
Hanuman Chalisa Significance, Meaning & Benefits
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Spiritual Significance of the Hanuman Chalisa:
Psychological Benefits of Reciting Hanuman Chalisa:
Spiritual and Material Benefits:
Hanuman Chalisa is a poetic expression of trust, narrating the virtues and glorious heroism of the Wind-born God. Every couplet unveils a masterpiece of qualities: his undaunted courage, gentle humility, all-embracing wisdom, loyalty, and the ascending levels of divine force. Tulsidas proclaims Hanuman as the destroyer of obstacles, protector of the weak, and the living icon of selfless service. The verses highlight Hanuman's immense knowledge, master of every scriptural science, his boundless devotion for Lord Rama, and his victory over the thrall of evil.рд╢реНрд░реАрдЧреБрд░реБ рдЪрд░рди рд╕рд░реЛрдЬ рд░рдЬ , рдирд┐рдЬрдорди рдореБрдХреБрд░реБ рд╕реБрдзрд╛рд░рд┐ред рдмрд░рдирдЙрдВ рд░рдШреБрдмрд░ рдмрд┐рдорд▓ рдЬрд╕реБ, рдЬреЛ рджрд╛рдпрдХ рдлрд▓ рдЪрд╛рд░рд┐редредрдмреБрджреНрдзрд┐рд╣реАрди рддрдиреБ рдЬрд╛рдирд┐рдХреЗ, рд╕реБрдорд┐рд░реМрдВ рдкрд╡рди-рдХреБрдорд╛рд░ред рдмрд▓ рдмреБрдзрд┐ рдмрд┐рджреНрдпрд╛ рджреЗрд╣реБ рдореЛрд╣рд┐рдВ, рд╣рд░рд╣реБ рдХрд▓реЗрд╕ рдмрд┐рдХрд╛рд░редредрдЬрдп рд╣рдиреБрдорд╛рди рдЬреНрдЮрд╛рди рдЧреБрди рд╕рд╛рдЧрд░ред рдЬрдп рдХрдкреАрд╕ рддрд┐рд╣реБрдВ рд▓реЛрдХ рдЙрдЬрд╛рдЧрд░редредрд░рд╛рдо рджреВрдд рдЕрддреБрд▓рд┐рдд рдмрд▓ рдзрд╛рдорд╛ред рдЕрдВрдЬрдирд┐-рдкреБрддреНрд░ рдкрд╡рдирд╕реБрдд рдирд╛рдорд╛редредрдорд╣рд╛рдмреАрд░ рдмрд┐рдХреНрд░рдо рдмрдЬрд░рдВрдЧреАред рдХреБрдорддрд┐ рдирд┐рд╡рд╛рд░ рд╕реБрдорддрд┐ рдХреЗ рд╕рдВрдЧреАредредрдХрдВрдЪрди рдмрд░рди рдмрд┐рд░рд╛рдЬ рд╕реБрдмреЗрд╕рд╛ред рдХрд╛рдирди рдХреБрдгреНрдбрд▓ рдХреБрдБрдЪрд┐рдд рдХреЗрд╕рд╛редредрд╣рд╛рде рдмрдЬреНрд░ рдФ рдзреНрд╡рдЬрд╛ рдмрд┐рд░рд╛рдЬреЗред рдХрд╛рдВрдзреЗ рдореВрдВрдЬ рдЬрдиреЗрдЙ рд╕рд╛рдЬреЗредредрд╢рдВрдХрд░ рд╕реБрд╡рди рдХреЗрд╕рд░реА рдирдВрджрдиред рддреЗрдЬ рдкреНрд░рддрд╛рдк рдорд╣рд╛ рдЬрдЧ рд╡рдВрджрдиредредрдмрд┐рджреНрдпрд╛рд╡рд╛рди рдЧреБрдиреА рдЕрддрд┐ рдЪрд╛рддреБрд░ред рд░рд╛рдо рдХрд╛рдЬ рдХрд░рд┐рдмреЗ рдХреЛ рдЖрддреБрд░редредрдкреНрд░рднреБ рдЪрд░рд┐рддреНрд░ рд╕реБрдирд┐рдмреЗ рдХреЛ рд░рд╕рд┐рдпрд╛ред рд░рд╛рдо рд▓рдЦрди рд╕реАрддрд╛ рдорди рдмрд╕рд┐рдпрд╛редредрд╕реВрдХреНрд╖реНрдо рд░реВрдк рдзрд░рд┐ рд╕рд┐рдпрд╣рд┐рдВ рджрд┐рдЦрд╛рд╡рд╛ред рдмрд┐рдХрдЯ рд░реВрдк рдзрд░рд┐ рд▓рдВрдХ рдЬрд░рд╛рд╡рд╛редредрднреАрдо рд░реВрдк рдзрд░рд┐ рдЕрд╕реБрд░ рд╕рдВрд╣рд╛рд░реЗред рд░рд╛рдордЪрдиреНрджреНрд░ рдХреЗ рдХрд╛рдЬ рд╕рдВрд╡рд╛рд░реЗредредрд▓рд╛рдп рд╕рдЬреАрд╡рди рд▓рдЦрди рдЬрд┐рдпрд╛рдпреЗред рд╢реНрд░реА рд░рдШреБрдмреАрд░ рд╣рд░рд╖рд┐ рдЙрд░ рд▓рд╛рдпреЗредредрд░рдШреБрдкрддрд┐ рдХреАрдиреНрд╣реА рдмрд╣реБрдд рдмрдбрд╝рд╛рдИред рддреБрдо