T E A C H E R ‘ S G U I D E

LECTURE - 16
MODULE: FACING FAILURES

LECTURE: 16 INSIGNIFICANCE OF FAILURES Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS CLASSROOM
1. Understand why failures are insigni cant

2. Identify and use the six powerful techniques

INTRODUCTORY [2 MINS]

In the last semester, we studied a range of interesting topics. I am sure you all felt inspired and you saw
progress in your personal life. One of the most favourite topics for the students was the Facing Failure
lectures. So let’s start this semester by nding inspiration from the third lecture of the Facing Failure series -
Insigni cance of Failures.

SHOW INTRODUCTORY FILM [8 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

When we go for a job interview, one question that is commonly asked is: “Tell me about a time you failed?”
On the rst glance this seems like a trick question. But they are not asking this so they can nd your mistakes
and mark you down. But they want to know how failures a ect you - do you take it to heart and get
depressed? Or do you bounce back? They want to see your response in the face of setbacks. Today, we will
learn 6 powerful techniques that will make your failures insigni cant.

SHOW LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [22 MINS]

INTERACTION

SUMMARY Part - A [10 MINS]

1. Don’t Personalize Your Failure

Failures do not de ne you. Just because you fail that does not mean you are a failure. We should not take
it heart but instead we should continue our e orts with renewed enthusiasm.

2. Keep a Learning Attitude.

Like how we are always ready to take enjoyment from our successes, we should be just as ready to learn
something from our failures.
E.g. Edison had only successfully invented the lightbulb after failing 10,000 times.
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When Thomas Edison’s factory burned down, his rst words upon seeing the destruction were: “Go and
call your mom, she has never seen a site like this. [...] All my mistakes have burned down, I am coming back
at 10 and will start afresh.”

3. The 24-Hour Rule -

Don’t dwell upon your mistakes, because if you do then you will let your failure take over you, increase
your stress, and reduce your potential to attain success.

E.g. Don Shula, the American football coach, allows his team to celebrate their victory or accept their
defeat. But after 24 hours, he tells them to stop dwelling on what happened, positive or negative, and
look forward to the next challenge.

An example for us: if we fail an interview it is normal to feel upset. We should spend 24 hours processing
what happened, but after this we should get geared up for the next challenge.

4. Don’t Give the Power of Approval to Others

Don’t let over people’s negative criticism stop you from trying to achieve your goals.

E.g. From a young age, Soichiro Honda had a passion for inventing new products. However, his directors
refused to support him. He struggled tirelessly for years with no result. Even Toyota rejected his
invention. However, he didn’t let this rejection depress him but instead he continued to pursue his goal.
Eventually, he went on to create one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers – Honda Motor
Company.

Activity [15 MINS]

10 minutes - Focus on the second techniques that was discussed called ‘keep a learning attitude’. As a
whole class, create a list of common failures we may experience. Write them on one side of the board. Then
on the other side of the board, have the class discuss potential things we could learn from these mistakes.

Example:

· Losing a cricket match · We nd our weaknesses and x them

· Not getting the job despite a good · We can nd an even better job, or
interview organization

· We lose our work on a major project · We can start with a fresh mindset and catch
any potential mistakes
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5 minutes - The best way for us to be able to learn from our mistakes is to learn from our peers. They also
have faced failures but looking at how they are able make their failures insigni cant, this can inspire us to do
the same.

In the workbook, we can see the ‘learn from others’ activity. Give the students time to ll out the activity.

If there is extra time, then have the students get into small groups and discuss what they wrote.
LECTURE: 16 INSIGNIFICANCE OF FAILURES Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the first hour, then briefly explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

SHOW LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [16 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [10 MINS]

5. Change Your Point of View

It is not necessary to hit every bouncer. By not avoiding them that doesn’t mean you are a failure. Move
from negativity to positivity - “Never mind if I fail today. My time will also come.” Success and failure
come together - it is a part of life. We need to maintain a balance of mind.

E.g. Michael Jordan. Faced so many failures along with his success. “I have missed 900 shots...I have
failures over and over again and that’s why I succeeded.”

6. Use Spirituality to Keep Stable

By using spirituality, we can nd strength to keep us stable even in the face of failure. Remember
whatever happens, happens for the best. With this attitude, we will be able to use this experience to
progress.

E.g. It was Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s dream to build a traditional stone temple in London. Land was
purchased in Harrow, London. But the local neighbour was against the idea and as a result, the case was
lost. When Swamiji was told this over the phone, he remained stable because he understood God to be
the all-doer. He said, “As God wishes. We put in our full effort. Now we should accept the result given by
God. We have decided to build a temple in London, and we will. So, start looking for another piece of land.”
Five years later, a grand traditional temple was completed in Neasdon, London. It has been described by
Readers Digest as the eighth wonder of the world.

WORKBOOK [30 MINS]

Discussion: Start by asking the students which technique they were most inspired by and why. (5 Mins)

Workbook: we can see an activity. Have the students take some time to write out failures they have
experienced and use the techniques they have learnt in the lecture to make those failures insigni cant. (15
Mins)

Have a few students share their application of the techniques with the class. (10 Mins)
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LECTURE - 17
MODULE: FACING FAILURES

LECTURE: 17 THE POWER OF FAITH Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS CLASSROOM
1. Understand that we can achieve our goals by keeping faith in ourselves

2. Explore the necessity of keeping faith in others

3. Appreciate the bene ts that can be achieved through keeping faith in God

INTRODUCTORY [4 MINS]

Let’s start this lecture with a question. I want you to think of something that you want to achieve.
Something that you have the ability to achieve but somehow you are stopping yourself. Maybe you doubt
your ability, or because you have a fear, or because you worry it is bigger than yourself. Think of one thing.
Maybe you want to perform a speech but you su er for stage-fright. Maybe you want to start a business but
you are afraid that it will fail. Maybe you want to study further at a top university (IIM, IIT, AIMS) but you
know it will be a lot of work. Whatever it is, think of that one thing that you are stopping yourself from
achieving, and write it down on the rst page of the worksheet.

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [9 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

Faith is our life-force. Without air in our lungs we are unable to live, similarly we cannot live without faith.
We may not even realize it, but we keep faith in so many people and so many things throughout the day. But
if we understand the power of faith and learn to use it in our lives, then we can achieve miracles. Let’s
continue our journey through a lecture video.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [17 MINS]

INTERACTION

SUMMARY Part - A [5 MINS]

Everyone needs faith to live a normal life. Faith in birth, exams, employment, medicine, marriage, life,
death – everything. Any form of research, success, skill, intelligence needs faith.

Great minds keep faith to achieve success:

Ÿ Thomas Edison experimented with 10,000 materials before discovering a lament for a lightbulb.
Ÿ Sir Isaac Newton took 22 years of hard work and faith to give us the principle of gravity.
Ÿ Albert Einstein - only after 8 years could he give the general theory of relativity.
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1. Faith in ourselves - To trust one’s own self and have self-con dence. You can nd your potential if you
keep faith in yourself.

