Spark Igniting Minds

Youth has the potential to play an important role in nation building. They are the most valuable citizens and future leaders of our country.The onus of using this potential to achieve high standards in every field lie on the teachers and parents.   Every one of us wants to see this country as a developed nation.This can happen only when the youth of India progress and become strong, healthy and happy individuals who can contribute significantly towards nation building.  A positive attitude about the country with good reasoning power, logical thinking, good communication, problem solving ability a spirit of scientific inquiry, morality, value education, leadership, spirit of adventure, comradeship, spirit of sportsmanship are the attributes that we have to sow in the fertile minds of today's youth. Make the following investment on youth today and reap multi-fold benefits tomorrow.  These elements also add meaning and fun to the life of youth.      Cha...

 Diverse thoughts and feelings come into your mind every now and then.  They may be sweet and pleasant that keep you calm and composed or they may be negative and unfavorable that perturb you. Pleasant thoughts are welcomed but how to deal with negative thoughts, problems and questions that often haunt you? The only answer is to 'Look within', 'Awaken your self' 'Self introspection' offers optimal solutions to all the questions that puzzle you.  "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom" said the great philosopher Aristotle.  Here are ten gains of soul searching.  Go about it and gain happiness. 1.  You may lie the whole world but can you lie to yourself? said a great thinker. You may know some aspects of yourself but definitely not completely.  To know more about yourself and about what mettle you are made of, 'Self introspection' is a must. 2. 'Self Introspection' gives you an understanding of your capabiliti...

 Our conduct is the reflection of who we are.  The way we behave says a lot about our grooming.  If we keep our mind free of vices; it means we possess good character.  A well balanced person sends positive vibes. If you are motivated to practice these ten values, you are true to get success and happiness. 1. Honesty We come across dishonest, corrupt people who are not true to themselves.  This happen basically because of poor upbringing.  You know that dishonesty does not pay in the long run.  Deep down in the hearts, we are aware that truth always triumphs. Satya Harishchandra of  krutha yuga is the personification of honesty and truthfulness, who, upheld truth and justice under all trials. 2. Unconditional love Who doesn't want to be loved? It is normal to crave for unconditional love and affection that will bring extreme happiness and social adaptability.  The children who receive unconditional love, in turn love the societ...

      Why are our children not developing to their full potential? Are qualified teachers giving quality education?  Is there any way that we can improve our educational system?   These questions that puzzled my mind for a long time, forced me to write this blog today.  I personally feel that teachers and parents are responsible for such a drastic situation.  Bringing our thoughts together about how to inspire children to contribute better and how to improve their skill, competencies and capabilities may help children to develop a harmonious personalities.  Today's education is mostly transmission of knowledge and less of transformational education.  I strongly feel that we can make our children better personalities by creating a learning environment in both schools and at home that helps to transform them into better individuals.  "Education is a team endeavor", said teacher Carolyn wake field.  Therefore let us put in some effort...

     The earth's temperature is increasing      Water sources are depleting      Agricultural yield dropping      Oceans becoming acidic      Droughts becoming intense      Strong storms      Incessant rains and      Dangerous floods!!!      What is happening? Will this friendly earth will turn a foe? What are the reasons for these climatic changes?      It's Global Warming      What is global warming?      Global warming is the increase of earth's temperature due to effect of greenhouse gases such as carbon-dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels or from deforestation, which trap heat that would otherwise escape from earth.  This will badly affect people and wild life.      "Scientists have been warning about global warming for decades.  It's too late to stop it ...

1. The power of happy thoughts has a tremendous effect on the mind.  Pure mind free of all vices, fear, doubts and dreadful thoughts is a happy mind.  Happiness ranges from contentment to intense joy.  Thoughts of jealousy, hatred etc., bogs you down.  Egos keep you at distance. Humility and happy thoughts gives immense joy. 2. Look, How beautiful God has created this world!! Connection with God and nature gives ultimate happiness. 3. Forget past, focus on present and have a vision for future.  Make use of every moment of life to make it more satisfying and contented. 4. You are a unique person on this earth endowed with qualities and talents that are very special. There is no need of comparing yourself with others.  Appreciate good qualities in others.  Judging, condemning, criticizing and giving despising looks will never make you happy. This means that you are in a brooding frame of mind. 5. Follow your passion.  It gives you happiness...

