Narendra Modi in Aap Ki Adalat 2014, Full Episode

Earth Day 2014

Jadav Payeng  from Assam, India started planting trees 30 years ago when he was still a teenager. Today the total area of the forest is about 1000 hectares.

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Look after the earth, it is the only one we have.

Happy #EarthDay2014!

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TRANSFORMING INDIA’S YOUTH INTO DYNAMIC RESOURCE

After independence Indian government has played a dominant role in various policy making to eradicate social problems, however till date root of social evils can’t diminished in large scale. The question is how India will be converted into developed and self sustainable nation?

 

The conversion can start by educating, training, motivating the energetic youths to be innovators and pioneers of modern era, this need a national vision and people must take efforts to design our nation.

 

“India has a weak governance but strong civil society” said by political thinkers because of the government is engaged with other priorities (we know what they are) so, we people has a choice to lead the efforts to transform its young population into successful selfless dedicated leaders (doesn’t mean only politicians).

 

Youth can play in addressing national issues by transforming in strategic thinking, redefined Knowledge, reforms in service for nation’s development, pillar of the nation can be independent voluntary, organized group or institution, media, social and religious groups, professional association, entrepreneurs so on.

 

Our current strategic thinking needs change from traditional thinking (except culture and discipline but we acting vice versa) in technology, economics, food security, infrastructure in hospitals, schools transportation, libraries , food grain storages etc (we thought that real estate and constructing huge malls, buildings are infrastructure development). Educating and motivating them to develop nation with state of art, knowledge and skill.

 

We need to encourage our academics and knowledge entity by offering curriculum with 

critical thinking in cross disciplinary, it will help to transform the population as human resource, this resource will be the pillar for Indian nation, they carry our nation by their efficient, selfless, dedicated leadership, this is what Swami Vivekananda, Gandhiji , Nethaji and many political and social leaders left as a message by their sacrifice.

 

STOP NOT TILL GOAL IS REACHED!!

 

START NOW TOWARDS GOAL!!!

 

BLESSINGS FROM ALMIGHTY!!!

 

Via: ENNANGALIN SANGAMAM

 

 

 

 

