ध्यान&nbsp;दो&nbsp;जितना&nbsp;कि&nbsp;परिणाम&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight:bold;">पर</span>।</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">बल्कि&nbsp;परिणाम&nbsp;की&nbsp;बजाय&nbsp;हमें&nbsp;प्रक्रिया&nbsp;पर&nbsp;ध्यान&nbsp;देना&nbsp;चाहिए।यदि&nbsp;प्रक्रिया&nbsp;सही&nbsp;है&nbsp;तो&nbsp;परिणाम&nbsp;जरूर&nbsp;आएगा।&nbsp;होता&nbsp;क्या&nbsp;है&nbsp;युवा&nbsp;काल&nbsp;में&nbsp;हम&nbsp;बहुत&nbsp;सारे&nbsp;सपने&nbsp;देखते&nbsp;हैं&nbsp;और&nbsp;बस&nbsp;उन&nbsp;सपनों&nbsp;को&nbsp;लेकर&nbsp;हमेशा&nbsp;मगन&nbsp;रहते हैं।प्रक्रिया&nbsp;पर&nbsp;हमारा&nbsp;ध्यान&nbsp;नहीं&nbsp;होता।&nbsp;नतीजा&nbsp;यह&nbsp;है&nbsp;कि&nbsp;वह&nbsp;नतीजे&nbsp;नहीं&nbsp;आते&nbsp;जो&nbsp;हम&nbsp;चाहते&nbsp;हैं&nbsp;और&nbsp;बस&nbsp;एक&nbsp;भारी&nbsp;मन&nbsp;से&nbsp;जीवन&nbsp;में&nbsp;आगे&nbsp;बढ़ते&nbsp;हैं।&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><br/></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">दूसरा&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">सुझाव&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">मैं&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">अपने&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">मन&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">को&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">देता&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">कि&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">बीती&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">ताही&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">विसार&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">दे&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">आगे&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">की&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">सुध</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">ले।</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">युवा&nbsp;काल&nbsp;में&nbsp;हम&nbsp;बहुत&nbsp;सारे&nbsp;सपने&nbsp;बुनते&nbsp;हैं।&nbsp;हमारे&nbsp;बहुत&nbsp;से&nbsp;दोस्त&nbsp;होते&nbsp;हैं।हमारे&nbsp;पास&nbsp;कई&nbsp;वस्तुएं&nbsp;होती&nbsp;हैं।धीरे-धीरे&nbsp;हमारे&nbsp;वह&nbsp;सपने&nbsp;टूटते&nbsp;हैं, दोस्त&nbsp;दूर&nbsp;जाते&nbsp;हैं&nbsp;और&nbsp;वह&nbsp;चीजें&nbsp;हम से&nbsp;खोती&nbsp;चली&nbsp;जाती&nbsp;हैं।आगे&nbsp;के&nbsp;जीवन&nbsp;में&nbsp;हम&nbsp;सही&nbsp;निर्णय&nbsp;लेने&nbsp;की&nbsp;हालत&nbsp;में&nbsp;नहीं&nbsp;होते&nbsp;हैं&nbsp;और&nbsp;तब&nbsp;एक&nbsp;अवांछित&nbsp;जीवन&nbsp;में&nbsp;प्रवेश&nbsp;करते&nbsp;हैं।और&nbsp;कभी&nbsp;काल&nbsp;को&nbsp;कभी&nbsp;कर्म को और कभी ईश्वर को दोष देते हैं।हम तब भूल जाते हैं कि स्वामी विवेकानंद ने कहा है,<i>“</i><i></i>हम ही अपने भाग्य के निर्माता हैं<i>” (“You are the creator of your destiny”)</i>। तो यह मेरा सुझाव रहेगा मेरे युवा काल को। धन्यवाद।</span></p></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"><span style="font-size:32px;">Conversation between the Young Me with the Present Me&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:32px;"><br/></span>​By Sumana&nbsp;Biswas Manna from Delhi<br/></h6></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_ZWrT59D8GU-grzVj53ekgQ" 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><span style="font-weight:bold;">S1 (Young Me): </span>I am so disappointed.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">S2 (Present Me): </span>Why, dear? What happened?</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">S1:</span> I’m so worried about my exams, my hobbies, and everything else… Oh God, please help me.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">S2:</span> Why so anxious? How is your preparation going? May I suggest something that might help you?</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">S1:</span> Will it help me feel calm, peaceful, and free from worry?</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">S2:</span> Yes, surely. I’ve been practicing this for some time now. Come, sit here. Let me share a few points—choose what feels right for you.</p><p>Always remember: we have the right only to our actions, not to the results. This is beautifully stated in the Bhagavad Gita. So, study sincerely, with full attention, but <b>free yourself from worrying about the outcome</b>.</p><p>Next comes <b>patience</b>. Everything happens at the right time. No amount of hurry or worry can make things happen faster.</p><p>Another important point is <b>letting go</b>. If something happens against your will or choice, simply take a deep breath and mentally chant, “Let go.” Free yourself from that thought. This will help you stay calm and composed.</p><p>Finally, sit straight, close your eyes, and <b>breathe slowly and deeply</b>. You will feel relaxed. Practice this every day and notice the difference for yourself.</p><p>Along with this, eat light, home-cooked food, include plenty of fruits, drink enough water daily, and sleep well for 5–6 hours every night.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">S1:</span> Thank you so much for these tips. I will definitely try some of them. Bye.</p></div><p></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"><span style="font-size:32px;">Values for the Youth</span><br/>​By&nbsp;Aman Rana from Gurugram&nbsp;<br/><span style="font-size:18px;font-style:italic;">​In my opinion, the following three values are very essential for youth to develop in order to achieve anything great and lead a life of happiness and contentment.</span></h6></div>
</div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_pUG_wegXeMAVj3FtvB3hwQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg zscustom-section-58 "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_oo_kobz4Car1y4HAUKYbvA" 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_Fja0cSbRMrNJ-rfN9Fzk1w" 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_6YynxYIkuOqNcQpaJ6EAWg" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-container zplight-section zplight-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_VjyIMzgHkeOrx-7PMm0_jA" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_VjyIMzgHkeOrx-7PMm0_jA"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 200px ; height: 306.16px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_VjyIMzgHkeOrx-7PMm0_jA"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width:40px ; height:40px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-small zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/January%202026/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-01-19%20at%2013.21.00.jpeg" width="40" height="40" loading="lazy" size="small" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-center zpimage-text-align-tablet-center" data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:16px;"><b><u>The first value: Immense faith in yourself and your ideals</u></b></span><br/></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-center zpimage-text-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">William Shakespeare once said that some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. I cannot comment on those who were born great, nor on those who had greatness being thrust upon them, but surely, I can speak of those who have achieved greatness. People who achieve greatness by themselves have immense faith in themselves and their ideals. Mahatma Gandhi was ridiculed for his method of <i>ahimsa</i> to achieve freedom, but he proved its power and mobilized the whole nation. During a protest, he said: <i>“They may torture my body, break my bones, and even kill me. Then they will have my dead body, but not my obedience.”