LEARNING IS LIFE

  World Nature Conservation Day  was observed on the 28th July 2025 with the theme “Restore Nature, Rebuild Our Future”. It is true that  a conserved nature is a foundation for a sustainable and healthy society. We need to acknowledge that the planet earth is facing serious challenges like climate change, deforestation, pollution, loss of ecological diversity, depletion of ozone layer, etc. Here a poem for the occasion The sun, the rain, the soil, the seed, A gentle circle, need by need. The trees give O2, the flowers bloom, Chasing away the bad time’s gloom. We take and use, but we must give, So nature's bounty still can live. To plant a tree, to clean a stream, To live in balance, like a dream. So let us tend with loving hand, To nurture life across the land!

  Practice let go for inner peace: Poem For all things flow, let go in grace, There's no solid form in time or space. To cling, to grasp, to own, to bind, Is suffering of the desireous mind. But clinging tight, a binding chain, That fuels the fire of pain. But peace resides in letting be, Releasing hold, and setting free To witness now, the ebb and flow, Allowing desires to come 'n go. True freedom blooms when we release, That's the real way to inner peace.

  Understanding Spirituality: A Poem A spark within, a cosmic light, Not seen, but felt, realised so bright. A knowing deep, a silent call, The universe resides in all. Immanent grace, a mystic plea, It's here and now, inside of me. Within us, a spark, a cosmic light, Immanent within shining bright, A consciousness that is truly divine. Wherein science, art, and mind intertwine, It's immanent, a presence deep inside. Where intution flows, a constant guide. The spirit breathes, a science unexplored, A map of mind, where art begins to bloom. Cosmic consciousness, a seed that's stored Within ourselves, dispelling all the gloom.

  US PRESIDENT'S JABS ON INDIAN ECONOMY AND POETIC RESPONSES   JABS OF DONALD TRUMP I don't care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world. POETIC RESPONSES A LIMERICK A schemer named Ponzi, quite sly, Said "Invest, your riches will fly!" But debts grew so vast, His fortune couldn't last, And the cronies just watched as it died.   A QUATRAIN A web of lies, a promised gain, Ponzi's peril, whispered name. Money shuffled, top to low, Empty promise, seeds of woe.  

  Philosophy of Buddhism: A Brief and a Poem THE BRIEF The Buddha taught that desires, or more specifically, craving (tanha), consisting of lust and attachment, are the root cause of suffering. The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism consisting of 'existence of suffering;' 'identification of cause of suffering (Desires);' 'process of ending of suffering;'  and 'following the eight-fold noble truth path of achieving liberation with right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.' A POEM ON BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY Empty your hands, let go of things, That glitter bright, on hopeful wings. For pleasure's call, a siren's song, Can lead  to place you don't belong. Pleasures' chase, a burning fire, Fuels wicked deeds, and dark desire. It twists the mind, and clouds the brain, Leaving you lost, beyond restrain. So still the mind, and calm the eye, Let earthly wants ...

  Pedagogy of Teaching Bhagavad Gita: A poem  Teach the Gita, beyond the rote and rule, A different knowing, silent in the soul. Not preaching bound, nor creed a rigid chain But inner space where gentle whispers reign  To plant the seeds of detached action in all, To serve selflessly is deemed as duty's call . Let  soul  bloom in every  learner’s  gaze, A light that guides through life's confusing maze.   For wisdom grows not only from pure mind, But from the depths where truth we often find. Intelligence beyond mind - soul aware, Connection is vital, with care and share.  This is the task, a higher call to heed, To nurture souls and plant a different seed.  

 Being a witness to worldly life: Poem The world spins fast, a blur of chase, Of wanting more, in time and space But Soul sits a different gleam, A joy found in a silent stream. Detach, observe, let go the hold, Of stories bought, of futures sold. Act 'n watch it to quickly fade, A witness calm, no longer swayed. A quiet, calm mind, a witness eye, Letting the world just drift on by. No tangled grasp, no desperate plea, Just gentle gaze, and feeling free.

