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Teachings Of Sikhism In Practice

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Guru Nanak Dev

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The Quintessence Of Mahavir Swami's Teachings

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Buddhism And Peace

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Give Me Some Peace Of Mind!

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Peace Is More Powerful Weapon Of Mankind

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PROMOTION

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Travelogue 11

Spiritually Magical Journey Health And Lifestyle

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Are You Suffering From An Iron Deficiency?

Food for the Soul

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Never To Give Up!!

Poet of the Month

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Beautiful Day

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Salute To The Soldiers

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Mrs. S. Sumathi’s Poem Mental Awareness

Woman Icon of the Month 18

The Kargil Girl Gunjan Saxena

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Motivator of the Month 19

Perfection In Relationship

Recipe of Life 27

Interview of the Month 20

Dr. Nimarjeet Kaur Rajpal

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PROMOTION

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Come On, Lets Start Talking Again!

Recipe of Life Parenting tips

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What's Your Choice?

Artist of the month

Heritage

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Jasneet Kaur

Old Palace, Jaora I M.P.

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Navneet Kaur Chadha’s

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Jagjit Singh Ahuja (Retd) Consultant HRD TEACHINGS OF SIKHISM IN PRACTICE Sikhs have been practicing all the requirements to be a good human because of its teachings. These teachings of Sikhism can be summed up broadly in three simple words , while keeping a focus of their lives around their relationship with God., the almighty – Praying - Trust and Faith in God Working – Dignity of Labour Giving – Benevolence Sikhs are spirituality centered round this need to understand and experience God, and eventually become one with God. This needs that a Sikh must switch the focus of their attention from themselves to God. This state is best achieved by following the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS) ,the living Guru of the Sikhs . This holy book shows the followers of Sikhism the best ways how to get closer to the God .

There have been many such incidents narrating that how the followers of Sikhism have been practicing these three teachings in letter and spirit .

I have got the narrative of this true incident by Major General S P S Narang , a retired officer settled in Dehradun . This has been shared by another army officer from south India through the internet . I am reproducing as received .

“Last November, I was driving from Dehradun to Chandigarh — a fascinating four-hour journey, with the added attraction of visiting Paonta Sahib Gurdwara.

I had to break on the way to give myself and my car some rest. And what better than entering the abode of the Guru.

Besides the soothing kirtan, it is the langar that one savours, seated on the floor among a multitude of people from all walks of life. Some partake of all meals as they have no means to satiate their hunger.

Breaking bread with them gives an indescribable spiritual high, and to experience this, one doesn’t have to belong to any one religion. I, too, enjoyed the langar and came out to get on with my journey.

I stopped to buy some knick-knacks from a kiosk outside the gurdwara. Just then, I spotted a family of Gujjars (Muslims nomads who rear cattle in semi mountains and sell milk), in an intent discussion in front of a tea vendor.

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The family comprised an elderly couple, two middle-aged couples and four children. Three women were partially veiled.

They seemed poor as the eldest gentleman (probably the father) counted coins and some crumpled notes.

Undoubtedly, the issue was how much they could afford to buy. They asked for three cups of tea and four samosas (popular Indian snack) .

Gathering courage, I asked him, “Kya aap sab khana khayenge?” (would you all like to have food!!) They looked at one another with a mix of surprise, apprehension and a hurt self-respect.

There was silence. Sometimes, silence can be loud. The innocent eyes of the kids were filled with hope. “Hum kha ke aaaye hain,” (we have eaten already) he responded.

There was an instant retort, “Kahan khayaa hai subeh se kuch bhi, Abba?” (we have not eaten anything since morning, Papa!!).

Hearing that, a dull ache in my chest caught me by surprise. The stern look in the eyes of the three men and the pleading moist eyes of the women said it all.

I insisted that they come with me. They agreed, reluctantly. We entered the gurdwara (Sikh Temple of God).

A good feeling descended over me as I deposited their shoes at the jora ghar (Shoe deposite room in all Gurdwaras). The elders were awed by the architectural marvel.

However, there was fear in their eyes, which was understandable. They were entering a non-Islamic place of worship for the first time.

But the children couldn’t care less, their innocent faces single-mindedly focused on food. Some onlookers flashed strange looks from the corner of their eyes.

But then I followed the children, adopting their easy attitude as they excitedly chose head wraps of different colours. (everyone is supposed to cover their heads inside a Gurdwara).

Except for the eldest member, all accompanied me inside, and emulating me, bowed their heads and touched their forehead to the floor. Many others must have noticed, as I did, that these children went through this ritual with utmost reverence. They took Parshad (offering) from the Bhaiji (The Priest) ) who asked them if they needed more. The children gladly nodded.

We entered the Langar Hall and I took the kids along to collect thaalis (plates).

They did it with joy, like only kids would.

Seated opposite us was a newly-married couple. The bride, with red bangles accentuating her charm, asked the children to sit beside her, and two of them sat between them. The way she was looking after them, I could tell she would make a loving mother.

Langar was served, and though I had already eaten, I ate a little to make my guests comfortable. One had to see to believe how they relished it. The initial apprehension had vanished and they ate to their fill. I have no words to describe the joy I experienced.