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Baala Kaanda - Sarga 19 In the previous Sarga, Viswaamitra arrived in Dasaratha's court and was received with great honor. In this Sarga, the Rishi Viswaamitra asks king Dasaratha to send his son Raama along with him to protect his Yagnya from the Raakshasas. This is one of the most concise Sargas in Raamayana. It requires no modifications, before it can be turned into a lesson on 'Proposal Making' for executives, diplomats and sales persons or before it is offered as part a curriculum in an MBA course.
1.19.1	तच्छ्रुत्वा राजसिंहस्य वाक्यमद्भुतविस्तरम् । हृष्टरोमा महातेजा विश्वामित्रो ऽभ्यभाषत ॥ tacchrutvā rājasiṃhasya vākyamadbhutavistaram । hṛṣtarōmā mahātējā viṡvāmitrō 'bhyabhāṣata ॥ Hearing those nice, elaborate and acquiescing words of the lion among kings (Dasaratha), the supremely radiant Muni had goose bumps and said:
1.19.2	सदृशं राजशार्दूल तवैतद्भुवि नान्यथा । महाकुलप्रसूतस्य वसिष्ठव्यपदेशिनः ॥ sadṛṡaṃ rājaṡārdūla tavaitadbhuvi nānyathā । mahākulaprasūtasya vasiṣṭhavyapadēṡinaḥ ॥ There is no wonder you spoke thus, and nothing different, considering the great lineage that you are born into and considering the able guidance you get from Vasishtha!
1.19.3	यत्तु मे हृद्गतं वाक्यं तस्य कार्यस्य निश्चयम् । कुरुष्व राजशार्दूल भव सत्यप्रतिश्रवः ॥ yattu mē hṛdgataṃ vākyaṃ tasya kāryasya niṡcayam । kuruṣva rājaṡārdūla bhava satyapratiṡravaḥ ॥ O tiger among kings! Hope you will be able to fulfill the request that is in my mind and do accordingly, without fail !
1.19.4	अहं नियममातिष्ठे सिद्ध्यर्थं पुरुषर्षभ । तस्य विघ्नकरौ द्वौ तु राक्षसौ कामरूपिणौ ॥ ahaṃ niyamamātiṣṭhē siddhyarthaṃ puruṣarṣabha । tasya vighnakarau dvau tu rākṣasau kāmarūpiṇau ॥ O bull among men! I am following certain discipline and rigor in the pursuit of certain objectives. But two Raakshasas, that can take any form at will, are causing obstructions.
1.19.5-6a	व्रते मे बहुशश्चीर्णे समाप्त्यां राक्षसाविमौ । मारीचश्च सुबाहुश्च वीर्यवन्तौ सुशिक्षितौ ॥ समांसरुधिरौघेण वेदिं तामभ्यवर्षताम् । vratē mē bahuṡaṡcīrṇē samāptyāṃ rākṣasāvimau । mārīcaṡca subāhuṡca vīryavantau suṡikṣitau ॥ samāṃsarudhiraughēṇa vēdiṃ tāmabhyavarṣatām । As I was drawing to a close of that Vrata, the two powerful and well trained Raakshasas by names Maareecha and Subaahu have poured blood and dumped meat on the altar.	Aswamedha Yagnya, performed by kings involves animal sacrifice. Whereas, any presence of blood or meat, is considered sacrilegious in the case of Yagnyas done by Munis. It is my conjecture, that 1. Yagnyas done for the sake of material gains (such as by kings) may involve animal sacrifice and pomp and are performed in the middle of huge number of attendees. 2. But, Yagnyas done for the sake of gaining spiritual energies (such as by Munis) are done in an ascetic manner and in the midst of the quiet and serene Vanas.
1.19.6b-7a	अवधूते तथाभूते तस्मिन्नियमनिश्चये ॥ कृतश्रमो निरुत्साहस्तस्माद्देशादपाक्रमे । avadhūtē tathābhūtē tasminniyamaniṡcayē ॥ kṛtaṡramō nirutsāhastasmāddēṡādapākramē । Having my discipline, determination and effort thus spoiled, I felt de-motivated and abandoned it and came away.
1.19.7b-8a	न च मे क्रोधमुत्स्रष्टुं बुद्धिर्भवति पार्थिव ॥ तथाभूता हि सा चर्या न शापस्तत्र मुच्यते । na ca mē krōdhamutsraṣtuṃ buddhirbhavati pārthiva ॥ tathābhūtā hi sā caryā na ṡāpastatra mucyatē । I could not even get angry at them, because I was quieted down by the stipulations of the Vrata. Further, I could not even curse them because I am in the middle of the Yagnya.
1.19.8b-9a	स्वपुत्रं राजशार्दूल रामं सत्यपराक्रमम् ॥ काकपक्षधरं शूरं ज्येष्ठं मे दातुमर्हसि । svaputraṃ rājaṡārdūla rāmaṃ satyaparākramam ॥ kākapakṣadharaṃ ṡūraṃ jyēṣṭhaṃ mē dātumarhasi । O tiger among kings! Please give me your eldest son, the heroic and truly valorous Raama with beautiful side-locks ! The reference to the beautiful side-locks imply youthfulness !
1.19.9a-10b	शक्तो ह्येष मया गुप्तो दिव्येन स्वेन तेजसा ॥ राक्षसा ये विकर्तारस्तेषामपि विनाशने । ṡaktō hyēṣa mayā guptō divyēna svēna tējasā ॥ rākṣasā yē vikartārastēṣāmapi vināṡanē । He, with his own divine brilliance and acting under my direction and protection, will be the right person to destroy those Raakshasas that are obstructing my work !
1.19.10b-11a	श्रेयश्चास्मै प्रदास्यामि बहुरूपं न संशयः ॥ त्रयाणामपि लोकानां येन ख्यातिं गमिष्यति । ṡrēyaṡcāsmai pradāsyāmi bahurūpaṃ na saṃṡayaḥ ॥ trayāṇāmapi lōkānāṃ yēna khyātiṃ gamiṣyati । Please be assured that I will bring multitudes of such great things upon him that his fame would reach the far corners of all the three worlds.	These nine slokas (10b-19a) lay out a 9-point template for successful 'proposal making'. Viswaamitra wants Dasaratha to send Raama along with him. This may sound like a simple request. But, if you read through these 9 slokas carefully, you will see it as a well crafted and well delivered proposal. This 9 point template for 'proposal making' is very illustrative and can be used by you in any situation. For example, let us say, you want to request your friend to invest more than half of his retirement savings in your business. (You are like Viswaamitra, your friend is like Dasaratha. The 'retirement savings' are like Raama). How do you make your friend part with his 'retirement savings'? Follow the 9 points below, as laid out in each of these 9 slokas: 1. Speak about the returns on investment. (What 'is in it' for your friend?) 