</i> Such was his faith in his ideals. Similarly, we see this in Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">In science, we have Thomas Alva Edison, Einstein, Nikola Tesla, etc. They all had faith in themselves. People did not believe in them initially, but they believed that what they had thought, they would accomplish by their own methods. Later, they proved it. For example, when Tesla conducted experiments on transmitting electricity wirelessly, people thought he was mad. But after some time, he proved it was possible, and today he is regarded as a visionary scientist.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">In entertainment, Jim Carrey and Charlie Chaplin are famous examples. Even in history, some infamous or controversial figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Winston Churchill demonstrated this quality of immense faith.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_dN8-mXZceP155BCVFdGXPg" 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_gq0ggnROz-CyAgMxxCnFBw" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-container zplight-section zplight-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_QRPjTeVDHifVI980GI42oQ" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_QRPjTeVDHifVI980GI42oQ"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 363px ; height: 786.99px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_QRPjTeVDHifVI980GI42oQ"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width:40px ; height:40px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Blog_images/January%202026/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-01-19%20at%2013.21.02.jpeg" width="40" height="40" loading="lazy" size="fit" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-center zpimage-text-align-tablet-center" data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:16px;"><b><u>The second value: Perseverance</u></b></span></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-center zpimage-text-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">If you define determination as a mental state of firmness for a specific target or purpose, patience as the ability to wait for a long-term target with sustained motivation, and persistence as the continuity of effort in a stable manner, then perseverance is a combination of all these, and even more.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">People have given different names to this quality. Some call it <i>lagan (</i><span>लगन</span>), some call <i>zidd (</i><span>ज़िद</span>), and in modern psychology it is often called <i>grit</i>. Today so many books are available on perseverance and grit in the market, some of them being best&nbsp;bestsellers, which show the relevance of this value in today’s world.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Researches conducted have found perseverance, as an overriding quality in persons who have achieved greatness in life. It is this perseverance, i.e., the continuity of effort with determination and patience that makes a person successful and life worthy.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_MgEsq4IgqU-BRe64b90r9w" 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_MHf8vSugF2XVM2OZbaMabg" data-element-type="box" class="zpelem-box zpelement zpbox-container zsbox-container zplight-section zplight-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_KSCknXju2rFfUokdZGR1vw" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_KSCknXju2rFfUokdZGR1vw"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 363px ; height: 298.34px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_KSCknXju2rFfUokdZGR1vw"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width:40px ; height:40px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/amanrana4.jpeg" width="40" height="40" loading="lazy" size="fit" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-center zpimage-text-align-tablet-center" data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:16px;"><b><u>The third value: Empathy</u></b></span></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-center zpimage-text-align-mobile-center zpimage-text-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">The above two values can help one achieve something great, but they do not guarantee a fulfilled and happy life. For happiness, one more value is required,&nbsp;empathy. Young people often feel that they alone are important in this world, that only their problems are the world’s problems, and that they have nothing to do with others’ problems. Due to inexperience and tremendous youthful energy, they often fail to recognize the struggles of others. But if they develop empathy, they realize they are just a part of a larger ecosystem, not bigger than it. If they feel connected with this world, they will be easily able to accept their mistakes, and can tame their pride and ego effectively. Less stress, less competition, more collaboration and happiness. Empathy is not just emotional contagion or sympathy. Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone, but empathy is trying to understand the real cause of their suffering. When one knows the real cause, maybe in the future one can help alleviate it. Empathy allows one to make this world a better place. Most great humorists and writers became popular because they can relate to people’s problems. They wrote so well that they gave solace to people through their words and helped make the world relatable, friendlier and hence a better place.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_I2pKgp-UgqDwsnBmmeFLxw" 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_OU0FNrKj89o9VavbkI39fA" 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_eqLX4cc6ZgUBVeRFKMaDXQ" 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:center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">As a parting word - today the young people have become a little bit too mature and sophisticated, I think a balance of maturity and mischief&nbsp;is important.</span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:justify;"></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_G7jEMaQccJhYvxX2kwWYzQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " style="background-color:rgb(243, 224, 206);background-image:unset;"><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_4L3UTZnyRwIfC-3ar0CgVw" 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_C_t9L5cSMkikcZE0VUfi3Q" 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_uo1JfgT7CCoyW0YWBoPudw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h6
