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...
Introduction Having a goal in life, job, business, or any task is the first and most important step for its success. The modern understanding of Goal setting was given to us by the pioneer researcher, Locke. According to Locke’s Goal setting theory of motivation, the harder and more specific the goal is, the people, work harder to achieve it. In 1990, after tremendous research, Locke and Latham published their book, ‘A theory of Goal setting and task Performance.’ Five Principles of Locke’s Goal Setting Theory of Motivation Locke’s Goal setting theory of motivation talks about the following five goal-setting principles which can be applied to both personal goals and the team’s objectives: 1. Setting Clear Goals: The first principle given by Locke’s goal setting theory of motivation is Setting Clear Goals. He gave the concept of setting ‘SMART’ objectives in which SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. We know what we are trying to achieve when our ...