लेखक: मुकुंद हिंगणे
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“Participating in the process of cooking vegetables is delightful…!”
What’s your favorite thing to cook? In traditional Maharashtrian cuisine, a meal is a feast of multiple dishes served together. Even the simplest meal typically includes jowar bhakri or chapati along with rice as essential components. However, the most important part of the meal is the vegetable dish! Whether it’s a dry sabzi or a…
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“Why are we afraid to comment on local-level politics…?”
If you are a citizen of any country and belong to the middle-class working population, you are likely hesitant to speak openly about the politics in your area. But why is this so? Statements like “Let’s mind our own business,” “Why get involved in unnecessary disputes?” or “Politics isn’t our domain” reflect the general attitude…
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“Due to job requirements, the generation born in the 1960s had to learn computers!”
Write about your first computer. We always consider the generation born in the 1960s to be the luckiest. This is because, along with fundamental development, this generation also witnessed the transformations in science and technology. It was our generation, born in the 1960s, that first observed the day-to-day changes as we took progressive steps forward.…
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“One should believe in religious practices that bring positive changes within oneself.”
Yesterday, on January 29, being “Mauni Amavasya,” I went to “Neera-Narsinghpur” with friends to bathe at the confluence of the rivers. Although I am not a follower of orthodox beliefs in Hinduism, I do respect religion. I genuinely appreciate certain concepts in Hindu scriptures that are used for mental peace and purification of the mind.…
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“I am very afraid of being alone in the dark…!”
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? The fear of loneliness in the dark is a very natural experience. This fear is not just of the external darkness but also of the uncertainty, helplessness, and loneliness within us. This experience becomes more intense during…
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“One must stop being a judge in every matter….!”
One must stop constantly criticizing others. I believe we often criticize others excessively. Instead, we should focus on improving our own behavior first. The effort to improve behavior begins with letting go of negative thoughts and transforming ourselves into individuals with completely positive thinking. If we take responsibility for our thoughts and actions, we won’t…
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“Compared to my height, my weight has started increasing; that’s my current complaint!”
What do you complain about the most? I’m not someone who usually complains. I believe in the idea that “we should remain content with the position God has placed us in because, ultimately, we will never get more than what He has destined for us.” Therefore, I have no complaints about my destiny. On the…
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“I like watching football and playing cricket…!”
What are your favorite sports to watch and play? “Technically, neither football nor cricket are native Indian sports. Yet, both have an immense fan following in this country. There are not only fans like me who enjoy watching these sports, but India is also home to great players who have dedicated their lives to these…
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Hurda Party: A Rural Feast from Maharashtra…!
In the chilly winter air, a unique cultural tradition that warms human relationships is the “Hurda Party.” Deeply rooted in the farming culture of rural Maharashtra, this delightful celebration offers urban dwellers a refreshing connection to nature. In the middle of January, as the crisp warmth of the winter air settles in, the fields come…
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“I will manage the money received through the lottery properly…!”
What would you do if you won the lottery? Your hard-earned money is your true wealth. However, if an ordinary hardworking person earns just enough to meet daily needs despite working all day, winning a lottery is considered a divine miracle that can transform not only their life but also their family’s future. Until now,…