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1 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
Self Awareness & Self Management 2013
79, Pallavaram Road, Kolapakkam,
Chennai 600 122. info@omegaschools.org
News from Lalaji
Memorial Omega Inter-
national School
(LMOIS), Chennai,
about Value Based
Spiritual Education
(VBSE).
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.
Babuji distinguishes very clearly between
emotions and feelings. Feelings are essential. Emotions are likely to damage our spiritual
growth. Often it becomes a habit,
emotion becomes a habit, and that should
be avoided.
P Rajagopalachari
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From
discord, find harmony. In the middle of
difficulty lies opportunity.
Albert Einstein
Fill your bowl to the
brim and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your
knife and it will blunt.
Chase after money
and security and your
heart will never
unclench.
Care about other
people's approval and
you will be their
prisoner.
Do your work, then
step back.
The only path to
serenity.
Lao-tzu
Dearest Children and Respected Elders,
We have all been seeing the growth of VBSE in the school over the years and I have personally been
gratified many times to witness the diversified activities undertaken by the VBSE Department. The idea
is that the lessons we derive from the curriculum is more and more experiential than merely offering
theoretical knowledge. All of us derive immense benefits from such experiential knowledge which is
imprinted in our hearts and minds perhaps forever. It is, thereby, that we imbibe and make these values
part of ourselves and live them throughout our lives. I remember that the major lesson in life is to
sravana, manana, nidhidhyasana) these principles in accor-
dance with the statement enunciated in the Brihadaranya Upanishad.
I remember the famous story of Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, in this connection, who, while study-
learnt the lesson given by the teacher except the boy, Ramakrishna. Every day, the teacher asked for
15 days, at last, Ramakrishna confirmed to his teacher that he had now learnt the lesson. The class
teacher was surprised that it had taken 15 days for the boy to learn such a simple lesson and asked the
boy why it took him so much of time to learn such a simple lesson. The boy calmly replied that only
that day he had learnt to adhere completely to the truth and bring it into practice in his own life! This is
the basis of experiences.
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prayer. However, I find that these words are still mere words for many of us and we have not imple-
mented them in practice in our daily lives. We, more particularly, the teachers should become living
examples of such values and become beacon lights for our children to follow. There are other areas
where we need to improve further; I am referring to indiscipline in the school buses where bullying by
the strong of the weak is still prevalent. I request all our students to respect everyone regardless of age,
the relative position such as juniors or seniors and so on.
Of course, I am happy that there is a visible improvement in the plans organized by the VBSE Depart-
ment, of late, in taking the students for volunteering work to the Ashram. The visits to every place has
become more purposeful and acquired more practical orientation in all areas. Recently, I had the won-
residents in the areas visited were inspired and were seen marveling at our students for exhibiting such
discipline, hard work and passion for reaching out to the fellow humans.
I am sure that such attempts will bring the much- needed service-orientation among all our students
and make them more and more aware of the need to improve themselves in all areas of the individual
and community life. May the Great Master bless us in all our endeavours!
Shri S Ramakrishnan
Correspondent
LMOIS
Wherever you go, go with all your
heart. Confucius
2 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
To discern the truth in everything, by whomsoever spoken, is wisdom said Thiruvalluvar saint poet who lived in Tamil Nadu more
than 2000 years ago. Wisdom could be defined in many ways, another way to define wisdom is to Learn from our past mistakes and
from the mistakes of others. We need to learn about ourselves and our environment which shapes our lives. The challenge of the
modern life with newer and newer gadgets which come to be part of our lives need to be handled wisely. If not we may become
slaves to them and thereby we may spend more time with these and lose family relations and virtuous values. The education we re-
ceive should help us in understanding ourselves.
