Father imparts on childs full belly.

 Among all the chants and slokas which the devout Hindus follow, Gayathri Mantra is considered to be the mother of all mantras. This preeminent mantra has many unique aspects associated with it, said Thirukkudanthai Dr. Venkatesh in a discourse. The Gayathri Mantra is imparted to the young brahmachary as the pinnacle of the upanayanam ceremony. While all mantras are chanted while the chanter is observing upvas, Gayathri mantra is imparted after the child is fed in a ceremony known as Kumara Bhojanam. This is to establish that the Gayathri Matra, being the mother of all mantras, cannot behold the child being hungry.

Another unique feature is that the father transmits the mantra to the child during the initiation, while all other mantras are always imparted by acharyas. The mantra starts with an invocation wherein the supremacy of the paramatma over jivatma is first acknowledged. Then the Lord, the Creator’s, omnipresence is recognised as is the fact that He is the controller of all cosmic activity. Then the mantra evokes the luminescence emanating from the Lord and beseeches that light to remove the darkness engulfing the mortal minds. Darkness in this context is all the thoughts of materialistic pursuits and worldly desires which engulf one’s mind and prevents the same from realising the presence of the Lord. Chanting the Gayathri mantra regularly clears one’s mind of negativity and undesirable thoughts and focuses the same on the luminescence of the Lord.

 

EI

 

Goleman’s five domain components of emotional intelligence

Goleman broadened Mayer’s and Salovey’s four-branch system to incorporate five essential elements of emotional intelligence — or EQ, the shorthand he sometimes uses:

• Emotional self-awareness — knowing what one is feeling at any given time and understanding the impact those moods have on others
• Self-regulation — controlling or redirecting one’s emotions; anticipating consequences before acting on impulse
• Motivation — utilizing emotional factors to achieve goals, enjoy the learning process and persevere in the face of obstacles
• Empathy — sensing the emotions of others
• Social skills — managing relationships, inspiring others and inducing desired responses from them

Applications for educators

There are very practical reasons to promote social and emotional learning in schools, from kindergarten through college. According to Goleman, bullying, disciplinary problems, violence and drug abuse are reduced in schools with a high EQ. With a solid basis in emotional intelligence, academic performance — as well as behavior — improves. There is an obvious connection to Goleman’s third, motivational component: learning stimulates curiosity and promotes feelings of satisfaction, even joy, when students immerse themselves in the process of assimilating new information.

The EQ of children starts developing long before they ever enter a classroom. But EQ levels will vary widely, depending on each child’s home environment. Thus teachers must be able to recognize those children whose emotional literacy needs a boost. Teachers should be ready to talk about feelings in the classroom. The message is that no emotion is “wrong,” but certain ways of expressing those emotions or acting on them are indeed inappropriate.

In 2002, UNESCO launched an international campaign to promote emotional learning in the classroom. The U.N. body sent a statement of 10 basic EQ principles to education ministries throughout the world. Those principles drew heavily from Goleman’s exposition of emotional intelligence.

Rating emotional intelligence

PositivePsychology.com has created a guide to help people assess their own levels of emotional intelligence. Discover exercises ranging from classifying facial expressions, emotional articulation tools, and communication tasks among other activities. These are suitable for students and adults alike.

Nalla kalam varughada.

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Stabaka.

 

Ma pa

 The verse  is from the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 9, Verse 17. This verse is part of Lord Krishna's discourse to Arjuna, where He reveals His divine nature and omnipresence.

पिताहमस्य जगतो माता धाता पितामहः।

वेद्यं पवित्रमोंकार ऋक्साम यजुरेव च॥

Pitāham asya jagato mātā dhātā pitāmahaḥ

Vedyam pavitram omkāraḥ rk sāma yajur eva ca

"I am the father of this universe, the mother, the supporter, and the grandsire. I am the object of knowledge, the purifier, and the syllable 'Om'. I am also the Rig, Sama, and Yajur Vedas."

- Pitāham asya jagato (I am the father of this universe): Lord Krishna identifies Himself as the father of the entire creation.

- Mātā (mother):He is also the mother, indicating His nurturing and caring aspect.