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-left zpheading-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:32px;">A Note to My Even Younger Self</span><br/>​by Shatarupa Dutta from Faridabad<br/><span><span><p><span style="font-style:italic;">Ones I wish I had understood earlier, and ones I now feel anyone who is young today may find useful.</span></p></span></span></h6></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_UwX7I6XeNqgIUADM9qaWTQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_UwX7I6XeNqgIUADM9qaWTQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1280px !important ; height: 960px !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="/Shatarupayoung.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><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;">Accept.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">Doing what everyone else is doing will not make you “cool,” and following the latest Instagram trend will not make you seen. It only makes you distant from yourself. What truly matters is learning to accept yourself as you are, with all the flaws, confusions, and unfinished edges. It won’t feel easy, but time has a way of softening and shaping what feels rough today.&nbsp; Be kind to yourself. And while you’re at it, accept your parents and siblings too. They may seem strange, quirky, and utterly confusing at times, but they are your closest confidants, the ones who will stand by you in ways the world rarely does.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">Love them in their imperfect ways; they too grow and change with time.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;">Engage.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">Read, read widely and endlessly. Immerse yourself fully in whatever work comes your way, no matter how small or insignificant it may appear. Yes, much of what you study may help you earn degrees, but there is always that unseen fraction that quietly shapes your perspective on life.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">You’ll never know in advance which part that will be, so you better take the entire journey seriously.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;">Anchor.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">Find your faith and strengthen it. Not faith as a label or ritual, but faith as an inner anchor. Discover what gives you strength, through reflection, prayer, meditation, or deep thinking. Return to it often. Regulate yourself around it. Strengthen your anchor, the ocean will get rough and you have a long sail ahead.</span></p></div>
</div><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_UwfpS2qJ3AOqQ6M7pIDQkQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " style="background-color:rgb(243, 243, 206);background-image:unset;"><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_XbtkCKco4IN3XzG3excaGw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-center zpjustify-content-flex-start " data-equal-column="false"><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_z7mwnaDTLt_O4D69aJtcSA" 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_KqzV-mcrMMK9eqkU-1QgjQ" 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 align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:32px;">युवाओं&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:32px;">के&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:32px;">लिए&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:32px;">तीन&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:32px;">मूल्य</span><b>&nbsp;</b></p><p align="center" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">by Saurav Bisht from Gurugram</span></p><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="line-height:2;">मैं युवाओं के लिए तीन मूल्यों को आवश्यक मानता हूँ—&nbsp;<strong>सत्यनिष्ठा</strong><strong> (</strong><strong>Truthfulness), </strong><strong>क्षमाशीलता</strong><strong> (</strong><strong>Forgiveness),&nbsp;</strong><strong>और&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>पवित्रता</strong><strong> (</strong><strong>Purity)</strong>।&nbsp;जब भी मैं इन मूल्यों पर विचार करता हूँ, तो मुझे यह स्वीकार करने में संकोच नहीं होता कि कई बार मैं स्वयं भी इन्हें अपने जीवन में पूरी तरह से व्यवहार में नहीं ला पा रहा हूँ, जबकि ये मूल्य मेरे लिए भी उतने ही आवश्यक हैं जितने युवाओं के लिए।</p></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Zn688GcGt2WKvTzT-twSrA" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_Zn688GcGt2WKvTzT-twSrA"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 43px !important ; height: 43px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_Zn688GcGt2WKvTzT-twSrA"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width:60px ; height:60px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-left zpimage-mobile-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-headingtext-wrap-none "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/picture%20from%20Saurav.jpg" width="60" height="60" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left" data-editor="true"><span><strong>सत्यनिष्ठा</strong><strong>&nbsp;(</strong><strong>Truthfulness)</strong></span></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-size:16px;">आज के समय में हम सभी—मैं भी—सोशल मीडिया और भौतिकतावादी दुनिया पर अत्यधिक ध्यान देने लगे हैं और धीरे-धीरे उन्हीं को ही सत्य मानने लगे हैं। परंतु वास्तविक सत्य इससे कहीं गहरा है। सबसे आवश्यक है <strong>स्वयं</strong><strong></strong><strong>को&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>जानना&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>और</strong><strong></strong><strong>स्वयं&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>के&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>प्रति&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>ईमानदार&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>रहना</strong>। जब हम अपने प्रति सत्यनिष्ठ होते हैं, तभी हम अपने वास्तविक स्वभाव, अपनी आवश्यकताओं और अपने जीवन की सही दिशा को पहचान पाते हैं।</span></p></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_msx_-JmkDOT9CGGcxaA3Gw" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_msx_-JmkDOT9CGGcxaA3Gw"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 39px !important ; height: 39px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_msx_-JmkDOT9CGGcxaA3Gw"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width:60px ; height:60px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-left zpimage-mobile-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-headingtext-wrap-none "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/picture%20from%20Saurav.jpg" width="60" height="60" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left" data-editor="true"><span><strong><span>क्षमाशीलता</span></strong><strong><span> (</span></strong><strong><span>Forgiveness)</span></strong></span></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">आज का मनुष्य अनेक विचारों, परिस्थितियों और बाहरी प्रभावों से अत्यधिक विचलित है। हम स्वयं को सही दिखाने के प्रयास में कई बार अनावश्यक बोझ अपने भीतर रख लेते हैं। क्षमाशीलता हमें यह सिखाती है कि हम हर परिस्थिति को बदल नहीं सकते, विचार और स्थितियाँ हमारे नियंत्रण में नहीं हैं, उन्हें छोड़ देना भी एक कला है। जब हम बाहरी शोर से हटकर स्वयं पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं, तभी आंतरिक शांति संभव होती है।