Mind 2 Paper

In a Jar, opportunity lies, That fits in like a puzzle piece, Just About Right. You hope, with all your heart and soul, That this Jar will let your life be in your control. One often wonders, “Do the smallest things hold value?” Yes, my friend, they sure do!                                               Even the little thoughts and wishes your being holds, Your path was brought to existence in a mold. Imagine a fate with no window-like chances, Only a dull world that allows you only glances. Instead, we yearn for a brighter, more diverse life, That allows us, with a positive state of mind, to strive. Humankind has been through many hardships and obstacles, That is discouraging, yes, but there are miracles! Jars exist ...

  The origin of Bharatnatyam can be traced to the sage Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra and this shloka is the first shloka of the Natya Shastra, the scripture of Indian dance. It means, where the hands are, the eyes follow, where the eyes are, the mind follows, where the mind is, the expression follows, and where the expression is, the essence follows. The word Bharatanatyam” is a mnemonic of three words: “Bha” or “bhava” is emotion, “ra” or “raga” is the musical format, “ta” or “taal” is the rhythm, and “Natya” is dance.     Bharatnatyam is a form of Indian dance that has transformed my life and encouraged me to be a better person. I have been learning Bharatnatyam for six years, and throughout my learning, knowledge was gained, physical and mental strength increased, and respect and responsibility grew. My introduction to this dance form helped me to appreciate my guru, how to begin the class with namaskaram by respecting the mother Earth, the perfect posture in...