- Dhātā (supporter): As the sustainer or supporter, He upholds the universe.

- Pitāmahaḥ (grandsire): He is the grandfather, indicating that He is the original source from which everything emanates.

- Vedyam (the object of knowledge):Krishna is the ultimate goal of all knowledge.

- Pavitram (the purifier): He purifies all beings, both spiritually and morally.

- Omkāraḥ (the syllable 'Om'): The sacred sound 'Om', which is the primordial vibration of the universe, is also Krishna.

- Rk, Sāma, Yajur eva ca (the Rig, Sama, and Yajur Vedas):He is the essence of the Vedas, which are the foundational scriptures of Hinduism.

In this verse, Lord Krishna emphasizes that He is the ultimate source and essence of everything in the universe, from the physical to the spiritual.

Book fair

 At a book fair in school madam picked up these books and was waiting for her mom to come buy her all these books.

Best part is sudha murthys book how I taught my grandmother to read. She says it was for me.

Dodamma says this picture reminds her of me  .

SRK

 Sri Ram's wedding, also known as the wedding of Lord Rama, is a significant event in the epic Ramayana. 

The wedding of Sri Ram and Sita takes place after a series of important events, starting with Rama's journey to Mithila, the kingdom of King Janaka, who is Sita's father. Rama, accompanied by his brother Lakshmana and the sage Vishwamitra, attends the grand swayamvara (a ceremony where a princess chooses her husband from among a group of suitors) organized by King Janaka.

The Swayamvara

King Janaka had set a condition for the swayamvara: any suitor who could string the divine bow of Lord Shiva, the Pinaka, would win Sita's hand in marriage. Many princes and kings attempted to lift and string the bow but failed. When it was Rama's turn, he effortlessly lifted the bow and, in a show of divine strength, broke it while trying to string it.

The Wedding Preparations

Following this extraordinary feat, King Janaka was overjoyed and declared Rama the suitable groom for his daughter Sita. He sent messengers to Ayodhya, Rama's homeland, to inform King Dasharatha, Rama's father, of the events. King Dasharatha, along with his queens and the royal entourage, traveled to Mithila to participate in the wedding festivities.

The Wedding Ceremony

The wedding was a grand affair, celebrated with great joy and splendor. The city of Mithila was decorated beautifully, and people from far and wide gathered to witness the divine union.

1. Arrival and Welcome: Upon arrival, King Dasharatha and his entourage were warmly welcomed by King Janaka. The atmosphere was filled with joy, and preparations for the wedding began in earnest.

2. Pre-Wedding Ritualsm: Various pre-wedding rituals were performed as per the customs. These included the haldi (turmeric) ceremony, where turmeric paste was applied to the bride and groom, and other traditional rituals to bless the couple.

3. The Wedding Venue: The venue was lavishly decorated with flowers, lights, and auspicious symbols. A grand mandap (wedding canopy) was set up for the main ceremony.

4. The Main Ceremony The wedding ceremony was conducted by learned priests and sages, who chanted Vedic hymns and mantras. Rama and Sita sat in front of the sacred fire, and the rituals were performed meticulously.

   - Kanyadaan: King Janaka performed the kanyadaan, the ritual of giving away his daughter Sita to ,Rama

   - Mangalsutra: Rama tied the mangalsutra (a sacred thread symbolizing marriage) around Sita's neck.

   - Seven Steps: The couple took the seven steps (Saptapadi) around the sacred fire, symbolizing their vows to support and cherish each other.

 Celebrations

After the wedding ceremony, there were grand celebrations including music, dance, and feasts. The entire city of Mithila rejoiced, and the union was blessed by the gods and celestial beings.

Return to Ayodhya

After the celebrations, Rama and Sita, along with the royal entourage, returned to Ayodhya. Their arrival was marked by further festivities and joyous receptions.

The wedding of Sri Ram and Sita is often regarded as an ideal and divine union, symbolizing the virtues of dharma (righteousness), love, and devotion. This event holds great cultural and spiritual significance in Hindu tradition and is celebrated with reverence in various forms, including plays, songs, and rituals.