LEARNING IS LIFE

  Epstein Files: A Limerick The files have unsealed the big names, With some of the vilest of aims. From leaders to  rich suits, They enjoyed the bad fruits, But they are not hiding in shames.!

 Nirguna Devotional Path of Guru Ravidas: A Poem A formless God, a light within, Nirguna whispers, where to begin ! No shape He holds, no temple grand to see, But every heart, a promised land to be. See Him in eyes, both young and growing old, Let kindness bloom, a story to unfold. Cast off caste 'n creed, the ritual's weary hold, Seek truth within, a heart of purest gold. Serve those in need, with gentle, loving hand, Build heaven here, across this weary land. Each honest task, a sacred deed so grand, Planting love, a seed you understand. In honest work, find strength and holy grace, Let Truth illuminate your gentle face. x

 Mind as Sacred Space for Inner Light: A Poem Inspired by Wisdom of Guru Ravidas Make mind pure bright, Wash the shadows into light. Mind a temple, pure and free, For the God we cannot see. Mind an offering, gently laid, A quiet prayer, softly said. If the heart within is true, All is well, in all you do. Here I stand, where I should be, In my mind's own clarity. Peace I find, and know it's mine, In this state, so pure, divine.

  ENGLISH COUPLETS INSPIRED BY  THOUGHTS AND WISDOM OF SANT RAVIDAS Bath with pure mind and clean pail, No need to roam, holy trail. No caste God asks, no rank, no name, The soul that prays, His own to claim. No earthly rank can reach His grace, A humble heart finds welcome space. He sees no caste, no high, no low, Just love that makes the spirit grow. Each action pure, life simple and bright, With open hands, to share the purest light. No need for books, or rituals in the hall, With detached acts, prepared to stand up tall, This is the path, where true faith finds its keep, To love, to give, to sow, and gently reap. Love's light, a gentle guide, In giving, peace abides.

  Life lessons: Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji's Prakash Parb  Heart of love, a spirit bright, Saw the world in sacred light. Nature's breath, a holy sign, Human hands, a trust divine. Not to own, but gently keep, The sleeping earth, the soaring steep. Each creature small, each towering tree, A single thread, for all to see. Naulakha Bagh, a healing hand, Herbs and flowers, across the land. Mended bodies, eased the pain, Love's sweet balm, in sun and rain. A broken heart, a sacred trust, More precious far, than dust to dust. Kindness given, freely sown, In every life, a spirit grown. Service true, a helping hand, To heal the sick, across the land. Gurbani's truth, a guiding star, From worldly wants, detached and far. Less to sleep, and less to crave, In God's embrace, our souls to save. Less to speak, more to give, In the Formless One, we truly live.

  GREAT TEACHINGS OF SANT  RAVIDAS IN QUATRAINS From one bright light, the world began, No better soul, no lesser man. No caste, no creed, no he or she, Just equal sparks for all to see. A formless God, within us dwells, Nirguna's peace, the story tells. In every heart, that light resides, Don't break society with vain prides. To see the same, in every face, Not build walls in this sacred space. Forget the rules, the chants, the shrines, Let selfless love be your designs. No work is low, if truth is there, With honest hands, and work to share. Be strong, be true, and stand alone, With honest work, a life well sown. A world without a tear to fall, Where all have plenty, stand up tall. No chains of want, no heavy tax, Just harmony on life's right tracks. With gentle hearts, and helping hands, Serve those in need, in all the lands. True growth is found in humble grace, In lifting others, find your place.

  Thirtieth January Martyrs' Day Poem The thirtieth of January arrives, A day of  sacrificed lives. For Gandhi, father of the land, Met his fate by cruel hatred's hand. Martyrs' Day, a time to pause, For all who fought for freedom's cause. They gave their all, with hearts so bold, A story in our memories told. Two minutes still, a nation waits, In silent tribute at the gates Of memory, where heroes sleep, Whose promise we must try to keep. Prayers rise up, a gentle sound, From every faith on Indian ground. A unity we strive to find, Leaving no one behind. Satya's truth and Ahimsa's way, Guiding lights to this very day. Principles of courage, clear and bright, To banish darkness, bring the light. Respect for all, a tapestry grand, Woven together, hand in hand. Justice, peace, and selfless grace, To fill this land, a better place.

