5 Life Lessons from Hanuman ji Stories for Academic Excellence

Published at : 23 Apr 2024, 3:22 PM IST

Updated at : 23 Apr 2024, 3:48 PM IST

Do you wonder how myths and legends can teach life lessons to students? Hanuman, the powerful monkey god in the Ramayana, teaches timeless principles that appeal to academic success seekers. From his quest for knowledge to his persistent commitment and humility, Hanuman’s story offers a riveting tale that transcends mythology and gives insight to students navigating school.

We’ll explore Hanuman’s travels to learn five life lessons that will help you succeed in school and beyond. Let’s explore these ancient legends to see how they might inspire your learning and progress. Read more,5 Encouraging Bhagavad Gita Shlokas for Students

1. Bal Hanuman and the Gurukul: Embrace the Thirst for Knowledge

Story: The story goes that young Hanuman, who was eager to learn, went into a gurukul (a teacher’s home) to learn from the wise Vishwamitra. Even though the guards caught Hanuman, the teacher was amazed by how hard he worked and how eager he was to learn. He chose to let him become a student. Hanuman studied hard and looked for knowledge all the time while he was at the gurukul.

Application: To use this lesson, find out what drives you to study on a personal level. Think about what topics or fields really interest you. Find the “why” you want to go to school, whether it’s a love of writing, science, technology, or something else.

Allow your interest and drive to push you to discover, question, and seek information beyond what you can find in literature. Take on difficulties as chances to learn and grow. This will help you develop a deep and lasting love for learning that will help you do well in school and in life in general.

2. Surya Shishya: Take Charge of Your Learning

Story: Hanuman wanted to learn from Surya, the Sun God because he wanted to know more. Even though Surya was always moving across the sky, Hanuman was determined to learn. By jumping toward the sun, he showed that he was always eager to learn.

Lesson: Hanuman’s bold search for information from Surya shows how important it is to be in charge of your own learning. It’s limited to sit back and wait for information to come to you. Instead, take advantage of chances to learn and actively look for them.

Application: Take responsibility for your own learning to live this lesson. Don’t just focus on what you learn in school; look for other tools and opportunities. Take online classes, workshops, conferences, and do things outside of school that are connected to what you’re interested in.

Take an active role in talks, ask questions, and look for chances to learn by doing. By taking the initiative, you’ll learn new things, gain useful skills, and take charge of your educational path, all of which will improve your overall performance and personal growth.

3. Lankini Yuddh: Sharpen Your Foundational Skills

Lesson: Hanuman’s meeting with Lankini shows how important it is to learn basic skills like language and spelling.

Story: During the important Lanka war in the Ramayana, Hanuman fought Lankini, a scary monster who watched over the city walls. Lankini dared Hanuman to a grammar battle while she was dressed as an old woman. Hanuman took part in the fight to show how good he was at language and basic skills. He beat Lankini with his language skills. This win made it possible for Hanuman to get into Lanka, which led to more heroic actions.

Application: To put this lesson into practice, make building strong basic skills a top priority on your academic path. Start by making time and working hard every day to improve your language, vocabulary, and basic school skills. Read a lot, work on writing articles and reports, and take part in conversations that need clear and effective communication. You can improve your language skills by getting help from teachers, using online tools, and going to language camps or classes.

4. Sanjeevani ki Khoj: Use Knowledge for Service

Lesson: As an example, Hanuman’s quest to find the Sanjeevani plant shows how information can change things when used to help others.

Story: Lakshmana, Rama’s loyal brother, was badly hurt in battle and needed medical help right away. Hanuman decided to go to Mount Sumeru and find the holy plant Sanjeevani. Without any doubt, Hanuman was the most determined and strong person in the world. He removed the whole mountain and brought back the plant that saved Lakshmana’s life, which turned the tide of the fight.

Application: To live this lesson out, look for ways to use the things you’ve learned in school to help your community and make the world a better place. Help young students who are having trouble with school by volunteering as a teacher or leader.

Take part in science, technology, or other subject-related community projects or programs that use your knowledge to solve problems in the area or improve society as a whole. Accept changes to use what you’ve learned in important ways, and you’ll not only improve your education but also leave a lasting mark on the world around you.

5. Ramayan ka Shishya: Embrace Humility and Respect

Lesson: Hanuman’s humility in front of Lord Rama epitomizes the importance of humility and respect in the pursuit of knowledge.

Story: When Hanuman finally met Lord Rama, whom he greatly admired, he bowed deeply at Rama’s feet, acknowledging him as the most wise and devoted person in the world. Even though Hanuman was very smart and strong, he approached Rama with great humility, showing that he had a lot of respect for his master and the knowledge he held.

Application: To put this lesson into practice in your academic career, show respect and humility toward learning, teachers, peers, and the information they provide. Bear in mind that you can always learn something new, and stay open to new ideas and growth. Recognizing that knowledge is huge and constantly growing, approach your studies with humility.

