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Lessons I learned from Failed Relationship

                 Failed relationships, while painful, can be powerful teachers, offering insights that help us grow and improve our future connections. “A failed relationship is a relationship that leaves you feeling as if you are worse off for having known that person.” A relationship that ends is just a learning experience at worst and personal growth at best.  It is said that heartbreaks are the best teachers. Every good or bad relationship always has a lesson behind it. One can view each relationship as a time of personal growth and understanding. Breaking up with someone is always a challenging thing to do. While one can learn a few lessons from a breakup, it can still be a very lonely experience.  When your relationship ends, you may sit alone and wonder whether you wasted your time or wish you could’ve done things differently. But instead of thinking about what you could’ve done, think about the lessons your broken relatio...

Symbols of the Divine-Understanding The Hinduism's Sacred Icons

                                                                                                                                                    Hinduism is one of the world's oldest and most intricate religions characterized  by its diversity and philosophical depth. It is the world's third-largest, and India's largest religion. Hinduism stands apart from many other religions due to the lack of a single founder, scripture, or universally agreed-upon teachin...

The Strength of Closed Lips

Purposeful silence is a beautiful thing. It is better to listen than to talk. Quiet people have a powerful voice. These are not just simple words but have a deep meaning enclosed. They explain to us the importance of ‘Silence’ in our lives.  In this chat, let us discuss how ‘ Silence’, besides giving our ears a break, has been shown to offer significant health advantages that boost overall well-being. ‘Silence’ has different meanings for different people:  > Japanese people consider silence an essential form of non-verbal communication — a sign of respect and personal distance.  > For Westerners, silence means something is wrong. They assume that when people are quiet, they are doubtful, lonely, or suffering. Being talkative is okay, but actively listening to others is also important. Your ‘silence’ in certain situations can help you dramatically improve your relationships because you can show how much you value what they have to say. Klare Heston, a social worke...

Karma in Bhagwad Gita : The Path of Action

    The Bhagavad Gita , one of Hindu philosophy's most profound spiritual texts offers timeless wisdom on the na ture of life, duty, and the universe. One of its central themes is the concept of Karma , which translates to "action" , or the executed ”deed” or “work”  in Sanskrit. I t is also the "object", or the "intent".  Understanding karma through the lens of the Gita can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Karma also contrasts with another Sanskrit word, kriya. The word kriya is the activity along with the steps and effort in action, while karma is the executed action as a consequence of that activity. Bhagwad Gita mentions action as ‘ good or bad’. What is Karma? In the simplest terms, karma refers to any action or deed. However, in the context of the Bhagavad Gita, it extends far beyond mere physical actions. Karma encompasses thoughts, intentions, and words .  The Gita teaches that karma is the law of cause and eff...

5 Historical Monuments built by Women in India

  Women all over the world have created history in whatever field they have entered. While emperors and kings dominate historical records and history is rife with hundreds of examples of powerful male rulers paying homage to their loved ones through such historical monuments, one cannot ignore the contribution of queens who have built beautiful historical monuments in memory of their husbands. From a step-well in Gujarat to a temple in Karnataka, many of these architectural marvels have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here's a list of some of the famous historical monuments and structures built by women across India: 1.  Rani ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat: Built on the bank of river Saraswati by Rani Udaymati in the eleventh  century in memory of her husband the Chalukya king, Bhimai, Rani ki Vav is the pinnacle of craftsmanship in the step-well construction. Step-wells are a distinctive form of subterranean storage system on the Indian sub-continent. Built in th...

Lord Ganesha- the God of new beginnings

Popularly known as Ganapati, Vinayak, and Pillayar Lord Ganesh is considered the remover of  obstacles and hence worshipped by most Hindus before any major endeavor they undertake. He is one of the best-known and worshipped deities in the Hindu religion. Devotion to Ganesh is widely diffused and extends to Jains, and Buddhists, and includes Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and even China. Identified readily by His elephant head, he is widely revered as the remover of obstacles and thought to bring good luck. He is the deva of intellect and wisdom. Also referred to as ‘Ekdanta’ or one-toothed, he brings happiness and prosperity even to the most depressed soul. The elephant deity is the son of Shiv and Parvati and is considered to be the lord of good fortune, success, education, wisdom, and the destroyer of all evils. There are many famous temples in India dedicated to Lord Ganesh that worshippers must visit. Here are 7 most ancient and beautiful temples in India that deserve ...