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SHARADIYA NAVRATRI IN HINDU MYTHOLOGY : WELCOMING MAA DURGA

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  Sharadiya Navratri in Hindu Mythology: Welcoming Maa Durga By MY DIARY PAGES Introduction: The Sacred Festival of Sharadiya Navratri Sharadiya Navratri is one of the most sacred and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism. Observed during the autumn season, this nine-night festival is dedicated to Maa Durga, the divine mother who represents Shakti, or the supreme feminine power. Devotees across India welcome the Goddess with prayers, fasting, devotional songs, the lighting of lamps, and the performance of traditional rituals. The word Navratri is derived from two Sanskrit words: Nava , meaning nine, and Ratri , meaning night. These nine nights symbolize the worship of the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga, popularly known as Navadurga. Sharadiya Navratri is not merely a religious celebration. It is also a reminder of the eternal victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, courage over fear, and faith over despair. As we prepare to welcome Maa Durga into our homes...

THE VALUE OF TIME: A LESSON WE LEARN TOO LATE

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  The Value of Time: A Lesson We Learn Too Late Time is one of the most valuable gifts of life, yet it is often the one we understand only after it has passed. Money lost can sometimes be earned again, opportunities may return, and mistakes can be corrected—but time once gone never comes back. As we grow older, we often look back and realise how many precious hours we allowed to pass without using them properly. The value of time is therefore a lesson that many of us learn too late. Time and Our School Days School life is one of the most important periods for learning the value of time. In those days, we are often told to study regularly, attend school on time, complete our work and prepare seriously for examinations. The percentage we score in Secondary and Senior Secondary examinations can matter greatly. These marks often influence our further education and sometimes our career opportunities. But many of us could not score as well as we wished. Looking back, we may under...