#societal values

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Bill

Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Usted es perezoso.  C’est trop dur à passer du temps avec vous, es ist nur okay, mir winschen, wenn Sie schmerzen haben. The world didn’t say it to me in plain English but I, the studious perfectionist, took copious notes.   Anorexia offered to translate  And bill me later.  I never knew the bill would add up to  an arm, a leg, a body, and a brain.  The only thing it…

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How does art as personal expression differ from societal values?

This post is a response to a question posed in its complete format: “How does the function of art as a means of personal expression differ from its role as a reflection of cultural and societal values?” We are each of us mirrors of our cultural and societal values. Each of us expresses our values as we have been exposed to and have absorbed them into our makeup as individuals, whether we do so…

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COMMUNICATING CHANGE AND SOCIETAL VALUES IN SELECT NIGERIAN HOME MOVIES

COMMUNICATING CHANGE AND SOCIETAL VALUES IN SELECT NIGERIAN HOME MOVIES

COMMUNICATING CHANGE AND SOCIETAL VALUES IN SELECT NIGERIAN HOME MOVIES

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It is a widely accepted notion that Nollywood movies contain negative content such as drug addiction, armed robbery, sexual immorality, women and child abuse amongst others, which in effect elicit negative reaction from its viewers. These negative reactions often result in negative societal consequences. This…

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I hate how the society only puts value on certain things a person can do. Because if you as a person have internalised those values, and if you then can’t do those Few Valuable Things for whatever reason, you’re left feeling inadequate and so frustrated with your inability to do those things.

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Bansi Dhameja launches the translated version of “Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta” in Hindi & Sindhi

.Buoyed by the success of his Hindi poetry book ‘Mann Ke Moti’, and Sindhi poetry book “Mann Ja Manik”, author, social reformer and crusader Bansi Dhameja recently launched the translated version of “Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta” in easy to understand Hindi and Sindhi poetic book. The books present an easy to comprehend translation of difficult to understand 700 Sanskrit Shlokas spread over 18 Chapters for the convenience of countless readers. With the simple language, it not only helps in making the text easy, but also makes it an interesting read.

Dhameja has avoided the use of difficult words as he was conscious of the fact that it becomes necessary to use some uncommon Hindi words while conveying the meaning of Sanskrit Shlokas. The meaning of each Shloka is given in two to four lines in a poetry form which helps him strike a chord with his readers, besides leaving an everlasting impact on their mind.

  What makes the book a great read is the fact that it not only highlights the burning issues and challenges of day to day life, but also inspires and enlightens readers on indispensable components of life namely love, harmony, compassion and peace.

Among the distinguished personalities who graced the book launch event on July 8, 2018 at Hari Om Mandir, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi included the likes of Mohini Hingorani (Vice Chairperson Sindhi Academy), Guptji (renowned literary scholar & Writer), Dr Neha Ilahabadi (noted writer), and Abhishek Dutt Municipal Councillor.

The book is an astute and innovative amalgamation of Dhameja’s key learning’s over the last five decades that he has passionately and assiduously strived to convey through the medium of mellifluous poems.

Bansi Dhameja could have easily hung his boots after a rewarding bureaucratic career spanning 35 long years, and with his children well settled in life, to enjoy the post retirement phase of his life, However go- getter and ambitious as he had always been, he opted for a more challenging role, that of being a ‘crusader’ and a ‘social reformer’. He felt a natural pull towards contributing holistically to the society, and motivating people to live a more meaningful and wholesome life. The declining moral values in the society too had a great role in stirring him to play the role of a crusader, a motivator, and an activist.

A gifted orator and a motivator, Dhameja’s first book ‘Mann Ke Moti”, published by Notion Press, Chennai, too is in day to day conversational Hindi.

Sharing more facts and details about his new book, Dhameja says, “Following my retirement, not a day practically has passed when I have not indulged myself in some or the other substantial activity. By ‘substantial activity’, I mean engaging in an act meant towards bettering the lives of those in real need. A ‘book’ is a great medium to influence and inspire masses, and this is why I took to the pen to not just merely convey my thoughts and feelings, but to primarily ensure that the readers especially the youngsters are able to derive the maximum possible benefits out of the same. I have been participating in book reading sessions to elucidate more on the inherent messages embedded in my book. I dedicate my new book to Vimla, my late beloved wife and companion of 45 years. Vimla, was a very loving, self-believing, and a religious person. Above all, she was a great pillar of support for me. After her demise, I have been assiduously working towards achieving my goal of making this world a better place to live in by contributing in whatsoever capacity possible.” 

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Use Your Imagination . . .

Use Your Imagination . . .

I have never been accused of not having an overactive imagination. So, as a kid, when I read James Thurber’s classic short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, its message resonated thoroughly in my adolescent noggin.  (As I have told you previously, I spent many a summer day ensconced within the confines of my handmade treehouse, high above the ground, reading and rereading my favorite…

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