Wednesday, 10 September 2025

गुरुनानक देव जी : मानवता और समानता के दूत - चंचल

गुरुनानक जी की जीवनी अमरदीप सिंह जी ने गुरुनानक देव जी की पूरी जीवनी के बारे में बताया और गुरुनानक जी कहाँ-कहाँ गए यह भी बताया। गुरुनानक जी मक्का मदीना से बगदाद और बाद में ईरान से भारत आए। यह यात्रा उनके धार्मिक और सामाजिक संदेशों को फैलाने का एक जरिया थी। ईश्वर की एकता, सभी मनुष्यों की समानता, ईमानदारी से मेहनत, मिल-बाँटकर खाना, ईश्वर के नाम का जाप करना है। गुरुनानक देव जी ने सिखाया कि एक ही ईश्वर है और वह सभी प्राणियों में मौजूद है। उन्होंने जाति-पाति और धर्म के आधार पर भेदभाव की निंदा की और सभी मनुष्यों की समानता पर जोर दिया।

गुरुनानक जी के विचार —
एक ईश्वर में विश्वास: ईश्वर एक है, वह सर्वत्र विद्यमान है और उसकी भक्ति से मन शांत होता है।
मेहनत और ईमानदारी: अपने हाथों से मेहनत करके और ईमानदारी से धन कमाना चाहिए।
परोपकार: अपनी मेहनत की कमाई से दूसरों की मदद करनी चाहिए।
समानता: स्त्री-पुरुष को बराबर मानना चाहिए और किसी का अनादर नहीं करना चाहिए।
अहंकार का त्याग: किसी भी प्रकार का अहंकार नहीं करना चाहिए, विनम्र भाव से जीवन जीना चाहिए।
आत्म-नियंत्रण: संसार को जीतने से पहले अपने विकारों पर विजय पाना अति आवश्यक है।
सादा जीवन: धन को हृदय में स्थान नहीं देना चाहिए, उसे लालच से दूर रखना चाहिए।
प्रेम और एकता: सभी मनुष्यों से प्रेम और एकता की भावना रखना चाहिए।
आत्मविश्वास: जिसे खुद पर भरोसा नहीं होता वह कभी कोई काम सही ढंग से नहीं कर सकता।

गुरुनानक देव जी ने कहा — "उसे महान समझो जो स्वयं को जानता है।"

चंचल 
सनबीम ग्रामीण स्कूल

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Sunbeam Lahartara: Reading Our Minds Aloud

 

Educating with Empathy.pptx by Manisha Khanna

At our Sunday School, we immerse ourselves in a vibrant environment where every story and activity teaches us valuable lessons and resonates with our hearts. If we could share our thoughts, you would see how deeply we cherish each moment spent together.

During the Youth Engaging Society Workshop with Shikha Ma’am, we discovered the importance of empathy. We learned to listen to others patiently and to understand feelings beyond our own. We practised kindness, not only through our words but also through simple acts that can brighten someone's day. We also realized the value of determination—when challenges arise, courage and persistence guide us toward success.

Our Sunday School experience was more than a class; it was a gentle reminder that values shape who we are. We carry these lessons forward, proud to be Sunbeamians who believe in touching lives with empathy, spreading kindness, and facing every challenge with determination.

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Learning Empathy and Kindness - Sunbeam School Ballia

My Good School 31st August 2025

Our first session with Shikha ma'am was particularly enlightening, as we explored the differences between empathy, sympathy, and kindness. We learned how these acts can profoundly impact not only our own happiness, but also that of our friends and surroundings. We also gained valuable insights into practising empathy in various situations.

The second session with Jugjiv sir was a delightful book-reading experience. The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn highlighted the immense value of friendship through the story of Carl, a bookseller.

Today's session was incredibly encouraging and helpful in my journey to develop essential skills, be empathetic, and practice kindness.

Ifra Wahid
Class IX

Today, we had Ms. Shikha ma'am with us, and we learnt about kindness, friendship, and empathy. I understood how we can help our friends in every situation—whether they are facing a problem or not, and whether they are in a good mood or not. I felt thrilled because Ma'am helped me answer my question and also gave me a chance to speak. Today's session was very interactive and genuinely one of the best sessions I've ever had.

Talat Bano 
Class V-C

In today's session, I learnt that kindness is when we do something good for others, but empathy is when we actually feel what they feel. Kindness is like giving a hand, and empathy is like walking beside someone so they don't feel alone. When both come together, even small actions can make a big difference. A simple act, such as listening to a friend or standing with someone who feels hurt, can give them the courage they need.

Today, I understood that kindness is the action, but empathy is the heart inside it. If we practice both, we not only make one person's day better, but also make this world a softer and kinder place to live in.

Astha Mishra 
Class IX-D

It was one of the most fruitful sessions I have ever attended. It was taken by Ms. Shikha Agnihotri and focused on how children's emotions affect their lives. She has conducted multiple analyses of child psychology, and her explanation of kindness and empathy made it clear how we should practice these values in our daily lives.

We asked many questions, and Shikha ma'am answered them patiently, ensuring that she conveyed the essence of kindness and empathy to us. In the middle of the session, we even discussed coping with bullying, which made the discussion even more impactful.

Janvi Singh 
Class IX-F

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