рдордо рдкреНрд░рд┐рдп рднрд░рддрд╣рд┐ рд╕рдо рднрд╛рдИредредрд╕рд╣рд╕ рдмрджрди рддреБрдореНрд╣рд░реЛ рдЬрд╕ рдЧрд╛рд╡реИрдВред рдЕрд╕ рдХрд╣рд┐ рд╢реНрд░реАрдкрддрд┐ рдХрдгреНрда рд▓рдЧрд╛рд╡реИрдВредредрд╕рдирдХрд╛рджрд┐рдХ рдмреНрд░рд╣реНрдорд╛рджрд┐ рдореБрдиреАрд╕рд╛ред рдирд╛рд░рдж рд╕рд╛рд░рдж рд╕рд╣рд┐рдд рдЕрд╣реАрд╕рд╛редредрдЬрдо рдХреБрдмреЗрд░ рджрд┐рдЧрдкрд╛рд▓ рдЬрд╣рд╛рдВ рддреЗред рдХрдмрд┐ рдХреЛрдмрд┐рдж рдХрд╣рд┐ рд╕рдХреЗ рдХрд╣рд╛рдВ рддреЗредредрддреБрдо рдЙрдкрдХрд╛рд░ рд╕реБрдЧреНрд░реАрд╡рд╣рд┐рдВ рдХреАрдиреНрд╣рд╛ред рд░рд╛рдо рдорд┐рд▓рд╛рдп рд░рд╛рдЬ рдкрдж рджреАрдиреНрд╣рд╛редредрддреБрдореНрд╣рд░реЛ рдордВрддреНрд░ рдмрд┐рднреАрд╖рди рдорд╛рдирд╛ред рд▓рдВрдХреЗрд╢реНрд╡рд░ рднрдП рд╕рдм рдЬрдЧ рдЬрд╛рдирд╛редредрдЬреБрдЧ рд╕рд╣рд╕реНрд░ рдЬреЛрдЬрди рдкрд░ рднрд╛рдиреБред рд▓реАрд▓реНрдпреЛ рддрд╛рд╣рд┐ рдордзреБрд░ рдлрд▓ рдЬрд╛рдиреВредредрдкреНрд░рднреБ рдореБрджреНрд░рд┐рдХрд╛ рдореЗрд▓рд┐ рдореБрдЦ рдорд╛рд╣реАрдВред рдЬрд▓рдзрд┐ рд▓рд╛рдВрдШрд┐ рдЧрдпреЗ рдЕрдЪрд░рдЬ рдирд╛рд╣реАрдВредредрджреБрд░реНрдЧрдо рдХрд╛рдЬ рдЬрдЧрдд рдХреЗ рдЬреЗрддреЗред рд╕реБрдЧрдо рдЕрдиреБрдЧреНрд░рд╣ рддреБрдореНрд╣рд░реЗ рддреЗрддреЗредредрд░рд╛рдо рджреБрдЖрд░реЗ рддреБрдо рд░рдЦрд╡рд╛рд░реЗред рд╣реЛрдд рди рдЖрдЬреНрдЮрд╛ рдмрд┐рдиреБ рдкреИрд╕рд╛рд░реЗредредрд╕рдм рд╕реБрдЦ рд▓рд╣реИ рддреБрдореНрд╣рд╛рд░реА рд╕рд░рдирд╛ред рддреБрдо рд░рдЪреНрдЫрдХ рдХрд╛рд╣реВ рдХреЛ рдбрд░ рдирд╛редредрдЖрдкрди рддреЗрдЬ рд╕рдореНрд╣рд╛рд░реЛ рдЖрдкреИред рддреАрдиреЛрдВ рд▓реЛрдХ рд╣рд╛рдВрдХ рддреЗрдВ рдХрд╛рдВрдкреИредредрднреВрдд рдкрд┐рд╕рд╛рдЪ рдирд┐рдХрдЯ рдирд╣рд┐рдВ рдЖрд╡реИред рдорд╣рд╛рдмреАрд░ рдЬрдм рдирд╛рдо рд╕реБрдирд╛рд╡реИредредрдирд╛рд╕реИ рд░реЛрдЧ рд╣рд░реЗ рд╕рдм рдкреАрд░рд╛ред рдЬрдкрдд рдирд┐рд░рдиреНрддрд░ рд╣рдиреБрдордд рдмреАрд░рд╛редредрд╕рдВрдХрдЯ рддреЗрдВ рд╣рдиреБрдорд╛рди рдЫреБрдбрд╝рд╛рд╡реИред рдорди рдХреНрд░рдо рдмрдЪрди рдзреНрдпрд╛рди рдЬреЛ рд▓рд╛рд╡реИредредрд╕рдм рдкрд░ рд░рд╛рдо рддрдкрд╕реНрд╡реА рд░рд╛рдЬрд╛ред рддрд┐рди рдХреЗ рдХрд╛рдЬ рд╕рдХрд▓ рддреБрдо рд╕рд╛рдЬрд╛редредрдФрд░ рдордиреЛрд░рде рдЬреЛ рдХреЛрдИ рд▓рд╛рд╡реИред рд╕реЛрдИ рдЕрдорд┐рдд рдЬреАрд╡рди рдлрд▓ рдкрд╛рд╡реИредредрдЪрд╛рд░реЛрдВ рдЬреБрдЧ рдкрд░рддрд╛рдк рддреБрдореНрд╣рд╛рд░рд╛ред рд╣реИ рдкрд░рд╕рд┐рджреНрдз рдЬрдЧрдд рдЙрдЬрд┐рдпрд╛рд░рд╛редредрд╕рд╛рдзреБ рд╕рдВрдд рдХреЗ рддреБрдо рд░рдЦрд╡рд╛рд░реЗредред рдЕрд╕реБрд░ рдирд┐рдХрдиреНрджрди рд░рд╛рдо рджреБрд▓рд╛рд░реЗредредрдЕрд╖реНрдЯрд╕рд┐рджреНрдзрд┐ рдиреМ рдирд┐рдзрд┐ рдХреЗ рджрд╛рддрд╛ред рдЕрд╕ рдмрд░ рджреАрди рдЬрд╛рдирдХреА рдорд╛рддрд╛редредрд░рд╛рдо рд░рд╕рд╛рдпрди рддреБрдореНрд╣рд░реЗ рдкрд╛рд╕рд╛ред рд╕рджрд╛ рд░рд╣реЛ рд░рдШреБрдкрддрд┐ рдХреЗ рджрд╛рд╕рд╛редредрддреБрд╣реНрдорд░реЗ рднрдЬрди рд░рд╛рдо рдХреЛ рдкрд╛рд╡реИред