</span></span></p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Gyj1Zdo5rVbwMFBIUOHHbw" data-element-type="imageheadingtext" class="zpelement zpelem-imageheadingtext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_Gyj1Zdo5rVbwMFBIUOHHbw"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width: 43px !important ; height: 43px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_Gyj1Zdo5rVbwMFBIUOHHbw"] .zpimageheadingtext-container figure img { width:60px ; height:60px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimageheadingtext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-left zpimage-mobile-align-left zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-headingtext-wrap-none "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/picture%20from%20Saurav.jpg" width="60" height="60" loading="lazy" size="custom" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-headingtext-container"><h3 class="zpimage-heading zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left" data-editor="true"><span><strong><span>तीसरा</span></strong><strong></strong><strong><span>मूल्य</span></strong><strong><span>: </span></strong><strong><span>पवित्रता</span></strong><strong><span> (</span></strong><strong><span>Purity)</span></strong></span></h3><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">आज हम प्रतिदिन अनेक दृश्य देखते हैं, अनुभव करते हैं—कुछ हमें तत्काल लाभ भी देते हैं। परंतु <strong>वास्तविक&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>विकास&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>के&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>लिए&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>मन</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>विचार&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>और&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>आत्मा&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>की&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>पवित्रता&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>आवश्यक&nbsp;</strong><strong></strong><strong>है</strong>। हो सकता है कि पवित्रता हमें अल्पकाल में कोई विशेष लाभ न दे, लेकिन दीर्घकाल में यह हमारे चरित्र, निर्णय और जीवन की दिशा को सशक्त बनाती है</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"><span style="font-size:32px;">3 values&nbsp;</span><br/>​By&nbsp;Tapan Dhar from Jammu</h6></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 style="font-size:16px;">Every <span style="font-style:italic;">Jeev </span>has intellect - ‘<span style="font-style:italic;">buddhi</span>’ (या&nbsp;देवी&nbsp;सर्व भूतेषु&nbsp;बुद्धि रूपेण&nbsp;संस्थिता - 'दुर्गासप्तशती’) using which evolution takes place incessantly and in that process of manifestation, when jeev reaches human form, buddhi reaches a certain level where one responds to the internal and external world based on higher/deeper observations, analysis and conclusions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br/></h5></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_5EjMDe5UJXYtkS8e26K6Ng" 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_Db-wAd_4-tVzmITmeyvtGA" 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_aDJioO_sWacLTBk-zWPRXQ" 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><h5><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;- One starts taking into account what is permanent and what is transient/temporary (नित्य-अनित्य-वस्तु-विवेक).</span></h5></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_KQbqg4l35StInaBz2s-LnA" 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><h5><div></div></h5><h5><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;- One evolves further and discovers the commonality despite all differences/diversities and develops same sightedness (सर्वभूतेषु&nbsp;येनैकं&nbsp;भावमव्ययमीक्षते|&nbsp;अविभक्तं&nbsp;विभक्तेषु&nbsp;तज्ज्ञानं&nbsp;विद्धि&nbsp;सात्त्विकम्&nbsp;- Gita 18:20).</span></h5></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_L8yJji59tkg0zCKP8ObCpA" 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_Zu_3GSaYRzULuLM4hTjWkg" 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><h5><span style="font-size:16px;">- One starts to celebrate and utilize this commonality to seek / find / realize the ultimate success – performing ones duties in an attitude of worship (यत:&nbsp;प्रवृत्तिर्भूतानां&nbsp;येन&nbsp;सर्वमिदं&nbsp;ततम्&nbsp;|&nbsp;स्वकर्मणा&nbsp;तमभ्यर्च्य&nbsp;सिद्धिं&nbsp;विन्दति&nbsp;मानव: - Gita 18:46)&nbsp;प्रज्ञानं&nbsp;ब्रह्म&nbsp;/&nbsp;अयमात्मा&nbsp;ब्रह्म&nbsp;/&nbsp;तत्&nbsp;त्वम्&nbsp;असि&nbsp;/&nbsp;अहं&nbsp;ब्रह्मास्मि).</span></h5></div>
<p></p></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_lxZubQn8ZvFcDsXcc5at8w" 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><h5><span style="font-size:16px;">Do you all agree? As for me, I totally agree with these and have found contentment following these values. I would be happy to see people - especially the youth of today, to test the validity of these ideas / values by practising them.</span></h5></div><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:35 +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>
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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>
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</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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</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="
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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="/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>
</div></div></div></div></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_GOsepRixaSx9NWpSu3KT0w" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_0Arh2tPkDlUcg3JVaBhcEw" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_xp6tSFV3N3_8sGScOOyLRw" 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_qJuA5dEXiNDlfL7-7XaKng" 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_jLLbAwW7ZZEWbnJlyg8Geg" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_jLLbAwW7ZZEWbnJlyg8Geg"] .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="/Deepaboli-2025%20-%20sumana.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><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;">Ramakrishna Mission Delhi Ashram</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">I was initiated there in 2018 by Revered Swami Gautamananda Ji Maharaj. The ashram brings calmness whenever I visit. I love to buy books and calendar from the ashram book shop.&nbsp;</span><br/></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></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_W2q-EZK_vnPnAahQr7P3xw" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_V0w39fFdxexyo2eDyuB7mQ" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_kbOWcnK2Mtkz9iaSOkt3Sw" 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_TFZ6ml2cdoWHXqH4wcxd8Q" 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_VsfGE5qHYTvlvcQQCnIVtQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_VsfGE5qHYTvlvcQQCnIVtQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 852.23px ; } } </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="/Tarkeshwar-MahadevTemple-Bells-Temple-Lansdowne-Landscapes-Valleys-Uttarakhand-Garhwal-Hill-Sta.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;">&quot;एकांतवास&quot; , और यदि किसी दर्शनीय स्थल के बारे में कहना हो तो तारकेश्वर महादेव मंदिर, जिला पौड़ी गढ़वाल, उत्तराखंड।</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;">असीम अव्यक्त शांति का अनुभव हुआ , इस स्थान की ऊर्जा इतनी अधिक थी कि यहां प्रवेश करने के बाद पुनः वापस लौटना बहुत कठिन रहा। ऐसा अनुभव हुआ कि साक्षात शिव वहां पर वास कर रहे हैं , मैं वहां से कुछ नहीं लाई हूं बल्कि मैं खुद को वहां आंशिक रूप से छोड़ आई हूं पुनः जाने के लिए ।</span><br/></p></div>