2. Explain how uniquely your friend is positioned for the opportunity and that there is no risk. (Boost the ego of your friend, and trivialize the risk). 3. Explain that the timing is perfect and everything is falling in place. (Draw attention to the 'timing', and again trivialize the risk). 4. Calm down the knee-jerk apprehensions. ("Don't let small things come in your way. Trust me, everything is well thought out"). 5. Deflect the focus away from yourself and put yourself in good company. ("It is not just me, other eminent people also agree with me"). 6. Shift the focus to him and away from you. ("It is in your long term interest, that you should do this" ). 7. Deflect the burden of decision making from him to his trusted advisors. ("Check with your confidants"). 8. Give the specifics only after you raised certain comfort level and say some feel-good words. (Such as: 'of course, it is your hard-earned money'). 9. Mention about the urgency ('offer is void if not acted upon in a certain time')and turn yourself into a counselor, from being a requester.
1.19.11b-12a	न च तौ राममासाद्य शक्तौ स्थातुं कथञ्चन ॥ न च तौ राघवादन्यो हन्तुमुत्सहते पुमान् । na ca tau rāmamāsādya ṡaktau sthātuṃ kathañcana ॥ na ca tau rāghavādanyō hantumutsahatē pumān । Those two (Raakshasas) cannot stand against Raama. Neither anyone other than Raama, the prince of the Raaghava Dynasty, can kill them.
1.19.12b-13a	वीर्योत्सिक्तौ हि तौ पापौ कालपाशवशं गतौ ॥ रामस्य राजशार्दूल न पर्याप्तौ महात्मनः । vīryōtsiktau hi tau pāpau kālapāṡavaṡaṃ gatau ॥ rāmasya rājaṡārdūla na paryāptau mahātmanaḥ । O tiger among the kings ! The end of those two wretched souls, that are emboldened by their raw muscle, is near. They are no match for the great Raama.
1.19.13b-14a	न च पुत्रकृतस्नेहं कर्तुमर्हति पार्थिव ॥ अहं ते प्रतिजानामि हतौ तौ विद्धि राक्षसौ । na ca putrakṛtasnēhaṃ kartumarhati pārthiva ॥ ahaṃ tē pratijānāmi hatau tau viddhi rākṣasau । Hope you would not back out, because of your love to Raama. Consider those two Raakshasas are killed by him. And, keep full trust in my words.
1.19.14b-15a	अहं वेद्मि महात्मानं रामं सत्यपराक्रमम् ॥ वसिष्ठो ऽपि महातेजा ये चेमे तपसि स्थिताः । ahaṃ vēdmi mahātmānaṃ rāmaṃ satyaparākramam ॥ vasiṣṭhō 'pi mahātējā yē cēmē tapasi sthitāḥ । I am confident about the true capabilities of the great Raama. So do the radiant Vasishtha and and other Munis.
1.19.15b-16a	यदि ते धर्मलाभं च यशश्च परमं भुवि ॥ स्थितमिच्छसि राजेन्द्र रामं मे दातुमर्हसि । yadi tē dharmalābhaṃ ca yaṡaṡca paramaṃ bhuvi ॥ sthitamicchasi rājēndra rāmaṃ mē dātumarhasi । If you want to further the cause of Dharma and if you want to enhance your reputation in this world, please do not waver about sending Raama with me.
1.19.16b-17a	यदि ह्यनुज्ञां काकुत्स्थ ददते तव मन्त्रिणः ॥ वसिष्ठप्रमुखाः सर्वे राघवं मे विसर्जय । yadi hyanujñāṃ kākutstha dadatē tava mantriṇaḥ ॥ vasiṣṭhapramukhāḥ sarvē rāghavaṃ mē visarjaya । O prince of Kaakutsa dynasty ! Please check with your ministers and Vasistha and only upon their good advice, do you send Raama with me.
1.19.17b-18a	अभिप्रेतमसंसक्तमात्मजं दातुमर्हसि ॥ दशरात्रं हि यज्ञस्य रामं राजीवलोचनम् । abhiprētamasaṃsaktamātmajaṃ dātumarhasi ॥ daṡarātraṃ hi yajñasya rāmaṃ rājīvalōcanam । For the duration of the ten nights of the Yagnya, please send your dearest, shiny lotus eyed Raama, without delay.
1.19.18b-19a	नात्येति कालो यज्ञस्य यथा ऽयं मम राघव ॥ तथा कुरुष्व भद्रं ते मा च शोके मनः कृथाः । nātyēti kālō yajñasya yathā 'yaṃ mama rāghava ॥ tathā kuruṣva bhadraṃ tē mā ca ṡōkē manaḥ kṛthāḥ । O prince of Raghu dynasty ! Please act in time for my Yagnya. Everything will be alright and you shouldn't have anything to worry.
1.19.19b-20a	इत्येवमुक्त्वा धर्मात्मा धर्मार्थसहितं वचः ॥ विरराम महातेजा विश्वामित्रो महामुनिः । ityēvamuktvā dharmātmā dharmārthasahitaṃ vacaḥ ॥ virarāma mahātējā viṡvāmitrō mahāmuniḥ । Thus stated the Dharmatma, the Muni and the supremely Radiant Viswaamitra, his legitimate purpose. Dharma = legitimate, fair and reasonable. Artha = Purpose.
1.19.20b-21a	स तन्निशम्य राजेन्द्रो विश्वामित्रवचः शुभम् ॥ शोकमभ्यगमत्तीव्रं व्यषीदत भयान्वितः । sa tanniṡamya rājēndrō viṡvāmitravacaḥ ṡubham ॥ ṡōkamabhyagamattīvraṃ vyaṣīdata bhayānvitaḥ । The good opportunity Viswaamitra laid out, wouldn't help that king of kings from sinking with grief and fear.
1.19.21	इति हृदयमनोविदारणं मुनिवचनं तदतीव शुश्रुवान् । नरपतिरभवन्महांस्तदा व्यथितमनाः प्रचचाल चासनात् ॥ iti hṛdayamanōvidāraṇaṃ munivacanaṃ tadatīva ṡuṡruvān । narapatirabhavanmahāṃstadā vyathitamanāḥ pracacāla cāsanāt ॥ The words of Viswaamitra have torn his heart into pieces. The mind of the lord of men went out of shape. And he almost jumped out of his throne.
	इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीये आदिकाव्ये श्रीमद्बालकाण्डे एकोनविंशः सर्गः ॥ ityārṣē ṡrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīyē ādikāvyē ṡrīmadbālakāṇḍē ēkōnaviṃṡaḥ sargaḥ ॥ Thus concludes the nineteenth Sarga in Baala Kaanda of Vaalmeeki Ramayana.
We completed reading 684 Slokas out of ~24,000 Slokas of Vaalmeeki Raamayana.