рдЬрдирдо рдЬрдирдо рдХреЗ рджреБрдЦ рдмрд┐рд╕рд░рд╛рд╡реИредредрдЕрдВрдд рдХрд╛рд▓ рд░рдШреБрдмрд░ рдкреБрд░ рдЬрд╛рдИред рдЬрд╣рд╛рдВ рдЬрдиреНрдо рд╣рд░рд┐рднрдХреНрдд рдХрд╣рд╛рдИредредрдФрд░ рджреЗрд╡рддрд╛ рдЪрд┐рддреНрдд рди рдзрд░рдИред рд╣рдиреБрдордд рд╕реЗрдЗ рд╕рд░реНрдм рд╕реБрдЦ рдХрд░рдИредредрд╕рдЩреНрдХрдЯ рдХрдЯреИ рдорд┐рдЯреИ рд╕рдм рдкреАрд░рд╛ред рдЬреЛ рд╕реБрдорд┐рд░реИ рд╣рдиреБрдордд рдмрд▓рдмреАрд░рд╛редредрдЬрдп рдЬрдп рдЬрдп рд╣рдиреБрдорд╛рди рдЧреЛрд╕рд╛рдИрдВред рдХреГрдкрд╛ рдХрд░рд╣реБ рдЧреБрд░реБрджреЗрд╡ рдХреА рдирд╛рдИрдВредредрдЬреЛ рд╕рдд рдмрд╛рд░ рдкрд╛рда рдХрд░ рдХреЛрдИред рдЫреВрдЯрд╣рд┐ рдмрдиреНрджрд┐ рдорд╣рд╛ рд╕реБрдЦ рд╣реЛрдИредредрдЬреЛ рдпрд╣ рдкрдврд╝реИ рд╣рдиреБрдорд╛рди рдЪрд╛рд▓реАрд╕рд╛ред рд╣реЛрдп рд╕рд┐рджреНрдзрд┐ рд╕рд╛рдЦреА рдЧреМрд░реАрд╕рд╛редредрддреБрд▓рд╕реАрджрд╛рд╕ рд╕рджрд╛ рд╣рд░рд┐ рдЪреЗрд░рд╛ред рдХреАрдЬреИ рдирд╛рде рд╣реГрджрдп рдорд╣рдВ рдбреЗрд░рд╛редредрдкрд╡рдирддрдирдп рд╕рдВрдХрдЯ рд╣рд░рди, рдордВрдЧрд▓ рдореВрд░рддрд┐ рд░реВрдкредрд░рд╛рдо рд▓рдЦрди рд╕реАрддрд╛ рд╕рд╣рд┐рдд, рд╣реГрджрдп рдмрд╕рд╣реБ рд╕реБрд░ рднреВрдкредред ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Mann Mukur Sudhaari | Barnau Raghuwar Bimal Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phal Chaari ||Buddhiheen Tanu Janike, Sumiraun Pawan-Kumar | Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesh Bikaar ||Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar, Jai Kapees Teeho Log UjaagarRam Doot Atulit Bal Dhaama, Anjani Putra Pavan Sut NaamaMahaveer Vikram Bajrangi, Kumati Nivaar Sumati Ke SangiKanchan Baran Biraj Subesa, Kaanan Kundal Kunchit KesaHaath Vajra Aur Dhwaja Biraaje, Kaandhe Moonj Janeu SaajeShankar Suvan Kesarinandan, Tej Prataap Maha Jag VandanVidyavaan Guni Ati Chaatur, Ram Kaaj Karibe Ko AaturPrabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita Mann BasiyaSukshma Roop Dhari Siyanhi Dikhaawa, Bikat Roop Dhari Lanka JaraawaBheem Roop Dhari Asura Sanghaare, Ramchandra Ke Kaaj SanwaareLaaye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaaye, Shri Raghuveer Harashi Urr LaayeRaghupati Keenhi Bahut Badai, Tum Mum Priya Bhartahi Sam BhaiSahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gaave, Asa Kahi Sripati Kanth LagaaveSankaadik Brahmaadi Munisa, Naarad Saarad Sahit AheesaJam Kuber Digpal Jahaan Te, Kavi Kobid Kahi Sake Kahan TeTum Upkaar Sugreevahi Keenha, Ram Milaaye Raj-Pad DeenhaTumharo Mantra Vibhishan Maana, Lankeshwar Bhaye Sab Jag JaanaJug Sahastra Yojan Par Bhanu, Leelyo Taahi Madhur Phal JaanuPrabhu Mudrika Meli Mukh Maahi, Jaladhi Laanghi Gaye Achraj NaahiDurgam Kaaj Jagat Ke Jete, Sugam Anugrah Tumhare TeteRam Duaare Tum Rakhvaare, Hott Na Aagya Binu PaisaareSab Sukh Lahe Tumhari Sarnaa, Tum