 DIRTY POLITICS TODAY: A POEM A creeping vine, on twisted ground, Politics grows, where darkness is found. Low thoughts it feeds on, selfish and sly, A hungry heart, behind a practiced lie. Divide and conquer, the cruelest of games, Fanning the embers, fueling the flames. Humanity's sorrow, a constant refrain, Nourished and watered, again and again. They promise solutions, with silver-tongued plea, But they are the chaos, the root of unease. They stir up the water, so troubled and deep, And catch their own wishes, while the world cannot sleep.

  LIMERICKS ON VANITY There once was person, vain so grand, Whose worth was a castle of sand. With masks they would play, Hide truth every day, A shadow self, built by demand. ~~***~~ A mind full of worldly delight, Brings shadows, and endless long night. Little knowing's vain pride, Where sorrows abide, Turns sunshine to permanent blight

  UNDERSTANDING THE GITA'S PRECEPT OF SWADHARMA: A POEM The soul's own song, a truth unseen, Swadharm whispers, what you're meant to be. Beyond the texts, a guiding light, From deep inside, shines ever bright. Not what's said, but what you know, A soulful path, where seeds will grow. To live your truth, a life self-made, In your own way, no longer swayed. Beyond the clamor of the world's demands. Real meaning blossoms when you dare to be The soul you are, untouched, eternally, Self-discover truth for Divine to see. To be the you you're meant, A life divinely sent. No mask, no false display, Just true-self, all the way.

  A Plea to Save Education to Save Nation: A Poem Close not free schools, let knowledge shine, Save education, make it fit and fine. Not just for profit, a sacred trust, A nation's future, built from dust. Quality's core, a threefold plea, Equity's start, for you and me. Inclusion's arm, embraces all, And pedagogy, answering the call. Keep minds unchained, let reason bloom, No politics dark, in any room. A neutral ground, where wisdom grows, Save education, as the nation knows. Let teachers guide with loving hand, To build a wise and peaceful land. Don't twist the truth, don't bend the way, For children are the light of day.

 Bulldozing Education: Limerick A campus once cried, "Dissent's in the air!" "Anti-national!" the powers did glare. Now the roads sing the same, Is the asphalt to blame? Or just truth finding voice everywhere?

 'They will wipe us out' phrase: Limericks AI key-man Hinton, quite keen, Said AI's a dangerous machine. It might get so smart, Tear us all apart, A marketing, robot-led scene. Scientist and thinker, who's so wise, Saw shadows reflected in skies. Machines learn and grow, A seed that we sow, Could bloom to a future demise.

 The Sonam Lhosar festival (Jan 19, 2026) is the New Year celebration of the Tamang and Hyolmo people of Nepal, Sikkim, West Bengal (Darjeeling) and many Hill of India regions of India to marks the beginning of the lunar new year, symbolizing peace, prosperity, and new beginnings.  Homes worship places and monasteries are cleaned and decorated to welcome gods and goddesses and drive away evil spirits. People visit monasteries (Gompas) to offer prayers for good fortune, long life, and well-being, with monks performing special rituals and mask dances. People wear colorful traditional dresses and prepare special foods like sweet rice pancakes, rice-based chapati for family gatherings and community feasts.  Cultural programs, including traditional music and dances like the Tamang Selo and Damphu dance, are central to the celebrations. Everyone wears bright traditional clothes and makes special foods like sweet rice pancakes and rice chapati for family gatherings and comm...