The first sign of a student to get any education is to possess an excellent discipline. This may be the reason as why students are also
called disciples in spiritual world. Those who possess discipline are fit to be called disciples. Revered master, P Rajagopalachariji says
Education is supposed to
give us humility..if you listen
to the old Shastras, our litera-
ture Vidya dadaati vinayam
(Knowledge bestows humil-
ity). The more wise we be-
come, the more humility we
Our children need
to practice this discipline every-
where. In school we make sure
they develop it very young with
our VBSE activities. Parents and
society who along with schools
have great role in nurturing the
future citizens of the world and
must realize this great responsi-
bility.
Self Awareness and Self Manage-
ment is about knowing about our
strengths and weaknesses.
Once we know our strengths and
weaknesses then we need to
manage these two and be a bal-
anced person. It helps in knowing
who we really are. Everyday we
should spend some time in this
self analysis and ultimately know
our real divine nature which is
the real self awareness.
Once we are aware of the divine nature of ours, then we shall live in peace in all situations.
This is the goal of human life.
We hope this newsletter helps our readers to understand what our children have learnt and as readers to reflect upon their responsi-
bilities and help their growth.
VBSE Team.
My Inspiration
ing my exams.
Once Gandhiji had inspection in his school. The inspector dictated 5 words in English to test their spelling
dhiji to copy from his friend sitting next to him. But Gandhiji refused and also felt bad for being asked to
copy by his teacher.
Krithika VII D
3 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
The All India Essay Writing Event 2013 Organized by
Sri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) & United Nations In-
formation Centre for India & Bhutan (UNIC).
Best essays selected from our school, in the order of merit are
listed below. We sincerely appreciate all the below listed stu-
dents and others who participated enthusiastically in this essay
writing competition. We wish all the winners and participants
success in the years to come and continue the spirit of participa-
tion.
The top 5 essays have been selected to
represent our school in the next round
of competition.
1. Laeticia Hervy XII IGCSE
2. Haridha XI E
3. Anamika XI B
4. R Rajkumar XII A
5.Angelina Bharati XI E
6 S. Poonguzhali IX E (Over 1000
words)
7. Roshini Raman XI F (Over 1000
words)
8.Harnitha IX E
9. Shubham X B
10. Y Sai Varsha X E
11. R Aparna IX A
12. Shruthi Mahendar XI E
13. Aditya Shankar IX B
14. Rajat XI A
15. Ananya XI A
Spray of Happiness
Happiness is something
Which gives you a smile.
Happiness can not be bought using money,
While doing something good for others.
Happiness is a spray
To make others happy.
Spray your spray of happiness on others
So that they could spread on others.
This spray is nothing rather than the sweet words.
That brings the pretty smile on the faces of others.
Snehlata VIII E
Flower is until it dries,
Candle is until it melts,
Fire is until it burns,
River is until it flows,
Dawn is until sun sets,
Honey is until we drink,
But Love is like
Sun which glows everyday.
R Hemant Krishna VIII D
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
In our life Self awareness and Self management is
needed for all people god sent.
I am dependent on my friend
Who comes with me till the end.
We depend on our parents
Who always gives us guidance.
Our siblings helps us a lot
We love them with our heart.
We are all interdependent like a bid pendant
With stones together
Which is strong forever.
Sometimes we are individuals like a star
Which is shining bright very far.
S Roshni Ananya V-D
Students of class 10, having a group discussion on Opinions of others how
it helps in Self Awareness.
Whatever you think that
you will be. If you think
yourself weak, weak you
will be; if you think your-
self strong, strong you will
be .
The most useful of all
knowledge is the knowl-
edge of oneself
He who knows himself, knows his Lord
Happiness is when what you think, what you say and
what you do are in harmony.
4 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.
