once in a while, we get so fortunate that we get to meet the hawan group families on the same day as that of our big festival. and this month gives us that opportunity when our monthly hawan will be on the same day as that of diwali. happy diwali! i can say it with conviction that all of you,for every mother and father, their little ones become the center of their world the moment their kids come into it. kids’ well-being, growth, and happiness occupy parents’ thoughts day and night. parents continuously engage in activities to make their kids smart, intelligent, athletic, and experts in various domains. but it is often noticed that as time goes on and,we all are beneficiaries of the satellites that are continuously and diligently rotating around the earth and performing their functions. but do we know who placed those satellites in their orbit? where are they? understanding this phenomenon will unveil the beauty and purity of another human relationship. i suppose you have guessed what i am about to share with you.,in the intricate fabric of society, each individual is like a thread woven together, creating a beautiful and rugged tapestry. while the pursuit of our own welfare is essential, it remains incomplete without considering the welfare of the society as a whole. just as a fabric finds strength in the unity of its threads, our collective well-being is deeply intertwined,our journey in life involves both acquiring what is beneficial for us and eliminating what is detrimental to us. there is one crucial thing we need to acquire that will attract all auspicious things towards us, and one thing we need to eliminate that will eliminate all pains and sufferings from our lives. these two things are knowledge and ignorance,,one of the biggest factors that determines the happiness, joy and satisfaction in one’s life is largely determined by how a person is treated. irrespective of how much one has (in terms of money, beauty, or position), they will not enjoy any of their successes until they gain respect of others. it is not a surprise that everyone wishes to,जहां आज मृत्यु के मात्र 1-2 वर्ष के बाद ही जीवित रह पाना असंभव है, स्वामी दयानन्द सरस्वती आज, 200 वर्षों के पश्चात, भी विशाल जनसमुदाय के अंदर चेतना बन कर जीवित हैं। these are some of the thoughts india’s prime minister narendra modi shared on this february 12th as he kicked off the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th birth,if you have been to any gym or health food section of a grocery store in the last 10 days or so, you cannot but notice a renewed awareness about fitness and health. interestingly, this awareness is noticed in the first few months of every year. as the year progresses, the passion and desire for self improvement yield to other,a fun-filled, entertaining yet highly informative activity on the end-of-year hawan! dear hawan kids, hope all of you are doing great and looking forward to the upcoming holidays. as you very well know, the december hawan is a special hawan where we review the year-long learning. this year is no exception. while being in the remote setting in the last