BOOK REVIEW- IKIGAI

 Book Review on IKGAI

This book is the best International Bestseller written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. The word ‘Ikigai is a mysterious word. In the Japanese language- ‘Iki’ means ‘Life’ and ‘gai’ means ‘Worth/Purpose’. So, Ikigai means Purpose of Life. This book will tell you the secret to living a Long and Happy Life.

There are some people in this world, who may have found their Ikigai, while others are still looking for it though they carry it within them. Our Ikigai is hidden deep inside each of us, and to find it requires a patient search.

The book gives us a reference to Okinawa island of Japan where people have lived a healthy life for more than 100 years.

The books explain to the reader – How to find out your Ikigai?

There are four important questions to be asked to you to find out your Ikigai-

1.    What do you Love? – ask yourself What you Love and note down your answer. You may Love Reading, Gaming, Skating, Writing, etc.

2.    What the World needs? – ask this second question to you. You may get answers like family, community, affection., care, etc.

3.    What you can be paid for? Ask this third question to you. You may get many answers related to your work, career, etc.

4.    What you are good at? -ask this fourth question to you. Dismiss the limited belief. Write down the things you are good at and practice them. Take action..…. do trial and error.

The author is sure that a person will surely find his/her Ikigai by these above-mentioned questions.

Besides these four questions, the book offers a Rule for living a Long and Happy Life. Those Rules are-

1.    Saty Active, don’t retire.

2.    Take it slow and live the movement.                                   

3.    Don’t fill your stomach 100%

4.    Surround yourself with good friends.

5.    Get in shape for your next birthday.

6.    Smile- Positive energy attracts positive feelings

7.    Reconnect to nature.

8.    Give thanks- Gratitude                                               

9.    Follow your IKIGAI  

This is a must-read book to enhance your life.

English Grammar - Previous year paper

BLOG WRITING

 Definition: a website where a person writes regularly about topics that interest them, usually with photographs and links to other websites they find interesting.

Common features of blogs 

• Header with the menu or Navigation bar
• Main content area
• Sidebar with profiles, popular posts or favorite content
• Footer with relevant links privacy policy, disclaimer, contact page etc.

Structure of Blog:

Marking Scheme for ‘Blog Writing' (As per HSC Board)

Main Content (Mc) = 2 Mark

Header / Menu / Navigation Bar (HMN) = 1 Mark

Footer (F) = 1 Mark.

Sample Examples of Blog Writing:

                          Importance of Discipline

Discipline provides people with rules to live their lives efficiently and effectively. When you have discipline in your life you can make small sacrifices in the present for a better life in the future. Discipline creates habits, habits make routines, and routines become who you are daily. The value of discipline is the way to do what needs to be done. Not only does practice allow one to establish a positive action. It helps us train our minds and body and enables us to focus on our goals and to regulate our emotions. It helps preserve society’s peace and order.

As students, discipline is very important in their lives. Students often find mathematics to be difficult and fear the subject. Discipline helps them to build a positive attitude towards everything. This helps them to improve their performance slowly and steadily. Finally, discipline helps students to build a healthy mind which is very important to developing a healthy body.

In the life of an individual, practice gives harmony and order. It teaches an individual to take accountability and to display respect. Keeping well-defined laws is the cornerstone of civilization. If the structure were not developed, people would do whatever they wished and make errors without first and foremost thought. It facilitates positive human actions in order to enhance humanity and make it a more straightforward place for us to work. The capacity for a person to be self-restricted enables them to function faithfully, rigorously, and regulated. An absence of this capacity may lead to catastrophe.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” 

– George Washington

Sample Example No.2.

                                    Say no to tobacco.

Humans are supposed to be the most evolved creatures on this planet. True ? No, absolutely false! If, after knowing the various harmful effects of tobacco, man still uses it, it does not speak well of his mental capabilities. Which other animal chews tobacco? Which other animal uses’ gutka’ or paan masala’, or smokes cigarettes, cigars, and ‘beedis’?

“It’s my life”, some may say. Yes, it is. But it affects the people around too. Tobacco use is one of the biggest public health hazards of recent times. Tobacco is one of the primary causes of cancer and heart attacks. People in the 1950s and 60s did not know about this, and hence they smoked. But not that we know it and know that it can lead to a horrible and painful death, can’t we, the species with the most highly developed brains, stop its use? Stop growing it altogether? 

Can’t the government ban its farming?

