LEARNING IS LIFE

v BHAGAVAD GITA VERSE 4.2 AND INSPIRED COUPLETS Sanskrit Verse एवं परम्पराप्राप्तमिमं राजर्षयो विदुः। स कालेनेह महता योगो नष्टः परन्तप॥ (Bhagavad Gita 4.2) Verse 4.2 of the Bhagavad Gita states that supreme spiritual knowledge is passed down through an unbroken lineage of teachers and disciples, but fades over time when people stop practicing it. INSPIRED COUPLETS The Gita shines, a pure and sacred light,  Where Vedic truths and ancient paths unite.  Passed down through monks in one unbroken line,  The royal sages held this truth divine.  Yet time obscured the spark and hid the way,  So Krishna wakes Arjuna's mind today.  When life and learning fail to bond and grow,  The soul remains enslaved to grief below.  But wisdom breathed through every selfless deed  Unlocks the cage and sets the spirit free. 

  Heroic Couplets on Swadharma Principle of the Bhagavad gita A heroic couplet is a traditional poetic form in English literature consisting of two rhyming lines written in iambic pentameter.   The two main characteristics of such couplets are as follows ·          Meter:   It is written in iambic pentameter, meaning each line has ten syllables with an alternating unstressed and stressed rhythm or it has five iambic feet per line. ·          Rhyme Scheme:   It follows a strict paired end-rhyme pattern (AA, BB, CC). Here are five heroic couplets on ‘Swadharma’ principle enshrined in the Bhagavad Gita   Walk your own path, the one you’re meant to tread, Your soul knows best; allow it lead ahead. Your spirit whispers songs both soft and deep, Hear closely now the promises you keep.   You have no need to wear a borrowed mask, To be yourself is your most honest task.  ...

 ODE TO PEACE LOVING INDIAN GEN-Z IN QUINTETS Young Gen Z, with clear-eyed might, Said, "Status quo's wrong, it's not right." Oppression's sway, They pushed away, And stood for all, in reason's light. Gandhi's path, with minds so bright, See through shadows, banish night. Oppression's chain, They'll break again, For educational rights. For learning bright, Gen Z strive 'n seek, With open minds, they freely speak. In lands so wide, With diverse pride, Democracy's the path they keep.

    Need to switch over to whole brain teaching methods In a recent teacher training, it was asked from the participating teachers that how many of them had read any new book on education consulted a research journal in education or tried out any evidence intervention in the classroom in the last two years and no hand was raised to affirm it. This indicated that there exists a huge theory and action gap among teachers as well as educators. An AI prompt (Google, 2026) [1]  and an article in merinews.com (see inset clipping) revealed. "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educationist and researcher who advocates for whole-brain education (WBE) to foster self-awareness and holistic cognitive development over rote memorization." The core philosophy of WBE advocated by Kishore has the following components. Integration of Brain Hemispheres : He stresses that both hemispheres of the brain must work together for true, holistic understanding.The  WBE Formula: He defines whol...

An AI prompt (Google 2026) [1] 'Dr lalit kishore educator on pedagogical experiments' led to the following information on pegagogical experimentation, "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher recognized for innovating low-cost science experiments and actionable pedagogical interventions." His reported key contributions to pedagogical experiments are as follows. Action Research Cycles: He defines pedagogical experiments as structured, self-reflective interventions where teacher-researchers plan, modify, observe, and reflect on teaching methods to improve classroom outcomes. Low-Cost and Micro-Science: He develops affordable, hands-on toolkits and toy-based science projects using everyday household items to replace expensive laboratory gear in resource-constrained or rural schools. Three-Stage Learning Model: His framework transitions students systematically from teacher-directed instruction to peer-group collaboration, culminating in independent stu...

"There's need to make science, mathematics and technology courses female friendly. It has been often articulated during conferences and seminars that in India, there is a severe under-representation of women in both science and technology education and employment. Also, the main reason attributed to such a situation is that the gender roles were quite entrenched in society and women are deemed fit for professions like teaching, nursing and medicine, but never for hard science and technolog< wrote this blogger on merinews.com in 2015, while emphasising the need for gender equity in STEM education, STEM GENDER EQUITY POEM INSPIRED BY THE ARTCLE Let minds bloom, bright and wide, In science, tech, and math's great tide. No girl held back, no boy in shade, A fair field, where dreams are made. Let balance grow, a steady hand, Across the STEM, throughout the land. With equal steps, we'll reach the height, And fill the world with knowledge bright. Let doors swing wide, for ...