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The Story of Sukanya and Sage Chyavana

Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...

12 Habits That Make One Unpopular: Napoleon Hill

Introduction: All of us want to be popular or at least liked by people around us and the people we meet. But there are certain habits that can make you unpopular. Napoleon Hill has mentioned such 12 habits that make one unpopular. One must think about oneself and measure oneself from the perspective of those 12 habits. On careful self-introspection, everyone can relate with some of those 12 habits that you may find in your own behaviour. It allows us to control our behaviour and be aware of the changes that we are supposed to make if we want to avoid being unpopular. Napoleon Hill’s 12 habits that make one unpopular: 1. Breaking a Conversation: According to Napoleon Hill, the first habit of the 12 habits is breaking a conversation. It is not at all appreciated if someone breaks in and run away with or interrupt the conversation while others are speaking. 2. Sarcasm: Napoleon Hill’s mentioned the second habit as sarcasm. If you practice sarcasm expressed by insinuations and laugh at ot...