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The topic for this month is “Kindness / Namrata”. Kindness is one of the key values of Hindu culture. Please do research and define kindness in your own words. You can state the benefits of practicing kindness, significance of kindness in Hindu religion and give few examples of how you can be kind to your family, friends, community, other living

Courage is the confidence to keep trying when the odds seem against you. It is the heart of any successful man / women. Courage is looking past your personal goals and dedicating your life for the betterment of mankind. Courage is doing what you were born for, even if it is against the odds. Courage is taking the first step.

Forgiveness is to let go off the feelings of anger and resentment towards others. It is a vital skill for living in harmony with others. Forgiveness is the quality that separates humans from the animals. To preach forgiveness is a simple task but to practice it in real life is extremely difficult. It requires courage of kings and emperors to

In words of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Truth is to know a thing as it is, believe it to be as it is, speak of it as it is, and act in accordance with what it is. All People should speak truth at all times, in all the ways, and for the good of all. However you should not use the

Meaning Of Ahimsa Ahimsa means to treat all living beings with love without a trace of jealousy or anger. Ways of Living Ahimsa First way to live a life of Ahimsa is to know and understand the evils, which arise from violence. One way to control violence is to think of others as you think of yourself. Second way is

Moon has a very special connection with Hindus – it plays a personal and unique role in our lives. Not only Hindu calendars are lunar based but also our festivals and rituals are associated with Moon’s position. Moon represents cool/’sheetaltaa’. It is called Chandra or Chand in Hindi. Moon is also considered lord of plants and vegetation, Vedic Lunar deity

Air is called Vayu in Hindi. Air is one of the five basic elements of nature, namely earth, air, fire, water, and space. Air represents strength. Air/wind is used as a synonym for prana. This is the reason Vayu is referred as Vayu devtaaa in Hindu scriptures. People also worship Vayu devtaa as a deity supporting Mother Earth. The life

According to Hindu culture, fire is considered the sustainer of life. Fire is of great significance in Hindu religion. FIRE: It is ignited by rubbing of two stones or striking a matchstick. Thus, it is a symbol of hard work. One must work hard with the goal in sight to succeed in life. FLAME: It always rises up. We should

Hindu religion’s reverence for the sea, soil, forests, rivers, mountains, plants, birds, and animals stems from its broader view of divinity. Unlike many other religions, Hindus believe that all things and beings in the world are various manifestations of the Ultimate Reality (Brahman), and nothing exists apart from It. The whole emphasis of Hindu scriptures is that human beings cannot

Human life on the earth depends on the plants and the trees. It might not be an exaggeration to say that human race would not have existed (at least in the current form) if it was not for the plants and the trees. A quote from one of the scientic journal “The human race has been dependent on plants for