E.g. Construction of the longest suspension bridge, Brooklyn Bridge. During the 1860s, John Roebling
proposed the idea of the bridge to the authorities in New York. They mocked him. Only approving the
idea 15 years later. But John died from an illness, but his son (Washington) kept faith and carried on.
Later Washington encountered an accident. Aged 32, he became paralyzed and was only able to
communicate by moving his nger. But his wife Emily, would communicate with Washington and
organize the completion. The bridge was completed in 1883, because of faith.

4. Faith in others - We live as a part of society and must rely and have faith in others. Learn to trust people
and create an environment where people trust you. Together, we can make miracles happen.

E.g. Abraham Lincoln, in 1860, had to appoint a presidential cabinet (team). Lincoln had many critics,
who doubted his ability to lead. Surprisingly, he appointed 3 of them into important positions in his
cabinet. Lincoln gave his critics a chance and in return they helped him lead America down the right
path. After his death, one of them later said “here lies the greatest president the world will ever see”. His
faith in them let that happen.

Activity [25 MINS]

Faith in ourselves. Turn to 1st page of the lesson in workbook. Ask the students to think back to the initial
question from the introduction and ask how faith in ourselves can play a role in achieving their goal. Give
them some time to think and write an answer in the workbook. (5 Mins)

Faith in others. Explain the Sachin Tendulkar activity on 5th page, with examples. Give the students time to
read through it on their own and complete the web of faith. Please note that the direction of the arrows are
signi cant. (15 Mins)

Complete the small activity on 6th page of the lesson in the workbook. Students have to think and write
about who has faith in them, and who they have faith in. (5 Mins)
LECTURE: 17 THE POWER OF FAITH Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the first hour, then briefly explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [26 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [10 MINS]

3. Faith in God – If we have true faith, then miracles can genuinely happen.

E.g. The construction of BAPS Mandir in London. Land was only obtained after 28 attempts. Through
immense faith and persistence, a miracle occurred. Today, the Neasden Mandir is a agship of Indian
culture in the UK and has even earned a Guinness World Record.

Along with A.P.J. Kalam’s 5 areas of national development, Pramukh Swami Maharaj suggested a sixth –
faith in God. Because our roads and buildings are not as important as our citizens. If there is faith in God,
then they will become a regulator of their own self and sense of morality will develop. Only a morally
good person can do good for the country.

ACTIVITY [30 MINS]

Recall the incident about the role faith in God played in the Apollo 13 rescue - 7th page of the lesson in
workbook - “Houston, we have a problem”. Explain how faith in God can play a big role in our lives,
especially during di cult times. (5 Mins)

Ask the students to think about an incident where a family/friend encountered a di cult circumstance and
reached out to God. Give them time to think and write it down on 8th page of the lesson in the workbook.
If the students feel comfortable with doing so, then ask them to share their story with the class. (15 Mins)

CLOSE [1 MINS]

Ask the students to read through the whole of the ‘Power of Faith’ worksheet in their own time.

Link to next week's lecture(s) - “This week we have learnt about the power of faith - in ourselves, in others, and
in God. Next week we will continue the theme of faith by learning how it can be practiced in our daily lives.”
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LECTURE - 18
MODULE: FACING FAILURES

LECTURE: 18 PRACTICING FAITH Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS CLASSROOM
1. Understand the impact of practicing faith in our day to day life

2. Explore di erent ways to cultivate spiritual habits

INTRODUCTORY [2 MINS]

Consistency is one of the most common qualities we can nd in the life of every great person. Consistent
practice precedes mastery in any eld. To live a balanced life it is required to do consistent e ort in every
aspect of our life, whether it is physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Today we will build upon what we
learned in ‘the power of faith’ lecture to explore some spiritual habits and the bene ts they bring us in our
daily life. Let us start this topic with a small introductory video.

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [5 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

By practicing faith, one can experience the underlying spirituality that exists around us. When our
limitations resists our pathway to live a happy, prosperous and peaceful life at that time spiritual habits can
help lift us beyond our limitations. Let us understand the impact it can create in our lives and the habits
upon which it can be cultivated, through the insights and research of a theological doctoral student (in the
lecture video).

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [20 MINS]

INTERACTION

SUMMARY Part - A [15 MINS]

The summary is based on the case study as shown in the lecture video.

Case Study 1 - Unshakable Stability

First, brie y revise the case study as a class. Then complete the activity shown below as a class.

Write these three quotes from the case study. Ask the students to pick one quote that they think to be the
most important and explain why. (There is no right answer but this is to get the students thinking critically.)
Ask each student to think for a few minutes and write down their answer with an explanation. You may ask
some students to share their thoughts.
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1 - “I used to read it daily, believing it would come in use. Today that day has come.”

2 - “For anyone who is born, death is certain; everything is perishable, nothing lasts.”

3 - The elderly man decided to accompany Bhatt to the food camp. He continued to stay there, to serve food to the
victims and give them words of encouragement.

Activity [15 MINS]

Ask the students to complete the workbook activities for case studies 1 & 2. It is likely they may not nish in
the lecture time, so you can request them to nish it in their own time.
LECTURE: 18 PRACTICING FAITH Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the first hour, then briefly explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [20 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [20 MINS]

The summary and related workbook section is based on Case Study 3 (Prayer) as shown in the lecture video.

Discuss these questions with the class:

1. For what reasons do people pray e.g. to be thankful, for support etc.
2. What are the bene ts that can be found through prayer?
E.g. Gain more clarity about the task we will perform and why we are doing it.
E.g. Taking out a small amount of time before each activity, helps us stabilize our mind and keep us
focussed.
E.g. We can nd inspiration. etc.
3. In India, we can see people praying at the start of the day, before eating, or before studying. For you
personally, what time do you think is the best time for you to pray is? Why?

WORKBOOK [15 MINS]

Explain the activity in the workbook called ‘Spiritual Habit - Prayer’. Give them time to write their potential
prayers that they can use throughout the day.

CLOSE [2 MINS]

Motivate the students to complete the IPDC challenge. “Let’s start our journey by imbibing a simple spiritual
habit. From the workbook activity above, pick at least one prayer and use it in your daily life. Record your
progress and note down any benefits you experienced.”
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LECTURE - 19
MODULE: FROM HOUSE TO HOME

LECTURE: 19 BONDING THE FAMILY Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS CLASSROOM
1. Identify methods to bond with their family

2. Practice appreciating their family’s good qualities

3. Examine a case study to improve transparency within their family

INTRODUCTORY [2 MINS]

Let us take a moment to think back to when we were growing up. During this time, who would we go to
when we couldn’t decide what to wear? Who would we go to when we would get stuck on our maths
homework? Who would we go to when we faced any problem, big or small? Likely, the answer is our family.
But if we think about today, we probably do not go to them for these sorts of things anymore. Honestly, it
may even seem like our relationship is just a shadow of what it once was. What changed? Why have we
become distanced? What can we do to bring our relationship with our family back?

Today, we will learn about creating a stronger bond within our families.