We had nearly finished when an elderly Sikh and a youth with flowing beard (perhaps the head granthi and sewadar-helper) sought me out.

I was overcome by fear, and more than me, my guests were scared. I walked up to them with folded hands.

He enquired, “Inhaan nu tusi le ke aaye ho? (Have you brought them in?).” I nodded.

The next question had me baffled, “Tusi har din path karde ho? (Do you say prayers every day?).” I almost blurted “yes”, but it would have been a lie. So, with utmost humility I said “no”.

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Expecting an admonishment, he surprised me, “Tuhaanu tha koi lorh hi nahin. Aj tuhaanu sab kuch mil gaya hai ji (You don’t need to. Today you have got everything).” I was flabbergasted. Was it advice or sarcasm? He added, “Inha nu Babbe de ghar lya ke te langar shaka ke tusi sab kuch paa laya. Tuhaada dhanwad. Assi dhan ho gaye (By bringing them to the Guru’s abode for langar, you’ve got everything from God. Thank you. We are blessed).”

Finally, as they were about to depart, the elderly lady whispered to her husband.

Then, with folded hands, he walked up to the elderly couple and requested them, “Aap jad bhi idhar aao to langar kha ke jaaiye. Yeh to uparwale da diya hai ji (Whenever you happen to pass through here, please come and have food. It is God’s gift).”

Is it my imagination, or for real, that I often feel the beautiful hand of a Muslim lady, wrapped in purity and love, on my head?

I escorted my guests out of the Langar Hall. Just as we were about to pick our footwear, one of the children said, “Humme aur halwa do naa.” (Get us some more sweet offering). We five went in to get more parshad.

I enquired, “Koi baat, Miyaji?” (is there any problem, Mian Ji!!

Almost pleadingly, he said, “Yeh keh rahin ki, kya aap ke sar par haath rakh sakti hain?

(She is saying, can she keep her hand on your head)!! I bowed as she blessed me with tears in her eyes.

A wave of emotions swept over me.

This is the reason, we are secular.”

This has made me proud to share with the readers of The Sikh Review . There must be many such antidotes , our readers would like to share through its columns .

Brig Jagjit Singh Ahuja (Retd)

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Peace and Religion

Dr. (Major) Nalini Janardhanan Dr. (Major) Nalini Janardhanan is a Family Medicine Specialist who served in Indian Army Medical Corps as an

Army Medical Officer in the rank of Major. She is a popular writer of Kerala who got Katha Award and a writer of many medical books for which she got IMA Sahithya Award. She is an Akashvani (All India Radio) and Doordarshan approved artist of Ghazals and Bhajans [Light Music].She is felicitated with many Awards for her contributions towards society as a Doctor, Singer, Writer, Army Officer and for her Social service

GURU NANAK DEV The founder and first Guru of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev (Baba Nanak or Nanak Dev) was born on15 April 1469 in Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib). Being an extraordinary child he learnt Sanskrit and Hindi at7 years and Persian at 13 years of age. His father was Mehta Kaluji, mother Mata Triptaji and sister Bebe Nankiji. His wife was Mata Sulakniji and sons were Srichand and Lakhmi Das. At 38 years Nanak was inspired by a spiritual experience. He undertook 4 major spiritual journeys (Udasis) across India, South Asia, Tibet and Arabia to preach Sikhism. Later he settled down at Kartarpur. Nanak selected Bhai Lehnaji (Guru Angad Sahib) as his successor. On 22 Sep 1539, he passed into Sachkand (left this world).His birthday is celebrated as Gurupurab.

Nanak is a religious leader who believed that there is only one omnipotent God. Sikh tradition has a set of stories (Janam Sakhis) related to incidents from his life and also his teachings.

He has written 974 hymns (Shabad) comprising Japji Sahib (Jap means recite), Onkar (Dakhni), Asa- Di- Var (Ballad of hope) Siddh-Gosht (discussion with Siddhas) and Bara-Mah. These were included in the sacred text of Sikhs, ’Guru Granth Sahib’ by Guru Arjan Sahib (5th Guru).

Nanak preached the concept of God as formless(Nirankar),creator of all things(Karta Purakh), self existent(Saibhang),eternal truth(Satnaam),fearless(Nirbhau) and without hate(Nirvair). He established the concepts of services of mankind (Sewa, Kirtan and Satsang). He introduced Shabad Kirtan (singing praises of God), and Langar (sharing free communal meal) at Gurudwaras (Sikh temples).His teachings are based on the 3 pillars of Sikhism: Naam Japna, Kirat Karni and Vand Chakna (Remember God, Work Hard and Help Others).

My humble obeisance to the great spiritual leader who spread the message of equality, goodness brotherhood and peace.

Dr. (Major) Nalini Janardhanan

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Peace and Religion The Quintessence Of Mahavir Swami's Teachings Ahimsa is the essence of dharma; it sustains society and nurtures reverence, giving honour and dignity to all life forms.

