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Steps Towards a Goal
Think about a skill you want to master or a goal you wish to achieve. It could be things like learning piano, speaking a new language, excelling in a sport, or painting a masterpiece.
But reaching a goal isn’t always easy. It takes planning, practice, and patience. If you create an action plan and take regular small steps, your goal can become achievable.
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I want to learn tennis, and I thank my parents and Maharaj for supporting me. They gave me the idea to start tennis classes. When I grow up, I want to be a tennis champion.
Chesta Borsadiya (7)
Edison, NJ, UNITED STATES
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Memorizing the whole Satsang Diksha in Sanskrit is my goal. To achieve this, I practice three steps: listen, learn, and revise. My parents also quiz me on the shlokas to help me. It helps me learn faster, and I think it will make Bhagwan happy.
Murti (13)
San Antonio, Texas, UNITED STATES
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A skill I am working on is finishing my mukpath for adhiveshan. The steps I will take are reviewing every day.
Arohi Patel (10)
Eden Prairie, MN, UNITED STATES
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Jay Swaminarayan, I am Kritika Tripathi. I love to sing, study, play, and read Bal Prakash magazines. I am in Swaminarayan School in Nagpur, and I got inspiration to be a CA from Mahant Swami Maharaj. Jai Swaminarayan.
Kritika Tripathi (12)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
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I want to become a Design Engineer in the future because I love crafts and sketches. I have joined sketching classes now, and in the future I want to explore more.
Sojal Suhas Rewatkar (10)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
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My current goal is to complete my shloks of Satsang Diksha for Adhiveshan.
Yaksh Prajapati (12)
Houston, Texas, UNITED STATES
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I already finished Satsang Diksha (315 shlokas), and now I’m working on Karika. My goal is to finish it and earn Bapa’s rajipo (blessings).
Gaatha (9)
Edison, New Jersey, UNITED STATES
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I’m working to memorize the Satsang Diksha and read more books about Bhagwan. I also want to become a very good Satsangi.
Om Patel (11)
Burlington, North Carolina, UNITED STATES
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One skill I want to learn is dancing. I would spend 45 minutes practicing dance moves. I would learn online and from other talented kids. A very important step is praying to Bhagwan to help me improve.
Devi Bhagat (10)
Milpitas, California, UNITED STATES
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My goal is to learn percussion because I love instruments. When I grow up, I want to master percussion. I love the sound, and that’s why I chose it. One day, I want to play percussion on stage in front of Mahant Swami Maharaj.
Praag (9)
Edison, NJ, UNITED STATES
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I am going to learn how to play the piano. The steps I will take are: first learn one chord, then the next, then play both together, and keep going like that. After practicing, I will ask my parents if I did enough, and then they can post it on social media.
Akshar Patel (10)
Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES
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In my Sangeet class, I am focusing on memorizing all the Sudha Swars. It was very hard for me to remember and understand, but I managed it. After weeks of practice, I memorized all the Sudha Swars. Now my next step is Alankars. I am still learning them, so I will work harder and pray to Bhagwan to succeed!
Naysa Patel (11)
Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA
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A goal I want to achieve is to complete all 315 Satsang Diksha shlokas before Adhiveshan. To do this, I plan to memorize 5 new shlokas a day and review old ones daily. I pray to Maharaj and Swami to help me.
Smruti Sheth (9)
Dallas, Texas, UNITED STATES
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I am working towards reading all jivan charitras, scriptures, etc., and memorizing 315 Satsang Diksha shlokas in Sanskrit for adhiveshan. I also want to learn how to play the tabla haha.
Shreya Patel (16)
Gainesville, Florida, UNITED STATES
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I am working to learn painting portraits. I can make beautiful paintings, but I am not that good at portraits. I have decided to paint Pramukh Swami Maharaj first. I will work hard and learn it.
Nishi Thacker (13)
Baranda, Gujarat, INDIA
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It was amazing to read the book. The stories are nice, and they can help kids think about good things to do and work on good habits. Jai Swaminarayan.
Tanay Mangesh Pardhi (8)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, INDIA
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One goal I want to achieve is finishing all 315 shloks before Diwali, because it is Mahant Swami’s wish that 10,000 balaks and balikas memorize them. To reach this, I will do one shlok every day and also revise the ones I already learned.
Diti Patel (13)
Brandon, Manitoba, CANADA
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Reading and learning new languages.
Heer (8)
Fort McMurray, AB, CANADA
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Jay Swaminarayan! I have many skills I want to achieve and have already started. One is playing Tabla. It is hard, but my teacher helps me. He tells me to practice, so every day I practice 30 minutes to an hour. Another skill I want is to memorize all 315 Satsang Diksha shlokas in Sanskrit by heart before Diwali. I am very close to finishing like my friends. I had to practice a lot, put in my best effort, and be patient. Every day after school, I sit for 1 hour to do 2–3 shlokas. These are my goals, and I know I will achieve them.
Aditya Shroff (10)
Los Angeles, California, UNITED STATES
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My goal is to learn French. I want to learn this language because it is spoken in many countries, and it will help me travel, understand new cultures, and talk to more people. To reach this goal, I will study a little every day using apps, watch French videos, and listen to French podcasts. I plan to learn at least 10 new words each week and practice speaking, even if I make mistakes. I know learning a language takes time, patience, and effort, but I am ready for the challenge. With small steps and daily practice, I will improve and become confident in French. One day, I hope to have a real conversation in French and maybe even visit a French-speaking country.
Jitarthi Nayak (11)
Seattle, Washington State, UNITED STATES
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Think about a skill you want to master or a goal you wish to achieve. It could be things like learning piano, speaking a new language, excelling in a sport, or painting a masterpiece. But reaching a goal isn’t always easy. It takes planning, practice, and patience. If you create an action plan and take small steps regularly, your goal can become possible. What is a skill or goal that you are working towards? Which steps will you take to reach the finish line?
Jay (15)
Greensboro, NC, UNITED STATES
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My goal is to do good studies and get into a nice college. To do that, I pray to Swami and work hard for my goal. Hard work + prayer = success.
Yatri Patel (14)
Levittown, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
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Jay Swaminarayan. A skill I am working on is getting better at playing my trumpet. I want to get better so I can play more complex music. To reach this goal, I take part in my school’s band program.
Tirth (13)
Louisville, KY, UNITED STATES
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Jay Swaminarayan! One of my big goals is to learn how to play the saxophone. I will have to practice a lot with my teachers. I will also need to learn some basics before I even start holding the saxophone.
Shlok (11)
Dallas, Texas, UNITED STATES
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I’m learning to say the Aksharam Aham Purushottamo Dasaosmi shloka and Satsang Diksha shlokas. I practice almost every day with my mommy and daddy. We say the words together and do actions too. It’s fun, and I’m getting better!
Sahana Patel (3)
Alexandria, VA, UNITED STATES
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A skill that I am trying to learn is lampworking. Lampworking is melting down long glass sticks and shaping them into whatever you want! One day, I hope I can make roses and jewelry that Thakorji can hold. I will learn this skill by giving myself small goals and also a big final deadline—where I have to make a certain trinket no matter what. In my schedule, I will also put flex days in case I can’t practice some days. With time and good planning, I hope I can become really good at lampworking.
Upasana Patel (16)
Lilburn, Georgia, UNITED STATES
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English
Akshar (7)
Junagadh, Gujarat, INDIA
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