Rakshak Kahu Ko Dar NaAapan Tej Samhaaro Aape, Teeno Lok Haank Te KaampeBhoot Pishaach Nikat Nahi Aavein, Mahaveer Jab Naam SunaaveNaase Rog Hare Sab Peera, Japat Nirantar Hanumat BeeraSankat Te Hanuman Chhudaave, Mann Kram Vachan Dhyaan Jo LaaveSab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja, Tin Ke Kaaj Sakal Tum SaajaAur Manorath Jo Koi Laave, Soi Amit Jivan Phal PaaveChaaron Yug Partap Tumhara, Hai Parsiddh Jagat UjiyaaraSaadhu-Sant Ke Tum Rakhvaare, Asur Nikandan Ram DulaareAshta Siddhi Nau Nidhi Ke Daata, As Var Deen Jaanaki MataRam Rasaayan Tumhare Paasa, Sadaa Raho Raghupati Ke DaasaTumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave, Janam Janam Ke Dukh BisraaveAntkaal Raghuvar Pur Jaayi, Jahan Janam Hari-Bhakt KahaayiAur Devta Chitt Na Dharai, Hanumat Sei Sarva Sukh KaraiSankat Kate Mite Sab Peera, Jo Sumire Hanumat BalbeeraJai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosain, Kripa Karahu Gurudev Ki NaaiJo Sat Baar Paath Kar Koi, Chhutahi Bandhi Maha Sukh HoyiJo Yeh Padhe Hanuman Chalisa, Hoye Siddhi Saakhi GaurisaTulsidas Sada Hari Chera, Keeje Nath Hriday Mah DeraPawan Tanay Sankat Haran, Mangal Murti Roop |Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhoop || ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗The spiritual spirit of the Hanuman Chalisa dwells in its incredible ability to stir the heart. Hanuman, often regarded as the supreme emblem of steadfast devotion, teaches that the deepest courage springs from a loving heart and firm belief rather than from physical strength. Every time the verses are spoken, the listener silently proclaims Hanuman's courage, modesty, and self-discipline as the core of one's own character. The hymn, in its rhythmic grace, invites a philosophy of total surrender, saying, 'O Ram-dasa, give up your cares to me, and I shall bear the burden.' Those words thrill the devotee with the certainty that the mighty lord's everlasting protection will soothe the mind and guide the foot. Reciting it is not merely about external worship, it's about igniting the divine qualities within one's own soul to guide you towards life.The Hanuman Chalisa does much more than lift the spirit; the sheer act of reciting it multiple steers the psyche onto calmer waters. The steady, musical language quiets the swirling worries, helping us anchor in the present. Body and mind recognize the sound waves as gentle medicine, redistributing surging energy, easing tight breath, and loosening the icy grip of dread. Each line works like an inner coach, reminding us that every setback loses its power when Hanuman stands beside us. For those experiencing frequent anxiety, troubled with second-guessing, or dimmed by self-doubt, the daily session stands like quiet sunlight, sharpening