Compassion and kindness are expressions of this basic value, which, when practised and reciprocated, results in peace and harmony. Violence is a deviation from dharma and the root of all evils. The quintessence of Lord Mahaveer’s teachings is that ahimsa (non-violence), self-restraint and austerity are the basic expressions and constituents of dharma. The principle of ahimsa in Jainism embraces not only human beings but all animals, birds, plants, vegetables and creatures. It is the holy law of compassion extended to the body, mind and speech of every living person.

In Mahaveer’s words, “not to kill any living being is the foundation of all wisdom.”

He added: “One has to understand that ...

non-violence and equality of all living beings are essentials of dharma.” He emphasised reverence to all forms of life. He said: “All living beings desire to live, they wish to relish pleasure; loath misery, shun annihilation; enjoy life and like to live long.

In short, life is dear to all beings.”

Today, mankind has forgotten these values of ahimsa. The result is that it is suffering from the effects of violence, hatred, disharmony and degradation of all natural resources. According to Mahaveer, we should develop values and not only more and more material and sensual objects.

Today there is an urgent need to understand and imbibe the life values of non-violence, restraint of desires, equality and non-absolutism taught by the great Master more than 2,500 years ago.

Jinali Shah

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Peace and Religion

a mind at peace, you say? The overwhelming majority of us live in the midst of mental maelstroms that subside only for brief and treasured moments. We could probably count on the fingers of both hands the number of those rare, holy persons whose minds are truly, permanently at peace. If we wait for all beings in the world to become sages, what chance is there of a peaceful world for us? Even if our minds are not completely peaceful, is there any possibility of reducing the levels of violence in the world and of successfully abating the winds of war?

Buddhism and Peace

Buddhism teaches that whether we have global peace or global war is up to us at every moment. The situation is not hopeless and out of our hands. If we don't do anything, who will? Peace or war is our decision. The fundamental goal of Buddhism is peace, not only peace in this world but peace in all worlds. The Buddha taught that the first step on the path to peace is understanding the causality of peace.

When we understand what causes peace, we know where to direct our efforts. No matter how vigorously we stir a boiling pot of soup on a fire, the soup will not cool.

When we remove the pot from the fire, it will cool on its own, and our stirring will hasten the process. Stirring causes the soup to cool, but only if we first remove the soup from the fire. In other words, we can take many actions in our quest for peace that may be helpful. But if we do not first address the fundamental issues, all other actions will come to naught.

The Buddha taught that peaceful minds lead to peaceful speech and peaceful actions. If the minds of living beings are at peace, the world will be at peace. Who has...

To answer these questions, let us look first at the Buddha's vision of the world, including the causality of its operations. Then, in that context, we can trace the causes of war. When the causes are identified, the Buddha's suggestions for dealing with them and eliminating them can be discussed. Finally, having developed a Buddhist theoretical framework for understanding the nature of the problem and its solution, we can try to apply the basic principles in searching for concrete applications that we can actually put into practice in our own daily lives.

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Peace and Religion

Dr. Rehana Rao Craniosacral Therapist (Cst)

Distance Craniosacral Therapist (DCst) BDS

Give me some peace of mind!

It is said that when Lord Buddha walked through the forests, all the animals would walk beside him. And guess who would walk right beside him? The king of the jungle, Lion. Many a time I wondered if it needed something from Lord Buddha.

Turns out that animals are naturally blissed out, unless a human has inflicted his ways upon them. Animals live in a state of calm and compose and tend to act ferocious to either protect their tribe or hunt, both as survival instincts.

Humans are different. We often find the need to claim our peace from outside.

Haven't we all heard people say, ‘’ give me some peace?,’’ or ‘’ if you cant bring me any peace don't take whatever peace I have with me?’’

As humans, the understanding of peace has become materialized to a vacation, a time away from work, people , into the woods and in quiet. One needs to contemplate, why such a vital element of our life has become so difficult to attain and would we keep it that way if we really understood what peace is.

An enlightened master like Lord Buddha, Mahavir, Guru Nanak, and many more all had millions of followers because they brought peace upon people.They advocated practices through teachings and meditations that helped people drop down their desires and they felt peaceful.

Science through metaphysics has explained the same. Peace has a vibration of over 600Hz while a fermented desire has a frequency of 125Hz. The higher the frequency at which one is, the more smoother his life runs. He gets things achieved with ease.

It is amazing the depth of detail of the chants of vedas. Because even the chants were intoned to produce frequencies that manifested desires. Science and rhythm combined in these chants has this effect.

Meditation has the same effect. Many ancient healing sciences were based on the perception of the subtler aspects of frequencies. The world popularly calls it energy healing/reiki etc..

When you function at a higher frequency, there is higher energy in your body, and so your circulation, digestion, stamina is all better. You feel happier, content, stronger and compassionate. And so , it is harder to fall sick.

In current times, it is indeed an intelligent way of life to ensure that we maintain our peace and help others maintain their own. After all, we need to take care of ourselves and our loved ones with the most effective tools.

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Peace and Religion

Simran Bajaj PGDCA

Peace is more powerful weapon of Mankind Gandhiji’s life has been an inspiration to many because of the life he led. Gandhiji was indeed the greatest person to support democracy. His principles of truth and non-violence and not just limited to India, in fact, the whole world follow him and his teachings. Mahatma Gandhi inspired the world with his faith in truth and justice for all Mankind. He was a great soul who loved even those who fought against his ideals to bring about peace with non-violence.