</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>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_bEkKAGC9nFfhW4N2EN9BZA" data-element-type="tabcontainer" data-header-id="elm_DjBnGosAHKYPkh-sgKW1Rw" class="zpelement zptab-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zptab-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_ML5z5bdxtjpB_et6Av1vxA" 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_2sbUPYHzKGSzmfGXpeA9NA" 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_7AYZgSXxfFUF0VHUm-gyNQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7AYZgSXxfFUF0VHUm-gyNQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 1033px ; height: 1379.11px ; } } </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="/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[Adding Value through Values - मूल्यों से मूल्यवर्धन ]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/nov2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/November 2025/unnamed -3-.png"/>At what point do we choose higher values? Why don’t we respond when values are imposed on us? What values can I employ at work in general and to my role as a value educator in VIVA specifically?]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_z46nSGAURZitXFRGnY_o5w" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_GKNGPZk1SfSA3AF1ed7esg" 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_04Fmj3qqREaVPmf25QexUA" 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_ZlExUnJwQzakHAt8ct6ifQ" 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-style:italic;">At what point do we choose higher values? Why don’t we respond when values are imposed on us? What values can I employ at work in general and to my role as a value educator in VIVA specifically? These and many related questions are attempted to be answered in our articles this month on the theme of ‘Values’. Hope our readers question, self-enquire, discern and gain clarity. Let’s all add value to our lives by practicing Values.&nbsp;</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_eQxDEwLvK9Lm9XA6SHA9fA" 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_opdqNs4Frnb8dqYopDHwBw" 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_TS0GgOaRFa3grihj-80IfA" 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_G7eM2-JbicLs3zJfN5s0bw" 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>My Authentic Self and the Value it adds to my Life</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_pgtXScN-mRMpJVYPIQyLDA" 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><p><span style="font-size:18px;">by Ajanta Sircar from Pune</span></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_JSzKHYsz1qKbbh_OvXLD8Q" 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_FIDi1nWc34tSSsk4Yrk8Vw" 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_mrvZVS4PrYsTLtFrkA8WTA" 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;">To a person whose sensibility is rooted in the Hindu ideological truths; he knows that his ‘authentic self’ is ‘The Self’ which is of the nature of ‘existence’, knowledge’, and ‘bliss’ itself. Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa’s fundamental message to mankind was this central idea and that to realize ‘It’ is the goal of every human life. Each and every individual is designed to intuit its presence within himself by what is ordinarily understood to be the ‘call of one’s conscience’/ ‘Atma ki awaaz’ (in Hindi). The pitch and clarity of this inner voice that guides us in making our choices, is relatively clear in childhood and begins to get blurred with time unless one continues to pay due attention to its presence.&nbsp;</div></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span>In common parlance, our ‘Personality’ is mistakenly understood to be our ‘authentic self’, which is constantly changing for the better or worse with time and experience. But ‘authentic’ is that which is Pure, True, Honest, good and legitimate and so in essence it&nbsp;</span><br/></div><p></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_9iOCQiSQo5WlgU_yzbfhbw" 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_sAC5IhWfB1hr8FnDU6nBJQ" 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>should bring one everlasting joy, peace and contentment.&nbsp;</span></span>When we brazenly and unabashedly express ourselves in the name of being authentic, do we always end up feeling peace and joy in the core of our being or are we left to languish in guilt and poor self- esteem?&nbsp; In our present Avatar, we are a bundle of inherited positive and negative flux of aspirations and tendencies that is on a path to gain joy and contentment, deploying our strengths and weaknesses as a means to achieve it. Only if our aspirations can be directed steadily towards achieving the only veritable goal; by aligning our choices, values and personality- constituting our thoughts and actions, to the goal; then what we may exhibit and naturally express will resemble our ‘Authentic self’. A feeling of unshakable inner peace and joy even in the face of challenges is a sure way to know that we are on our way to unravel our ‘Authentic Self’.&nbsp;</p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_LGjJiK_9yDsOvp-W03XRvw" 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_cNQY60fwWlZ3f9Hl8e0lKg" 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_HRYoPgbGdhI9GHBLsStcrw" 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><p></p><div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">बच्चों का स्वयं के माध्यम से मूल्यों (Values) को खोजकर सीखना एक प्रभावी और स्थायी प्रक्रिया है। जब बच्चे मूल्यों (Values) को अपने दम पर खोजते हैं, तो यह उन्हें थोपने की तुलना में बहुत अधिक प्रभावी होता है।</span></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">जब बच्चा स्वयं खोजता है तो बच्चे को अपनेपन की भावना मिलती है। जब बच्चे किसी मूल्य (Value) को अपनी खोज के माध्यम से अपनाते हैं, तो वे इसे अपने व्यक्तिगत अनुभव से जोड़ते हैं, यह उन्हें उस मूल्य (value) को अधिक महत्व देने और उसका पालन करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है। स्वयं से खोजना बच्चों को विवेकपूर्ण रूप से सोचने और मूल्यों के बारे में सवाल करने का अवसर मिलता है। उदाहरण के लिए, यदि एक बच्चा दूसरों के साथ साझा करने के महत्व को नहीं समझता है, तो उसे साझा करने के लिए मजबूर करने के बजाय, हम उसे एक ऐसी स्थिति में रख सकते हैं जहां वह दूसरों के साथ साझा करने का अनुभव कर सके।&nbsp;इस तरह, वह स्वयं साझा करने के महत्व को समझेगा और इसे अपने व्यवहार में शामिल कर सकता है, लेकिन जब बच्चों पर मूल्यों को थोपा जाता है, तो वे उन्हें बिना सवाल किए स्वीकार कर सकते हैं।</span>&nbsp;</div></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm__FuF2V_zrfeMbfllSy1lSQ" 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_MaG5dyl-LAzBhqW9ZvIJOA" 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></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;">&nbsp;हालांकि, जब बच्चे मूल्यों को खुद से खोजते हैं, तो वे उनके बारे में सोचते हैं, उनका विश्लेषण करते हैं और यह तय करते हैं कि वे उनके लिए सही हैं या नहीं इसलिए जब वह स्वयं खोजते है तो उन्हें मूल्यों को वास्तविक जीवन में लागू करने का अवसर मिलता है और वे उन्हें विभिन्न स्थितियों में लागू करने का प्रयास करते हैं। यह उन्हें मूल्यों को समझने और उन्हें अपने व्यवहार में शामिल करने में मदद करता है,&nbsp; इससे उन्हे दूसरों के साथ बातचीत करने और मूल्यों के बारे में चर्चा करने का अवसर मिल सकता है, जब बच्चे मूल्यों को खुद से खोजते हैं, तो वे अपने विचारों और अनुभवों को दूसरों के साथ साझा करते हैं। यह उन्हें दूसरों के दृष्टिकोण को समझने और मूल्यों के बारे में अपनी समझ को गहरा करने में मदद कर सकता है।</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;">इसलिए हम बच्चों पर मूल्य थोपने के बजाय, हम उन्हें स्वयं खोजने के अवसर प्रदान कर सकते है। इससे वे अधिक प्रभावी ढंग से सीख सकते है और अपने जीवन में इन मूल्यों को लागू कर सकते है।