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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...

Why Personal Development Is Critical to Success: Jim Rohn

Introduction Jim Rohn was known for his highly influential and inspirational speeches. He won the hearts of millions of people and ignited the fire of hope in society. Jim Rohn was raised on a farm by very poor parents. He came in contact with Earl Shoaff when he was struggling in managing his finances. Earl Shoaff told him, “If you want to become wealthy then start working harder on your personal development as compared to your job.” He walked on the path shown by his mentor and achieved exceptional success in his life. Throughout his life, he stressed on the importance of personal development or self-development. He wrote a letter with the name “The Miracle of Personal Development” and today we will learn key lessons from that letter. Why Personal Development Is Critical to Success Rohn explained that what you become is far more important than what you get out of any challenging situation or task. The basic flaw in society is that each and every person focuses on a single question “W...