the mind and toughening the heart. In this way, the Chalisa serves as a form of meditative practice, harmonizing both mind and soul.The Chalisa serves the spirit and earth. Devotees swear it shields them from unseen aggressors, chance harm, and the unblinking glare of illness. Tales swirl around it quietly softening the indelible mark of Saturn (Shani), the orchestrator of shared sorrow; in legend, Hanuman devotedly subdues Saturn's harm. Consciously or not, these verses still freshly tidy the heart, thicken focus, and draw us toward the radiance the mouthed words imprint on the air. Metaphorically, the hymn is thought to act like moonsilver, nudging the clouds of daily blindness, clarity on the theme of breath and keeping the flowing heart open to holy radiance.More than just a prayer, the Chalisa serves as a luminous compass, guiding the devotee's heart directly to Hanuman's boundless energy and his unbroken loyalty to the Lord of Ayodhya.
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From a dovecote at Lalbagh to the old clubs of the city, if you are near a part of Bengaluru that is of any significant age, Meera Iyer has probably helped document it in her books. Iyer's first work, Discovering Bengaluru, is one of the more comprehensive and accessible English resources published in recent years, dealing broadly with the history of most parts of the city that one might see as a pedestrian. Her latest, India in Triangles, co-authored with Shruthi Rao, deals with the history of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, an initiative in which Bengaluru also played a part. Looking back on her memories of the city, Iyer told The Indian Express on Monday that she spent a good chunk of her childhood in Bengaluru. 'I have stayed in Basavanagudi, Austin Town, Frazer TownтАж So I feel like I have personal connections in many different parts of the city which have many different cultures.' Iyer, who also serves as the convenor of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in the city, added, 'I had come back to Bangalore in 2005 and used to travel on the weekends to places in and around the city. I remember going to the Devanahalli fort. It was a place full of historical importance, and yet there was nobody there to tell us anything about the place, no information on hand. At that point, I wanted to be in a place where I could change that.' By 2007, she had begun volunteering with INTACH. As Iyer recalled, INTACH had also begun conducting heritage walks in the city in 2008, around one each month. She said, 'At that time, there weren't so many people doing heritage walks. A lot of people who came on our walks said we ought to write a book about all thisтАж It came to fruition in 2019 when the book was actually