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Why Children Need Conversations More Than Screens....

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  Why Children Need Conversations More Than Screens ... Recently, I attended a beautiful event based on the Vaishnav tradition in Hindu Dharma, where there are eight different darshans of the deity throughout the day. Each darshan had its own soulful song and its own bhav. Mangala Darshan begins with the Lord waking up, preceded by the sound of the shankh to invite Him; Shringar Darshan is when the Lord is beautifully adorned; Gwal Darshan depicts Lord Krishna going out with the cows and playing with His friends; Rajbhog is when He has His meal of the day, followed by His afternoon rest; Uthapan Darshan is when He awakens and is lovingly pampered by His devotees; Bhog Darshan is associated with makhan and misri; then comes Sandhya Aarti, followed by Shayan Darshan. Listening to these soulful songs describing each moment so beautifully, I could see how deeply people were immersed in prayer. It made me think about the power of conversation. A conversation with God, in the form of pra...
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Why Smart People Still Make Emotional Decisions....

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  Why Smart People Still Make Emotional Decisions ... We often think that being smart means making practical decisions. We calculate, we think about what is right, what is useful, what will work and what will give us the best result. I have also taken many such decisions in my life. But with time, I have realised that there are some decisions where the mind can give you a hundred reasons, but the heart gives you just one, “This feels right.” And sometimes, that one reason is enough. We as a team felt this very strongly on 19th August, when we celebrated five years of Hearing Hearts. Five years is a very special milestone for me, not only because of the work we have done, but because of the children and families who have become a part of this journey. When I thought about celebrating the anniversary, I could have taken a very practical decision. My team has worked hard with me for these five years, and I could have organised a party for them, taken everyone for a picnic or planned a...
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The Hidden Cost of Constant Noise Nobody Talks About...

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  The Hidden Cost of Constant Noise Nobody Talks About ... It is written somewhere that we need to find God, but we cannot find God in noise and restlessness. I feel this is so true in today's world. We have so many distractions in our lives that sitting quietly, praying to God or meditating with complete focus has almost become unimaginable. With social media and smartphones constantly around us, even focusing on our prayers for a few minutes can become difficult. Earlier, saints and gurus would literally move away from the real world and meditate deeply in their search for God. It used to take years for them to pray, meditate and connect with God. Today, we do not even have a few seconds to spare. Life has become so fast-paced that we sometimes get completely lost in our daily routine. Where do we think of God in all this? I have seen many people who are at home and spend time praying, but their minds are still moving around household responsibilities and day-to-day worries. The ...
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Why Do We Feel More Connected Online Yet More Lonely Than Ever?....

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  Why Do We Feel More Connected Online Yet More Lonely Than Ever? ... We are living in an era where we can connect with anyone in the world within seconds, yet millions of people feel lonelier than ever before. We proudly share our celebrations, achievements, travel experiences, and family moments on social media, but deep within, many of us still long for genuine conversations, meaningful relationships, and a sense of belonging. As technology continues to transform the way we live, it has also quietly changed the way we connect with one another. Human beings have evolved over centuries, each blessed by God with a unique personality and purpose. From ancient civilisations to Generation Z, every generation has contributed in its own way to shaping the world. Some became innovators, while others carried those innovations forward, collectively driving scientific and social progress. The sun, moon, stars, plants, animals, and birds continue to follow the laws of nature as they always h...
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Education Switch.....

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  Education Switch ... We all are in the new era of education. Social media has brought the whole world so close that getting education online has become much easier. If one decides, one can learn anything from anywhere in the world with the available connections. But here, one important question is, what is good or bad education or learning for us? God has made us unique and given each one of us individual potential so that we can exchange learning and help each other build a better community. But now, with the availability of social media and all the information around us, everyone wants to achieve all the skills by looking at each other. Whether it is learning in schools or colleges, pursuing higher studies, learning cooking, or other vocational training courses, everyone wants to achieve everything. I was just thinking, if everybody can achieve all the skills to fulfil the demands of society, then why do we need 8.3 billion people in this world? And even if everybody achieves a...
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Your Presence is Your Power...

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  Your Presence is Your Power ... Your presence is your power. I would like to narrate one small incident here. My mother had come to visit me, and during that time, our drawing teacher was visiting us too. We had decided to learn something new together, so both of us were painting. As soon as my mother entered the room, I invited her to join us. She immediately said, "I am old. I have never done this before. How can I do it?" We encouraged her to give it a try. With a smile, she finally agreed. To her own surprise, she created such beautiful artwork that she couldn't believe it herself. More importantly, she truly enjoyed the experience. It made me realise that whenever life presents us with something new or challenging, we often step back because we assume we cannot do it. But when we decide to give our best in that moment, everything slowly falls into place. My mother later said something beautiful: "My presence in this moment, with positivity, is my power. It was...
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Reconnecting with Your Inner Child....

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  Reconnecting with Your Inner Child .... Whenever you think back to your childhood, beautiful memories come alive, and you realise how wonderful it was to be a child. There was a time when nothing mattered except the joy of the moment. I still remember building little houses out of sand on the beach, either with my parents, friends or sometimes all by myself. The happiness of creating something with my own hands was beyond words. I would proudly call my parents to show them my tiny masterpiece, and they would smile wholeheartedly, appreciating every effort without judging the outcome. Little did I know then that building a real house is far more than bricks and walls. It requires love, responsibility, financial stability, commitment and togetherness. Without these essential ingredients, a house remains just a structure. A true home is built through years of effort, sacrifice and unconditional love. Sometimes, I feel that knowing less was actually a blessing. There are moments when...
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