Is a Sports Career Only for the Rich? Finding Viable Paths Beyond the Playing Field A statement in TOI today by national badminton coach P Gopichand highlighted a harsh reality: less than 1% of aspiring athletes achieve financial success in their sport. This leaves many disillusioned and struggling, raising critical questions about the future of […]
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🎆 On September 16, 2023, Jeevan Pravaas officially embarked on its mission to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth and parents across the nation. Founded by two long-time friends and veterans of the Indian Navy, whose camaraderie spans over 30 years, the organization was born from our shared vision of giving back
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Are you a parent feeling uncertain about your child’s future? Do you find yourself pushing them toward “job security” at the risk of their happiness? The idea that a “secure job” guarantees a fulfilling life is a common belief, but is it always true? Many parents think, “At least my child will earn well and
Interacting with youth across the country, I have come to a conclusion that the current generation is better than previous generation, as they are much more aware and informed. All they require is some guidance and a direction to focus their energy. And I think that’s where Oldies like us come in. To share our
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Phew!! What a Match it was!! An ultra-marathon for both players. Each game, or rather, each point, was well fought by both players. Yes, we were all exuberant to see Lakshya finally win. But what are the takeaways from yesterday’s match for parents and youth, especially when it comes to planning life’s future decisions? “Karmanye
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The Bhagavad Gita shows us at every stage in life how we should be taking decisions in every life situation, not by giving a specific direction, but by demonstrating through dialogue, the effects of a particular decision and action. “Karma Yoga” is about knowing “dharma” and using free will appropriately in any circumstance, with a
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When we are performing any work in which we are completely engrossed in or are completely in the moment, sometimes we feel that the work is happening through us as a medium. Those are the real moments where we are in touch with the “source” within. True spirituality is not about having blind beliefs; the
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Lately, social media has been awash with debates over the value of pursuing one’s passion. Critics argue that young people should be pragmatic, focusing on careers that ensure financial stability rather than chasing potentially unprofitable dreams. But does this mean we should dismiss the concept of passion altogether? Take the 2020 movie “Maska” as a
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“Happiness is everyone’s desire,” resonates the ancient saying, “Sarve Sukhinah Santu” – May everyone be blessed with happiness! The pursuit of happiness lies at the core of human existence. According to Advaita Vedanta, the ‘Anandamaya kosha’ represents this fundamental urge, the very intention behind every thought, word, or action. We all seek lasting happiness, yet
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Cannot get off the device? Addicted to Games? A common feature in most homes nowadays. Quite often, I see parents trying to discipline and restrict the devices forcibly. Is this the right approach? What is the permanent solution? Disciplining and forcibly restricting the device could be a short term fix, not a solution to the
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