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [2 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

We often have time for our friends on social media, but we struggle to nd time for our family members. We
eagerly reply to our WhatsApp messages, but replying to our family members questions can seem boring.
We make time to update ourselves with current events through news channels, and newspapers, but we can’t
nd the time to ask what is going on within our own family. Rather than investing time into things that are
temporary or constantly changing, we should invest more in the things that will stay with us forever - our
family. To learn how to make our family bonds strong, let us now listen to today’s lecture.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [19 MINS]

INTERACTION

SUMMARY Part - A [10 MINS]

Samay (Time)

- A young boy asked his father, “How much do you make in an hour?”

The father replied by saying “1000 Rs.” The boy quickly ran to his room and collected money from
his savings. He came back to his father and said, “Here is 1000 Rs, but please spend an hour with
me.”
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Sahkaar (Cooperation)

In the RamCharitManas, Ram, Sita and Lakshman were in the jungle. At night, Ram and Sita
would sleep, while Lakshman would stand guard. One night the goddess of sleep came to give
Lakshman some much needed sleep. Lakshman sent the goddess to his wife, Urmila, who also
would stay awake at night. Before the goddess could reach Urmila, Ram and Sita appeared in a
divine before Urmila and asked her for a boon. Urmila said, ‘Please have Lakshman forget about me
while you are all in the forest. He is in your service, but he remembered me, and you had to come here.’
Laxman and Urmila cared more about each other than themselves.

Sikandar was leading his forces through a desert and asked one of his servants to nd drinking
water. The servant ran and managed to get enough water together for Sikandar and o ered him the
water in his helmet. Sikandar asked, ‘What about the rest of the army?’ The servant said this is all
the water we have. Sikandar threw the water into the desert and refused to drink until the entire
army could drink water together.

WORKBOOK [15 MINS]

In our workbook page 25, we can see a section to ll out the good qualities we see in our family members.
So, let us take some time out and ll out the qualities we see in our family. Then we will discuss the qualities
that have had the biggest e ect on us.
LECTURE: 19 BONDING THE FAMILY Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the first hour, then briefly explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [20 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [5 MINS]

Sanskaar (Values)

In Surat, Gujarat, two brothers were splitting up their inheritance. The major assets, land, vehicles,
bank accounts, were all split evenly. But the two brothers started ghting over who gets to keep a
ladle. This argument led to a court case which lasted 2 years and cost 2.5 lakh Rupees.

During Ram Bhagwan’s coronation, Ram Bhagwan said “I like everything about the Raghuvansh
(Linage) except that the eldest gets the throne, while the younger brothers are forgotten.” This shows
that Ram Bhagwan had the values to care for his family even during his crowning moment, his
coronation.

Sevaa (Serving)

Upon the request of his parents, he took them to the pilgrimage places of India. He carried their
heavy weight (probably 100kg) for years. They were blind which meant they wouldn’t be able to see
any of the places he took them, yet he served them faithfully. Similarly, we should serve our parents
faithfully.

Satsang (Spirituality)

In Rajkot, Mr. Dhanani and his wife would argue so much, that Mrs. Dhanani started to consider
suicide. But as she was leaving her building, she ran into her landlord, Mr. Vinod Raiyani, who had
her sit in his family’s ghar sabha. Through this, the wife learned the meaning and importance of
family, and today, she was able to create harmony in her family through ghar sabha.

ACTIVITY [25 MINS]

On page 28, there is a script of a conversation between a father and his son. Explain what transparency is and
that the class will do an activity to understand the need for transparency in the family. Tell the students to
get into groups of 4, read the script and then act out the following four roles [15 mins]:

- The father’s outward responses

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- The father’s inward responses
- The son’s outward responses
- The son’s inward responses

(If there is a group that expresses this role-play exceptionally, you can consider getting to perform in front of
the class.) Thereafter, explain the purpose of this exercise (1 mins):

If only they told each other what they were really thinking. We often feel misunderstood by our family.
Internally we think one thing, but we often struggle to express it. Sometimes we say things that we don’t
mean because we get frustrated. This is why it is important to be transparent. What is transparency? Regular
and honest communication with our family. To do this, we must sit with them, without the distractions of
phones and TV, and have a genuine conversation about how we feel.

Then explain the next page (page 29) (2 mins): Jay and his Father both have a ection for each other, but
they struggle to express it because they don’t have complete transparency. This is what is keeping them from
bonding properly…

Explain to the students how to complete the segment in the workbook. Let them start it in class and nish it
at home (as they will need to discuss some parts with their chosen family member). (7 mins)

CLOSE [2 MINS]

Tell the students to nish the uncompleted parts of the workbook in their own time. Make sure to have
them work on the last part of the transparency section with their family members.

Remind them to continue meeting regularly with their family.

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LECTURE - 20
MODULE: LEARNING FROM LEGENDS

LECTURE: 20 LEADING WITHOUT LEADING Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS CLASSROOM
1. Understand the power of leading with humility

2. Observe how Pramukh Swami Maharaj exempli ed leading without leading

3. Determine how to become such powerful leaders

INTRODUCTORY [2 MINS]

In 2002, the makers of the famous Guinness Book of World Records decided to create a list of the Most
In uential Personalities of the Millennium. After much research and debating, the nal list was narrowed to
20 names across the globe. Of that list, only two individuals were from India. One was Mahatma Gandhi,
the father of India and the other?

The second person’s story is unique and interesting. He was born and raised in an ordinary village of
Chansad, Gujarat. He was the son of a simple farmer. He only passed 6th standard. He was not a great
speaker or even uniquely talented. So, then how did a farmer’s son become one of the most in uential
personalities of the last millennium?

That is what we will learn about today.

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [? MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

On 3 April 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gandhinagar Akshardham. He was pleased to see
the beauty and grandeur of the complex as well as the vision of its creator. PM Modi said, “I believe that every
management institution of the world should use Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s work as a case study. From it, one
will learn the highest lessons of management and use of human talent and resources.”

Why would the Prime Minister give the name of a sadhu as a person worth studying for management? It is
because he had a unique and powerful style of leadership, by which he inspired millions of people. This style
left a lasting impression so profound that people like President Bill Clinton and Mukesh Ambani have been
inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj and many continue to gain inspiration from his life and work. What
was this unique style? Let us nd out via the lecture video.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [21 MINS]

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SUMMARY Part - A [25 MINS]

On page 35 of the workbook, we can see a summary of a few incidents discussed in the lecture. Split the class
into 4 groups and assign each group one of the incidents (Leading by Example, Forget Yourself, etc). For 10
minutes, have each group discuss the incident and answer the following questions related to the incident
and prepare a short 3 minute presentation to cover the value as well as the incident. Then with the
remaining time, have the groups present their thoughts with the class.

Leading by Example Servant Leadership

· If you were the leader in this incident, and · Why do you think it is important for a
you saw that those who you were paying to leader to be willing to do the menial work
work were sitting around despite the in the organization?
approaching deadline, in that situation
what would your instant reaction and
thoughts be?

· What are some examples of this you have · What are some examples of this you have
seen in your life? seen in your life?

Politeness and Egoless Forget Yourself

· When we have a good idea, how do we · There is a famous quote that says, “There is
present that idea? What if someone rejects no limit to what you can accomplish when
the idea, how do we accept the criticism? no one cares who gets the credit.” How
does this apply to this topic?