In his final sacrifice, he left a constant reminder for us: Unconditional love, especially for The Other.

Mahatma Gandhi would be remembered forever as he spread the message of non-violence, truth, faith in God and also he fought for India's Independence. His methods inspired various leaders, youth not only in India but also out of India. In Indian history, he is considered as a most prominent personality.

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Spiritually Magical Journey In the midst of the enormous mountains lie a small pilgrimage center of the Sikhs. Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib, derived from two words Hem (Snow), Kund (lake). Hence, this Gurudwara lies besides the lake surrounded by the seven mountains.

This Gurudwara lies in Chamoli district in Uttrakhand. History says, this place has its relevance from the previous birth of Guru Gobind Singh ji (10th Guru of the Sikhs). It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh ji had meditated 7kms above the Hemkund Lake in his previous birth.

You start the journey from Rishikesh, the most easily accessible point. The journey from Rishikesh to Govindghat is usually taken by bus. The scenic beauty is something which ought not to be missed. You travel in the perfect juncture of blue sky, mountains, Valleys Rivers and not to miss the waterfalls on both the sides splashing on the buses.

This scary journey takes about 4.5 hours through the sharp turns on the landslide prone areas which makes the ride bumpy.From Govindghat, the next stop would be Govinddham which is about a 12km trek.

The roads are well built and easy to walk over. The mystic fragrance of tea, Maggi and boiled black chana from the stalls on the pathway, will make your walk fill with energy. The enchanting view of this walk through the mountains, the sprawling green valleys will leave your mesmerized.

As the day comes to an end, it’s essential to take a good night sleep at Govinddham where you get all the accommodation facilities for the visitors.

The next day starts before the sun rise as the temperature at Hemkund Sahib doesn’t allow you to stay beyond 2pm.

The final stretch of 6 km is strenuous, a 6 hour travel due to the ascend and the narrow paths at an astounding elevations of about 4000m. But, for sure the treat for your eyes is awaiting at the corner. The lofty Himalayas stand strong with all the pride. This traverse will take you through a magical journey between the snow clad mountains on one side and deep valleys on the other side filled with white crystal clear water of River Ganga which seems to be flowing eternally.

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In the entire trek upwards, you would find young Sikh men offering glucose, dry fruits and other energy giving foods which will keep you going.

You would also find free Langar (Food) in every corner of the entire trip.

Once you step on to the last step of your uphill, the melodious music flows into your ears makes you forget all the fatigue.

Right in the midst of the seven mountains stands the Beautiful Gurudwara with a lake adjacent to it where the pilgrims are seen taking a dip and reciting their prayers.

All the visitors are welcomed with a bowl of piping hot kheer (sweet rice cooked in milk) to mitigate the cold.

This enchanting beauty of the nature and the serenity in the Gurudwara seems as though a slice from the heaven has drifted and landed up between these mountains.

Once you are there, you forget all your fear and worries and the world around. I pray to almighty that I get the opportunity to visit this place again.

Mode of Journey: Either by foot or can hire a pony or a porter.

Helicopter facility available till Best time to Visit: June to October (upto 2 pm only at Hemkund) Other attractions: Flower Valley & Kedarnath Stays: Rooms at Gurudwara, homestays and other hotels easily available.

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Health And Lifestyle Simmi Khanna CLINICAL DIETITIAN & LIFETSYLE COACH JAMNAGAR I GUJARAT

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Food items that you can include in your meal to enrich your diet with iron Vegetables : Spinach, asparagus, peas are a rich source of iron. Include them in your vegetable preparation to get the right iron content.

Millet: They are a great source of iron, including millet like bajra, samai in everyday meals help to curb iron deficiency.

Dried fruits and nuts: Almonds, raisins, cashew nuts, dried dates and apricots are some extremely rich sources of iron. You can consume these in the middle of your meals. Dates are an excellent sources of fighting acute iron deficiency. In fact, this is one superfood that every woman should include in her regular diet. Dates are rich in natural sugars, fibers, and minerals, apart from the high iron content which can pump up the production of red blood cells in the body, protecting you from anemia and related risks . Eat only 2 dates .But do not over-eat!

Spices and condiments: Our Indian spices and condiments are rich sources of non-heme iron. Add tamarind, mango powder, cumin seeds, and turmeric to your food to get a boost of iron to your diet Jaggery: On the other hand, is also super nutritious for you. 10 grams of jaggery contains 3% of iron and also helps in the absorption of vitamin B12, both of which are good to increase blood levels and iron intake! It also works towards improving your immunity, raising hemoglobin levels, thereby helping you fight anemia and blood disorders.

Seeds : Amaranth seeds, which are a traditional superfood have been used by our elders for a long time now and are an excellent source of nutrition. pumpkin seeds contain high levels of lycopene. You can also find high iron and folate content in breakfast staples like oats. Oats, in its whole grain form, contain plenty of nutrition in the form of iron, manganese and essential antioxidants.

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Food for the Soul

Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that fell on his back, the donkey was doing some thing amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up.

