{"id":7161,"date":"2025-10-02T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tdmu.edu.ua\/int\/?p=7161"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:39:02","slug":"namaste-and-warm-greetings-to-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tdmu.edu.ua\/int\/namaste-and-warm-greetings-to-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"Namaste and warm greetings to everyone!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It is my absolute pleasure to stand before you today and extend my heartfelt wishes to all of you on
the joyous and spiritually uplifting occasion of Navratri.
Navratri \u2014 which means “nine nights” \u2014 is one of the most vibrant and sacred festivals in Indian
culture. It is a time when we worship the divine feminine energy in all her forms \u2014 as Durga,
Lakshmi, and Saraswati. Over these nine nights and ten days, we celebrate the triumph of good over
evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.
Even though you are far away from home \u2014 here in beautiful Ukraine, pursuing your dreams and
working hard to become future doctors \u2014 festivals like Navratri remind you of your roots, your
traditions, and the strength that lies in your cultural identity.
Navratri is not just a religious celebration; it is a symbol of resilience, devotion, and inner power.
As medical students, you face challenges every day \u2014 long hours of study, tough exams, and the
emotional weight of choosing a life dedicated to healing others. In a way, each of you is fighting
your own Mahishasura \u2014 the demon of self-doubt, pressure, and fear.
But just as Goddess Durga fought with courage, wisdom, and determination \u2014 so can you.
This festival also teaches us the importance of balance. The first three days of Navratri are devoted
to Durga \u2014 the remover of negativity. The next three are for Lakshmi \u2014 the goddess of wealth and
prosperity. And the last three are for Saraswati \u2014 the goddess of wisdom and learning. As students
of medicine, you can take this as a message to balance your strength, success, and knowledge \u2014 all
three are needed to become not just good doctors, but good human beings.
Let us also take a moment to be grateful \u2014 for the opportunity to study here, for the friendships we
have formed, and for the families back home who support you from afar.
Although you may not be dancing the Garba in your hometowns this year, or enjoying the
traditional sweets with your families, you are still united by spirit, by culture, and by community.
Let this Navratri be a reminder that the divine energy is within all Indian students \u2014 the Shakti \u2014
to overcome obstacles, to rise above negativity, and to shine in everything you do.
So tonight, whether you\u2019re studying late in the library, cooking together in your dorm, or just taking
a moment to reflect \u2014 remember that the light of Navratri is within you.
May Goddess Durga bless you with strength, Lakshmi with success, and Saraswati with wisdom \u2014
not just for exams, but for life.
Wishing you all a joyful, peaceful, and blessed Navratri!
Shubh Navratri to all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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