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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...

Four Factors of Motivation: Jim Rohn

Introduction Jim Rohn is the legend of the self-help industry and personal development. He, after going through a number of studies on motivation, found that there are four main factors that are the most powerful human motivators. You can use these four Factors to accomplish your goals. You can also use them to motivate people who are subordinate to you if you’re in a leadership position. These Four Factors of motivation given by Jim Rohn are the real factors that work when just the desire to do that task is not enough. They are the reasons behind the belief and action, that is, believing in something and doing it as well. Four Factors of Motivation 1. Recognition from Peers The first factor of the Four Factors of motivation given by Jim Rohn is recognition from peers. Soldiers give up their lives in wartime because they get motivated to fight well for the respect of the person fighting beside them. This feeling is more important for them rather than the medals and public recognition o...