  "The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes detachment as a path to inner freedom and fulfillment, not as a renunciation of action or responsibility. It encourages performing one's duties without attachment to the results, recognizing that true freedom lies in not being controlled by outcomes or possessions. This detachment allows for clarity of mind, emotional stability, and the ability to act with wisdom and compassion," Informs a Google AI Review.  Here are a two mini-poems Take the path of the soul, Not separate, ever whole. It leads to eternal bliss, Found within, a gentle kiss. ~*~ In detachment, find your way, From a world of fleeting gray. Full of delusion ‘n despair is life Seek soulfulness that dispels strife

  कर्मयोग के दोहे   जीवन   का जानो लक्ष्य , राह में ज्ञान बढ़ाओ। त्याग में है सच्चा सुख , बस कर्म करते जाओ lI   त्याग देह अभिमान , करो कर्म निष्काम। फल की चिंता त्याग के ,   ले लो सुख अविराम।I   कर्म करो बस कर्म , फल तो है विधि हाथ। त्याग दो अभिमान ,   रे तभी बने गी   बात ।।   करो कर्म   निष्काम , यही   है   जीवन   धर्म । फल की चिंता मत करो ,   रे करते जाओ श्रम।I   सच्ची श्रद्धा से करो , अपने सब काम । ईश कृपा बनी रहे गी , ऐसा लो जान ।I   कर्म से मिलता है , मानव मन   को चैन । कर्म करो बिन चाह , श्रम करो दिन - रैन ।I   परमसिद्ध है जो ज्ञानी , उनकी बात मान। निष्काम कर्म   को ही जीवन ध्येय रे जान ।I   करो कर्म निष्काम ,   फल की चिंता त्याग दे। हो के द्वंद्व मुक्त   जी .   चंचल मन   विराग दे।I   कर्म ही प्रधान ...

  A Poem on Void as Existential Truth In search of existence, we seek a light, A whisper of the self, a deeper stance, As mind endeavor to connect with truth What is this existence, if not a chance! Our paradox, this journey and its cost, In seeking out a spark, we face the dark, Unraveling the threads of poignant truth. A fragile balance of the void and the spark! The vast expanse of nothingness surrounds, Yet in this void, we craft our fragile forms, As shadows stretch and bend with fleeting time, The self expands, awakening to timeless non-forms. With questions heavy as the stars above, Our essence woven through the vast unknown. For in the threads of life, existence breathes, Each moment echoing the falsehood of the known. Existence shaped by threads of nothingness. With purpose clear, we learn to connect, Yet face the void, the tender nothingness— And in this search, we hold the fragile fact.

  Karma yoga couplets inspired by the Bhagavad Gita ~Lalit Kishore Do selfless acts, not for the gain, Life’s has purpose, not just the pain. Focus on the work at hand, Not the prize, but the demand. In each task, let spirits soar, For action’s worth's what we score. Work is a right, but not the yield, In duty’s  call, our soul's revealed. Detach from the fruit; let action breathe, In life’s quiet rhythm, we find our creed. Life’s not for  gains, but  step one takes, In detached acts, true self awakes. We must fulfill our duty's call, Detached from fruit, we stand tall.

  Osho's Views on Despair and a Poem on Arjuna's Despair According to a Google AI Overview, Osho views despair as a natural human emotion that arises from resisting life's inherent impermanence and clinging to the illusion of a fixed self. "He suggests that the root of despair lies in the ego's desire to become something or someone, rather than accepting oneself as one is. Osho encourages befriending despair, rather than repressing it, as a path to understanding its root cause and ultimately finding liberation from its grip," it adds Mahabharata Warrior Arjuna's Despair: A poem In shadow of despair, humans wrestle, Conflicts rise like storms, uninvited. In Arjuna’s heart, turmoil nestles, Bound by love, yet heavily indicted. He stands, bow laid down, a warrior torn, Fate whispers in the silence of his grief. In battle’s gaze, a kinship is worn, Duty or attachment, a doubt of belief. The struggle unfolds between dharma and desire What is the cost of blood o...

  Making sense of spirituality: Couplets A path unfolds through silent skies, Deconditioning self, where truth lies. In the journey deep, we seek to find, Pure awareness blooms, a quiet mind. From the weight of self to the vast unknown, Eternal whispers guide us home. Through shifting veils of the soul’s design, We merge with the cosmos, a spark divine. In the quest for meaning, we stretch and grow, Connecting to the essence of all we know. With practices of stillness, we learn to see, The dance of existence, the flow of the free. In reflection and meditation’s embrace, We uncover the light in the sacred space. A journey of evolution, where shadows fade, In union with consciousness, our truth cascades.