The frightening bit is that many youngsters are getting addicted to tobacco. Once addicted, withdrawal is very difficult. So why not we all join hands and say no to tobacco? ‘No’ to using it, and ‘No’ to growing it too.

the Inchcape Rock | ENGLISH| SYJC | Appreciation of the poem

 Poetic Appreciation of Poem

2.3 The Inchcape Rock

 

About the poet and poem:
This is a ballad, written by Robert Southey. It is the story of the 14th-century attempt by the Abbot of Aberbrothok to install a warning bell on the Inchcape, a notorious stone reef about 18 km off the east coast of Angus occupied by the  Bell Rock Lighthouse. The poet was inspired by the legendary story of a pirate who removed the bell on the Inchcape rock and invited death for himself because of his own deed.

 

The Theme
The Abbot of Aberbrotok installed a bell on the Inchcape rock to alert the mariners to avoid the collision, the pirate plucked the bell in jealousy. In return journey , he invited death due to the lack of an Inchcape bell.

 

Poetic Device
The figure of speech used in the poem is a a b b. The tone of the poem is energetic as it is a balled. There are 4 lines in each stanza, figures of speech like personification, simile, metaphor, and beautiful word pictures of the story. We find many old English words here.

 

Special features
We observe a beautiful presentation of the natural beauty of the sea, it has thus a sea background. Being a ballad, we find great energy while reading the poem. The poem depicts a word of an image of marine beauty.

 

My opinion/message
The poem is  didactic, with a great moral message
‘as we sow, so shall we reap’
This message is useful to everyone, we are responsible for our destruction the qualities like jealousy and hatred invite destruction for us.

 

ENGLISH. SYJC-EXPANSION OF IDEAS

Truth is Beauty, Beauty is Truth

The phrase “Beauty is truth, truth beauty” is a famous line from John Keats’ poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn.” The line expresses the idea that beauty and truth are interconnected and inseparable.

At its core, the phrase means that anything that is truly beautiful reflects a deeper truth, and anything that is truly true is inherently beautiful. The idea is that beauty and truth are two sides of the same coin and that they are intimately linked.

To understand this idea, we can consider the beauty of nature. When we look at a beautiful landscape or a sunset, we are moved by its beauty, and we also feel that it is truthful in some way. The beauty of nature reflects the truth of its existence and the laws of the universe that govern it.

Similarly, in art, beauty is often associated with authenticity and emotional truthfulness. A beautiful work of art is one that captures something essential about the human experience and speaks to us on a deep emotional level. This emotional truthfulness is what makes the work beautiful.

The phrase “Beauty is truth, truth beauty” is not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a poetic expression of the idea that beauty and truth are interconnected. By recognizing and appreciating the beauty around us, we can come to a deeper understanding of the truth of our existence and the world around us.

Reading is Important

Reading -Very useful Tool

Reading is the most important tool to any person's life. Reading fetch you new ideas, trends and finds to your Life.

I always wanted to be a good reader. Many time, I wanted read but there were some hassles and tussle in my task.

So recently I joined one online course "Read for Success" by Dr.S. Manjunath. The course helped me a lot for improving my reading speech. It guided me to choose the right kind of books fits for my profession.

Here is some recommendations for Dr. S. Manjunath 

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad' by Robert Kiyosaki: This book challenges conventional beliefs about money and provides invaluable insights into financial literacy and investing for passive income.
2. 'The Intelligent Investor' by Benjamin Graham: A timeless classic, it offers principles for successful investing, emphasizing value-based strategies and long-term thinking.
3. 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill: This groundbreaking self-help book delves into the power of the mind, positive thinking, and persistence in achieving financial success.
4. 'The Millionaire Next Door' by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko: By studying the habits of millionaires, this book reveals the importance of frugality, smart financial choices, and disciplined saving.
5. 'The Richest Man in Babylon' by George S. Clason is a timeless personal finance book that imparts essential financial principles through engaging parables set in ancient Babylon. It emphasizes saving, investing, living below one's means, and seeking financial knowledge. It offers practical advice for wealth accumulation and financial success.

These books offer a wealth of knowledge, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you take control of your financial future. I encourage you to explore these books and apply their wisdom to your personal circumstances. Let's embark on this journey together towards financial growth and success!"

Happy Reading...

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देशातील पहिले एआय तंत्रज्ञान म्हणजेच आर्टिफिशल इंटेलिजेंस तंत्रज्ञानाचं विद्यापीठ रायगड जिल्ह्यातील कर्जत येथे होत आहे. आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस हे तंत्रज्ञान भविष्याच्या दृष्टीने फार महत्त्वाचे आहे. या प्रगत तंत्रज्ञानामुळे जग बदलेल असे म्हटले जाते.