FALGUNI GHEDIA Educator : Oswal English Academy Amitee CSC Academy - Jamnagar Never to Give up!!

Each and every small incident gives us a life lesson if we see it with different angle.

Same thing happened with me. Let share the memorable incident when I visited my father's native place Khambhaliya. Iwas too small at that time. While passing by I saw a huge crowd buzzing something about a donkey near a well. So I went near with curiosity to see what exactly was going around and I came to know that a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally the farmer decided that the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and begin to shovel dirt into the well.

At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly.

Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and totted off!

So today when I was recalling the incident I got a precious life lesson that : Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt.

The trick is to not to get bogged down by it.

We can get out of the deepest wells by not stopping. And by never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!

Falguni Ghedia

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Poet of the Month Harvi Ghedia Bachelor In Biotechnology I Parul University

Beautiful day Hello beautiful people, Today, today is a beautiful day just because you are here.

You’re alive.

Do you know what does that means?

Do you know how many people didn’t make it and didn’t get a chance that you have today?

You have a brand new fresh start, a new fresh start, a new day, an opportunity.

Go outside and listen to birds chirping, feel the sun on your skin, feel it brighten your face and warm your heart.

Take a deep breath and notice it travel through your body and feel what it means to be alive.

Let go all your tension.

Let it fly away with the birds or with the flow of air.

Today is yours and today you can do anything.

The universe is limitless.

You have an opportunity to love and laugh and accomplish today.

You have a power to make choices and create wonders.

So, find a mirror, look into your eyes and smile.

Smile and let it light up your being.

Let it light up the space around you.

Today is a beautiful day because it’s now.

Yesterday may have been hard and last week you may have made some bad decisions but today is beautiful.

It’s new and fresh and most importantly it’s yours.

Take a moment to focus on what you want for today.

What do you want your dreams to look like?

Whatever you focus on is what you will get.

So what do you want to accomplish today?

Write down a list of all you want to accomplish.

Think about how you’ll feel when that whole list is crossed off.

Be grateful, for all that you already have and you will be happier.

So what are you thankful for??

Think about five six things that you are grateful for in this very moment.

Being grateful is so important because ones you are thankful for what you have, you allow space for more things you want in your life to be thankful for.

Being thankful is being mindful of all good you already have.

It’s savouring the good moments and highlighting the positive in your life.

Today is full of love, joy, kindness, giving, serenity, clarity, confidence, accomplishments, playful, laughter, happiness, light and beauty.

But most of all you make this day beautiful just by being here.

So, go and make this day awesome and memorable.

Thanks for reading!!!

Have a nice day..

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Poet of the Month

Konki Kamal Sharon

Konki Kamal Sharon hailing from SRSP Telangana. Pursued MA English from Eflu Lucknow. Presently She is doing double PG in Political science from Osmania University Hyderabad. Writing to her is a blessing from Almighty. She have been co-author of 30+ anthologies. She have compiled 3anthologies so far. Her life saying is hardwork and prayer makes a person win the race.

SALUTE TO THE SOLDIERS Beyond everyone imagination there is reality full of dreams Never know when and how the success will delight, Being faithful to oneself gives life a meaning full of streams Cold voices turns something dark at the mid way night.

For whom they left their dreams made their visions fall asleep They stood like rock in hardships as a mother they hold, Their sacrifice couldn't be explained beacause they are too deep At times they may be down but they salute the country as Gold.

Left their home and loved ones just to hold on to the conutry Tyre They cannot see country in struggling without them no peace, Pointing out to them they are the perfect synonyms of country's peace fire Beyond every blessed night and day their is a soldier who is striving for peace.

Soldiers of county makes everyone feel safe and secure today to sirvive happily Life is a gift from God but they are the one who's in disguise form of above, Perfect Synonym of selflessness we find it till today because they are love Beat of every heart salutes them for making every citizen sleep peacefully.

Who can do this much for the fellow neighbours to protect their country land You Soldiers conquering us the peace by risking your life day by day, Who can make heaven out of devastated situations by giving your soldier hand We salute till our last breath for the peace you are striving for the Country's land.

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Poet of the Month

Mrs. S. Sumathi M.A., B.ed., BT Assistant in Sri KGS HSS, Aduthurai, Tanjore dt with 16 years of experience.

She is a receiver of 'Kalvi Ratna Award' 'Best Teacher Award' and 'Arivuchudar Gandhi Award'.

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Woman Icon of the Month

Mansi Sharma

B.A - Journalism, M.A - Mass Communication

The Kargil Girl Gunjan Saxena

Time is changing now. Today, men want to walk beside women with pride, not like before when women used to be underestimated by the society. There are many empowered women who are showing their vigour to the society such as The Kargil Girl Gunjan Saxena. She is the first Indian woman pilot in India's history to be awarded by the “Shaurya Chakra” .

Gunjan Saxena was born on June 4, 1975 into an Army family, her father Lt Col Anup Kumar Saxena and brother Lt Col Anshuman both served in the Indian army.

