Indian education System

The birth of child has been always considered as a very auspicious occasion. Right from that time, the parents and other relatives start researching in to even the very minute things, his name, his education, and much more; all those things that can affect this small little life at any point in his future.
Education, in today’s time especially, has always been a very important concern for the parents. Nursery’s to primary schools to higher schools and then graduation with finally ending up in the job is what forms one of the major ingredients of one’s life. It never ends, as it continues throughout one’s lifetime. Its not that you need to be master in some particular field and leave the rest, as life cannot go on like that. Sociology, cultural aspects, spiritual thoughts, environmental education apart from the field of your specialization are some of the other areas of education that a child learns naturally while living in his family, clan relatives, community, at his work. The knowledge gets sharpen as he gets more exposure in the world and thus it continues to grow endlessly.
Looking back in to the rich past of the country, one can easily observe the various ups and downs that the education system of India has gone through. With the change in the rule over a territory, changed the education policies; sometimes taking the system in a positive direction while at other times, proved a curse to the society.
There are other private as well as state combined with private schools in the country, that though have fee structure entirely different from that of the government schools where the education is entirely free, but excel in providing the quality education to the children.
Indian schooling takes basically fourteen years from child’s lifetime, starting with the nursery classes at the age of around three years, where a child learns the basic alphabets of English and other tools of the basic subjects. The idea is to develop the capability of recognizing and understanding the things around the kids. As the student gets promoted to the higher classes, he comes to know about the various aspects of our society, the history - geography of the country, our constitution, the basic science that rules nature, a bit of algebra and much more. In the last two years of his schooling, a child is made to specialize in the field which he opts to take as his career. All this time, it’s not just the books that are included in the course curriculum to develop in him the skills of being a hard working child that believes to go deep in to the concept rather than becoming just a regurgitate, sports and other cultural activities are also added up in the day routine so that the refreshment along with the development of new skills may be developed in the child. The cultural activities may range from painting, gardening, dance, photography to Even after these obstacles, there are states like
Kerla in the country that have been able to achieve literacy rate as high as 95% to 98%. It is primarily because of the state’s education policies and individual’s effort that the state has been able to develop and keep a proper pace with time.
To conclude with, it can be said that although Indian Education System has few visible flaws, the curriculum of it so very complete and well defined that it develops a hard working and dedication in the student, which keeps him at much higher ranks when it comes to judging an Indian child on global level.

A Heaven in India- Golden temple

The Golden Temple of India
Have you ever seen a Golden Temple? no, just visit India.
I am often asked what my favorite sacred places are in the world, among the many hundreds I have visited. I could not choose one in particular, but included in the top ten would certainly be the Golden Temple. It is a place of both stupendous beauty and sublime peacefulness. Originally a small lake in the midst of a quiet forest, the site has been a meditation retreat for wandering mendicants and sages since deep antiquity. The Buddha is known to have spent time at this place in contemplation. Two thousand years after Buddha's time, another philosopher-saint came to live and meditate by the peaceful lake. This was Guru Nanak the founder of the Sikh religion. After the passing away of Guru Nanak, his disciples continued to frequent the site; over the centuries it became the primary sacred shrine of the Sikhs. The lake was enlarged and structurally contained during the leadership of the fourth Sikh Guru and during the leadership of the fifth Guru the Hari Mandir, or Temple of God was built. From the early 1600s to the mid 1700s the sixth through tenth Sikh Gurus were constantly involved in defending both their religion and their temple against Moslem armies. On numerous occasions the temple was destroyed by the Moslems, and each time was rebuilt more beautifully by the Sikhs. From 1767 onwards, the Sikhs became strong enough militarily to repulse invaders. Peace returned to the Hari Mandir.The temple's architecture draws on both Hindu and Moslem artistic styles yet represent a unique coevolution of the two. During the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hari Mandir was richly ornamented with marble sculptures, golden gilding, and large quantities of precious stones. Within the sanctuary, on a jewel-studded platform, lies the Adi Grantha, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs. This scripture is a collection of devotional poems, prayers, and hymns composed by the ten Sikh gurus and various Moslem and Hindu saints. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until long past sunset, these hymns are chanted to the exquisite accompaniment of flutes, drums, and stringed instruments. Echoing across the serene lake, this enchantingly beautiful music induces a delicate yet powerful state of trance in the pilgrims strolling leisurely around the marble concourse encircling the pool and temple. An underground spring feeds the sacred lake, and throughout the day and night pilgrims immerse themselves in the water, a symbolic cleansing of the soul rather than an actual bathing of the body. Next to the temple complex are enormous pilgrims' dormitories and dining halls where all persons, irrespective of race, religion, or gender, are lodged and fed for free.Amritsar, the original name of first the ancient lake, then the temple complex, and still later the surrounding city, means "pool of ambrosial nectar." Looking deeply into the origins of this word amrit, we find that it indicates a drink of the gods, a rare and magical substance that catalyzes euphoric states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. With this word we have a very clear example of the spirit, power, or energetic character of a particular place becoming encoded as an ancient geographical place name. The myth is not just a fairy tale. It reveals itself as a coded metaphor if we have the knowledge to read the code: The waters of Amritsar flowing into the lake of the Hari Mandir were long ago - and remain today - a bringer of peacefulness