Respect your teachers by paying attention, asking good questions, and respecting their advice. Accept critical comments as a chance to get better and grow as a person. In the same way, show respect for your peers by making the classroom a place where people can work together and help each other. Take part in deep conversations, share what you know freely, and value different points of view.

Maintain an open mind towards new ideas and perspectives, understanding that learning is a lifelong journey. By approaching learning with humility and respect, you not only enhance your academic performance but also cultivate qualities of empathy, integrity, and gratitude.

Overall Approach

Hanuman’s stories give us a complete plan for doing well in school and growing as a person:

Passion for Learning: Find your inner drive and interest in what you’re studying.
Active Engagement: Go beyond what you learn in school and look into things, ask questions, and learn more.
Strong Foundation: To build a strong academic base, and master basic ideas and skills.
Service Orientation: Applying your knowledge and skills to make a good difference in society is what we mean by service orientation.
Respectful Attitude: Approach learning with humility, showing respect for teachers, friends, and different points of view.

Incorporating these lessons into your academic journey fosters not only academic success but also a lifelong love for learning and a sense of purpose in making meaningful contributions to the world around you. Embrace the teachings of Hanuman as guiding principles, and you’ll navigate your educational path with resilience, integrity, and a thirst for knowledge.

Conclusion

As we come to the end of our look at Hanuman’s life lessons for doing well in school, we are reminded of the timeless knowledge that can be found in his amazing stories. Hanuman’s steadfast drive, never-ending wonder, mastery of basic skills, focus on service, and deep humility continue to inspire students today. Students can not only do better in school by following these timeless principles, but they can also develop a strong love for learning and a sense of purpose by making important contributions to society. Let Hanuman’s stories be your compass, showing you the way to success in school and growth as a person. As we begin our schoolwork, may we all have the spirit of Hanuman, driven by a desire to learn, be curious, and be strong.

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IIT Madras partners with great ISRO to establish research center

S. Vishnu Sharma

Published at : 6 Dec 2024, 6:40 PM IST

Updated at : 6 Dec 2024, 6:40 PM IST

The ISRO would be providing a seed funding of Rs 1.84 Crore towards establishing this centre, say sources from IIT Madras.

Thermal problems regarding design, analysis and testing of various components could be performed by leveraging the expertise of IIT Madras faculty.

The pact was signed in the presence of Project coordinator Prof. Arvind Pattamatta, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and other stakeholders from IIT Madras and ISRO.

Ø Thermal Management Research Hub: The Centre will serve as a key research hub for ISRO, focusing on spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management challenges.

Ø Funding: ISRO will provide an initial seed funding Rs. 1.84 crore to establish the Centre and for essential infrastructure and equipment, and additional funding for consumables, maintenance and for future projects in fluid-thermal sciences.

Ø Advanced Research Projects: Projects will cover critical areas, including spacecraft thermal management, combustion instability in hybrid rockets, and cryo-tank thermodynamics.

Ø Industry-Academia Collaboration: The Centre will enhance collaboration between ISRO scientists and IIT Madras faculty, fostering innovation in fluid and thermal sciences.

Interface

Prof. Arvind Pattamatta, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, said, this Centre of Excellence will foster a unique industry-academia interface, allowing ISRO scientists and IIT Madras faculty and students to collaboratively advance research in critical areas of thermal science.

By addressing complex thermal engineering challenges, we aim to contribute significantly to the nation’s space program and strengthen India’s self-reliance in space technologies, said Prof Arvind of IIT Madras.

Knowledge

Having recognized the need to generate basic knowledge through advanced academic research to enable a truly self-reliant and self-generating space programme for the country, ISRO and IIT Madras had set up the ‘ISRO-IIT M Space Technology Cell’ in 1985.

For research

IIT Madras had proposed to establish this Centre of Excellence for research in ‘Fluid and Thermal Sciences’, which will act as a nodal center for spacecraft and launch vehicle-related thermal management research activities of ISRO.

Thermal problems regarding design, analysis and testing of various components could be analysed by leveraging the expertise of faculty.

This proposal was assessed by ISRO and found that the proposed facility can support ISRO’s R&D activities in studies related to spacecraft thermal management, combustion instability in hybrid rockets and cryo-tank thermodynamics studies, among other fields.

Hence, the proposed facility can be utilized for expanding the research activities of Department of Space and ISRO in Fluid and Thermal Sciences.

The activities of the Institute in various fields of Science and Technology are carried out in 18 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary research academic centres.

The Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations.

IITM is a residential institute with more than 600 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here.

IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.

Recognized as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) in 2019, IITM has been ranked No.1 in the ‘Overall’ Category for the sixth consecutive year in India Ranking 2024 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the ‘Engineering Institutions’ category in the same Rankings for nine consecutive years – from 2016 to 2024.

It was also adjudged as the ‘Top innovative Institution’ in the country in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

ARIIA Ranking was launched by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education.

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