LEARNING IS LIFE

 COUPLETS: PART 1 A book called Ulgulan, a story to tell, Of systems that hurt, and make people dwell. It speaks of the poor, and the villages grand, A new fight for freedom, held in their hand. Like Birsa Munda, a leader of old, Who fought for his people, brave and bold. Now, Dr. Balhara, with wisdom so deep, Shows how big money makes villages weep. Laws twist and turn, and power takes hold, Stealing the land, like stories of gold. But Ulgulan rises, a banner unfurled, For justice and fairness, in this weary world. To take back the power, the right to be free, For every man, woman, and child, you and me. The book, Ulgulan, helps minds ignite, With stories of past, and wrongs brought to light. It shows how the laws, and money's deep sway, Did steal from the poor, in a very sad way. From farms and from homes, they took what was grown, When values were lost, and seeds of greed sown. When banks grew too strong, and leaders took hold, Their systems turned sour, like stories of old. The...

Short Note Today, June 10, we celebrate the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, which was announced by the United Nations. This day is all about encouraging understanding between different cultures, showing respect for one another, and building a sense of unity in our divided world. It highlights how important it is to have conversations that support peace, protect human rights for everyone, and help with sustainable development. To create peace, we need to support open and respectful talks between countries to solve problems and deal with global issues. We should celebrate the amazing variety of cultures around the world and recognize the important roles that different civilizations have played in history. Global solidarity means standing up against discrimination and promoting inclusiveness through learning from each other.     Importance of inter-cultural dialogue: A poem Words can build a bridge so wide, Between cultures, side by side. When we talk wit...

  Long Lasting King: Limericks A king, with a grasp so tight, Made numbers bend to his might. Fairness he'd shun, 'Til his work was done, Ruling by tricks, day and night. Ruler with a goal, quite keen, Used numbers, however mean. Fairness he'd spurn, For his power to earn, His twisted math made him supreme.

  Short Note Birsa Munda (3 June 1875 – 9 June 1900) called on the tribal community to let go of superstitions, witchcraft, and blind obedience to outsiders. He inspired his followers to adopt monotheism and trust in their ancestral heritage instead of worshipping foreign deities. He urged them to avoid drinking alcohol, become teetotalers, and stop animal sacrifices and forced labor. He encouraged the tribe to work hard, be self-reliant, take pride in their indigenous identity, and reclaim their ancestral rights over water, forest, and land. He inspired the tribal community to live a disciplined life, often following strict rules of vegetarianism and keeping their community clean. He suggested they embrace the Birsait Faith to achieve unity, gain spiritual strength against exploiters, and commit to establishing tribal self-rule based on theological values to create the Ulgulan - the Great Tumult. Ulgulan Quatrains Let go of old fears, Witchcraft's shadows disappear. No more bowing...

 BIO-NOTE  ON BISRA MUNDA  The tribal reformist and freedom fighter Birsa Munda (1875–1900) passed away in Ranchi Central Jail on June 9, 1900, at the young age of 25. He is known as Dharti Abba (Father of the Earth) and his death anniversary is commemorated as a day of martyrdom and tribal pride across India. He had championed the slogan “Abua Raj Ete Jana, Maharani Raj Tundu Jana.”  According to Bisra Munda, true freedom is autonomous tribal self-rule. Tribals have sovereign rights   on Jal -water, Jangal -forests, and Jameen -land. They are inalienable foundation of indigenous existence, cultural dignity and self-reliance. None can take away their Land and Resource Rights. Honour tribal community ownership over forests. Keep them free from external subjugation and exploitation. As a reformist, he had urged tribal people to abandon alcoholism, unite across diverse communities, and embrace clean, hygienic living.   INSPIRED COUPLETS   Our own ...

A Short Note Meditation has evolved into a marketed commodity, representing the commercialization of inner tranquility. This transition ranges from a practice of choiceless mindfulness to a sellable product that promotes branded serenity in our consumer-driven society. The shift from mindfulness to marketplace epitomizes the contemporary evolution of meditation. Inner engineering is now available for purchase, integrated into the wellness industry. This transformed meditation commodity is being utilized as a packaged solution for peace of mind, marketed as a brand that promotes mental calmness. Couplets A quiet breath, once freely found, Now wears a price, on shelves renowned. No longer choice, but packaged peace, A branded calm, that sales increase. Once quiet thought, now sold so dear, Inner peace a product, banishing all fear. Mindfulness practiced, freely sought, Now branded calm, for money bought. From mindful ease, a product made, In consumer's world, a price is paid.