Wife-Warrantee, Girlfriend- Guarantee? A Hindu perspective.

“Wife-Warrantee means if you got a product (wife) and there is fault you just can repair it or modified it but you can not change it.
Girlfriend- Guarantee means a product (wife) is not suits you or you don’t like it you can replace it with a new one. “Old people say in my country.
I never heard that a man and woman can be partner not husband and wife. In India if you are living with someone you are supposed to be marry with him/her. When you getting up the particular marriage age,your parents select a bridegroom or bride for you. After that they engage marriage according to their customs.
In Hindu dharma, marriage is viewed as a sacrament and not a contract. Hindu marriage is a life-long commitment of one wife and one husband, and is the strongest social bond that takes place between a man and a woman.
Grahastha Ashram (the householder stage), the second of the four stages of life begins when a man and a woman marry and start a household. For a Hindu marriage is the only way to continue the family and thereby repay his debt to his/her ancestors.
In Hindu view, marriage is not a concession to human weakness, but a means for spiritual growth. Man and woman are soul mates who, through the institution of marriage, can direct the energy associated with their individual instincts and passion into the progress of their souls.
In arranged marriages, the bride and bridegroom are generally selected and chosen by parents or the elders. Being experienced and elderly people, they can perhaps better evaluate the merits of the partners. Left on their own, the boy and the girl, being young, can be led to more transitory rather than long lasting and valuable considerations.
This system of selection by the parents has been criticized because it has been seen that in many cases, parents seek matches on the basis of superior social status and more wealth which would add to their prestige, rather than compatibility on biological or psychological grounds. It is, therefore highly desirable that the boy and the girl should be consulted and the reasons for the selection of jeevansathi discussed with them.
Today the young boys and girls have a deep desire of a perfect marriage. In their would-be jeevansathi, the youngsters want a beautiful face, unmitigated love, devotion and fidelity and also camaraderie and complete self expression. The reality of marriage is not foreseen and when it fails, they put the blame on the parents instead of upon the excessive and naïve demands they make on the marriage.
The parents are morally bound to find mates for their children and the children are obliged to accept the parental choice. The marriage among Hindus is considered a union between two families rather than between two young people. However, two considerations are mostly followed-that the mates must be chosen outside the family and must be within the religion/caste. However, western culture has heavily influenced the youngsters and traditional customs are being ignored in the modern age.
But it still confuses me which is the better- Love marriage or arrange marriage. What you think?

An International flight Experience

Everyone wants to see the earth from the sky. I got a chance to feel it this when I got visa to study in New Zealand. Five and a half hours into my first international flight I had a headache. Nothing serious, probably just a combination of pressure and heat. I was very hot!!! Going through the big steel doors at the airport was a little emotional - but only for a second! It disappeared as quickly as it came on. Getting on the plane was great and the time taken between getting on the plane and departing was quite quick. We only had a short time to browse the duty free bookshop for a book for my friend and then sit in the lounge for 15 minutes before boarding.
As soon as we got on the plane, I felt as though I was already in Thailand. The flight attendants looked great in their coloured uniforms and I saw and heard Thai written and spoken.

