लेखक: मुकुंद हिंगणे
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“My going to the moon is a fantastical idea in this lifetime…!”
“मी चंद्रावर जाणे हा या जन्मातील कल्पनारम्य विषय…!” How much would you pay to go to the moon? On July 20, 1969, when NASA’s Apollo 11 spacecraft landed on the moon, Neil Armstrong became the first astronaut to set foot on the lunar surface. Now, for its 2025 lunar mission, NASA has selected only 10…
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“These are currently days of joy in India…!”
“सध्या भारतात आनंदाचे दिवस सुरू आहेत…!” I believe that all religions in the world teach moral values and promote human welfare and happiness. Every religion has established “festivals” by combining moral conduct with religious teachings. A festival is essentially a celebration of joy rooted in virtuous behavior and religious rules. Currently, in India, there is…
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“When monotony sets in with the same task, you have to choose an ‘alternative’…!”
“एकाच कामात साचलेपणा आला की ‘पर्याय’ निवडावा लागतो…!” What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? No matter how much you choose work that you enjoy as a career, after a certain period, either due to monotony or a slowdown in its pace, you start feeling bored. It becomes difficult to accept…
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“To achieve contentment, a large investment is not necessary…!”
“समाधान मिळविण्यासाठी फार मोठ्या गुंतवणुकीची गरज नसते…!” Why do we constantly race to prove ourselves in life? The urge to prove that you are different from others typically arises when you have a strong background. However, if your background is weak in every sense, then your idea of proving yourself becomes a struggle for stability.…
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“Making ‘Varanfal’ or ‘Chakolya’ is truly a specialty…!”
“वरणफळ अर्थात चकोल्या बनविणे ही तर खासियत….!” What food would you say is your specialty? As the responsibility of managing the entire household is not yet firmly established as a role requiring men to be excellent cooks in Indian society, we can say that many lazy and food-loving Indians like myself are enjoying good times.…
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“Has it ever happened that darkness itself has pushed away darkness…?”
“काळोखानेच काळोखाला दूर सारले असं कधी घडलंय का…?” Martin Luther King Jr. has a very famous thought. He says, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” How simply he conveys this message. Though a lifelong struggle to prove your existence may be…
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“The British built a lake on the battlefield that marked the fall of the Maratha Empire…!”
“मराठेशाहीचा अस्त करणाऱ्या युद्धभूमीवर ब्रिटिशांनी बांधला तलाव…!” What major historical events do you remember? On the battlefield where the army of the second Bajirao Peshwa, under the leadership of the last commander of the Maratha Empire, Bapu Gokhale, fought the third and final fierce battle against the British forces, the Maratha Empire faced defeat, marking…
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“Those whose garden is in full bloom should give away two flowers.”
“ज्यांची बाग फुलून आली त्यांनी दोन फुले द्यावीत ।” Do you want to live a happy life? It’s quite simple. Spread happiness around you, cultivate a garden of joy. This means whatever store of happiness you have, share it with others. “Happiness” is not like stagnant water that will dry up if given away. Happiness…
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“Should we take big risks in life? Life passes by in this very dilemma…!”
“आयुष्यात मोठी जोखीम घ्यावी का ? यातच आयुष्य सरते…!” What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? When someone from the familiar circle around us achieves surprising “success,” we too start feeling envious of them. Either we are not ready to quickly accept that their success is undeniable, or…
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“The fortunate father of an accomplished son is becoming my new identity…!”
“कर्तृत्ववान मुलाचा भाग्यवान बाप ही माझी नवी ओळख बनतेय…!” What are you most proud of in your life? Whether rich, poor, or middle-class, all parents around the world have the same wish: “To be known in society through their child’s accomplishments.” Parents who see this wish fulfilled consider themselves truly blessed. A sense of satisfaction,…
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