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Solitude vs. Being Alone: Understanding the Powerful Difference In a world that moves fast and demands constant connection, the idea of being by yourself can feel either like a gift or a burden. But there’s a huge difference between simply being alone and truly experiencing solitude — and understanding this difference can change how you recharge, create, and even heal. What Does It Mean to Be Alone? Being alone means you're physically by yourself. You could be sitting at a café with no one across from you, walking through a quiet park, or even eating dinner at home. It’s simply the absence of other people nearby. But being alone can carry mixed feelings. Sometimes, it feels freeing. Other times, it can feel isolating, especially if the aloneness wasn’t by choice. What Is Solitude? Solitude , on the other hand, is a choice . It’s the conscious decision to step away from others for the sake of your own peace, reflection, or creativity. Solitude isn’t about isolation or loneliness...

    शिष्टाचार का मह्त्व   "शिष्टाचार" का अर्थ है सभ्य व्यवहार, अच्छे संस्कार, या आदर-सत्कार। शिष्टाचार के मुख्य सिद्धांत सम्मान, विचार और ईमानदारी हैं। सम्मान का अर्थ है किसी और के गुणों और सीमाओं को स्वीकार करना, विचार में उनकी ज़रूरतों और अधिकारों को समझना शामिल है, और ईमानदारी एवंम  निष्ठा के साथ काम करना है। ये तीन गुण सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ के आधार पर शिष्टाचार के विभिन्न सामान्य उदाहरणों को आकार देते हैं, जैसे झुकना या हाथ मिलाना। शिष्टाचार जीवन का दर्पण है जिसमें हमारे व्यक्तित्व का स्वरूप दिखाई देता है। शिष्टाचार के माध्यम से ही मनुष्य का प्रथम परिचय समाज से होता है। अच्छा या बुरा, दूसरों पर कैसा प्रभाव पड़ता है यह हमारे उस व्यवहार पर निर्भर करता है जो हम दूसरों से करते हैं। शिष्ट व्यवहार का दूसरों पर अच्छा प्रभाव पड़ता है, दूसरों को सद्भावना आत्मीयता और सहयोग की प्राप्ति होती है। साथ ही समाज में लोकप्रियता बढ़ती है। इसके विपरीत अशिष्ट व्यवहार दूसरों में घृणा, द्वेष, पैदा कर देता है।  अकृत्यं नैव कर्तव्यं प्राण त्यागेऽप्यु परिस्थते।       ...

Embracing Solar Energy at Home:  A Bright Step Toward Sustainability As the world pivots toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, solar energy stands out as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. For homeowners, embracing solar energy is no longer a distant dream; it's an achievable and practical solution to reduce energy costs, lower carbon footprints, and contribute to a greener planet. Why Solar Energy? Solar energy is abundant, renewable, and sustainable. Unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t produce harmful emissions, making it an environmentally friendly choice. By installing solar panels at home, you can harness the power of the sun to generate electricity, heat water, and even charge electric vehicles. Benefits of Solar Energy at Home Cost Savings : Solar panels can significantly reduce electricity bills. With net metering, homeowners can earn credits for excess energy fed back into the grid. Energy Independence : Solar energy reduces reliance on traditio...

  Dr. Bhartesh Shah participated in the National Conference and made Jamnagar proud in the field of education. Chairman of Jain Education Trust, Jamnagar, Mr. Dr. Bhartesh Shah was invited. The educational conference held at Haridwar on 14-15 December was conducted by the Chairman of the Indian Shiksha Board Swami Shri Baba Ramdev and Executive Chairman Dr. N. P. done by Singh. The purpose of this conference was to express ideas on how to integrate Indian tradition with modern education in which Dr. Bhartesh Shah presented views on Indian culture and modern education. In this conference, along with Jain Education Trust, prominent organizations like Vidya Bharti, Indian Education Board, Amma, Isha, Chinna Jiyar Swami, Agastya Foundation, Ramakrishna Math, Swaminarayan Gurukul, Bhikhu Sangh Seva, Vivekananda Kendra, Sri Sanatana Dharma Pradini Sabha, Dev Sankrishna Vishwavidyalaya, Aurobindo Society also presented their views. At the end of the conference each delegate was honored by...