</span></p><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_r0d-8Tj051e2fjWQAvBr2w" 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_BKMc77DLVTOXM-bbEWD-Aw" 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_CavLo6vwg7h2z80ThDumoQ" 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_0qEydLp_3EXuEHmL5Xgjew" 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>My top tips for Resource Persons on how to add value as Value Educators in VIVA</span></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_hHnC5UE0OGxfAywOT2ZdWw" 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 Indrani Roy from Delhi</span></p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_BKECwIj8Vod9-r8qI5S73g" 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_Oc450MXPT3UFKHSIlK8aIw" 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_9maplNx4lcH88UDoYLN0aA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_9maplNx4lcH88UDoYLN0aA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 499px ; height: 332.34px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_9maplNx4lcH88UDoYLN0aA"] .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-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_PzGY7mSAUdoGbDq6GVmR4g" 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_w64pbGxXylg94qTuhnMsow" 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 style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Attitude towards the work</strong></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">If you are a resource person of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Institute of Values (VIVA) and take it up merely as an employment opportunity, you may not be able to fulfil the purpose of joining such an organization. This is a unique opportunity to develop your personality on the ideals set by our value education program. This requires constant engagement and getting aligned to the program in degrees. You have to see yourself as not just a content provider but a person who inspires. Your job is to facilitate and help the students unfold the infinite potential lying dormant in each of them. You are a great contributor towards nation-building. To achieve this, a service-oriented mindset is of utmost importance.</p></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_LFZw60oEB0UjldLNKnzZ8g" 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 style="font-weight:bold;"><span><span>Patience, sincerity, and dedication</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>In implementing this program, you will be primarily dealing with teachers on whom you have no control or authority. Principals of the school may be of very limited help. You will have to win them over by love and understanding. There is no other way. Keep following up with teachers with utmost patience.</span></p><p></p></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_xci2nqzDM2tNhht2xfBqsA" 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 style="font-weight:bold;"><span><span>Relationship</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span><span><span>Your success and the success of our program is directly proportional to your relationship with the teachers. Try to develop a bond with your teachers. This requires regular contact with your teachers. Reaching out to the teachers on call will be challenging in the initial stage but persist. WhatsApp messages can be used for communication but relationships can be built only by meeting in person and through telephone calls.</span></span><br/></span></span></p></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_PHjA2-7ab2g4T8vkBCHYbw" 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 style="font-weight:bold;">Communication</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><span><span><span>While communicating with the teachers keep in mind that each one is great in their place. They may be great contributors in their area of work, even if due to some constraints they are not running our program. Be a good listener. Listen with empathy to what they are saying without interrupting. </span></span><br/></span></span></p></div>
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</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_5DYZO4MZUmdMJp4BTDadxA" 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 style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span></p><span><span><p style="text-align:justify;margin-bottom:8pt;"><span>Lastly please bear in mind that students learn much more from who you are than what you say. Each of the resource persons should strive to become live ambassadors of the program, live the values and inspire with your wonderful personality.</span></p><span>Swami Vivekananda said, “</span><span style="font-style:italic;">purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success and, above all, love</span><span>”. Let’s nurture these attributes in ourselves and strive to become shining examples of value educators.</span></span></span></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:27:36 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silence Speaks - ख़ामोशी कुछ कहती है...]]></title><link>https://viva.rkmm.org/blogs/post/may2025</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://viva.rkmm.org/Blog_images/Cover image - Silence.png"/>In this blogpost, you can discover the power of silence. Can Silence speak? We explore this idea through a range of articles, poems, illustrations and quotes. Have you experienced a spoken silence? Your comments are welcome!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_srWECrWKQraNbTj1t3_MmQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_voVlNfeKSteZCvlrrqIWRA" 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_hqNPxdumS4qO1ke3Pwn5eQ" 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_7vIVkDwtmeGnyF-YACFpfQ" 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;background-color:rgb(244, 244, 78);">Can Silence speak? We explore this idea through a range of articles, poems, illustrations and quotes. Have you experienced a spoken silence? Your comments are welcome!</span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_SAw6ue9MQYCnaP8Q2noa_w" 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:18px;">By Bornali Ghosh from Kolkata</span></p></div>
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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 data-element-id="elm_FqSSRADYh4pSdxieEWUatA" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_MhOgLgeu-SwYNaifjwmoSw" 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_uH56ZYjXLOHYssxdcX3BOA" 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_dNGFcU69m-d8k5Vng8Lo7Q" 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></span></p><div><div>Basics of happiness can be understood by thinking of two words which are often used in each other's place - Joy &amp; Happiness. Often used in each other's place, these words have a distinctive meaning. Joy is generated from within; things which I do that gives me joy. On the other hand, happiness is something that is largely dependent on external aids. Joy is a deeper bliss one experiences when they do things that are of value to their internal being. An even better understanding of joy is linked to the Upanishadic idea of our real nature - Sat-Chit-Ananda - You are joy itself! We don't remember this and often suffer on account of ignorance of our real nature. All the practices which our Shastras speak of, are linked to the ultimate joy that is intrinsic to every person.