published.' The book took four years to write, with the research beginning even earlier. Iyer said, 'Of course, some great books have been written about Bangalore. Janaki Nair has written The Promise of the Metropolis, Fazlul Hasan has written a really popular and accessible history (Bangalore Through the Centuries). What we wanted was a book about the neighbourhoods, a hyperlocal kind of history. Something that is accessible to people, but when you read it, gives an idea of the evolution of the city.' The research work involved poring over the archives in the Vidhana Soudha and sourcing information from abroad. She said, 'You have access to information on the internet, so it makes things easier, but you still have to go back to the archives as not everything is available. It is such a connected world now, I can reach out to someone who is studying in a university in the US, etc, and ask them to find some information, because very often they have information that we do not have in our libraries.' Several sections of the book were also worked on by other contributors, including Krupa Rajangam, Hita Unnikrishnan, B Manjunath, S Karthikeyan, and Harini Nagendra. A key site that played its part in India in Triangles тАУ the book was released in June тАУ was the Great Trigonometrical Survey (GTS) Observatory off the Hennur-Bagalur Road. Iyer added, 'The city is littered all over with remnants of this survey and traces. Many have been lost, but there is still a sizeable number.' In 2024, her co-author Shruthi Rao reached out regarding collaborating on the book. Recalling the research process, she said, 'I really loved the process of going through the archivesтАж We are blessed with the ability to read reports that (William) Lambton (the British infantry officer who initiated the Great Survey) wrote after his early surveys in Bangalore and Chennai. A lot of the documents have also been digitised.' But in Bengaluru, as elsewhere, history does not always stand protected. The GTS Observatory was heavily damaged and broken, with the land it stood on being subject to a property claim. Iyer said, 'That was something that really shattered us when we were working on the book. But the demolitionтАж There were people who lived there who tried to stop it. I think we should hold on to that. There were people who cared enough. That is our hope, that despite everything that happens, there are people who understand that such structures are important to our city.' She added, 'Urbanisation can proceed without erasing our past. Development does not have to be at the cost of heritage. If you look at New York, there are several hundred protected sites. It is not that we should import their lessons exactly, but we can be modern and still retain our past.'


