Author: Harsh Mendiratta

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“My parents are always right – they know everything; they can do anything; they are above God,” “My parents do not know some of the things,” “My parents do not know most of the things,” “My parents know nothing,” “My parents are embarrassment,” “I cannot stand my parents,” “I do not want to see my parents,”   to   “My […]

If I were to ask you whether you know someone who is not authentic or is fake, most likely the answer is going to be an affirmation. Despite the trickeries of fake persons, it is not difficult for any mature person to spot them. But, still people do try to trick others, thinking they are too smart to be caught. […]

 Identifying the behavior of flattery, not coming under improper pressures, avoiding unnecessary judgments, and addressing our own ego are not some small feats. Building a thorough understanding of even one of them has the potential to change our life. Putting them in practice can transform us from a lowly creature who is always looking for survival to a most satisfied […]

Another vice that stops us from growing and rising in spiritual and material realms is incessant judgment – judging others on behavior, qualities, achievements, etc. Even though building opinions and judgment based on the past experience and knowledge separates us human from most of the other species, the act of judgment becomes a liability and vice when it is done […]

Everyone wants to rise in life and achieve something of value. And when a worthy goal is achieved, often others also make note of it and start to shower praises and commendations. Consequently, apart from enjoying the happiness inherent in the achievement of the original goal, one also starts to enjoy the praises. Even though relishing in the compliments seems […]

Majority of people consider themselves to be knowledgeable enough to know the difference between right and wrong. To a certain extent that’s not incorrect either, for the righteous things have been told so many times that we can complete the sentences if someone starts to talk about them. The problem, however, is the intuitive misconceptions such literal knowledge give to […]

One day a fox notices a crow sitting on a tree branch with a big, juicy piece of cheese in his beak. The fox hatched a clever plan to gain access to the cheese. Standing under the tree, the fox tells the crow how beautiful the crow is and how glossy her feathers are. Noticing the crow is showing lots […]

Namaste,   As one of the critical parts of any learning is revision (पुनरावृति), without which the learned topic is likely to be forgotten, this month, the hawan kids will review and revise their year-long learning.   The main goal of human life is to be happy and joyful. Not just the fleeting joy, which we get from external causes […]