Value Based Spiritual Education is one which leads us to spirituality and makes us
know, but the value of them no one knows. Unless and until they bring
greatness. Everyday some way or other a person changes and learns to value things,
feelings and people. Have we ever thought of the kids or elders who have nothing?
all must learn.
which shows respect. A bad feeling can always be changed to a good feelings by
using the words Please, Sorry, Thank you. And learning these words are not hard
but valuing them makes a difference. This is what VBSE teaches. The value of
Life is a long journey and the best part is when you are learning something new
with an interest to know more of it. This interest is developed only when you listen
Jayanthi Shailendra VIII E
Close your eyes
Look inside
There is light inside your
heart
Feel it right
Deep inside
There is whole new world Inside
Take the plunge reach the pearl
Take the plunge reach the pearl
Shine it all to the world
Share it all with the world
Simran SharmaVIII E
Self Aware-
ness
Classes
have im-
proved my
receptive skills
and analyze
myself that
what I am. This has made me a pious per-
son. I am relieved of my bad perspectives
in life and can start a new life to make my
life an inspiration to others. VBSE must
continue to be an important part of the
academic sphere and innovate new meth-
ods to make us understand the basic values
of life. Let this joy and enthusiasm go on
forever. Thank you VBSE Dept.
C Mukundhan IX E
Whatever you think that you will
be. If you think yourself weak,
weak you will be; If you think
yourself strong, strong you will be.
5 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it outside.
Improved my attitude
VBSE is a very good platform given by our school to
explore many ideas and thoughts. It has improved my
attitude towards myself, others and life in general.
I was very short tempered till last year but I have a
changed a lot now. I help my mother in her work
during the holidays.
I think that I have changed a lot now and I am also
very sure that it is because of VBSE classes.
--G V Aishwarya - X-B
What I learnt in Self Awareness and Self Manage-
ment.
VBSE has helped me to manage myself and be con-
scious and cautious about society around me. I have
learnt how to manage myself, my emotions and my
expressions. Self Awareness and Self Management
taught me to indentify my strengths and weaknesses,
how to be careful while talking or expressing some-
thing to my friends, and also what others tell about me and my character.
Self awareness and self management is the main value that is needed by everyone which makes one perfect in behaviour.
--S Poonguzhali IX-E
Mr K Nagesh giving a guest lecture on Goal Setting. What is a
goal? Why is it important? Your own experience of working
towards goal in life.
Service Done
Once our neighbor was taking water from hand pump, as there
was no water. He filled the bucket and was about to lift it, sud-
denly a dog came and started drinking water from the bucket.
Now it was not possible to use that water, so he was about to
throw that water. I went and told him not to do so, instead of
throwing, that water could be used for plants. Our neighbor felt
very happy that a child is giving him such an advice which he
could not think of.
Dr Vikas Saxena giving a guest lecture on Diary writing and Self
Awareness with students of class 8.
It was a very interesting lecture, I never wrote diary before
hearing his speech and the use of diary it really made me to
write a diary and I have really started writing. It made me
know who I am.
S Sanjeevi IX A
When I was leaving from Ashram, there was an old woman who
was injured, trying to cross the road and no one was helping her. I
helped her cross the road. I helped her cross the road after which
she thanked me and she was very happy.
Nilesh Jain VIII C
The most useful of all knowledge is the knowledge
of oneself.
6 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
If you want to be listened to, you should put in time listening.
Many people, especially ignorant people,
want to punish you for speaking the
truth, for being correct, for being you.
Never apologize for being correct or for
being years ahead of your time. If you' re
right and you know it, speak your mind.
Speak your mind even if you are a minor-
ity of one. The truth is still the truth.
My Dream
My future I say, belongs to me. I believe in
the beauty of my dream, see things and say
why? But I dream things that never were
and say why not. I remember all things are
possible when I believe. I live my life to the
fullest potential, and I fight for my dreams.
My dreams are like stars I may never touch
them but I may follow them they will lead
me to my destination. I will never be
pushed by my problems but I am lead by
my dreams.
Dreams are pure though, It is an opportu-
nity to discover myself. Sahaja Patil VIII C
7 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.