A Poem on Playful Calves For Grade Four Students  We are young, playful calves, Full of joy, we roam and prance, Exploring fields, we leap and walk, In every new, exciting chance. We call to mothers, peers so dear, Building bonds that warm our hearts, In friendly games, we chase and cheer, Sparking joy in playful arts. We run and gallop, kick and spar, With bright friendly faces by our side, In their presence, fears drift far, Together, we find joy in stride. In the sun, we jump and play, A world of wonder, wide and free, Young calves' bonds, as bright as day, Together, we are fear 'n stress free.

  A poem on pussy cat for grade three students I am pussy cat, cute kitty soft and spry, I love to cuddle, pounce, and play nearby. With playful leaps, I stalk and chase, In search of little shadows, I find my place. I groom my fur, keep it neat and fine, I mew and purr, hiss and growl, all in time. I knead the softest spots, scratch with delight, A bundle of joy, I bring warmth day and night.

  According to  a Google AI Overview Osho's perspective on self-renewal centers on the idea of wholeness and non-doing, rather than striving for a fixed ideal of perfection. He emphasizes that true renewal comes from self-acceptance, self-love, and awakening the witness within. By letting go of the ego's need to control and striving for total engagement in the present moment, individuals can experience a natural flow of energy and transformation.  An inspired poem on self-renewal In shadows deep, we seek to rise, Beyond the self that wears disguise. A mind shaped by the world around, In thoughts of others, we are bound. This self we wear, so often flawed, A web of bias, opinions, awed. It stirs division, fuels the fight, A deluded view, obscured from light. True change unfolds in quiet grace, By dropping out of worldly rat race. To shed the weight of worldly chains, And break free from our self-made strains. Renewal waits beyond the veil, Where self-awareness starts to sa...

SIGNIFICANCE OF HARIYALI TEEJ: AN ABC POEM AND AN ABC POEM The Hariyali Teej festival is celebrated with great piety and fervor and joy on the third day or tritiya tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu  month of Sawan. This year the festival falls on July 27 to be celebrated by married women with worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and seek blessings for their husbands' longevity and well of children. In temples the Mantra "Sarva Mangal Maangalyaye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanyaye Tiryambike Gauri Narayani Namostute!" is recited. HERE IS AN ABC POEM ON HARIYALI TEEJ A: Adoration and worship of Devi Parvati for marital bliss and well being of children B: Bonding among women folks with fasting, processions and swinging C: Chanting verses and singing songs for merry making with feasting D: Dedicated to Parvati, commemorating her union with Shiva E: Emphasises purification of body, senses and mind The inset picture has has an acrostic on TEEJ.

  Jiddu Krishnamurti's perspective on self-evolution and inspired couplets According to a Google Overview, J. Krishnamurti's perspective on self-evolution centers on the idea that true transformation comes from understanding and ultimately transcending the self, rather than striving to improve or evolve it. He argues that the self, as a construct of thought, is inherently limited and causes division and conflict. Real change, according to Krishnamurti, requires a radical shift in consciousness, a move beyond the self-centered perspective, achieved through self-awareness and the cessation of self-centered activity.  Inspired Couplets Don’t reform the world, redeem yourself, First, just practice — don’t preach from a shelf. Learn not just to teach, but change your own heart, Be the change that ignites, let your journey start. Purify your conscience, let divine energy flow, To change others, begin with the seeds that you sow. Serve, don’t impose; be an instrument of grace, Make y...

 POEMS ON SUCCESS 1,   COUPLETS True success is found in quiet peace, A job well done, where worries cease. It brings us joy, both near and far, A light within, our guiding star. To lift ourselves and those around, In wholesome acts, true happiness is found. The joy of effort, a sweet refrain, In good performance, we break the chain. 2, TANKA Success blooms in toil, Task well done, credit well earned . It brings joy, near and far, A gentle light, a guiding star. It's joy of good performance

  Practice soul awareness to begin spiritual journey: Haiku Forget not your soul, True self''s beyond body and mind — Timeless, eternal. Purify your form Through restraint and discipline, To find your real self. Purify senses Through austerity 'n restraint To seek your real self Cleanse the mind of ill With calm, quiet reflection, And meditation. Let stillness guide you, Ignite the inner spark — A light in the dark.