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Important to drink some water before going to bed???

Even if this a repeat, it is worth going through!!!

Unbelievable Information

How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before going to bed ...because they'll have to get up during the night.

Heart Attack and Water - I never knew all of this ! Interesting....... Something else I didn't know ... I asked my Doctor why people need to urinate so much at night time. Answer from my Cardiac Doctor - Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement!

I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me.

Correct time to drink water... Very Important. 

From A Cardiac Specialist!

Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body.

2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs;

1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion;

1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure

1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack I can also add to this...

My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps.

Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.

Mayo Clinic Aspirin

Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic,

who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.

1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. 

The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.

2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest, for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar). Please read on...

Something that we can do to help ourselves - nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue.

They work much faster than the tablets.

Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks.

There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.

Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.

If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water. Afterwards: -

Call Emergency Help line. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by.-

Say "heart attack!" - Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins.

Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ...DO NOT LIE DOWN!

If you send this email to your family - friend, you will probably save a life.

PERSONS ABOVE 60 YEARS SHOULD KEEP IN MIND

Dear All,

This is one of the best and most educative e-mails that I have circulated in recent past.
Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60 years of age, owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinions. But, it need not be so, if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them scrupulously. Here are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.

1. *Never say “I am aged* There are three ages, chronological, biological and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the health conditions; the third is how old we feel we are. While we don't have control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.

2. *Health is Wealth* If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your priority. Thus you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do take health insurance coverage.

3. *Money is Important* Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoy a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But, never take it for granted.

4. *Relaxation and Recreation* The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.

5. *Time is Precious* It is almost like holding a horse's reins. When they are in your hands, you can control them. Imagine that every day you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash – use it profitably. Live this moment; live it fully, now, in the present time.

6. *Change is the only Permanent Thing* We should accept change – it is inevitable. The only way to make sense out of change is to join in the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.

7. *Enlightened Selfishness* All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But, our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we derive by doing good for others, without expecting anything in return. Perform a random act of kindness daily.

