Author: Harsh Mendiratta

“See No Evil” is one of the lessons we have been hearing since our childhood. But, are we truly shunning the evil? What does “see” in “see no evil” mean? Why should we avoid “seeing” evil in others? Without a proper understanding of these points, “see no evil” also becomes, like several other Hindu teachings, an abstract wisdom that doesn’t […]

Namaste, Like previous years, in the month of December, instead of a new assignment, we review our year-long learning. The theme for this year is continuation of the last year topic, Human Characteristics as prescribed in the Hinduism. And if the kids’ candid narrations are any hint, they are not only learning new traits but also trying to apply the […]

As we spoke on the last Hawan, as part of this month assignment, kids will focus on and write about real life examples of the topic we covered last month: Respect. Based on what kids shared, it’s clear that they built a fine theoretical understanding of the topic. However, without internalizing the concept, they may not be able to benefit […]

As soon we hear the word Respect, immediately, in subconscious mind, an image of a respected person, mostly our parents, elders, and/or teachers, arises. Some may also visualize some prior scene of a respectful person offering reverence to a person/God. There is something spiritual in the sheer act of respect that not only impacts the person being respected and the […]

Growing up in a Hindu family, there’s hardly anyone who hasn’t heard about ‘vrat’, a ritual in which a person observes fast on auspicious day(s). However, rarely do we know or appreciate the other – more spiritual – meaning of the word vrat: resolution/vow.  Vrat is a promise to do (or not do) something. A vrat could be made to […]

To achieve a commendable goal or acquire a worthy talent, be it at mental, physical or spiritual level, one needs to uninterruptedly practice for a long time. All three are must have ingredients for success: 1) practice, 2) without interruption, and 3) for long period. Absence of even one of them is bound to deprive the aspirant of the wished-for […]

No assignment because of the group’s annual function – just fun 🙂

Unlike other species, God has endowed the human species with a unique gift: the ability to continuously learn and acquire new knowledge. However, without revision, the learnt knowledge is susceptible to be lost. To ensure the acquired wisdom is ingrained, this month, we will have a mid-year review of all we have learnt throughout the year. This month, Kids will […]

Has it happened to you that you met a person for the first time and you were highly impressed? You couldn’t figure why it was so: was it because of that person’s behavior, speech, or simple act of being present. Whatever the reason be, that person possesses something that draws others. That “something” is Integrity: integrity of thoughts, words, and […]

If you were to ask people to think of their biggest asset, majority would think of wealth, some would think of health, and an even smaller number would think of brain prowess. But, aren’t they all mistaken; isn’t mind the biggest asset humans have? A person who has ample wealth, perfect health, a sharp brain, and a mind filled with […]