Living Soulfully: A Poem Never forget, you are a soul, A true self beyond both body and mind.  Be soulful always, let your spirit unfold, Purify your life to grasp the divine. With austerity and penance, cleanse your flesh, Restrain your senses, let distractions cease. Through self-reflection, grant your mind a rest, In quiet meditation, find your peace. Purify yourself, the bridge to the divine, In this union, let your spirit shine. life's purpose is to align with the divine Be soulful in every moment, live fit 'n fine 

The Buddha's View on Meditation and an Inspired Poem Meditation: The Buddha's View  According to a Google AI Overview, the Buddha extensively taught and practiced meditation as a path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering. Buddhist texts say he achieved enlightenment through meditation, gaining insights into the nature of reality and the cessation of suffering. Key aspects of Buddhist meditation include cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and insight, leading to a more peaceful and aware mind.  An inspired poem on meditation In a mind full of desires, restless and torn, Strife and chaos in its wake are born. Choose your focus, a path to explore — Breath, sensations, thoughts, feelings, or more; A yantra, a mantra, a mandala’s grace, A mudra, the void — find your sacred space. As a neutral witness, let go of the fight, Watch the mind empty, embracing the light. Deconditioned, it transforms, a vessel divine, Stay as a witness, in stillness, align. Just watch and won...

  Pedagogy: A Poem Pedagogy's mix of science, art 'n mind, In classrooms where knowledge is intertwined. Curriculum guides what we aim to share, Content we shape with thoughtful care. Methodology paints the way we teach, Techniques that reach beyond mere speech. Cognitive paths and feelings we ignite, Building skills that help young minds take flight. Constructivist dreams, collaboration's embrace, Inquiry leads to discovery's grace. Hands-on moments, where learning can play, Crafting bright futures, day after day.

  Learn from and celebrate endings for a fresh start: Poem  A single stride, a whispered plea, A journey's start, for all to see. With toil and sweat, the path unfolds, A tapestry of stories, brave and bold. In every ending, wisdom grows As miles accumulate, day by day. Each step a milestone, etched in time, A never-ending, vibrant climb. For every endpoint, a new start, A fresh beginning, from the heart. The voyage's end, a brand new quest, A cycle turning, put to the test. Embrace the dance of highs and lows, For all we leave brings gifts to be. So celebrate what comes and goes, The cycle spins, a boundless spree.

QUOTES * Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings. —Jonathan Lockwood Huie *Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing there’s a future —Daphne Rose Kingma *You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” —Johnny Cash  POEM The end is just where we begin, But change is strong, and waits for you, Let go of what has always been. A chapter closed, a brand new starts Of stories, future fresh and new Let go of what has always been. Release the past, let healing win, A canvas clean, for dreams to brew, Let go of what has always been. So face the dawn, and step within, A world reborn, for me and you, The end is just where we begin, Let go of what has always been.

  To Die Without Fear: QUOTES AND POEM     QUOTES OF J. KRISHNAMURTI ON DEATH   ·          You can have a lifelong discussion with life but it is not possible with death. Death is so final and absolute. ·          Can the end, which is death, be known while living? If we can know what death is while we are alive, we shall have no problem. ·          Death puts an end to all our attachments, however superficial or deep. ·     The new is only in death from moment to moment. There must be death every day for the unknown to be. ·          Death is a renewal in which thought does not function at all because thought is old. When there is death, there is something totally new. Freedom from the known is death, and then you are living.   A POEM ON DEATH   Death whispers truths of illusions cau...

  Humans are dormant divine seeds: Quotes and Couplets I n spiritual circles it is assumed that within each individual lies divinity, a spark of the divine, that may be dormant, obscured or inactive, but can be fostered, awakened, unfolded and nurtured. QUOTES *Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. ~Patanjali . *Let those who are awake awaken the dormant in every matter which desperately needs the liberating light of the truth or else the dormant will forever sleep! ~Mehmet Murat ildan *In your mind is your reality. In your heart is your humanity. In your soul is your divinity. ~ Matshona Dhliwayo *Awaken the right remembrance, recollect your own divinity, know who you are. Ask yourself – and ask yourself to the extent that only this inquiry remains. ~Osho   COUPLETS Within  seed  lies dormant divine that's still, Awaits fostering, by own free will  This d...