8. *Forget and Forgive* Don’t be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing our blood pressure.

9. *Everything has a Purpose* Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and is right in his own.

10. *Overcome the Fear of Death* We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for some time. Time heals everything and they will go on.

Please do not ignore...... Very important

Please do not ignore. Very important.. Got this mail from a friend who was driving from Gurgaon to Delhi

This could happen anywhere in India. Please be aware while traveling.

While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it. For whatever reason, I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the Police and they were going to check it out. But, this is what the Police advised even before they went out there to check... "There are several things to be aware of ... gangs and thieves are now plotting different ways to get a person (mostly women) to stop their vehicle "There is a gang initiation reported by the local Police where gangs are placing a car seat by the road...with a fake baby in it...waiting for a woman, of course, to stop and check on the abandoned baby. " Note that the location of this car seat is usually beside a wooded or grassy (field) area and the person - woman - will be dragged into the woods, beaten and raped, and usually left for dead. If it's a man, they're usually beaten and robbed and maybe left for dead, too. 

DO NOT STOP FOR ANY REASON!!! DIAL 10111 AND REPORT WHAT YOU SAW, 
 
But don't even slow down. "If you are driving at night and eggs are thrown at your windscreen, do not stop to check the car , do not operate the wiper and do not spray any water, because eggs mixed with water become milky and block your vision up to 92.5%, and you are then forced to stop beside the road and become a victim of these criminals. This is a new technique used by gangs, so please inform your friends and relatives. These are desperate times and these are unsavory individuals who will take desperate measures to get what they want.
 
"Please talk to your loved ones about this. This is a new tactic used. Please be safe." 

PASS ON TO AVOID THESE THINGS FROM HAPPENING!!

Imp Msg for every girls who goes to college or office alone. If u find any child crying on road showing his/her address n askng u 2 take him/her to that address, take that child 2 police station n plz dnt take them 2 that address. It is a new way of some gangs 2 steal, rape & kidnap girls. Plz Frwd 2 all girls & also boys who are hvng sisters & frnds. 

Plz don't feel shy 2 frwd this msg. Our 1 msg may save a girl.

Making sure every face smiles By Tapsi Maitra-Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram

Girl hostels by Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram

Making sure every face smiles By Tapsi Maitra

The glorious and rich traditions, prosper and lush green forests, simple culture and unique identity are priceless legacy of Vanvasi areas of the country. The Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram has been working to preserve and promote this legacy through various activities since six decades. Education and hostel are complimentary to each other. It is the oldest and the most effective project of the Kalyan Ashram. Thousands of Vanvasi boys and girls are studying in different hostels being run in different parts of the country. The experiment of hostel proved to be very useful in the education of Vanvasi girls.

There are over 200 hostels run by Kalyan Ashram in the country. About 40 of them are exclusively for girls. Thousands of students are getting different kinds of education through these hostels. The first hostel for girls was opened in Jashpur Nagar in 1975 so that girls can contribute in nation building after getting proper education. The girls staying in the hostels of Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Gumla (Jharkhand) and Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) are getting education till post graduation. 

Some hostels also have arrangements for education till 12th class. Majority of the hostels provide education till 8th or 10th standard. All the girls are from Vanvasi communities. The number of girls in four to five hostels is 55 to 60 while majority of the hostels have 30 to 35 girls. All the hostels have a fixed daily routine which teach the girls some new thing everyday.

They get good samskars through morning prayer, physical activities, shakha, aarati, etc. The cultural activities presented on each Saturday expose and promote their hidden talent. There are special activities like Geeta paath, Ramayana paath, historical stories, different competitions, etc on Sundays so that they get different kinds of samskars.

The girls in Raipur and Rudrapur hostels are from north-eastern states. The girls who have interest in music are imparted the training of classical music. The training of many kinds of handicrafts is provided in the hostel of Rudrapur. The professors from Pantnagar University impart them this training. There is arrangement to impart • the training of cutting-tailoring, embroidery, knitting in several hostels. By and large every girl is tried to impart the training which she likes.

There are arrangements of coaching in every hostel. For physical development they are imparted the training of yoga, judo-karate, etc. There are good teams of kabaddi and kho-kho in several hostels. The training of traditional sport of Vanvasis i.e arrow and bow is also imparted to them. Apart from getting this kind of education many of the girls have become good activist of Kalyan Ashram. They actively participate in many organisational activities and also provide effective leadership to the people in their respective areas. In this way they are contributing in nation building also. 

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