NDTV
4 hours ago
- NDTV
Delhi CM SHRI School Admission 2025: Check Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Steps To Apply
CM SHRI School Admission 2025: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi, will close the application window for the CM SHRI Schools Admission Test 2025. Eligible students can now apply until August 22, while the admission test for Classes 6, 7 and 8 will be conducted on September 6. The admission test is being held to fill vacant seats in 33 of the 75 CM SHRI schools established during the 2025-26 academic session. These schools, notified as "Specified Category" under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, are designed as model institutions equipped with modern infrastructure, advanced teaching practices, and a curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Eligibility And Reservation Only students who are residents of Delhi and are currently enrolled in recognised schools in the city are eligible to apply. At least 50% of seats are reserved for students from government-run and aided schools, including those under DoE, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. A 5% relaxation in eligibility marks will be provided for students from SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and Children With Special Needs (CWSN) categories. Exam Pattern The admission test will be an OMR-based objective exam, carrying 100 questions for 100 marks. It will be bilingual (Hindi and English) and without negative marking. The test duration is 150 minutes, with additional time for CWSN candidates. The paper will cover: Hindi Language - 15 marks English Language - 15 marks General Awareness - 15 marks Mental Ability - 25 marks Numerical Aptitude - 30 marks How To Apply Interested students can submit their applications online through the DoE portal until August 22, 2025 (11:59 pm). The detailed syllabus and sample OMR sheet are also available on the website. The DoE has advised candidates and parents to regularly visit the portal for updates regarding the examination and admission process.


Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Parenting tips to make your kids outsmart peer pressure
Peer pressure significantly impacts young individuals, influencing decisions from homework to trends. Developing strong decision-making skills is crucial for navigating these pressures and fostering confidence. Experts emphasize the importance of open communication, role-playing and value identification to empower children to make independent choices aligned with their beliefs, both at home and in school. Peer pressure insidiously shapes the lives of young people but it is not always the dramatic, negative influence that we imagine from cautionary tales. Sometimes, peer pressure is simply passing on a homework assignment because 'everyone else' is, or raving about a TV show they don't actually like as a way to fit in. Over time, these seemingly minor decisions can wear down a respect for their own decision-making and independent thought process. In our increasingly networked world, peer influence has already crossed the line between physical space and cyberspace; untested decisions can sweep far beyond the classroom. The young readers can observe how quickly a trend can blow up on their phones and how instantly they can be affected by a "viral" individual. Here, it is pertinent to note that good decision-making techniques are not just helpful ; they are paramount for navigating such rapid influences. Children imitate peer behaviour to feel a sense of belonging In a 2024 PubMed cross-sectional study of 355 adolescents (aged 16тАУ18) from Karnataka, researchers found that nearly 44% of students were significantly influenced by peers, which was statistically linked to behavioural changes. The data highlights the powerful role of peer influence during adolescence and underscores the need for strategies that enhance awareness and personal agency. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Children who can manage emotions (like fear of rejection or embarrassment) are better at resisting pressure. (Image: Pexels) Peer pressure is a harsh reality that almost every child faces at some point in life. Whether it is being encouraged to buy a fancy gadget, choosing the type of chocolate to distribute at a birthday party in school, or deciding what clothes to purchase, children often follow trends that go against their values or engage in risky behaviour just to 'fit in.' As children grow, with media exposure and constant interaction with peers, their desire for social acceptance can cloud their judgment. Considering these challenges in development and overall growth, building