&nbsp;</div><br/><div>Even when we analyse the life of a regular person going through a workday with their issues and responsibilities, we realize that this joy our scriptures speak of, can be experienced more and more as we move from a mindset of gross to subtle. This mindset has the potential to remove our existential problems and difficulties as well, as joy slowly develops from within. Life of Sri Ramakrishna is the perfect example of someone who was suffering with a fatal disease and yet he exuberated joy day in and out. His very presence and the atmosphere around Him was full of joy as He reached the subtlest element within Him, His own nature which is joy itself. If you are an aspirant, all suffering even can generate a tremendous sense of resilience and determination to delve even deeper to find out the Truth for yourself, your real nature - that is joy. Sri Ramakrishna used to say - look upon human beings as a veritable manifestation of God and find that joy within that you are God Himself when you are serving the human beings and the sincerity and honesty in your practice will help you trace that inner joy within yourself. We can and should use our rich heritage brought forth by our Rishis - what it is to live beautifully, to be in joy, what is fulfilment. Without running around we need to go back to these roots and explore our way to real Joy. Turning our perspective from striving for happiness to being joyful, constantly going from gross to subtle could be the key that unlocks the bliss in our lives.&nbsp;</div></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_6eK-y_xl7PSUxAoCzQMqSQ" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_iEyi0WsdmuhokQT6NggcGQ" 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_PMojnpw3jr2unCbEa1jgPg" 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_Qnw_jsl3R9ttXB7iFvqsQg" 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><span>Inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s ideal of “Service to Man is Service to God”, a young professional embarked on a transformative journey within the Ramakrishna Order, becoming Swami Shantatmananda. A monastic for about 50 years, he had a 30-year stint at the international headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, where he contributed significantly with his expertise in the areas of financial administration and fund management, while pioneering staff welfare schemes. He also played an influential role in setting up the Sarada Seva Sangha, an NGO in Kolkata, working towards women’s empowerment. </span></p><p><span>Subsequently, he took charge as the Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi in 2007, where he initiated programs to provide a foundation of education for a range of stakeholders by following a train-the-trainer model, which was extremely well-received by educators across India. The resounding success led to the founding of a new centre in Haryana, Ramakrishna Mission, Gurugram in 2022, along with the establishment of the Vivekananda Institute of Values (VIVA), which is dedicated to spreading the man-making, character-building ideas of Swami Vivekananda. </span></p><p><span>Sarada Tapovan, a retreat centre in the Himalayas, situated at Jalaungi, Tehri District, on the Rishikesh-Uttarkashi Highway, is a significant milestone on the same journey, which was inaugurated in 2024. Built with state-of-the-art facilities, it offers a serene ambience for contemplation and spiritual practices. </span></p><p><span>Swami Shantatmananda, also known as Jaishankar Maharaj, enjoys sports and music.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_08IFy41AnrsPxHsGFLQDAQ" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_vtJy8e7eczgv6zBH5mb0Qg" 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_beU0l9TYFN0FbWdOD-O-rw" 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_9oC65r8YKuY9MFwfRhFxyQ" 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>Neha Phull is a VIVA resource person&nbsp;<span>who, while r<span>acing through life aiming to achieve one milestone after another, tumbled down the hill, and found the words of Swami Vivekananda coming to her rescue to help her lead a life of purpose. She says, &quot;It is the unfiltered truth in the majestic words of Swamiji that not just picks me up in the worst of my days but also become a beacon of light to nudge me to move forward towards a bigger goal.&quot;</span></span></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_FqSSRADYh4pSdxieEWUatA" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_MhOgLgeu-SwYNaifjwmoSw" 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_uH56ZYjXLOHYssxdcX3BOA" 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_dNGFcU69m-d8k5Vng8Lo7Q" 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>When the same thing is viewed from the prism of different minds, it brings different colours to the same situation – like varied opinions, ideas &amp; meanings and it is applicable to the simplest of things in life. In the world of senses, at the gross level there may be seen a sense of harmony for a particular situation, but at the subtle level of the mind, it is viewed differently by all, depending on their development. It is only when we evolve as a person, a better adjustment is possible. The life of Holy Mother Sarada Devi is a great example of the amalgamation of different ideas and minds. She could live with everyone in the same harmonious way by seeing the point of view of everyone around her. She said, ‘The one who can accommodate and accept, will survive, one who cannot, will perish.’ We can take her example and live peacefully by accommodating many minds. It is the sense of inflated ego that becomes an obstacle in pursuing this goal. When we learn from great people and their way of living, and follow it, we can succeed in understanding various perspectives. Growth in the direction from transactional to the transcendental level is the only way. Sri Ramakrishna too preached practicality and harmony from a spiritual point of view and many examples from his life exhibit that. It is the attention he paid to each person he met and guided them until the end, that made all the difference. The sixteen direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna followed the principles of their Master after his passing, accomplishing great things in life by merging perspectives, meeting people where they are and raising them to a level of greatness. Their transactional tasks too were guided by transcendental principles which they demonstrated all lifelong. Hence, we can say that it is at the phenomenal plane that all arguments happen when different minds clash and not at an evolved level of spirituality where all minds merge. Similarly, organizations function well when perspectives are understood and merged well. It is the leader that exhibits such values, when decision-making, conflict resolution and delivering quality come into the picture. In a household, it is still easier to maintain harmony as there is more time that is spent with each other and more space for personal reflection is presented. Eventually, it is the attempt to understand life in a broader frame that helps us let go of the mundane pettiness we generally nurture. ‘Be very strict with yourselves and liberal with others’ – is the mantra!