 In Venezuela, It’s Call for Worldwide Action: A Poem   President captured, First Lady too, In Venezuela's land, the deed is through. But ripples spread, a rising tide, Where class wars rage, on every side.   The wealthy few, with iron fist, Against the workers, they persist. With laws and lies, they dim the light, And crush workers dreams day ‘n  night.   But hope remains, a burning fire, For justice, truth, and something higher. For equity, a level field, Where every voice can be revealed.   Against the lies, the slanted views, The media's sway, the harmful news. Against the hate, the twisted thought, A revolution must be fought.   To end the reign of greed and power, To bloom a brighter, fairer hour. For welfare state promise bright, To banish darkness, bring the light.  

QUOTES ON TIME The mind is the product of time, as all thought is its result; and thought working to free itself from time only strengthens its enslavement to time. As long as the mind thinks in terms of changing through time, of bringing about a revolution in the future, there is no transformation in the present.  ~J Krishnamurti LIVE FROM MOMENT TO MOMENT: AN INSPIRED POEM Each new moment brings life anew, A chance to turn inward and grow, Possibilities bloom fresh and true. Experiences, bright, shining through, Let evolution gently flow, Each new moment brings life anew. More ways of knowing, for me and you, A transformation starts to show, Possibilities bloom fresh and true. Renew, rebuild, start something new, Old selves may wither, seeds we sow, Each new moment brings life anew. Life’s chances, waiting just for you, Let your spirit softly glow, Possibilities bloom fresh and true.

 SCHOOLS TODAY: LIMERICK In schools grand and stately and vast, Teachers' roles are changing so fast. Art teacher decks, paints, Dance teacher enchants, Others find glamour, talents cast.

  LIMERICK A saint from the land, smart and grand, Used glib talk, both ancient and planned. With tech in his hand, Across digital land, Built empires, a modern-day brand.

 Holy men  must keep politicians at bay: Limerick A holy man, pure and serene, Kept politics out of his scene. "It's grubby," he'd say, "Go a different way, My faith must stay spotless and clean!"

  Anger and Hate, the Worst Mental Evils: A Poem Dark clouds arise, Anger and hate, A stinging blight. Hearts filled with pain, Peace disappears, A troubled mind's plight. *** Balance is lost, Rocked by the storm, Judgment goes blind. Shadows appear, Relationships break, Calmness left behind. *** Wants unmet now, Pride bruised and sore, Challenges loom high. World closes tight, Faults magnified, Truth starts to die. ***

  WAY TO BLISS: HAIKU Hard work on let go, World's change, stay calm inside, Joy blooms deep within. Pain, then pleasure gone, Opposites fade to bright, Joy will then arise. World turns, let it turn, Cleanse mind, truth starts to bloom, Pure joy shows itself. Free heart filled with joy, No need to want, to chase, Just simply let be. Good days, bad days pass, Don't hold them, let them all fade, The world spins and turns. World spins all around, Look deep, find truth within you, Let goodness shine out.

Life is Cyclic  To Avail Release: Poem   The Gita's song, a gentle guide, No single ending does it confide. No final fire, a judgment dread, But onward paths instead. Samsara's wheel, it turns and turns, Through lives reborn, the spirit learns. Not one last day, a world undone, But life continuing, 'til victory's won. Beyond the breath, beyond the form, The soul endures, weathering every storm. A cycle vast, of rise and fall, Responding to cosmic call Creation blooms, then fades away, Then born anew, in endless play. Our destiny, not one of fear, But liberation, drawing near. Moksha's freedom, from the chain, Devotion's fire, washes clean the stain. By knowing Self, and Self alone, The cycle breaks, the spirit's flown.

 Rallying cry for freedom:  Refreshing Nation's Song  A nation's song, a rising call, For freedom's breath, for self-rule's might, Against the walls that confine us all, And shadows of a fading night. For freedom's breath, for self-rule's might, We stand as one, a vibrant hue, And shadows of a fading night, Our hearts ablaze, our spirits true. We stand as one, a vibrant hue, No chains of caste or creed define, Our hearts ablaze, our spirits true, A tapestry of souls, entwined. No chains of caste or creed define, Against the games that seek to break, A tapestry of souls, entwined, For unity and freedom's sake.