 

युनिव्हर्सल एआय युनिव्हर्सिटी या विद्यापिठामध्ये १ ऑगस्टपासून पहिलं शैक्षणिक वर्ष सुरु होणार आहे.जिल्ह्यातील कर्जत येथे स्थापन करण्यात आलेले हे विद्यापीठ ग्रीन कॅम्पस असेल आणि त्याला महाराष्ट्र सरकारच्या उच्च तांत्रिक आणि शिक्षण विभागाने मान्यता दिली असल्याचे विद्यापीठाकडून सांगण्यात आले आहे. भारतातील अशा प्रकारचं हे पहिलं विद्यापीठ आहे. या विद्यापिठात एआयचा अभ्यास केला जाईल. हे विद्यापीठ एआय तंत्रज्ञानाच्या शिक्षणात महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावेल.

 

युनिव्हर्सल एआय युनिव्हर्सिटी हे एआय आणि भविष्यातील तंत्रज्ञानातील विशेष पदवी आणि पदव्युत्तर अभ्यासक्रम सुरू करण्यात येत आहे. या अभ्यासक्रमांतर्गत येथे शिकणार्‍या विद्यार्थ्यांना एआय तंत्रज्ञानाबद्दल संपूर्ण माहिती आणि शिक्षण दिलं जाईल. यामध्ये व्हर्च्युअल रिलिटी आणि सुपर कॉम्प्युटरचे शिक्षण दिलं जाणार आहे. या विद्यापिठात एआय तंत्रज्ञानाच्या अभ्यासासाठी हायटेक क्लास रूम्स, सुपर कॉम्प्युटर आणि व्हर्च्युअल रिलिटी उप रणे अशी वेगवेगळी तयारीही करण्यात आली आहे.

 

एआय विद्यापीठामध्ये एआय तंत्रज्ञान आणि भविष्यातील तंत्रज्ञानामध्ये विशेष पदवीपूर्व आणि पदवीधर अभ्यासक्रम आहेत. तसेच जागतिक घडामोडी आणि मुत्सद्देगिरी, कायदा, पर्यावरण आणि क्रीडा विज्ञान यासारखे इतर नवे-जुने संमिश्र अभ्यासक्रम तयार केले आहेत. जग अधिक ऑटोमेशन आणि डिजिटल ट्रान्सफॉर्मेशन डे वाटचाल करत असताना, जागतिक अर्थव्यवस्थेमध्ये देशाला स्पर्धात्मक राहण्यासाठी एआय शिक्षण आणि संशोधन महत्त्वाचं आहे.

 

एआय युनिव्हर्सिटीचं वैशिष्ट्येे एआय विद्यापीठाचं कॅम्पस मुंबईत स्थापन करण्यात आले आहे. येथे विद्यार्थ्यांना वेगळ्या पद्धतीने शिकवले जाईल. एआय विद्यापीठात हायटेक क्लास रूम, व्हर्च्युअल रिलिटी उपकरणे आणि सुपर कॉम्प्युटर बसवण्यात आले आहेत. प्रत्येक विषय शिकवण्यासाठी एआय तंत्रज्ञानाचा वापर केला जाईल. तरुणांना ऑगमेंटेड रिलिटी, मिक्स्ड रिलिटी, आयओटी, ब्लॉकचेन यांवर शिकण्यासाठी आणि प्रयोग करण्यासाठी लॅब तयार करण्यात आली आहे. विद्यार्थ्यांचे तांत्रिक ज्ञान वाढविण्यासाठी विविध साधनांचा वापर करण्यात येणार आहे.

GRAMMAR: TENSE

 TENSE 

Tenses are the most topic important topic in English Grammar. One should command it to have a complete hold on the English Language.

11th Standard Admission 2nd Round

 

१0 वी/ १२ वीच्या परिक्षेत अनुत्तीर्ण झालेल्या विद्यार्थांसाठी.........

 १२ वी च्या परिक्षेत अनुत्तीर्ण झालेल्या विद्यार्थांसाठी......... 

मॉन्टी रॉबर्ट नावाचा घोड्याच्या तबेल्यात काम करणाऱ्या मजुराचा मुलगा होता. शाळेत शेवटच्या दिवशी सर्वांना निबंध लिहायला सांगितला ' माझे स्वप्न '

मॉन्टी रॉबर्टने निबंध लिहिला की एक दिवस माझ्या मालकीचा रेस कोर्स असेल, २०० ते ३०० अरबी घोडी माझ्याकडे असतील, गाडी बंगला अफाट पैसा आणि जगातला सर्वात श्रीमंत म्हणून मला ओळखलं जाईल...

