LEARNING IS LIFE

 As the nation observes the Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary on October 2,. It would be pertinent to revisit the philosophy of life Gandhiji lived by. Though, he had clarified that there was nothing like Gandhism, since he lived by certain ideals picked up through study of scriptures and inspiration drawn from the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Here, I have summarized the precepts and principles on which he had lived his life and acted in the world. ABC POEM ON GANDHI JI'S PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE A: Acceptance of unity of thought, speech and action as Truth B: Brahmacharya viewed as control of senses, non-transgression and simplicity C: Concept of non-violence and non-violent resistance for liberation from subjugation and being prepared to die rather to kill D: Deeming fasting as a method of controlling baser desires and instincts as well as a penance device E: Ethical economics of simple living and self-sufficiency through Swadeshi products and a life based on the teachi...

 The Digital Online Trap, Why Your Online Habits Are Costing You Everything: Quintets Devil sloths, with clicks and taps, Bought goods that would fill up their laps. They grew all-round sick 'n slow, With health in a low, ‘N online cures created an endless  trap *** The new-age devils, quite absurd, Online, with "add to cart" they stirred. Tracking each box, Ignoring life's clocks, Digital wasted- life, their final word. *** Online deliverers, bigger devils sly, Sold fakes with a wink in their eye. With slothful deceit, Their swindles complete, "Buyer beware!" was their cry.

  Creating Peace: SN Goenka's Viewpoint, Quotes and Inspired Poem VIEWPOINT According to S.N. Goenka, promoter of Buddhist Vipassana meditation, true world peace is impossible without inner peace achieved through personal transformation and the practice of reflection and  meditation. He held that world peace starts with the individual  since an agitated mind filled with anger and hatred cannot create a peaceful society. When people feel irritated or unhappy, they do not keep that misery to themselves; they spread it to everyone around them. Generating negative emotions like anger makes a person the immediate victim of their own suffering. The inner core of all humanism promotes a pure, disciplined mind filled with peace,  love and compassion first and foremost. QUOTES If there is no peace in the minds of individuals, how can there be peace in the world? Make peace in your own mind first. Discover real peace and harmony within yourself, and naturally this will ov...

 Authenticity Over Authority: The True Gen Z Spirit Don't just accept the status quo, Question the things you think you know. Unplug from scripts that keep you numb, And freeze your mind until you're dumb. Search for the facts with your own eyes, And see right through brute ruler's lies. What looks like safety's just a chain, To trap you in their game again. The system thrives because you fit, Into the box they built for it. Look past the filters of their narrative, Blind trust is no way left to live. If truth demands you shut your mind, It's just a scam of a different kind. Expose the fake, delete the noise, And own the truth that is your choice.

  A cinquain is a structured, five-line poem that follows a specific word or syllable count to describe a topic. It is a fantastic tool for high schoolers to practice precise word choice and imagery without worrying about rhyme. The standard word-count cinquain, often called a didactic cinquain, a quick learning tool, follows a strict 1-2-3-4-1 pattern. Each of the five lines has a specific grammatical role as follows. Line 1: 1 word – The topic (usually a noun). Line 2: 2 words – Description of the topic (usually adjectives). Line 3: 3 words – Actions of the topic (usually "-ing" verbs). Line 4: 4 words – A feeling or a deeper description (a four-word phrase). Line 5: 1 word – A synonym or a renaming of the topic. Here is an example about a fish: Water, Shiny, silent, Swimming, splashing, diving, Gliding swiftly through the currents, Goldfish. In academic cinquains the adaption can in phrasal counts and fourth line can be a definition Gender bias: A cinquain Inequity, sex-ba...

ODE TO SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH A young man stood with steady eyes, Beneath the heavy, British skies. He looked at us, the rising youth, And asked us to pursue the truth. He said, "Do not just nod and take The rules of old for custom's sake. Be bold, critique, and always ask To tear away each hidden mask." A rebel's mind must dare to think, Before it lets the system sink. With reason as your guiding light, You pierce the darkness of the night. He spoke of science, clear and wide, Where superstition steps aside. He called for hearts of human grace, To find a purpose for our race. "Look not to gods for what is right," He urged us in the morning light. "Find meaning in your fellow man, And help humanity's frail clan." True freedom is no easy prize, It will not fall from quiet skies. It asks for struggle, fierce and deep, While others turn away and sleep. For justice, equity, and fair Demands that we prepare, and dare To break the chains, both old and ...