· What are some examples of this you have · What are some examples of this you have
seen in your life? seen in your life?
LECTURE: 20 LEADING WITHOUT LEADING Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the first hour, then briefly explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [21 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [10 MINS]

· When your actions inspire others to learn more, dream more, do more, then you are a leader.

· When Gaurang Chattopadhyay, a Bengali Management expert, came to visit Gandhinagar Akshardham, he
was astonished by how Pramukh Swami Maharaj was able to create such a monument. He said, “I used to
think that you can not get anywhere without saying ‘I am something’, but now I see that Pramukh Swami
Maharaj works while thinking ‘I am Nothing’ and accomplishes so much.”

· In the book, What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School, the author talks about exing your
humility. Not exing your ego. Some bene ts of this are:

o Those that work under you feel good

o It looks good, as a characteristic
o It gives your organization a good reputation

· During the shooting of Mystic India, a shot was going to be taken of Pramukh Swami Maharaj at the Sun
Temple Modhera. Swami suggested that additional elderly sadhus be in this 10 second shot. When asked
why, he replied, they have done so much for the organization, they should be included in the lm. “Why
should it be just me in the shot?”

WORKBOOK [25 MINS]

On page 37, we can see some case studies, involving 2 individuals in an o ce environment. For 5 minutes,
have the students read and answer the questions related to the rst scenario. Then once the rst scenario has
been answered, have the students share their answers. Continue this for the next sections.

CLOSE [1 MINS]

As we can see, being a humble leader, an egoless leader, a leader that puts people in front of them, is
important and a necessary trait to develop in order to be successful in both our professional and personal
lives.

On your own time, please complete any un nished sections of the workbook.
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LECTURE - 21
MODULE: REVIEW LECTURE

LECTURE: 21 WORDS OF WISDOM Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS CLASSROOM
1. Recall the wisdom given by the experts

2. Identify the most appropriate advice for their personal lives

3. Imbibe the wisdom by taking some practical steps in their life

INTRODUCTORY [2 MINS]

The IPDC Team surveyed the IPDC students for the questions they would like answered regarding their
personal, academic and professional life. The most frequently asked questions were selected and a panel of
experts were selected to answer these questions. It is important to take notes of this their advice in the
provided space in the IPDC Workbook.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [around 40 MINS]

INTERACTION
ACTIVITY [15 MINS]

Conduct a discussion with the students either as a class or in smaller groups. Ask the students to discuss
what advice they thought was the most inspiring for them personally. Ask them to write down 3 important
action points for them personally.
LECTURE: 21 WORDS OF WISDOM Part - B

CLASSROOM
Summary (3 Mins)

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [around 40 MINS]

INTERACTION
ACTIVITY [15 MINS]

Conduct a discussion with the students either as a class or in smaller groups. Ask the students to discuss
what advice they thought was the most inspiring for them personally. Ask them to write down 3 important
action points for them personally.

CLOSE [2 MINS]

Encourage the students to revise what they learnt by reading their notes or by discussing further with their
friends or family. Also highlight the importance of imbibing some action steps into their life.
T E A C H E R ‘ S G U I D E

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MODULE: MY INDIA MY PRIDE

LECTURE: 22 GLORIOUS PAST | PART - 1 Part - A

CLASSROOM
INTRODUCTORY [7 MINS]

Before even mentioning today’s topic, start the lecture with a quick quiz. Ask the students to turn to page
45 of the workbook. There are nine questions that ask the origins of famous inventions and discoveries. Give
the students a time limit of 4 minutes to write answers to the questions. If possible, you can even allow the
students to research the answers using a search engine on their phone. To make it more exciting, you can
project an online countdown. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y59kpk-2KzQ)

Thereafter, you can ask the class brie y to call out some of their answers, most likely they will give the names
of western scientists. Then quickly sum up the quiz by saying, “We will be taking a look at this quiz again
later on. But first we are going to take a look into India’s glorious past.”

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [4 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

यूनान, िम , रोमां, सब िमट गए जहाँ से

अब तक मगर ह बाक , नाम-ओ-िनशां हमारा,

कछ बात ह क ह ती, िमटती नह हमारी

सिदय रहा ह दु मन, दौर-ए-जहाँ हमारा,

सारे जहाँ से अ छा, िह दो तां हमारा |

(Greece, Egypt, Rome, all vanished from the face of the earth, but we still have our name and fame. There is
something special in that our existence is still intact, even while the world and time had been our enemies for
millennia. All over the world, India is ours.)

India’s glorious past is the oldest, wisest, and richest. Those who know this are lled with immense pride for
our nation. So today, let’s awaken that pride through this lecture.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [23 MINS]

INTERACTION

SUMMARY Part - A [15 MINS]

Throughout India’s long history, many reputable scholars from around the world have previously visited
India and have described its greatness: Megasthenes, Arrian and Pliny (Greek). Xuan Zang, Faxian, I-tsing
(Chinese). Al-Biruni (Arabian). Also French, Portugueses and British scholars.

But we have begun to forget about this proud heritage. If we don’t feel proud about the heritage of the
country we are born in, then we can never be a good citizen of that country. For our personal progress, we
need basic knowledge of who we are and where we are from. National pride is a key reason behind Japan’s
and Germany’s success.
 INTERACTION
1. The Oldest

Ancient civilization: In total, more than 1,052 cities and settlements have been found, mainly in the general
region of the Indus River. These cities include Harappa, Ganeriwala, and Mohenjo-daro in modern-day
Pakistan, and Dholavira, Kalibangan, Rakhigarhi, Rupar, and Lothal in modern-day India.

An ancient submerged settlement was discovered in the Gulf of Cambay, o Gujarat. Carbon dating reveals
the age of the site to be around 7500BC. The site is surrounded by evidence of extensive human settlement.
Carved wood, pottery, beads, broken pieces of sculpture and human teeth have been retrieved from along
the river banks.

Literary evidence: The book Indica was written by Megasthenes (Greek Historian) 2300 years ago. It
describes the lineage of kings that goes back 7854 years from now.

The Rig Veda is the oldest book in Sanskrit or any Indo-European language. Its age has been predicted as far
back as 10,000 years.

Religious Rituals: Our religious rituals are a form of documentation that describe the longest time scales
in the world.
LECTURE: 22 GLORIOUS PAST | PART - 1 Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the rst hour, then brie y explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [15 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [10 MINS]

2. The Richest

Wealth: India’s great wealth can be implied by the amount of times that it has been looted by foreign
invaders. India's ancient art and artifacts reveal an Indian past with sophisticated and extravagant fashion.
Including descriptions in the Vedas, ancient statues on display in the Delhi National Museum, and
paintings displayed in the Ajanta Caves.

Intellectual Richness: Introduced the concept of a university. At ancient Takshashila University, 10,500
students (2/3 applicants rejected) came from within India and outside to be taught by nearly 2000 master-
teachers. The curriculum consisted of some 68 elective courses.

