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Understanding this leads to the key
theory of this book—‘the four laws of
behaviour change’. That is, to build a
habit, you must: make the cue obvious,
make the craving attractive, make the SMRUTI |
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response easy and make the reward
satisfying. And to break a habit, you
must: make the cue invisible, make the
craving unattractive, make the response
difficult and make the reward unsatis-
fying. The book has simple and detailed
instructions on how to apply these laws
to our actions. It also provides a wide
Rath Yatra
he Rath Yatra festival is also known as the
James Clear
TFestival of Chariots. This festival is celebrated
variety of examples from our daily lives in honour of Lord Jagannath, held at Puri in Odisha,
to make this concept clear. every year. Rath Yatra is celebrated on the
Atomic Habits emphasises the second day of the month of June or July. In the
importance and power of small habits Rath Yatra, there are three chariots. Lord Balram
and how they affect us in the long run. is seated in the first chariot, Goddess Subhadra in
Small habits that we usually tend to the second chariot and Lord Jagannath in the third
overlook actually determine our results chariot. The Rath Yatra is a symbol of untiy and
as we repeat them consistently. The equality between brothers. In Jagannath Rath Yatra,
author also states that habits take time all the three chariots are pulled throughout the city.
to develop and that one cannot expect The idols of the three deities are carved out of wood
a big change in anything, in a few days. and replaced once in every 12 years. The chariots
If you improve one percent each day are carved out of new wood and replaced every
for a year, you will end up thirty-seven year. The atmosphere at the time of Rath Yatra
times better by the time you are done. is very pure and beautiful. It is believed that the
In fact, improving 1% is not noticeable pulling of the chariots brings individual happiness,
but it is far more meaningful in the joy and peace. The grandeur of Rath Yatra is celebrat-
long run. ed for 10 days with many rituals. Millions of people
This book is a must read for those gather around their deity, Lord Jagannath, and pull
who struggle to change their day-to-day their chariots, seeking his blessings. Rath Yatra sym-
habits but cannot really achieve those bolizes integration and equality.
results and for those who simply cannot
figure out why there are no changes.
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