The Bridge Across the Rapids

Timeless Wisdom: Ramayana for Modern Living!

The river roared like a monster that night, swollen by the monsoon. The old rope bridge that once connected the two sides of the valley had been swept away. The village remained flooded for a week, and a viral infection soon made many children fall ill. On the far bank lived an elderly Sage—the only one with the  Ayurvedic medicine that could save the fever-stricken children of Om’s village.

“There’s no time to wait for rescue,” Meera whispered, fear in her eyes. “If we don’t cross today, it may be too late.”

“Cross that?” Kabir pointed at the furious current. “It’s suicide.”

Om’s gaze was steady. “Not if we face it together.”

The five friends quickly formed a plan. Raghav, the strongest swimmer, tied a rope around his waist. Zoya studied the current and chose the safest stretch. Meera and Kabir gathered branches to anchor the rope, while Om coordinated every move.

Raghav plunged in first. The river tossed him like driftwood. “Hold tight!” Om shouted. The others braced,  refusing to let go. Twice Raghav vanished beneath the waves—but their grip never loosened. With one last effort, he reached the opposite bank and tied the rope to a tree.

One by one, they crossed—soaked, trembling, slipping—but every time someone faltered, the others pulled, steadied, and shouted courage into their hearts. No one was left behind.

When they reached the Sage, the old doctor’s eyes filled with tears. “You built your own bridge across death itself,” he said, handing them the life-saving medicine.

By dawn, the children of their village were safe. The five friends stood together—exhausted, drenched, but smiling. They knew the truth: none of them could have done it alone.

Just as Lord Rama built a bridge across the ocean to reach Lanka—with Hanuman’s devotion, Lakshmana’s loyalty, and the Vanara Sena’s tireless teamwork—Om and his friends built their bridge across the rapids.

The Ramayana reminds us that great challenges are never conquered alone. Unity, faith, and selfless devotion to a shared purpose can transform fear into courage and the impossible into triumph.

The Fall of the Rising Star- When Success Meets Ego, Only One Survives!

Timeless Wisdom: Ramayana for Modern Living

Arjun Malhotra was only nineteen when the world started calling him a genius. He had built a mobile app that went viral overnight—millions of downloads, companies knocking at his door, newspapers splashing his name across headlines: “Teen Tech Titan!”

At first, Arjun was humble. He thanked his small team, his mentors, even his family who had supported him through sleepless nights. But slowly, as the invitations to elite parties rolled in and investors called him the “next Steve Jobs,” something inside him shifted.

He stopped answering calls from his childhood friends. He brushed off his team’s suggestions, convinced his ideas were always better. When his co-founder warned him about security flaws in the app, Arjun smirked:

“Do you think I don’t know what I’m doing? People don’t question me anymore—they follow me.”

Success placed him on a throne of glass, and he believed it was unbreakable.

Months later, a rival company exposed the same security flaw his co-founder had warned him about. Thousands of users’ data got leaked. Lawsuits followed. Social media, once worshipping him, now mocked him: “Arjun the Fraud!” Investors pulled back. Overnight, his empire crumbled.

But the worst part wasn’t the money or reputation—it was the silence. The friends he’d ignored were gone. The team he’d dismissed had left. For the first time, Arjun was alone, staring at the ruins of his own arrogance.

That night, Arjun sat alone in his darkened room, the glow of his shattered headlines still open on his laptop screen. His chest felt heavy, his pride finally cracked.

In the silence, his grandmother’s voice floated back to him from years ago, a story she had told by the flicker of an oil lamp:

“Ravana was no ordinary man. He had unmatched knowledge, strength, and wealth. But two enemies lived within him—his arrogance and his endless hunger for more. Pride made him deaf to wise counsel, and desire made him blind to limits. And so, despite having everything, he lost everything.”

Arjun shivered. For the first time, he saw himself in that story. He, too, had let arrogance silence his friends, and greed for recognition push aside ethics. 

The real enemy was not the rival company. It wasn’t the critics. It was inside him all along.

The next day, instead of running from the disaster, he called his team. With genuine humility, he admitted his mistakes. Slowly, painfully, he rebuilt—not just the company, but the trust he had lost.

This time, he vowed to let his achievements speak louder than his ego.

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✨ Lesson for Teens ✨

The story of Arjun reminds us that arrogance and greed can turn even your brightest success into ashes. True strength is not just achieving, but staying humble, listening to others, and keeping ambition aligned with ethics.

🌟 Campaign Note 🌟  

When positions fade and success settles, who will still stand beside you?
Stay humble—even when you touch the sky—for it’s love, loyalty, and humility that truly hold your world together. 