Takshashila’s famous researchers and teachers include:

· Panini (the great grammarian of Sanskrit, to whom Prof. Noam Chomsky of MIT attributes the origin of
linguistics)
· Chanakya (king-maker, political advisor, and author of ArthaShastra, in 300 BCE - deemed by social and
economic historian Max Weber as one of the greatest political state-craft books of the ancient world)
· Charaka (the distinguished physician, whose research on the region’s flora and fauna described in his
CharakaSamhita strengthened the development of Ayurveda)
· Jivaka (the great physician to Gautama Buddha and his followers).

Bauddha Sahitya writes that Acharaya Jivaka was given a challenge after he completed his studies. To go in
the forest around taxshila, and bring one leaf, fruit, seed, root, or tree branch that has never been used as
medicine. He couldn’t nd one even one thing. That is how extensive Ayurvedic medicine research was.
Chinese scholar Xuan Zang (5th century), reveals that Nalanda was a completely residential university
believed to have 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students. The profound knowledge of Nalanda’s teachers
attracted scholars from places as distant as China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, Turkey, Sri Lanka, and
South-East Asia.

ACTIVITY [20 MINS]

“At the start of this lecture, we took a small quiz about some of the most influential discoveries and inventions.
Most of the answers you found were probably names of western intellectuals. But in fact, all of those were
actually discovered first by Indians! Today we are going to look at the evidence of these discoveries as revealed in
our ancient scriptures.”
 INTERACTION
Pythagorean Theorem (Workbook page 47) (5 Mins)
Using the information in the workbook, explain that the theorem was rst discovered by Baudhayan Rishi.
Using the translation of the vedic text and by drawing the diagram, explain how the text gives the theorem as
we understand it today.

The Value of Pi (Workbook page 48) (5 Mins)

On this same page you will see a text from Aryabhatiya Ganitapada which calculates the value of Pi. You can
write the translation of the text on the board and ask them to see if it really does get the value of Pi. And if
so, to what accuracy.
Answer: Circumference / Diameter = ((4 + 100) × 8 + 62000)/20000 = 62832/20000 = 3.1416 = π
Accurate to 5 significant figures.

(10 Mins) Then ask the students to use the lesson of Glorious Past Part-1 in the workbook, to correct their
own answers from the initial quiz, in a di erent colour pen.

E.g. 1. Laws of motion: Newton 1686CE in the Principia of Mathematica >> Prashastapāda 650CE in the
Prashastapāda Bhāsya, more than 100 years earlier

(All the answers can be found in the workbook lesson)

(When the time runs out, then ask them to finish it in their own time, and move on to the next segment)

CLOSE [10 MINS]

In the next lecture, we will also learn more about India’s glorious past and about how we can bring more
Indian pride into our personal lives.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STUDENTS

In two weeks time (in the ‘Present Scenario’ lectures), you will be required to deliver a presentation. We are
currently learning about India’s glorious past, but I want you to present India's present achievements. The
presentation should contain both current success and also areas of improvement. You will be required to
research your given topic as a group and be prepared to give a (10) minute presentation to the class. You
should work together to prepare the presentation but every member of the group should be prepared to
present as chosen at random.

· There are 9 topics to distribute to the class as provided in the workbook (lesson name - Present Scenario).
Create groups as appropriate.

· Topics: agriculture, defence, medical, aeronautical, education, infrastructure & transport, science &
technology, trade & diplomacy, and economics.

· Adjust the time of presentations according to the amount of groups.

· You can use this as an internal assessment.

· It is suggested that you emphasize that every student should be prepared to present. But only one student
from each group will be picked at random to present to the class.
T E A C H E R ‘ S G U I D E

LECTURE - 23
MODULE: MY INDIA MY PRIDE

LECTURE: 23 GLORIOUS PAST | PART - 2 Part - A

CLASSROOM
INTRO [3 MINS]

To begin our class, let us all stand up, stand tall and join together as we sing our nation’s national anthem.

(Lead the class in singing the anthem)

Now let us sit down and to further understand India’s glorious past through the introductory video.

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [4 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

Last session, we learned about how there are three ways to describe India’s past. India was the oldest, richest
and wisest. We learned about how India is the oldest ancient civilization as well as richest. India was the
richest not only in terms of wealth, but also knowledge. Today, let us continue to learn about India’s wealth
of knowledge.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [25 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - A [15 MINS]

In a time when the rest of the world was just starting to understand the basics of how the world works, India
was advancing in various elds, including mathematics, astronomy and literature.

Richest (Knowledge)

Mathematics:
Numbers, zero, and the decimal system were all given by India to the world. Algebra and calculus were all
discovered in India. The mathematical contributions still continue into the present day. Srinivas
Ramanujan’s work in the early 20th century is said to be the basis for the advancements that are taking place
in the 21st century.

Astronomy:
At the age of 23, Aryabhatta wrote a 121 verse scripture in which he explains the Earth being round, how it
rotates on an axis, how eclipses occur, calculated distances between planets, as well as the circumference of
the earth. This scripture was written in the year 499 CE.

Geometry:
Shulba Sutra is a scripture written by Baudhayan and Apastambh who were experts in geometry. These two
found the Pythagoras Theorem 300-400 years before Pythagoras. The name geometry also is derived from
the term Jyamiti. Where Jya means set and t squares, and Miti means measurements.
Time Scale:

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Carl Sagan (an American Astronomer) has said the best calculation of the creation of Earth is given by the
sages of India. India has a wide range of units of time from the smallest unit of time being 1/34000 of a
second known as a krati. The largest unit of time: 8,64,00,00,000 years which is a kalpa.

Discussion Question:
From what we learned so far, how do you think these discoveries in uenced the world today?
(Computer science, advanced levels of mathematics, architecture, town planning, building planning,
education systems, engineering, science, etc)

ACTIVITY [10 MINS]

In the lecture, we were told that the downfall was due to years of oppression. On page 54 of our workbook
we can see the question, ‘Do you think Indians are lacking national pride? And why?’ Take some time to
think and write your answers in the workbook. (5 Mins)

After the students have written in their workbook, have the students share their answers. As the students are
sharing their answers, take time to explain that one major point was the change of the education system
shaped by Lord Macaulay. (See page 54 for reference). (5 Mins)
LECTURE: 23 GLORIOUS PAST | PART - 2 Part - B

CLASSROOM
WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [17 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [5 MINS]

Ayurved:
India had the rst surgeon named Sushrut Rushi, who had done 325 types of surgery. India built the rst
hospital as well as the rst physician named Acharya Charak. India also had the rst medical conference in
700 BC, when various rushis had gathered to discuss embryology.

Language:
India currently has 29 o cial languages with 1800 di erent dialects. India has also gifted the world Sanskrit.
Monier Williams (an Oxford University professor) has said “Sanskrit grammar is the symbol of the best
capability of the human brain.”

Wisest:
From these advances in the elds of science, literature and arts we can see that India was the wisest ancient
civilization.

But what caused the downfall? Decades of being ruled by others diminished our pride in our past, and our
achievements. We must work to bring that pride into our lives by studying the glorious past of India.

WORKBOOK [25 MINS]

On page 54, we can see the question: ‘As Indian youths, what can we do to sustain and flourish India’s glorious
past? How can we make people aware of India’s contributions?’ Give the students time to write down to think
and write an answer? (5 Mins)

Once the students have nished writing, have them discuss the answers. Write some of the answers on the
board. (5 Mins)

Thereafter discuss the Read, Research, Write and Share section on page 55.

