The Book Highlight - Ayush Kashyap

The book Hidden Life of Trees highlights its intricate relationships and communication networks within forests, reminding us of the importance of fostering a deeper connection with the natural world. It encourages us to appreciate and respect the complexity of ecosystems.

Ayush Kashyap
Sunbeam School, Varuna

The Joy of Giving - Ahad Hashmi

The Joy of Giving is an enriching experience. It is a profound connection to our inherent generosity and empathy. When we give freely, whether it be our time, resources, or simply our presence, we ignite a spark of warmth and fulfilment within ourselves and others. 

The act of giving opens our hearts and purpose as we contribute to the well-being of those around us. In giving, we discover the truth that true abundance lies not in what we possess, but in what we are willing to share with others.

Ahad Hashmi
Sunbeam School, Varuna

Seizing Opportunities - Aradhy Mohan Jalan

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Seizing Opportunities: Empowering Personal Growth and Purpose

Your resourcefulness and initiative will go far as you navigate this stage of life if you are smart, aware, and take action. By asking questions, you can become invaluable.

It is not often that a person can create opportunities for themselves, but they can position themselves so that when the opportunity arises, they are ready. 

'Use me, God! Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.'

Aradhy Mohan Jalan 
Class - 7
Sunbeam Hostel Lahartara 

Embracing Possibility - Animesh Kashyap

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"It always seems impossible until it's done". 

We are always afraid of the consequences of the work we have done because we often think about the result, but it can be achieved through practice. Like when our parents ask us to score 90% in our exams, there is a question mark, but when we start to work on that, we slowly become self-motivated. Things can seem really hard until we start.

Even though something looks impossible at first, if we keep trying and don't give up, we can make it happen. It's like saying, 'Don't let tough times stop you from reaching your goals'. So, no matter how tough things seem, we should keep going and think that we can do it. We should always think in our minds, 'I can and I will', as it gives lots of motivation. 

'Where there is a will, there is a way'."

Animesh Kashyap
Class-8
Sunbeam School & Hostel Lahartara, Varanasi.

The Starting of Chipko Movement - Aradhy Mohan Jalan

"The Old Mango Tree: Witness to the Chipko Movement"

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Hi! I am a 50-year-old mango tree. I am the oldest tree in this forest. I would like to narrate an incident which will make you self-reflect.

The wind was blowing, birds were chirping, water was flowing, and the weather was pleasant, but then the pleasant weather changed to something horrible. Some sepoys came to cut trees, and then some villagers, including children and women, came out from their houses. They stuck themselves to the trees and started saying, "You can't cut the trees!" 

The sepoys got angry and killed 2-4 people. They started shouting and yelling, "They give us life, oxygen, fruit, and in return, what do we give them? Death?" The people, inspired by the Chipko movement in 1972 which saved thousands of trees, joined in and became a part of the movement. 

Aradhy Mohan Jalan
Class - 7
Sunbeam  Hostel Lahartara

Begum Hazrat Mahal - Aradhy Mohan Jalan

 

Life of Begum Hazrat Mahal : The Freedom Fighter of India

Begum Hazrat Mahal's birth name was Mohammadi Khanum, and she was born in 1820 in Faizabad, the former capital of the Oudh State. She was sold by her parents and became a tawaif by profession. She entered the royal harem as a Khawasin after being sold to Royal agents, where she was promoted to a pari and was known as Mahak Pari.

She became a Begum after being accepted as a royal concubine of the King of Awadh, the last Tajdaar-e-Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah. She became his junior wife, and the title 'Hazrat Mahal' was bestowed upon her after the birth of their son, Birjis Qirwais. In 1856, the British annexed Awadh, and Wajid Ali Shah was exiled to Calcutta. Begum Hazrat Mahal remained in Lucknow with her son and soon took charge of the affairs of the rebel state of Awadh as it entered armed struggle with the British East India Company. Unfortunately, she lost her life on 7 April 1879, at the age of 59, in Kathmandu, Kingdom of Nepal.

Aradhy Mohan Jalan
Class - 7
Sunbeam Hostel Lahartara

Failure: The Pathway to Success - Rudranshi Rai

Don't Believe That Failure is a Permanent Condition

Don't believe that failure is a permanent condition. Failure is the road to success. Failure is life's greatest teacher; it builds our character. We shouldn't limit ourselves because of the fear of failure; it is a stepping stone to learn and explore. If you never fail, you never truly live life. Many people are afraid to fail, but the truth is that everyone has failed, and everyone will fail again. When you fail, you can become better. Don't give up; instead, strive to become better. Failure can turn into success slowly because of the option to try again repeatedly.

Rudranshi Rai
Class - 9
Sunbeam School Lahartara