LEARNING IS LIFE

  Divine Unity: Sarvaṁ Khalv Idaṁ Brahma : Poem on Vedic Aphorism One truth there is, a single, shining star, That lights the vastness, constant in its place. But minds-n-thoughts wear a cloak of many hues, And tongues tell tales of light in varied ways. Each eye that sees, reflects a different gleam, A facet caught from angles unforeseen. The mountain stands, a solid, rocky form, Yet each side shows a landscape of its own. The truth is one, a current deep and strong, That flows beneath the surface, swift and free. Though waves may rise in patterns ever new, The ocean's heart remains eternally. So listen close, to voices far and wide, For in the blend, the fuller truth we find. Though paths diverge, the summit is the same, A universal truth for all mankind. One truth there is, a single, shining star, That lights the vastness, constant in its place. But wisdom wears a cloak of many hues, And tongues tell tales of light in varied ways. Each eye that sees, reflects a different gleam, ...

 Beware of politicizing and marketing of special days ulterior motives The calendar, a map of days we prize, Holds more than just a date, a time to cheer. A rally held, a slogan neatly spun, A cause paraded with fake painted grace. For commerce sees a chance to brightly gleam, To sell a product, boost a brand's renown. While politics will weave a grander scheme, To rally votes, and build a stronger crown. So celebrate, but look beyond the show, Where purpose hides, and harmony will grow.

Academic Equations as Bridges: Making Abstract Concepts Tangible Academic Equation Creating and learning through academic equations transforms abstract concepts of social sciences and soft sciences into tangible relationships. Such equations act as concise summaries of concepts and principles to visualize how variables, components, subsystems or factors interact. This method moves beyond rote memorization, fostering critical thinking by requiring learners to deconstruct, reconstruct information, and create equations and formulas to understand and solve problems as ready reckoner. Examples Here are a few equations to understand intelligence and its role in poltics and education. Intelligence: Thought + Feeling + Reason + Wisdom Politics – Intelligence = Social Chaos + Sectarian conflicts + Destruction Education – Intelligence = Inner strife + Self-destruction  

  Active Learning and Life: Growing Through Doing We build our worlds with hands that strive, And hearts that feel and keep alive. By doing things, we understand, Connect to others, hand in hand. We try, and pause, and look again, What worked? What didn't? Where to mend? Then start anew, with clearer sight, To do it better, and more right. This way we learn, a lifelong quest, To do, reflect, and put to test. Relate to all, with open mind, True wisdom, of a human kind.

  DESCRIBING AN ALERT THROUGH MICRO POEMS CINQAIN Alert, No likes, no hate, Finds peace in balanced view, Self-content, nothing holds his heart, Free. QUINTAIN An alert mind, quite keen and so bright, Finds indulgence a troublesome plight. Abhorrence, the same, A destructive, harsh game, Content in its own balanced light. QUATRAIN Alert's detached, a spirit free, Contentment blossoms like the trees. A tranquil equanimity, An alert one doesn't crave ease.

 Navkar Mantra of Jainism is Moolmantra Urging for Overpowering Inner Enemies  In Jainism, the Navkar Mantra is the most fundamental mantra with the freedom to be recited at any time of the day since it is related the invoking of virtues instead of worshiping a single entity.   In Jainism, Nirvana – the ultimate aim of life - is the attainment of omniscience or Arihanta stage of life by defeating the inner-enemies.  The Jain faith deems that our mental evils   in the form of passions like anger, violence, lust, ego, greed, attachment, deceit, etc.,   as inner enemies which defile the pure nature of our being   - our soul or Arihanta existential stage.  The Navkar mantra, as calligraphically written in the inset picture by Pardeep Arora, noted for his mandala drawing, is the basic verse of Jainism, which goes like this:   Namo Arihantanam / Namo Siddhanam / Namo Ayriyanam / Namo Uvajjhayanam / Namo Loe Savva-sahunam.  It is foll...