From the Read, Research, Write and Share section we can see how Professor Matapurkar was able to use the
Mahabharat to draw inspiration and to develop stem cell research. Many other great scientists also have
turned to India’s past for inspiration. As we can see, there is more than just knowing the past, we have to be
able to take the past and use it to shape the future. Many people have heard how the Kauravs were born, but
Matapurkar had the sense to use it to inspire his research. Similarly there are many things we have seen and
discussed today that we can use to shape the way we move forward. (5 Mins)
One way we can use the past to shape our future is by imbibing India in our personal lives. On page 57 we

INTERACTION
can see that there are four ways to keep our Indian heritage alive on a daily basis. Those are Bhasha
(language), Bhusha (clothing), Bhojan (Food), Bhajan (Devotion). If we can take steps to ensure that these
four are in our lives, then we will be ensuring that our past does not diminish and that our future will
remain bright. (5 Mins)

Let us take some time and write a concrete step that we will take to keep India alive in our personal lives
using these four points as our guide. The step we decide to take can be small, but as long as we stay steadfast
in following through, then it will make an impact on our lives and those around us. (5 Mins)

CLOSE [10 MINS]

Inform the students to read and complete the Glorious Past worksheets and understand the various
examples and steps given.

Remind and guide the students for the presentations that they will have to present for the ‘Present Scenario’
lectures.
T E A C H E R ‘ S G U I D E

LECTURE - 24
MODULE: MY INDIA MY PRIDE

LECTURE: 24 PRESENT SCENARIO Part - A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Students should be able to...)

PREPARATIONS
1. Highlight India’s current strengths and scopes to improve
2. Prepare and present their ideas as a team

LECTURE TYPE

Student Presentations

DURATION

Two hours (Can be taken in two separate one-hour sessions)

PRIOR PREPARATION

At least two weeks before this lecture, explain the task to the students and allocate each group topics:
“In (two) weeks time (in the ‘Present Scenario’ lectures), you will be required to deliver a presentation. We are
currently learning about India’s glorious past, but I want you to present India's present achievements. The
presentation should contain both current success and also areas of improvement. You will be required to research
your given topic as a group and be prepared to give a (10) minute presentation to the class. You should work
together to prepare the presentation but every member of the group should be prepared to present as chosen at
random.”

· There are 9 topics to distribute to the class as provided in the workbook (lesson name - Present Scenario).
Create groups as appropriate.

· Topics: agriculture, defence, medical, aeronautical, education, infrastructure & transport, science &
technology, trade & diplomacy, and economics.

· Adjust the time of presentations according to the amount of groups.

· You can use this as an internal assessment.

· It is suggested that you emphasize that every student should be prepared to present. But only one student
from each group will be picked at random to present to the class.

DURING PRESENTATION
CLASSROOM

Request the audience to take notes of what is presented in the appropriate spaces given in ‘Present Scenario’
section of the workbook.

Note: If this lecture is to be taken online. Then we suggest that the students prepare in their groups online
through a video conference platform. The presentations can also be delivered on such a platform.
T E A C H E R ‘ S G U I D E

LECTURE - 25
MODULE: MY INDIA MY PRIDE

LECTURE: 25 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Part - A

CLASSROOM
INTRODUCTORY [7 MINS]

Let us start by closing our eyes and imagining our lives in 20 years. Where will we be? In Rajkot?
Ahmedabad? Surat? Mumbai? London? Australia? America?

What will you be doing? Designing new buildings? Saving lives in an operation theatre? Managing large
corporate funds?

Imagine what your house will be like? How big will it be? What car will you have? Will you be married?
How many children will you have?

Now open your eyes, we have all thought about what the future might hold for us. We often use these
daydreams as just ways to pass time or distract ourselves. But what if we used this vision of the future as a
goal to achieve and work to make that dream into a reality?

Today we will be learning about how we can reach success by keeping the end in mind. This lecture will be a
journey from imagination into reality.

WATCH INTRODUCTORY FILM [3 MINS]

LINK [2 MINS]

Throughout the streets of India, we can nd millions of children who dream to be like Sachin Tendulkar,
but how many actually attain international cricket fame? Not many, right? This is the case for most of us
too. We wish for success, but we sometimes lack the clarity and the means to achieve it.

In the beginning of the class, we took a moment to look towards our future, and so we vaguely know where
we want to go. But what is our rst step to reach that end? Are the things we are doing right now enough to
take us to our goal? That’s what we will be exploring today. We will learn about how to set our end goal as
well as how we can begin our journey to achieve it.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - A [20 MINS]

INTERACTION

SUMMARY Part - A [5 MINS]

· In his book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the 10,000-hour rule. Which states, in order to master
something, you must practice it for 10,000 hours. No one reaches success overnight, but you must
regularly practice and perseverance.

E.g. Vallabh Vidyanagar – N.M. Shah – Mathematics wrangler. His secret was that he practiced 18
hours a day for 20 years, no Sundays, no holidays, and no vacations.
 INTERACTION
· There may be many things we want to master, but we must prioritize the goals that matter most to us and
strive to achieve them.

· We must begin with the end in mind. Meaning, we must be very clear about what we want to achieve and
the direction you need to go in to achieve it.

· Success in life and a successful life are two di erent things. So, make your main goal in life something
meaningful, and that which will make you truly happy.

ACTIVITY [25 MINS]

Discussion: group the class into small discussion groups, and discuss the following questions: Why do we
need clarity of our goals from now? Why do we need to start working towards our long-term goals from
now? (5 Mins)

(The conversations should tend towards the ideas that if we do not have our end goals clear from the
beginning, then how can we know which direction to go in. For example, if you were constructing a
building, and you did not have the blueprints, how would you even begin? So, if we want to successfully
master our end goal, then we have to be clear of our goal and work towards it from now.)

Visualization of Long-Term Goals: Turn to page 68 of the workbook. Have the students complete this
section in their workbooks. Ensure the students are actively thinking about the questions and participating
in the activity. The students should have at least one clear and realistic long-term goal set by the end of this
activity. (15 Mins)

Do not move onto section 2 – ‘short term goals’, as it will be covered in the next part. If there is extra time
then, the students can complete the Wikipedia activity on page 66 of their workbooks.
LECTURE: 25 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Part - B

CLASSROOM
REVISION [3 MINS]

If this second session is not continuous with the rst hour, then brie y explain what was discussed in
Lecture Video Part A.

WATCH LECTURE VIDEO | Part - B [20 MINS]

INTERACTION
SUMMARY Part - B [5 MINS]

· We should keep a mission statement which is high, deep, and clear. We should make our decisions
according to this mission statement. This will help us keep our vision focused.

· To achieve our main goal, we must have smaller sub-goals that bring us closer and closer to the main goal.
(Using the SMART method).

· These goals are dependent on the roles we wish to ful ll. E.g. Student, child, friend, healthy person,
spiritual self, and citizen.

