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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...

10 Rules of IKIGAI

Introduction Ikigai is a Japanese word, it is our “reason for being.” The word ‘Iki’ means life and the word ‘gai’ describes the worth or value. Ikigai encompasses our life’s purpose, but it is way beyond this. It can also be your daily routine or ritual. Millions of people are getting inspired by the book “ IKIGAI : The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” authored by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. Today we will explore the 10 Rules of IKIGAI explained in this legendary book. Buy Ikigai: https://amzn.to/36dgcds 10 Rules of IKIGAI 1. Stay active; don’t retire Those who give up activities that fulfill themselves, lose their purpose in life. That’s why it’s very important to keep doing self-satisfying activities and making progress even if our professional journey has ended. The 7 C’s of Success: Brian Tracy 2. Take it slow. It’s rightly said that “Slow and Steady Wins the Race.” Our quality of life is inversely proportional to the “Being in Hurry” attitude. We feel grounded...