Wonderful sessions conducted by Sagar sir. The way he described about bhava, rasa and relevant videos helped us to understand to add different elements of the story. He also motivated us to create our own story using detailed worksheet and creative activities. The knowledge shared by him helped us to understand every little element of the story.
Day 5 of our life class brought up the always-complicated terrain of our views on God and religion. This isn’t a topic that can be addressed lightly, and I found myself somewhere in the middle: not particularly devout in a traditional religious sense, yet far from a skeptic or outright non-believer. It’s a nuanced space where questions, experiences, and even contradictions coexist.
What resonated deeply with me during our discussions was the idea that while logic and evidence shape many of our beliefs, there is also room for the inexplicable. A balance between needing rational proof and remaining open to the experiences that defy it seems, to me, to be the most genuine way to approach spirituality. We live in a world of rules, frameworks, and customs, often inherited through family traditions, and while I respect them as meaningful connections to my past, I don’t believe religion should be rooted in fear or coercion. Forcing beliefs only creates divides and suffering.
I also find it deeply unsettling when religion intersects with politics in ways that divide, manipulate, and harm. For the sake of humanity, these connections must be consciously unmade. At its core, spirituality should bring people together and foster compassion. When wielded as a tool of power or prejudice, we lose the essence of what it can offer.
Day 5 offered much to reflect on, and I left with a stronger sense of what my middle path entails: embracing tradition without losing sight of reason, keeping the door open to experiences that cannot always be explained, and rejecting any form of belief that aims to create fear or division.
The life classes conducted for habits 4 to 7 helped me develop a deeper understanding of the importance of relationships, collaboration and personal well-being. All three are integral to long-term success. Each habit builds on the previous ones, and the effectiveness lies on how we integrate these habits into our overall lifestyle; which would require conscious effort on our part. On the whole the key takeaways for me, from all the activities that were conducted ( thoroughly enjoyed each one of them especially the field activities on Day 4 and the listening activity on Day 3) were :
The concepts of the Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence from “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” are incredibly insightful. Focusing on our Circle of Influence allows us to take proactive steps in areas we can actually impact, rather than getting bogged down by concerns we can’t control. This shift in mindset not only empowers us but also enhances our effectiveness in daily life. It’s a great reminder to channel our energy where it can make a real difference!
The 3rd & 4th session of the story telling life class was very indulging and was well paced. All the activites were very interesting and creative. The way the facilitator communicates is appreciated and his was of sharing knowledge is commendable. The learnings we learnt by creating a short play was a fun-filled part and the movie we saw was awesome.
All in all I enjoyed a lot during these 2 days of the life class. Thank you Sagar sir
The storytelling life class was a truly rewarding experience. At first, I had intended to join a different session, but when that wasn’t available, I decided to give storytelling a try. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I made. This class really helped me break out of my shell, giving me the confidence to share my thoughts and personal experiences openly. Our facilitator was incredibly dedicated and made sure we understood the finer details of how to craft a good story. His enthusiasm made the learning experience both enjoyable and impactful. Both days of the class were highly engaging, and I’m excited to attend more sessions like this in the future. It was truly an unforgettable experience!
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Wonderful sessions organised by the facilitator which gave amazing insights about story and its elements. Starting from the PPT with a picture of a book and ‘storytelling’ as the heading, created magical platform for the further activities. We learnt about ‘Ras’ and ‘Bhaav’ which are the essential part of any story or performance. After gaining knowledge about the same we performed a small group play, which gave a wonderful clarity of building up a story with emotions. Both the days included lots of visuals, role plays and it ended with a ‘cinematic time – watching movie (The Buckingham Murders). Overall it was fun learning experience.
Its a very good experience and agar kuch janna ho ya kuch karna ho to deep me jane ki jarurat he. Hum ese hi kisi ko judge kr lete he lekin jab wahi hamare pe aati he tbhi pata chalta he ki actual situation kya chhe.
And ye class me bahut achhi tarah se samjaya with live example and live karvake.
Activities: Group act, Nine emotions, Bhava and Rasa, scene story analysis, movie etc kahete he gammat ke sath gyan mila and jo fear tha wo bhi nikal gaya.
thank you Sagarsir.
I recently attended an engaging storytelling session that truly stood out. We explored the concepts of rasa and bhava, diving into nine emotions that enrich narratives. The importance of expression was emphasized as we practiced using voice and body language to convey feelings. Group activities helped us structure our stories effectively, ensuring a compelling flow. Performing our tales allowed everyone’s creativity to shine, making the experience both rewarding and inspiring. Overall, it left us excited about storytelling with new skills and connections!
In the session of the storytelling class, we delved deep into the concepts of Nav Ras (the nine emotions) and Bhaav (expressions of emotions), exploring how they resonate not only in our personal lives but also in storytelling. We learned that these elements serve as the emotional backbone of any narrative, allowing us to connect with our audience more authentically.We explored the impact emotions have on storytelling and how mastering the expression of these emotions can bring depth and life to our characters and plots. This was a transformative experience, as it opened our eyes to how nuanced emotions can be, and how they subtly influence the way stories are received and remembered.Additionally, through practical application, we created a drama that was centered around emotions and the navrash. This activity was instrumental in helping us put theory into practice, as we embodied different emotions, allowing us to understand how each Ras and Bhaav shapes the narrative.Overall, the experience was insightful, enhancing our storytelling skills and deepening our emotional intelligence, both as storytellers and individuals.