· 3 reasons we are unable to reach our goals

o Priorities not aligned with the goals
o Ine ective planning
o Lack of discipline

WORKBOOK [25 MINS]

Using page 69 of the workbook (2. The Blueprint – Short Term Goals), explain SMART goals with various
examples. Be sure that each step is clearly explained.

Then using the workbook, have the student pick one long-term goal from the previous activity and create
SMART subgoals to reach it.

Using the workbook, page 70 (3. Daily Routines), explain that subgoals must e ectively become part of our
daily routine if we want to see a positive change. Have the students write out steps to bring changes in their
daily routine in the workbook.

Optional: If there is extra time then you can explain the ‘ultimate goals’ section and get the students to ll
out this section of the workbook.

CLOSE [2 MINS]

Have students nish any remaining sections in the workbook before the next lecture.

Encourage the students to start applying the SMART goals in their life.
 QUESTION BANK

IPDC - 2
Lecture - 16 to 20

To assist IPDC lecturers in writing the internal examinations, the IPDC team has provided
questions based on the lecture summaries and the workbook, along with the correct answers.
SECTION - A
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Answer according to what you learnt from the IPDC lectures and workbook.

01. In our failures, we should try to see a positive angle.

a. True
b. False

02. Obstacles are part of the journey towards success.

a. True
b. False

03. If we want to achieve success in our lives then it is essential for us to keep on persisting.
a. True
b. False

04. We have to see the good qualities of others & try to imbibe them in our life to become better.
a. True
b. False

05. People with a negative attitude can remain hopeful and see the best, even in difficult situations.
a. True
b. False

06. No matter what level of education we have, if we want to succeed ,we need to keep on learning.
a. True
b. False

07. It is okay to fail, but it is not okay to give up.

a. True
b. False

08. Most successful people do not have any failures in their life.
a. True
b. False

09. Faith is an essential part of our lives.

a. True
b. False

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10. Keeping faith in ourselves can give us strength.
a. True
b. False

11. Hardwork and perseverance are the only two ingredients to success.
a. True
b. False

12. Relying only on ourselves is the the only way of achieving our dreams.
a. True
b. False

13. To run an organisation, it must have faith on its people.

a. True
b. False

14. Faith is an integral part of Indian culture.

a. True
b. False

15. Faith teaches us to disrespect all livings beings.

a. True
b. False

16. Regular spiritual habits can positively affect one's wellbeing.

a. True
b. False

17. Prayer can provide us with a clarity and hope.

a. True
b. False

18. Faith can help one find strength and happiness during tough times.
a. True
b. False

19. Prayer gifts us with an opportunity to be thankful.

a. True
b. False

20. Faith is only useful for elderly people.

a. True
b. False

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21. "A family that eats together, plays together, prays together, stays together."
a. True
b. False

22. Families that dine together or get together more often tend to have worse and longer lasting quarrels.
a. True
b. False

When we refuse to help someone, an internal barrier can be formed.

23. a. True
b. False

Open communication makes it harder to understand each other.

24. a. True
b. False

A family’s bond is built on transparency, disunity, and distrust.

25. a. True
b. False

Appreciating our family members’ special qualities, talents, and skills is one of the best ways to bring
26. the family closer together.
a. True
b. False

27. We should try to find our family member's positive qualities.

a. True
b. False

28. One should try to be more self-centered.

a. True
b. False

29. If you see an opportunity to help, then offer your help, but do not wait to be asked.
a. True
b. False

30. Legends create everlasting impressions.

a. True
b. False

31. It is possible to lead with humility.

a. True
b. False

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32. Pramukh Swami Maharaj led by example.
a. True
b. False

33. The most effective way to lead is by making workers feel inferior.
a. True
b. False

34. An aggressive leadership style is generally the most effective.

a. True
b. False

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SECTION - B
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Answer according to what you learnt from the IPDC lectures and workbook.

35. Which famous failure became one of the greatest presidents in American history ?
a. Abraham Lincoln
b. Richard Nixon
c. Donald Trump
d. Martin Luther King Jr.

36. How can we still find success in the face of apparent failure?
a. By changing our point of view towards failure
b. By breathing deeply
c. By blaming the conditions
d. By blaming the resources

37. What are some different ways to make failure insignificant?

a. Keeping a "learning attitude”
b. Using the 24 hour rule
c. Changing our point of view
d. All of the above

38. What are the techniques we can use to keep a learning attitude, in the face of failure?
a. Learn from our experiences
b. Learn from others
c. Learn from our surroundings
d. All of the above

39. As per the IPDC workbook, which famous failure is best known for their late success as an Indian
cricketer & captain?
a. Ashish Nehra
b. Rahul Dravid
c. Irfan Pathan
d. Sachin Tendulkar

40. Who is the student who later became a renowned scholar in Sanskrit grammar, after writing Laghu
Siddhānta Kaumudi.
a. Chanakya
b. Valmiki
c. Varadaraja
d. Panini

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41. The IPDC lesson taught us to keep faith in three things. Which of the below was NOT one of them?
a. Faith in ourselves
b. Faith in the system
c. Faith in others
d. Faith in God

42. Due to which one of the following reasons did Arunima Sinha lose her leg?
a. Car ran over her leg
b. Train crushed her leg
c. Her leg got stuck in factory machine
d. She developed cancer in her leg

43. Arunima Sinha received a call letter from which organisation?

a. CAPF
b. CISF
c. CRPF
d. BSF

44. The human brain has approximately how many neurons?

a. 100 billion neurons
b. 200 billion neurons
c. 100 million neurons
d. 200 million neurons

45. The human brain takes approximately how long to process the things we see?
a. 13 seconds
b. 13 nanoseconds
c. 13 milliseconds
d. 13 zeptoseconds

46. What was the profession of Sachin Tendulkar's wife?

a. Engineer
b. Doctor
c. Teacher
d. Businesswoman

47. In which year was the TATA Company founded?

a. 1868
b. 1857
c. 1870
d. 1865

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48. The Bhuj earthquake was the most devastating in the last how many years?
a. 100 years
b. 75 years
c. 150 years
d. 50 years

Which of these things can daily prayer provide us with?

49. a. Clarity
b. Strength
c. Hope
d. All of the above

Complete the following quote: 'Faith is about ___ . You are how you ___ , not just how you believe.'
50. [Rabbi Albert Lewis]
a. comprehension, understand
b. doing, act
c. perception, see
d. compassion, feel

51. How did reading the Bhagavad Gita benefit the earthquake victim, as shown in the lecture case
study?
a. It increased his potential
b. It inspired him to pray
c. It helped him escape addiction
d. It gave him stability
52.
It is a good habit to see and think about the good qualities in each of your family members on a
______ basis.
a. Yearly
b. Weekly
c. Daily
d. Monthly

53. The Taittiriya Upanishad says, ___.

a. “Revere yourself as God”
b. “Revere your mother as God, revere your father as God”
c. “Revere your child as God”
d. “Revere your friend as God, revere your student as God”

54. Which one of the following statements is the best in terms of helping one's family?
a. Help your family only when it is an emergency
b. Actively look for opportunities to help the family.
c. Only help those who help us.
d. Help our favourite family members only.