After completing her schooling at home town, She joined Hansraj College of Delhi University for further studies and also joined Safdarjung Flying Club to fulfil her passion for flying. Since childhood, her dream was to connect with the Air Force, for which she successfully cleared the SSB

In the year 1994, Gunjan Saxena got selected in the Indian Air Force along with 25 other women trainee pilots. This was the first batch of women IAF trainee pilots.

She was posted in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

During the Kargil War between India and Pakistan in 1999, Gunjan along with her fellow Srividya Rajan got an opportunity to serve the nation in the war. Indian Army carried out two major operations during Kargil War i.e. Operation Vijay and Operation Safed Sagar. Flt Lt. Gunjan Saxena was associated with Operation Vijay. She was tasked to evacuate injured soldiers and supplying of crucial equipment to the Indian army units at war front.

Apart from this, she was given the responsibility to keep an eye on Pakistani troops, for which she had to fly her aircraft near the Pakistan border.

During a flying mission, due to the alertness of the Pakistani soldiers, her helicopter was attacked by a missile but she managed to escaped from the missile which exploded on the hill behind her.

She didn’t lose courage risking her life and continued her support to the soldiers. Honouring her such courage and passion, she has been awarded by the Shaurya Chakra.

Her tenure as a short service commission officer was only 7 years after which her term ended and she departed from service with honour.

After that she got married to an IAF officer Gautam Narain who is a pilot by profession and flies IAF Mi-17 Helicopter.

The couple has a daughter Pragya who was born in the year 2004. She has been living at Jamnagar in Gujarat since 2019.

Her pilot journey ended in 2004, after spending a wonderful life as a pilot and now she has become a simple and successful duodenum. We are proud of such a brave daughter of the country and wish all daughters could serve the nation like her.

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Motivator of the Month

Dr. Shelly Singhal Principal (Sherwood convent school,Mohali) Psychological counselor I Motivational speaker Social worker

PERFECTION IN RELATIONSHIP WHAT IS PERFECT RELATIONSHIP? Marriage is the essence of life.Its a Divine reunion of two souls.

Openess, loyality, and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship.Basic marriage Rules to be followed like SPEAK UP: To maintain transperancy in relation,it is important to speak up whatever is bothering you.Its not worth holding it in.

COMPROMISE: Try to solve conflicts and compromise with disagreements.Having disagreement are natural part of relationship.

RESPECT EACH OTHER: Mutual respect is the most important ingredient in any relation. BE SUPPORTIVE: Perfect relationships are about building up each other,not putting down your partner.Offer reassurance and encouragement to each other.

HEALTHY BOUNDARIES It is a best way to keep your relationship healthy ,secure and strong.Respect eachother's individual likes and needs and Privacy. WHAT ARE PERFECT RELATIONSHIP BOOSTERS? For making your relationship long lasting you need boosters now and then.

BOOSTERS like .Walk and Talk is the best booster .Talk about what and why u need this relation.Try to go out with people you love and care the most.If it helps also talk about your feelings.Try to sought out what all is making relationship toxic.

WHAT ISN'T MAKING A PERFECT RELATIONSHIP? Power and Controlled relationship can never be healthy relationship.Equality and Respect in relations make it healthy.Possessiveness,insults, jealousy, accusations,yelling, humiliation, violence are the roots of bringing relationship to an end.

Couple counseling is currently practiced using EMOTIONAL FOCUSED THERAPY (EFT) and IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPY. Couples Counseling can be a great resource while you are going through a specific life event .But it can also just be strengthening Some piece of your relationship,or providing ongoing support as you move life together.

CONCLUSION : A positive relationship can be shared between any two people who love , support, encourage and help each other practically as well as emotionally.

Dr. Shelly Singhal

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Interview of the Month

Dr.Nimarjeet Kaur Rajpal Owner & Proprietor of Satnaam Herbals “Life is what happens to us while we are busy making other plans Live in the moment. One day at a time.”

Dr. Nimarjeet

“She constructs others, she doesn’t just heal but teaches to heal, and she just doesn’t solve but teaches to resolve issues.”

An entrepreneur is usually a person who sets up a business, taking on financial risks for just profit making. This month we have an entrepreneur who has started her venture for a vision beyond all this. For her profit making has a much vast definition, not just a compound word filled with monetary benefits but filled with the well-being of her tribe physically, mentally, spiritually.

Her give away just doesn’t include tablets and kadha but it comprises of abundance of knowledge and positivity which is priceless.

Dr. Nimarjeet Kaur Rajpal, an Ayurvedic Physician and a certified holistic wellness coach, not only heals others physically but also heals through other dimensions like emotional and spiritual.

She is a nutritionist, dietician, a counsellor and a perfect guide. She focusses on overall wellness and has a passion to make a huge impact on people’s health. She runs her venture under the name of “Satnaam Herbals”.

Apart from, Dr.Nimarjeet Kaur, I also happened to speak to her tribe (that’s how she address her community of women whom she intends to heal). Karishma believes Dr. is a synonym of “Solution”, who can fix anything, any time. I quote her “She lovingly took me in her arms to dive head first into the mindfulness journey.” Another member of the tribe Dipti calls her an Angel who sorts out all the problems so easily and smoothly.

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It is immense pleasure that today I get to pen down her interview. Dr.Nimarjeet, her beliefs, her words.