"Conquer yourself, and no downfall can touch you."

When Duty Calls:Why Integrity Outshines Every Opportunity?

Timeless Wisdom: Ramayana for Modern Living!

It was a rainy Friday night. Meghraj , 16, was getting ready to go out with his friends to a live concert. He had been waiting for weeks—the band was his favourite, and the tickets were rare. His phone buzzed: “We’re outside, let’s go!”Just as Meghraj grabbed his jacket, his mom’s voice shook from the kitchen: “Meghraj, wait. Your grandfather slipped in the bathroom. I need you to come with me to the hospital.” Meghraj froze. 

The concert was starting in an hour. His friends were honking outside. He could already imagine the music, the crowd, the thrill. And now this?

He felt torn apart. Why me? Why tonight? Mom can manage, right?But then a memory flashed. Meghraj’s teacher had once told the class about Bharata, Lord Rama’s brother. When Rama was exiled, Bharata was offered the throne — comfort, power, and everything one could desire. Yet he refused to sit on it, saying, “A kingdom gained at the cost of dharma is no blessing.”

Instead, he placed Rama’s sandals on the throne and ruled as a caretaker, waiting for his brother’s return.

As that memory came rushing back, Meghraj understood. Doing what’s right isn’t always easy — but it’s what gives meaning to everything else.

Meghraj clenched his fists. This was his test.

He opened the door, looked at his friends, and said, “I can’t come. It's emergency at home. My family needs me.”
They groaned. “Bro, you’ll regret this forever. It’s the concert of the year!”
Maybe they were right. His chest ached as he shut the door.At the hospital, Meghraj stayed by his grandfather’s side all night—helping with forms, buying medicine, even making his dadaji laugh through the pain. 

His mom whispered, “I couldn’t have done this alone. You’ve honoured your responsibility.”

The next day, Meghraj’s friends spammed social media with pictures of the concert. For a moment, jealousy burned in him. But then his grandfather reached out, squeezed his hand, and said, “You were my strength last night. I’ll never forget this. I'm proud of you.”That one line meant more to Meghraj than any concert ever could. 

He realised—the thrill of a night fades, but the respect you earn by standing true to your duty lasts forever.

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✨ Take away for Teens ✨

Sometimes life throws a choice between what you want and what is right. The thrill of chasing desire fades fast, but the respect you earn by standing by your dharma lasts forever.

🌟 Campaign Note 🌟  

Let’s inspire our youth to ask themselves: Will I do what feels good, or what is right?

The Two Report Cards: Because Life Grades Beyond Marks Too!

                            “ Sunday Stories: The Success Secrets of Extraordinary”

Vedant was a bright boy in Class VIII. Every evening, his father would ask the same question at the dinner table:

“Did you complete your homework? How many marks did you score in today’s test?”

Vedant’s father believed that the only way to succeed in life was to top every exam. To him, grades were the ticket to a secure future. And co-curricular activities were just waste of time. 

But Vedant’s mother often noticed something else—her son’s eyes lit up when he played football, when he fixed a broken radio, or when he narrated stories at school functions. His talents weren’t always reflected in his report card.

One day, Vedant came home with his exam results. He stood at the door, nervous. He had scored “average” marks. His father’s face turned stern.

“This is not acceptable! You must study harder. Forget football and drama. Focus only on your books!”

That night, Vedant quietly cried. His mother gently said,

“Beta, don’t worry. You have another report card—one that doesn’t come from school, but from life.”

Vedant looked puzzled.

His mother explained,
“Your first report card is about academics. But your second report card is about confidence, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, kindness, and courage. These are the marks life gives you when you play, explore, and take part in activities beyond books.”

Months passed. Vedant’s mother encouraged him to balance study with football practice, debates, and science club projects. His father, though reluctant, allowed him to continue—just to see what happens.

Soon, Vedant’s football team won the district championship. He led the science club in making a low-cost water filter that caught the attention of the local newspaper. He grew bolder, more curious, and more resilient.

When the next exam results came, his marks were decent—not perfect, but enough. His father was surprised.

“Vedant,” he said slowly, “How did you manage both studies and all these activities?”

Vedant smiled,
“Because I was not afraid anymore. When I play football, I learn teamwork. When I debate, I learn to think fast. When I fix things, I learn patience. These things help me study better too. Life’s report card is just as important as the school’s one.”

For the first time, his father realized—he had been chasing only one kind of excellence. Achievements in co-curricular activities don’t compete with academics; they complete them.

From that day on, Vedant’s his father stopped measuring him only by grades. He also started celebrating his second report card too.