Me and one of my friend are perfectly positioned to watch the TV, in the middle on the aisle and 5 rows back. Even better is the fact that we had two spare seats next to us - plenty of room for me to strew my belongings.

Every time an update would appear in between movies I would eagerly look up at the screen, disappointed only to discover that we were flying over outback North Australia. We were currently cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet. I loved the updates we get on the TV screen! The map charted our progress with the little aeroplane that kept twitching about and changing direction by 45 degrees.

Then we again were in the others plane and left for New Zealand. We got bored after 6-8 hours and got very tired because of the long journey. After each and every moment we were looking on the screen which was telling us how far away from New Zealand we were. You can not sleep in the plane because of the uncomfortable seats of the plane.

But when we came to know that we were only half an hour away from our dream country, it made us again excited.

We found us in the land of New Zealand after some time. Really it was very interesting, excited but a little bit long journey.

My Culture- The Indian

My Cultures
The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development or manners. The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being is defined as culture.
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged.
A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian culture within us as we grow.
“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.
Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways.
Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.
Even though India is a country of various religions and caste our culture tells us just one thing 'phir bhi dil hai hidustani '.

Vegetarian Vs Non-Vegetarian

I think being vegetarian is a big deal and the people who don't believe in themselves go for the non-vegetarian dishes. Its not only about the food, but also about the personality, the internal belief and self confidence that most veggy guys are contained in bundles....well don't fight over it but preserve the animals for a better world, otherwise one day will come when men will eat man


I am a student, and I would just like all of you who think vegetarianism is unhealthy to know that you are wrong. A vegetarian does not only eat vegetables, but they also consume other foods such as grains, dairy (in some cases), fruits and sometimes other food sources as well. The only significantly lacking nutrient in a vegan diet is protein, which can be accounted for in dairy products and tofu. So whoever thinks vegetarians are not healthy, you have the wrong impression of a vegetarian diet.

I want to discuss the topic of bodybuilding and vegetarianism. Please excuse me if I sound critical but I feel that on a purely vegetarian diet, putting on muscle mass is very difficult in particular for ectomorphs (naturally thin people with small joints and bird necks). Milk is very good but I have heard from many people and also experienced that weight gain is much easier on a non-vegetarian diet. Particularly since meat contains cretin which speeds up growth and recovery of muscle. I would like to give a small example - compare the Australian cricket team with ours. Andrew Leipus himself said that non-vegetarianism was one factor responsible for the thick and muscular builds of the Australian players. From the point of view of a bodybuilder/sportsman I feel that it is far far far better to be a non-vegetarian.

Teamwork

Teamwork- Backbone of an Organization
Team work
Some things can be done individually, but for some, you would need a person or two to back you up. You cannot always have a mindset that you can get things done with your own two hands. Certain things are best done as a team.
This is where teamwork comes into the picture.
“A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals who care deeply about each other. They are fiercely committed to their mission, and are highly motivated to combing their energy and expertise to achieve a common objective”
Many people used the words team and group interchangeably, but there are actually a number of differences between a team and a group in real world applications. A number of leadership courses designed for the corporate world stress the importance of team building, not group building, for instance.
It is often much easier to form a group than a team. If you had a room filled with professional accountants, for example, they could be grouped according to gender, experience, fields of expertise, age, or other common factors. Forming a group based on a certain commonality is not particularly difficult, although the effectiveness of the groups may be variable.
A team, on the other hand, can be much more difficult to form. Members of a team may be selected for their complementary skills, not a single commonality. A business team may consist of an accountant, a salesman, a company executive and a secretary, for example. Each member of the team has a purpose and a function within that team, so the overall success depends on a functional interpersonal dynamic
Most of the people don’t know the benefits of teamwork. When I interviewed the General manager of an organization and asked about the team work, he said, “ It’s a wastage of time, Its better to work individually. It doesn’t matter that you are working in team or individually, there must be some output”
Many organizations don’t know the benefits, process and formation of teamwork. That’s why they are not interested in teamwork. They are unaware that when teams are good, proves very-very good.