Category: New Beginnings
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Shanaya’s Hidden Turmoil: Unveiling the Dark Chapters

sumay-uncle scolded me That morning, Sumay-uncle called me on WhatsApp video. The first thing he asked was, “Have you done your morning chanting?” I replied, “No, I haven’t.” He seemed upset and asked, “Why not? What’s the problem?” “I’m not feeling good here. I don’t like the environment or the people around me,” I told…
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Rising Above Criticism

As I was getting picked on by some classmates, one of my pals came over and said, “You’re going the wrong way. Everyone’s criticizing you. I feel bad for you, too.” “Oh, really? So, all of you think you’re on the right track?” I asked. “Yeah, what’s wrong with that?” he replied. “Well, because you…
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My Initial Struggles in Network Marketing

meeting an influencing personality The person approached the table where Harsh and I were sitting & greeted me with a handshake, saying, “Hello, I am Bhaskar.” I responded, “Hello, I am Chirag.” “How are you?” he asked. “I am good.” Then he turned to Harsh, and Harsh said, “Sir, Chirag is unsure if he can…
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Dreams Ignited: The Network Marketing Expedition

The person came up to me and introduced himself with his name, “Harshvardhan”. I also reciprocated as I said, “Hi! I am Chirag”.So, he sat in front of me and kept his backpack aside. He asked, “Where are you from?” “I’m from Odisha,” I replied. “Nice! I’m from Madhya Pradesh. What are you studying?” “I’m…
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Indulging in First-Year Delights: A Treat for the Senses

After meeting Srila Sachinandan Gurudev at Dandabhanga Ashram(Puri), we returned to Cuttack that very night. Sumay-uncle sat beside me, engrossed in chanting on his beads, while I gazed through the windshield. A sense of unease washed over me as if I were leaving behind something irreplaceable. I didn’t know what it was, but I felt…
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Embracing Change: My Decision to Leave Home

Waiting for Exam Results After completing my board exams, I eagerly awaited the results, anticipating a good performance based on my efforts. The declaration of results was still 20-25 days away, giving me enough time to explore colleges outside my hometown. I conducted online research on various institutions located in high tier cities such as…
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I Found a New World

a conversation that changed my perception After the wisdom class, I and my uncle went to the living room. I asked him to say more about Srila Prabhupada. He said, “We address our spiritual master as Srila Prabhupada because he is the representative of Lord Krishna”. “But I knew someone else as Srila Prabhupada,” I…
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She Started Talking to Me Again!

Pranshi called me after the first paper of our board exams. When I saw her name appear on my mobile screen, I was puzzled. After thinking for a while, I received her call. “Hello, what’s up?” she asked. “Hmm… good,” I replied. “How was your paper?” she asked. “Yes, it was good,” I said. “Hmm……
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Heart Break – She Didn’t Love Me

I learned that Pranshi was roaming around with her previous boyfriend from one of our common friends. So, I was enraged with her for this kind of behavior. I could not behold the pain and went to ask her the reason behind that. At first, she remained silent. Then suddenly she looked into my eyes…
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Fragile Love: She Broke My Trust

I was waiting for Pranshi’s response after expressing my feelings to her. The next day when I entered the class, in curiosity to know her response, she was sitting with her best friend and discussing something. Then they both saw me. Her friend stood up and started walking toward me. I was feeling annoyed and…