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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...

Polgar Sisters : Theory of Dedicated Practice

Introduction The Polgar sisters are three Hungarian women who achieved remarkable success in chess. Susan, Sofia, and Judit are known for their incredible success in chess. Their father, Laszlo Polgar, believed in the theory of dedicated practice and used it to train his daughters to become world-class chess players. This theory suggests that anyone can achieve mastery in a particular field with enough time and effort. The Polgar sisters' story is a testament to the effectiveness of this theory. Their story has attracted worldwide attention. They were homeschooled by their father, Laszlo Polgar, who believed that any child could achieve extraordinary success in any field with dedicated practice. The Polgar sisters' story is often cited as an example of the power of true course and the role of parental influence in child development. Polgar's Theory and the Inspiring Polgar Sisters' Experiment Laszlo Polgar was a Hungarian educational psychologist who strongly believed i...