Awareness about our environment
he is
g the
world away from the intellectuals, and giving it back to apes. (Robert E. Sherwood, The Petrified forest)
I think it is a justified conclusion. Nature has endured all this pain & suffering inflicted by humans. Why have we done this, have we
lost all that is good in us?
We humans have laid down nature on the pyre, just for our own selfish motives. Why have we betrayed nature? Nature has never
been selfish & cruel with us, then why have we betrayed nature?
Today what we need is morality, when talking about nature, to be specific environmental morality. When we reduce our needs to
minimum levels possible, we are said to be in tune with nature & when we are in tune with nature, we automatically possess environ-
mental morality.
We humans exploit nature just to satisfy our own wants. What needs to be learnt here is that it is very normal & justified to satisfy
needs, but wants are different from needs. Needs are necessary , wants are desiring for more & more, should we say for something
h
r
What I think is that nature has not betrayed even those who did not love her. It is the law of nature, for every action there is reaction,
so if humans inflict pain & suffering on nature, so will the nature.
So now , how to bring about environmental morality in us? We can learn this from a quote from (Pope, Essay on Man , I)
ure or
rather nature itself, then I think their, will be no one who will harm themselves or the nature. We today should illuminate ourselves,
r our own
survival. Have we forgotten the pleasure we had while staying with nature, have we forgotten the words of (Childe Harold IV by
By the
deep sea, and music in its roar, I love not man the less, but nature more.
Similar are my feelings. Now its high time we realize that there is not much time. We should start practicing environmental morality.
We should do whatever it takes to save nature Our home , our planet our earth , our only hope
Its time we take our understanding & plans to a higher level & bring it into action as soon as possible because every right decision
taken at wrong time or late , is a wrong decision.
So let us bring our hearts together & work collectively so that our efforts breed success.
Let us do what our planet needs us to do. Let us heal our mother Earth. Let us revive & revert and head back to our roots.
Vivek XII E
Awareness on Paper & Cleanliness
We should write our names on the newspaper as
we receive it. Please be aware school is paying for
it.
We should not throw papers on the ground.
We should read newspapers only during free peri-
ods, breaks and lunch periods.
When we throw papers we waste trees. It is not
just newspapers but also books, booklets, chart
papers, etc.
I am sharing this because when I go to check
classes they have more of papers on the ground.
Please, let us all make sure this is followed.
This is a good way to keep our class clean.
Aviraj VIII D
Awareness on Body, Mind and Soul
Many saints and sages have given a lot to this
world for this Unity and finally their aim is to
make the human race attain salvation.
One among those is Patanjali, a Yoga Mahar-
ishi, who is the founder of Yoga and has
given the same to the human race and said
that it can be pratised by all irrespective of
any religion. When Yoga is practiced, the
body, emotion and mind gets united. Equa-
nimity of mind is attained. If each and every
individual practice Yoga then, the impurities
of the mind are destroyed and then the light
of knowledge begins to grow until the attain-
ment of intuitive knowledge. When we have
internal peace in ourselves then surely there
will be external peace. Then harmony is the fruit of it. Yoga teacher Ms Kavitha
8 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
Love of mother
The heart that loves first
O my mother
You have shown the light that I have to follow
If I look at the stars it shows me the love of mother
Mother of mine the sweet mother of mine
You gave to me all my lives
I am thanking you for everything that you gave
Samyuktha A.K V-D
Me and My Grandma.
My Grandma is kind to me always.
When I make some mistake she will support
and never scold me. She is always kind to me.
Thank you Grandma and Love you. D. Abhinay Subramanian
It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.
To my dear mom and dad
You gave me birth. You made me walk holding my finger.You
made me laugh. you made me speak.
You gave me lot of love, kisses and hugs. I know I can not re-
pay what you have done for me.
I want to say thank you whatever you have done for me.
I love you a lot, I need your blessings and always be with me....
With Love,
Your Daughter, Vanshika Goel VI B
Interview with my Mother.