Me: Did you always want to become a doctor?

Dr.: No. Actually I always aspired to be a business woman .As my maths was really good and I thought I would move into a business stream after completion of my MBA. But my father wanted me to be a doctor. In fact, my father wanted all his daughters to be doctors. But my elder sister had an ambition to be a teacher and indeed she did become one and deserves to be as she is very intelligent. I moved ahead to fulfil his dream which later became a passion for me.

Me: Any specific reason Why Ayurveda?

Dr.: To be very honest, I gave entrance exams for MBBS, as for us being a doctor was being MBBS. That time Ayurveda had no scope. I couldn't clear my entrance but did clear the BDS entrance exam. But that wasn’t something that amused me, studying tooth throughout. Hence, I dropped the plan but didn’t want to let go off a year. It was at that time I went in for Homeopathy and Ayurveda and proudly ranked first and second consequently. I went forward with Ayurveda when one of my relatives told me that, Ayurvedic physicians have the authority to practice allopath also. What was more needed, I plunged into the study of medicine through historical roots even though initially it was for my father, later became my love. Henceforth, I made it a point to only n only treat my patients with Ayurveda and the traditional therapies.

Me: That’s so wonderful. Could you tell us about your journey?

Dr.: My journey wasn’t very different from other doctors, 5.5 years graduation 1.5 years in PG, but being studious I can only recall my golden days digging into my books studying. But I was in love with Ayurveda hence thoroughly enjoyed it. The internship time under the guidance of Expertise doctors I learnt to give stitches, injections and also surgeries. There has been a big misconception amongst people that BAMS doesn't have any surgery but the full form of BAMS itself is Bachelor’s in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery" so definitely surgery is a separate subject known as “Shalya Chikitsa”. In this department, I had assisted numerous major and minor surgeries. Definitely, I didn't pursue any post-graduation in surgery so I don’t do the surgery part but authorized to do all the minor procedures.

Me: I believe you coach for Mindfulness.

What is this mindfulness? What made you enter this?

Dr.: Mindfulness simply means staying in present moment. The entire world today stays either in the sadness of the past or worries of the future. The reason for me exploring my mind was my own sensitive nature, which would only and only think way beyond the boundaries. There was a continuous inner chatter of the monkey always in my mind. In spite of being blessed with a wonderful loyal life partner, the insecurities, possessives and the doubt persisted deep in my mind. I read, researched and realized that the problem was my inner self not in the outside world.

It was at this time I entered into this blissful journey of mindfulness to heal myself, to understand where it comes from and to dissolve it.

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Me: But what made you take up this as an area of your expertise?

Dr. : Actually, mindfulness holds a very important part in today’s world, the world which is running back and forth all in stress.

If everyone becomes mindful and start living in the present, the sorrows would vanish from the world. It’s definitely important to plan about the future but our present should be void of future worries, future fears and with no baggage of the past. Life will become extremely beautiful if we live in the present and that's what mindfulness does to us and the age of inculcating this is right from childhood.

healing on physical level or mental level, which I haven't experienced it myself. I transmit only those tips techniques which I have experienced myself. It’s evident that if u have suffered you can help people who are suffering. You can help them to heal.

And another important thing is to never ever give up. I hadn’t even imagined in my wildest of the dreams about 6-7 years ago, that I would become what I am today, a life coach and would serve people. I have always firmly tackled my situations with my sanity which is there in my happy moments and never let anything impact the external conditions.

Me: Loved your outlook!! Ultimately, What is your goal? How do you see yourself in comparison to your past?

Me: It was a real pleasure having spoken to you. Thank you so much!!!

Dr.: My only goal is healing the women, and not only heal but teach them to heal themselves and their loved ones. I look into the achieving my goal through a beautiful facebook group I created called “Happy $ Healthy Women Community”. Healing and creating happiness to a lot of women in the period of 10 years has been a step towards my goal.

#For the readers, you can follow her fb page “Happy $ Healthy Women Community” to become a part of her tribe.

Me: How lucky your tribe is!!! As a young entrepreneur yourself, what message would you like to give to the upcoming doctors or entrepreneurs?

Dr.: To all the doctors and the Entrepreneurs, I would like to say that sky is the limit.

You should explore even if you don’t belong to that field. The most important aspect is experience because I feel if you experience, you can teach others. I have never, ever taught any technique to my clients let it be of

Umeet Kaur Bal

OCTOBER 2020 - 022

Be The Reason Someone Smiles Today Rahul, Mithlesh, Govind, Rakhi, Kavita, Raveendar....and many more deserving but underprivileged children are unable to pursue their online classes because they don't have the means to do it!!!

Navpath Foundation, through it's Daan Utsav this year, in association with Buddhi World has decided to help them keep their dreams of studying alive.

The Foundation is working on providing a few of these lovely children, smart phones and tabs for their studies.

Every little Contribution to this cause will be absolutely priceless.... And so will be Your effort!!!

Be a part of this amazing and selfless initiative and contribute to their smiles and their dreams as well A small but priceless contribution of 349/ or more from you can help these children study just like your children do

OCTOBER 2020 - 023

Heritage

Prince Hashmat Ali Khan Old Palace, Jaora I M.P.

