Inspiring Positivity
Discover books for children, young adults and adults that use the reality of society to shape young minds with entertaining stories that are not just escapist fantasies.
Inspire Positivity
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The Illusion of Infinite Consumption: A Debt-Fuelled Crisis for Future Generations
Once in my childhood, buying a small toy worth 12 paise on credit resulted in stern reprimands from parents. This taught me a lifelong lesson—to rely as little as possible on credit-based acquisitions. I have mostly followed this principle, except when purchasing an asset like a flat, where large payments are required upfront, and even…
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Playing Holi with the Supreme
Holi, the festival of colours, is often associated with joyous celebrations, vibrant hues, and playful splashes of colour. While the external festivities bring delight, have we ever paused to reflect on the deeper meaning of this festival? I believe it’s a part of growing up. More than 50 years ago, when I was a student,…
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An Intelligent Man Does the Thing in Which He Is Not Interested
I recall an episode from my teenage years when I struggled to find interest in a particularly dry topic in mathematics. At the time, my family was going through a difficult period—my father was hospitalized. He was fond of reading small booklets that distilled the wisdom of great sages. Noticing my struggle, he handed me…
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Ordinary Women
I was brought up in a relatively conservative environment in North India. During my childhood and youth, the celebration of women’s power was deeply ingrained in festivals. For example, women deities were worshiped during the nine days of Navaratri, and Goddess Lakshmi was revered during Deepavali. In our middle-class homes, women were considered the undisputed…
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A Prayer to the Elements: Seeking Wisdom Beyond the Physical
As a child, a young man, and even as a family man, the significance of the five elements believed to constitute the human body was not something I prioritized exploring. Yet, Hindu philosophy deeply intertwines existence with these five elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space (Panch Tatva). With time, as I delved deeper into this…
About the author
Vijay Kumar Dhingra, a retired water Resources Engineer shares his fervent passion for driving positive changes in the society through these tales crafted for young people.
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