Sathwik: Mother, how do you think we can practice brotherhood in
our surroundings?
Sudha(Mother): We can practice brotherhood in our surroundings
by treating our neighbors with love and care.
Sathwik: So do you think this applies for only the neighbours?
Sudha: No, not exactly. We need to be friendly with every human
being. And also the other living organisms around us.
Sathwik: There are people in this world whom you might not be
liking, what about them?
Sudha: Even if we do not like them, we should love them and care
for them.
Sathwik; So you believe in universal harmony?
Sudha: Yes, completely.
Sathwik: Thank you mother. Its been a pleasure.
K Sathwik IX E I often hurt my mother, when-
ever she asks me to go to bed
early. As she always wants to
teach me, early to bed and early
to rise helps us to keep healthy
and fit. On one particular Sun-
day night, it was already
9.00PM and my mother repeat-
edly asked me to go to bed. As I was too busy in reading a
But next day as I was late reaching bus and my mother had to
manage to stop the bus for me, that moment I felt guilty and
repented for what I had done last night. After reaching home I
hugged my mother, I said sorry and requested her to forgive me
and ensured that I will never repeat.
P Sukumari IV H
Mom
Mom you are shining moon of my day
And you show me the right way
You showed me your love
I will do it now
You gave me confidance
You gave me braveness
You are the blossoming flower
You made me clever
You are my heart and one part I love you Mom, You are my sweet
Tom S S Sridevi VD
9 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you continue
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.
Omega students with children from Christ Faith
and Govt. Primary School in Manapakkam.
Students with children from Prema Vasam and
with a Grandma from Lucky Thai Illam.
10 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you con-
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
BEAUTY IS NOT IN THE FACE ,BEAUTY IS A
LIGHT,WHICH IS IN YOUR HEART
birthday that day. I felt happy.
Pranav kant.k VIII B IGCSE
I became overwhelmed and my heart filled with love and pity. I
let go all my other feelings and concentrated on love. I thought
of them as my family and enjoyed speaking with them.
Sahiti VIII A IGCSE
My visit to old age home
When I saw the old age people, I was scared to go close to them.
time passed, I thought of my grandma and I was depressed so I
changed my mind thinking of them as my grandparents. Slowly
time passed and they were my friends and I was blessed by them.
They were full of love, blessing me. I could see the smile from
their face and my face too. I realized that we can also communi-
school I was thinking about my grandma and grandpa missing
them so much for the first time in my life and their smile as they
saw me. Now, I know they love me and how much they love me.
Hoping they are healthy forever I miss them again.
Wonho VIII-A IGCSE
Sri N Sundar of Saranalaya, Thandalam
Children Home receiving items collected
from Omega Giveaway Campaign.
Omega Giveaway Campaign helps our stu-
those in need. Parents and Teachers of
Omega have been supporting this a lot. Let
us truly believe that all Indians are our
brothers and sisters and show how we care
for the needy.
When hearts begin to speak,
language and age are no barriers.
Children experiencing the joy of giving
11 LMOIS VBSE Newsletter. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the entire universe. In this consciousness if you con-
to work, and strive in your spiritual life, the world will automatically become a better place - P Rajagopalachari
Inner Peace Outer Peace World Peace
Our school celebrated a week of communal harmony with love, gaiety and enthusiasm from 19th to 25th Nov 2013. CBSE board as
especting
1. Drawing and PaintingClasses 2 & 3
2. Poem recitation Class 6
3. Singing patriotic songsClass 6
4. Speech on life and message of leaders Class 5
5. Skit on national integrationClass 6
6. Essay Writing Class 7
7. Debate Class 10
These helped in promoting brotherhood and friendly relations among the students, while promoting peace, communal harmony and
national integration.
All the religions in the world teach peace and peace alone. They say, there is only one God. Practicing love and trust are the ways of
teaches,
Let all people live in happiness and peace.