Magical Monsoon!

Everything in nature has a reason, a lesson and a purpose. It's ever evolving and ever growing. Nature gives us ample lessons to learn from its bounty. Everything in it has something for us to learn and to be inspired by. So does the rain during the monsoon. There is freshness in the air, in the plants. The rain helps to unleash fresh life into the surface of the earth and envelops it in green. It sustains the world because no life on earth can survive for long without water. The stability and predictability of the monsoon are critical to our economy, society and ecology. The lives of millions of our farmers, city dwellers, even those trading on the stock exchange depend on the monsoon.

The tiny drops of water are able to cruise their way to become powerful sources like mighty rivers and lakes. We, in our life need to make small but persistent efforts to be successful in achieving our goals in life. What the monsoon rain does to the scorched earth, your small acts of kindness, compassion, charity, understanding and love can do to the arid lives of people by causing to germinate and sprout pulsating life of hope, peace and joy in their desperate hearts. We as responsible citizens of our country should be able to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our society and nation. Even as a teenager one can contribute one's mite towards the growth of one's country. Just like the monsoon showers fall on everyone irrespective of their caste, colour or creed, so too, each one must be just, honest, impartial, sincere and truthful in one's work and attitude. This kind of frankness and social outreach would always take our country forward. So, be open and learn from the simple yet inspiring realities of nature in this monsoon.

In our lead story Bittu Sahgal, a down-to-earth environmentalist and nature lover, offers you some practical tips to get closer to nature. You will soon realize the magical power of monsoon as it caresses and rejuvenates new life in nature.

There is plenty to learn from nature and so grasp the pearls of wisdom from it during this monsoon. Watch the magical monsoon!