</span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_6eK-y_xl7PSUxAoCzQMqSQ" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_iEyi0WsdmuhokQT6NggcGQ" 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_PMojnpw3jr2unCbEa1jgPg" 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_Qnw_jsl3R9ttXB7iFvqsQg" 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><span>Inspired by Swami Vivekananda’s ideal of “Service to Man is Service to God”, a young professional embarked on a transformative journey within the Ramakrishna Order, becoming Swami Shantatmananda. A monastic for about 50 years, he had a 30-year stint at the international headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, where he contributed significantly with his expertise in the areas of financial administration and fund management, while pioneering staff welfare schemes. He also played an influential role in setting up the Sarada Seva Sangha, an NGO in Kolkata, working towards women’s empowerment. </span></p><p><span>Subsequently, he took charge as the Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi in 2007, where he initiated programs to provide a foundation of education for a range of stakeholders by following a train-the-trainer model, which was extremely well-received by educators across India. The resounding success led to the founding of a new centre in Haryana, Ramakrishna Mission, Gurugram in 2022, along with the establishment of the Vivekananda Institute of Values (VIVA), which is dedicated to spreading the man-making, character-building ideas of Swami Vivekananda. </span></p><p><span>Sarada Tapovan, a retreat centre in the Himalayas, situated at Jalaungi, Tehri District, on the Rishikesh-Uttarkashi Highway, is a significant milestone on the same journey, which was inaugurated in 2024. Built with state-of-the-art facilities, it offers a serene ambience for contemplation and spiritual practices. </span></p><p><span>Swami Shantatmananda, also known as Jaishankar Maharaj, enjoys sports and music.</span></p></div><p></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_efk8MoZAVGY3wMtxr3N0QA" data-element-type="accordioncontainer" class="zpelement zpaccordion-content " style="margin-top:0;"><div class="zpaccordion-element-container"><div data-element-id="elm_mRcP9fs5U_VR-Tvwyf2Iuw" 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_XU4rSJZBdMWciIZckDmvew" 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_yk76nJvITB-avFfvuXflIw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_yk76nJvITB-avFfvuXflIw"].zpelem-text { background-color:#74A8DC; background-image:unset; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=290" target="_blank" rel="">4:50</a>&nbsp;- Sri Sri Mayer Katha (Bengali), translated as 'The Gospel of the Holy Mother' (English) - accessible at:&nbsp;<a href="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/tsd/m/the-gospel-of-the-holy-mother/" target="_blank" rel="">https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/tsd/m/the-gospel-of-the-holy-mother/</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=461" target="_blank" rel="">7:41</a>&nbsp;- Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Verse 21 - Link to Swami Vivekananda's talk on the Gita:&nbsp;<a href="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/m/the-complete-works-of-swami-vivekananda/a/1-4-16-the-git%C4%81-iii" target="_blank" rel="">https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/m/the-complete-works-of-swami-vivekananda/a/1-4-16-the-git%C4%81-iii</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=630" target="_blank" rel="">10:30</a>&nbsp;- A Short Life of Sri Ramakrishna -&nbsp;<a href="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsr/m/a-short-life-of-sri-ramakrishna" target="_blank" rel="">https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsr/m/a-short-life-of-sri-ramakrishna</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=690" target="_blank" rel="">11:30</a>&nbsp;- Sri Sri Ramakrishna Lila-prasanga (Bengali), translated as 'Sri Ramakrishna The Great Master' (English) - accessible at:&nbsp;<a href="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsr/m/sri-ramakrishna-the-great-master" target="_blank" rel="">https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsr/m/sri-ramakrishna-the-great-master</a>&nbsp;- hereafter 'The Great Master'</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=785" target="_blank" rel="">13:05</a>&nbsp;- The Great Master</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=870" rel="">14:30</a>&nbsp;- Girish Chandra Ghosh -&nbsp;<a href="https://belurmath.org/girish-chandra-ghosh/" target="_blank" rel="">https://belurmath.org/girish-chandra-ghosh/</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1023" target="_blank" rel="">17:03</a>&nbsp;- The Baranagore Math -&nbsp;<a href="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/m/life-of-swami-vivekananda-his-eastern-and-western-disciples/a/1-12-the-baranagore-math" target="_blank" rel="">https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/m/life-of-swami-vivekananda-his-eastern-and-western-disciples/a/1-12-the-baranagore-math</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1077" target="_blank" rel="">17:57&nbsp;</a>- Swami Ramakrishnananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/ramakrishnananda-swami-1" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/ramakrishnananda-swami-1</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1133" target="_blank" rel="">18:53</a>&nbsp;- Swami Abhedananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/abhedananda-swami" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/abhedananda-swami</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1156" target="_blank" rel="">19:16</a>&nbsp;- Swami Vivekananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsv/m/vivekananda-a-biography/a/cover" title="https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsv/m/vivekananda-a-biography/a/cover" target="_blank" rel="">https://englishbooks.rkmm.org/s/lsv/m/vivekananda-a-biography/a/cover</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1256" target="_blank" rel="">20:56</a>&nbsp;- Swami Adbutananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/adbhutananda-swami" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/adbhutananda-swami</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1320" target="_blank" rel="">22:00</a>&nbsp;- Swami Shivananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/shivananda-swami" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/shivananda-swami</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1321" target="_blank" rel="">22:01</a>&nbsp;- Swami Saradananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/saradananda-swami" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/saradananda-swami</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1326" target="_blank" rel="">22:06</a>&nbsp;- Swami Brahmananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/brahmananda-swami" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/s/sb/m/holy-trio-and-direct-disciples/a/brahmananda-swami</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/5_EgE-oNnNs?t=1760" title="29:20" target="_blank" rel="">29:20</a> -&nbsp;Swami Yatiswarananda -&nbsp;<a href="https://biographies.rkmm.org/m/monks/a/yatiswarananda-swami" target="_blank" rel="">https://biographies.rkmm.org/m/monks/a/yatiswarananda-swami</a></p></div><p></p></div>
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