strong decision-making skills becomes essential not only for academic success but also for lifelong confidence and integrity. Decision-making is more than simply choosing right from wrong. It means stopping to think for a moment, considering the repercussions of their actions and checking how their decisions align with personal values. In an interview with TOI, Dr Alka Kapur, Principal at Modern Public School in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, suggested, "Children must be made to feel that they have a say in a secure environment in order to become independent thinkers. This must not be discouraged either in schools or at home. Children should be encouraged to express opinions even if they do not align with the opinions of the majority. Children can build confidence in their thinking if we build a habit of listening to them." Children shift judgments under peer pressure Authored by Thiyam Kiran Singh and Payal Kanwar Chandel in the International Journal of Indian Psychology , a 2022 review described how adolescents often emulate their peers тАФ ranging from benign behaviours to risky ones тАФ primarily due to the desire to fit in. The authors recommended interventions focused on assertiveness training, future planning and active dialogue, empowering students to resist negative peer influence while retaining social connection. Helping children balance and navigate peer pressure begins both at home and at school. Parents and teachers play a key role in teaching children how to identify peer pressure and stop it at the right stage. Commenting on the same, Nirvaan Birla, Managing Director at Birla Open Minds, shared, "Pressure can be direct, such as a friend urging them to break a rule because it looks bold and cool. It can also be subtle, such as feeling left out for making a different choice or experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out). Recognising pressure is the first step toward resisting it effectively." In a classic American Journal of Public Health study, over 770 students in grades 5тАУ8 reported receiving dares or challenges from peers тАФ often involving risky behaviour. Half of these dares could lead to physical harm or encourage unsafe habits. Peer pressure peaked in 8th grade, illustrating the pressing need for early resilience-building and decision-making skills. Tips on positive peer tutoring Birla advised, "From a young age, children should be encouraged by parents and teachers to identify and articulate their values. When children are clear about what matters to them, such as honesty, kindness, or safety, they are more likely to make choices that align with those values even in the face of social pressure. Parents and educators can guide this process by asking reflective questions like 'What do you think is the right thing to do?' or 'How would you feel about this choice tomorrow?' Children build internal decision-making strength by reflecting on past choices, not just being punished for them. (Image: Pexels) Role-playing is often a powerful tool. Dr Kapur explained, "Role-plays enable kids to practise potential reactions so that they prepare themselves for actual situations, where they might get pressured. It is equally important to instruct kids about saying "no" without losing friendships. Moreover, when children observe adults in their world making wise decisions and discussing their reasoning while adhering to values, children learn that independent thinking is a strength and not an act of rebellion. " Echoing that role-modelling scenarios is an effective strategy, Birla opined, "Practicing responses to peer pressure, such as saying 'no' with confidence, suggesting alternatives, or simply walking away, helps children feel prepared when real-life situations arise. The more they rehearse, the more natural these responses will become." Building decision-making skills also means encouraging children to make choices and experience the consequences in a safe and supportive environment. This does not mean letting them fail without guidance but rather using mistakes as opportunities to learn. When a child makes a poor choice due to peer influence, it is more constructive to ask, 'What led to that decision?' instead of criticising. Parents should always maintain a balance between correction and constructive questioning while practicing patience. Open, non-judgmental discourse at home can promote children to share what is at stake in their world. Ultimately, our goal is not to shield them from every influence but to help them navigate those influences with self-respect, courage and clarity. That's a lesson they will hold with them forever, even after the school years.