निबंध लिहिला, निकाल लागला मॉन्टी रॉबर्टच्या वर्गातील सर्व मुले पास झाली, नापास झाला तो फक्त मॉन्टी रॉबर्ट 

तो निकाल घेऊन शिक्षकेकडे गेला की मॅडम तुम्ही मला नापास केला आहे मला पास करा. मॅडम म्हणाल्या अरे वेड्या मी तुला जाणून-बुजूनच नापास केले आहे. मॉन्टी म्हनाला का ? अरे तू निबंध काय लिहिला आहेस तुझ्या मालकीचा रेस कोर्स असेल, २०० ते ३००  घोडी तुझ्याकडे असतील, जगातला श्रीमंत तू असशील अरे वेड्या स्वप्न पहावीत पण अशक्य कोटीतली नव्हे, विसरू नको की तू एका घोड्याच्या तबेल्यात काम करणाऱ्या मजुराचा मुलगा आहेस... 

मॉन्टी रॉबर्ट म्हणाला मॅडम तुम्ही मला पास करा मॅडम म्हणाल्या तू तुझं स्वप्न बदल मी तुला पास करते तसा मॉन्टी रॉबर्ट म्हणाला की मॅडम आणा तो निकाल इकडे आणि निकाल घेऊन मॉन्टेरॉबर्ट तिथून निघून गेला...

वीस वर्षांनी त्याच शाळेची सहल एका रेस कोर्सला भेट द्यायला गेली त्यावेळी तिथल्या तरुण मालकाने त्यांच स्वागत केलं, त्यांना अख्खा रेस कोर्स फिरवून दाखवला, रेस कोर्स दाखवण्याचे पैसेही घेतले नाहीत. शेवटी त्या तरुण मालकाने त्या शिक्षिकांना विनंती केली की आजचा डिनर तुम्ही माझ्यासोबत कराल का ? 

 शिक्षिका सर्व मुलांना घेऊन त्यांच्या डिनर हॉलमध्ये आल्या, तर पाहिले कि हॉलमध्ये एक सर्टिफिकेट फ्रेम करून लावलं होतं; त्या शिक्षिका जरा जिज्ञासेन पुढे गेल्या त्याच्यावरचं नाव पाहून म्हणाल्या अरे हा तर आमच्याच शाळेचा निकाल आहे. कोण मॉन्टी रॉबर्ट का ? कुठे आहे तो तुमच्या रेस कोर्स वर कामाला आहे का? त्या वेड्याला सांगितलं होतं तुझं स्वप्न बदल तुला पास करते पण त्याने ऐकलं नाही. कुठे आहे बोलवा त्याला.. 

 त्यावेळी तो तरुण मालक म्हणाला की मॅडम मीच मॉन्टी रॉबर्ट आहे. आणि मॅडम मी माझं स्वप्न पूर्ण केल आहे. तेव्हा जर तुमचं ऐकून माझं स्वप्न बदललं असतं तर मी शाळेच्या परीक्षेत पास झालो असतो पण आयुष्याच्या परीक्षेत मी नापास झालो असतो....

अपयश आलं म्हणून निराश होऊ नका या जगात काही अपवाद वगळता बहुतांश नापास झालेल्या ध्येयवेड्या लोकांनीच इतिहास घडवलेला आहे .

Edited & Complied By

Prashant Salvi

What after SSC & HSC

What after SSC & HSC?

Firstly, Congratulations to the students for passing the Board Exams. I also wish good Luck to those who failed un these Board Exams.  Though board exams are an important threshold in every student's life, they should not be the ultimate goal of any student. There are many meaningful things to do the life. Many of you must be searching best career options available. The success of any career depends on three key things: Persistence, Hard Work, and Flexibility. 

Any career you may choose, you should put in your continuous efforts. The scattered efforts often result in a downfall in your life. Your target may be achieved late, but your continuous efforts will fetch you at any moment. So keep trying unless you achieve your goal. The second key to your success is Hard Work. There is nothing impossible in this world. The most important thing is to work hard and smart. Your Hard work will bring you closer to your goals. another important thing is that flexibility. One should be flexible enough to digest the failures in life. No person has achieved success in one go. One has to struggle to in life. 

The following are career options one can opt as per his/her choice.