1. We should allow the children to follow their heart and intuition because pursuing passion gives them immense joy. 2. The burning idea in them results in significant contribution.  They give their best. 3. Passion keeps them, going and they love what they do 4. Children with passion know how to turn adversities into wisdom.  The struggle empowers them to become smarter and stronger. 5. Passion brings success. 6. Passion creates excitement.  Children with passion motivate others to excel. 7. People with passion groom themselves to become leaders. 8. Passion is the driving force for happiness.  It adds meaning to life. 9. The passion never allow the child to give up. 10 Passion ignites them to do great things in life.

     Passion is that fire in the individual to do something he loves.  This strong feeling of enthusiasm and excitement about the thing he loves drives him to make significant contributions.  The powerful energy helps him pursue the activities he loves with dedication and devotion.  Following one's passion gives ultimate happiness.      Here are the thoughts of great men who contributed immensely to the society because of their passion.      1. "People with passion can change the world."                                                                   Steve Jobs      2."You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right.  If you're not passionate enough from the start, you never stick it out."   ...

                                                                                              It is very important to be responsible citizens of this country.  As we live in a community, it is our prime duty to show concern for community and protect both artificial and natural resources. The prime duty is self preservation. Here are 10 responsibilities that you should carry out being good citizens:      1. Observe the written laws strictly.      2. Prepare your children for life before preparing them for a career.      3. Make all efforts to gain respect and esteem from fellow citizens.      4. Have a sense of belonging towards the society.  Safeguard public property. ...

     "The objective of education is not the production of self confident fools."(Bruner, Jerome. Process of education, Cambridge, Mass: Harvard university press)      "The school should always have as its aim that the young man leave it as a harmonious personality. not as a specialist.  The development of general ability for independent thinking and judgement should always be placed foremost." (Albert Einstein. Out of my later years, New York: philosophical library.1960).      What is harmonious personality? what aspects could we include to bring out a harmonious personality? Different schools of thought highlight various personality traits.           1. Qualities of responsibility           2. Problem solving ability with his own needs.           3. Maturity with moral values.           4. Self awareness to reach the zenith of s...

     To educate is to draw the best talent that is latent in the individual.  Each person has various talents hidden inside.  The job of the teacher is to identify the talents of the individual and groom the talent, so that the individual contributes his best to the society.  Education does not only mean to deposit knowledge but it is to cultivate learning and share wisdom in life.  It is an experience of enlightenment.      Educators and thinkers have their own visions on education.  Here are ten best definitions of eminent personalities who have contributed immensely to the society.           1. Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.                                                                       ...

Remembered the time when my life was black While I was wondering if could really get back Through the darkness, I have come to light Smiling and enduring all the odds and fright On the day I boarded the life's train People rejoiced and jumped in rain And as the days passed through the dark I felt entering the mouth of a shark With all the fright, I tightened my teeth Out I was thrown on to a wasteland heath There I struggled to know the art of life Today I stay in bliss after all the strife I dont dream anymore to go back to black For the way was tough from black to back

     On every chaitra shuddha padyami of the hindu lunar calendar the people of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Goa celebrate their New Year with  renewed energy.  On this day all new things come to life, the astronomical motion starts.  People with a new gush of energy start new ventures, children begin their new classes be it in music, dance or any new course. Anything that begins on this day is successful. 'Yesmin Krishno divamvyataha, tasmat eeva pratipannam kaliyugam The festival marks the beginning of kaliyuga which, started on Feb 17 or 18 at midnight in 3102 BCE. On this day life began on earth,Brahma, the creator, created the universe.      People spend their day reading literary works, poetic recitations, listening to classical music and panchanga shravanam (reciting of the almanac).  The forecast of the year is recited. The significance      Karnataka folks eat neem leaves and jagg...