Respected Royals and Nobels My Honour to give you a brief introduction about Jaora State. Jaora Princely State Was Founded in 1808 due to Mandsaur Treaty and entitled 13 guns Princely State in 1818.

H.H Iftekhar-ud-daula Nawab Muhammad Abdul Ghafoor Khan Sahib was the Former of Jaora State. He Married to second daughter of Muhammed Ayaz Khan Bakhshi Sahab . Bakhshi Sahab was also Father in law of The H.H. Nawab Amir Khan Bahadur of Tonk State.

The Former of Jaora State H.H Iftekhar-ud-daula Nawab Abdul Ghafoor

Khan Sahib after that they gave their best to develop this land generations after generations and Finally Jaora Become one of the biggest attraction of the migrants who find there future in a progressive city in Central India Province, The Golden Era of Jaora was During the Rule of H.H Nawab Iftekhar Ali Khan where 329 Villages & 6 Towns were living Happy and prosperous life, Area of the State was 602 sq. miles.

After the independence of India Jaora State Peacefully Merged in The Union Of India.

Prince Hashmat Ali Khan

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Kamani Gate Main Entrance Of Old Palace Jaora

Old Palace Jaora

Macchi Bhawan Palace

High School

Coat Of Arms

Coat Of Arms

Court building of Jaora State built by second ruler of Jaora

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Mental Awareness

Megha Shah Counselor & Remedial Instructor Come on, lets start talking again!

People need people to talk to; they need people they can open their hearts to; people need people to hold hands and feel strong; they need people who can hold them and let them cry. I am not talking about a romanticized partner or a bollywoodised friend. I am not even talking about families or counsellors. I am just talking about people. Just anyone.

We really do not realize how badly people need a release. I work with people and I work on myself. And I know how important conversations are.

We, as a society, really have no idea how suffocated people are in their emotions. Most people have nobody to express themselves entirely to. Everyone is holding back their vulnerabilities to maintain the social image of a confident and happy person.

Heart-to-heart conversations have become rare, artificial and shallow. And most hearts are filled with empty defences.

Most people can't even talk to their life-partners openly for the fear of being judged or rejected. Emotions await just a release. Social images make sure

weakness is not glorified.

Children have bottled up stress. Young people suffer anxiety and depression.

It is just lack of social support. It is lack of non-judgmental friendships. It is result of fast and busy lives where nobody has time to just sit and watch someone cry. It is result of instant and impatient lifestyle practices, that emotions have started feeling like waste of time.

We have whatsapp and facetime and social media - and we have stress and anxiety and depression.

Our forefathers had neither. Because they talked to each other. Because talking helps.

The face-to-face type talking, the just-listen-to-me type talking, the hold-my-hand-and-let-me-cry type talking, the sit-next-to-me-and-listen-to-my-silence type talking... the talking where the person can be themselves and say anything they feel without the fear of any judgement or loss or rejection.

Today we don't like that type of talking.

Those conversations when someone begins to undress one's mind, feel awkward. We don't ever want them. In fact we avoid them. And so, mental illness is epidemic. Naturally.

There is not much we can do. But we can offer a listening. We can be the people someone can just come over and talk to.

We can be the people someone can just cry in front of. We can help people free themselves from the prison of their own minds.

Let's be the go-to person for someone.

Let's learn to be friends with the friendless.

Let's let people talk without any fear. Let's create conversations.

Come on, let's start talking again.

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Recipe of Life

Shreyans Dugar

Lots of people want to overcome problems like lack of self-confidence, discipline and self improvement and want to live a fearless, happy and OfCourse a successful life.

This book is furnished with all the capabilities a man is unknown of and by possessing them, he can make his life wonderful.The book is to edify you that your imagination, hardwork and attitude will only create the treasure of your life. The book will take you to thirteen beautiful journeys which will help you live your life to the fullest. The debut ‘ THE RECIPE OF LIFE’ is available on Amazon prime, flipkart, Kindle and notionpress stores. The book is available for retail in 120+ countries around the globe

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Parenting tips

Richi Gusani

Budding writer I Educator I Traveller

What's your choice? Your child or your self-assumption ?

'We are great, foremost, we are supreme.' These feelings of being prominent, these feelings of being dominatingly elite is, in an actual act are that much superior than your child's lifespan prosperity?

When your child asks for his own happiness, is it tolerable to tie cord of those so called ill feelings around his neck & forcefully snatch him like a wild animal to make identical of you?

Even if your child has aversion of it !?

Then ??

What are the possibilities left with the child ?

Exhausted, lost, broken, shaken poor child, in conclusion, takes decision, shred the cord at once & walks toward his wellbeing .

So, is it lead to the doubt about parents' upbringing for their kid ?

Not the slightest !

But when those crying and yelling of kid keeps smashing to deaf ears of parents, remains unheard, then in conclusion, the child endes up walking to his path quietly.

Yet, take into consideration, here, child is also desirous for his parents' warmth, love, care and tenderness, but not on the cost of his own happiness.

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Artist of the month

Jasneet Kaur

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Artist of the month

Navneet Kaur Chadha

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My Daughter My Love

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