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55. Communication with our family should be ___.
a. irregular and honest
b. done only when we need something
c. honest and hurtful
d. regular and honest

There are four pillars that serve as foundations of blissful living in a united family, as given in the
56. IPDC workbook. They are:
a. Appreciate, Meet, Help, Respect
b. Appreciate, Unity, Help, Transparency
c. Appreciate, Meet, Help, Respect
d. Appreciate, Meet, Help, Transparency

57. What standard did Pramukh Swami Maharaj study until?

a. 6th standard
b. 12th standard
c. 10th standard
d. Bachelor's degree

58. Who said that Pramukh Swami Maharaj "has taught four generations of people to rise from within"?
a. APJ Abdul Kalam
b. Narendra Modi
c. Bill Clinton
d. Barack Obama

What was the first thing that Pramukh Swami Maharaj did, after being appointed as the president of
59. BAPS, in 1950?
a. take a selfie
b. delegate work to people
c. wash dishes
d. travel overseas

What did Anjali Ahuja do every Wednesday?

60. a. Take a nap
b. Meet with her mentor to review her progress
c. Serve employees lunch
d. Evaluate everyone's wages

How long did Mr Patel yell at his employees for?

61. a. 1.5 hours
b. 30 minutes
c. 10 minutes
d. 2 hours

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62. Pramukh Swami Maharaj reacted to the workers refusal to continue the construction by doing what?
a. Lifting tiles
b. Serving tea
c. Giving a discourse
d. Scolding them

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SECTION - C
Instructions: For each question choose ONLY ONE option and mark it on the answer sheet given to you.
All questions are compulsory. Read each question carefully before answering. Apply what you have learnt
from the IPDC lectures and workbook to choose the best option.

63. Sejal is a final year engineering student. Sejal wanted to get placed in a core MNC company
through campus placement. But she has not cleared the technical round for 3-4 companies. Sejal is
worried about her career. What do you think Sejal should do ?
a. Sejal should realise that a campus interview failure does not mean she will never have successful
career. She should keep trying.
b. After her failed interview, Sejal should try for a non-technical company instead.

64. American Football coach, Don Shula, explains the insignificance of failure in what he calls 'The 24
Hour Rule'. What can we learn from this?
a. After 24 hours, we should look towards the next challenge instead of dwelling on our previous
victory or failure.
b. We have learnt that we should wait 24 hours before making any important decisions that do not
require an immediate response.

65. Vandan wants to build his dream home. He has put a lot of time, effort and money into this. But at
the time of execution, he found that part of his design could not be implemented due to a technical
limitation.What should Vandan do at this time ?
a. Vandan should refuse to pay the architect for this error.
b. Vandan should consult his architect to find solution to this problem.

66. Manish is a popular political leader and his party has lost the state assembly elections in 3 states.
What do you think Manish should do for the next Parliamentary General Elections ?
a. Manish should explain to his party volunteers that these 3 states were the toughest for his party. They
should not worry about these losses. In the next elections, it will be easier for them to win.
b. Manish should explain to his party volunteers that, they have to review their mistakes and campaign
strategy, by meeting with the people of these states. This will help them improve in the next elections.

67. Rishi is the founder of a pharmaceutical company. He has always taken pride in being the sole
reason that the company was established. Due to this, he disregards and berates the efforts of his
employees. This has led to employees leaving his company one by one. He has slowly become the
only one left to run the company. He has found it difficult to retain customers due to poor production
management and customer relations skills. What can we (or Rishi) learn from this ?
a. Richard Branson has said that for any organisation, the most important asset is its people. We should
have faith in them and treat them well. They are the reason that the company will achieve great heights.
b. Employees come and go. They must be open to harsh criticism. New employees can always be hired

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68. Gayathri has wished to join the Indian Air Force since she was a little girl. When the entrance day
comes, she is able to pass her written assessment but was unable to pass the interview stage. She is
disheartened. What advice would you give her?
a. She should have faith in herself and take another chance at it. She should prepare better and
improve herself. Leave the rest to God.
b. She should move to other options. If it was meant for her then she would have made it on her first
attempt.

69. Sahil has been asked by his friend as to what role faith plays in our lives. How can Sahil best explain
the answer to this question?
a. He should explain that faith is necessary mainly for those who are religious because it makes easier
to accept the scriptural teachings.
b. He should explain that faith is used by everyone, whether it is faith in themselves, others or God, it is
necessary to live a normal life.

70. Jatin is an assistant manager at a consultancy firm. He wants to know what role faith plays in a
professional team. From what you learnt during the IPDC lectures, what is the best way to advise
him?
a. Faith can encourage each worker to become more confident and personally excel. Therefore they
can stand out from their colleagues.
b. Colleagues and managers need faith in each other to productively work together to reach new
heights. Without this disharmony and selfish motives can arise.

71. Vinay's mother thinks it would be better if he were to become an engineer. Vinay thinks this might not
be the best decision for him and that becoming an astronaut would perhaps serve his career better.
What advice would be the most helpful in this situation?
a. He should keep his thoughts bottled up and respect his mother's decision.
b. He should respectfully talk to his mother about this and clear up whatever misunderstandings there
are or may arise in the future.

72. Siddharth thinks that the most boring and irritating part of the annual Diwali celebrations is his
relatives coming to his house. What advice would you give him?
a. Family get-togethers are important to create a strong bond and that is why it is necessary to meet
each other.
b. It would be a good thing since you would be refreshed and get to meet people.

73. Jaimin's brother is not very studious. Jaimin on the other hand is very studious, and so feels inclined
to tutoring his brother. Their father works abroad, so all the work of the house has been taken up by
their mother. Jaimin's exams are in a month and he needs to begin preparing. What should Jaimin
do?
a. Jaimin should accept that he can not do everything and should focus on his studies first, and not on
his family.
b. Jaimin should make a timetable for studying, tutor his brother and also help his mother around in his
free time.

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74. Gauri's mother cooks mouth-watering food everyday. But one day, she forgets to put salt in the
food and serves it to Gauri. What should her reaction be?
a. Gauri should dispose of the food when her mother is not looking.
b. Gauri should appreciate her mother for her daily efforts and politely ask her to add some salt to her
food.

75. What is the best way to describe the leadership concept 'Leading Without Leading'?
a. Great leaders should delegate as much work as possible to free up their time for the most important
things.
b. Great leaders can lead through a good example instead of a more commanding nature.

76. What leadership style best describes the following quotation: "As we look ahead into the next
century, leaders will be those who empower others." [Bill Gates]
a. Delegative Leadership
b. Servant Leadership

77. "Jeff Garcia, a former American football player, was admired for his leadership in the following
way:""Jeff Garicia showed up everyday to do the work - first one to practice, first one out the tunnel
- and in the way he carried himself he demanded that you do the same."" [Jon Dorenbos, Life is
Magic]Which of the following leadership style best represents the above quote?"
a. Lead by example
b. First in, is the first to win

78. Which of the following quotations best describe Pramukh Swami Maharaj's leadership style?
a. "The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes." [Tony Blair]
b. "A leader is not someone who points fingers and yells and screams. A leader is someone who
people follow because in everything he does, he puts others first." [Jon Dorenbos]

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