  THE WHEEL TURNS ON TO SING A SOULFUL SONG: ESCHATOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE GITA   The Gita sings, a truth so deep, Our bodies sleep, but souls don't weep. Life after life, the wheel it spins, Through joys and sorrows, losses, wins.   Deluding world, a transient flow, Where seeds are sown, and karmas grow. But hope remains, a shining light, To break the chain, and take true flight.   The world a stage, a cosmic dance, Of birth and death, a fleeting chance. Self-realization, light within, To see the truth, where cycles spin.   Like lotus from the mud, We rise, understood. Beyond the turning wheel, The Bliss that's truly real.   Strive 'n find source, Supreme Being above, To rest in Moksha's endless love.  

Essence of National Song in Present Context    Song of hope, a rising tide, Wash away the pain we hide. For this land, our hearts we give, So that all may freely live. No chains of caste, no creed's divide, Just freedom's song, far and wide. One nation, strong, a vibrant hue, Dear Land, we are true to you.   For unity, we stand tall, One nation, free for all. No matter shade or creed, A garden with diverse seed.   With courage in our hearts, We tear oppression's arts. To live with dignity, ‘N keep our ourselves  free.  

  SPIRIT OF REPUBLIC: POEM A people's power, bright and bold, No king to lead, no tale of old. We are the makers, strong and free, The heart of true Republic, you and me. The law's a shield, for one and all, No matter big, no matter small. From every land, each shade, each creed, Equality's planted, a vital seed. The Constitution, our guiding light, To keep us true, and just, and right. A rulebook clear, for all to see, Ensuring fairness, liberty. Our taxes paid, our streets kept clean, Respect for all, a civic scene. To lend a hand, where help is due, Responsible citizens, me and you. Though different tongues, and ways we find, A single nation, heart and mind. In unity strong, our spirits soar, A progressive Nation, forevermore.

 PROMPT HAIKU Perform all actions As service to god alone Seek no worldly gains Work for work's own worth gaurd against  praise or honour desires will perish Work aptly quietly seek never fruits of action It's way to release AI ENHANCED HAIKU Do all for God, No worldly gains sought, just work, Bliss in selfless act. Work, a quiet joy, Not for praise, or fleeting fame, Desires fade away. Work well, silent heart, Deeds' rewards fade into peace, Release blooms within.

  THE GITA INSPIRED SONNET ON SELFLESS WORK Work aptly, quietly, with steady hand, And let your efforts bloom without a sound, No craving praise, no fruits within command, Just purpose pure, on hallowed, fertile ground. Seek not the harvest for the toil you spend, Nor count the hours, nor anticipate the gain, But let the act itself be joy and end, A silent offering, easing inner pain. For in this selfless giving, you will find A freedom that no accolades bestow, A peace that settles gently in your mind, A letting go, where tranquil waters flow. So work in quiet, find your own release, And inner calm will bring a lasting peace.

  REPUBLIC THEME SONG (Verse 1) From Himalayan peaks to the ocean’s blue shore, The Republic of India rises evermore. With freedom attained and a tricolor high, Underneath the vast and diverse Indian sky. A land of unity in immense diversity, United in spirit, defying all adversity. (Chorus) A sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, Governed by and for the people, in a bond so public. World's largest democracy, standing proud and strong, Together as one, singing fundamental freedoms' song. (Verse 2) Nation and public are governed by its Constitution, A guiding light leading to our evolution. Through a parliamentary system we hold our sway, Where voices are heard in a rightful way. With justice and liberty, the pledge we take, For the prosperity of all, for nation’s sake. (Chorus) A sovereign, socialist...  (Outro) The Republic forever lives! Jai Hind! 

 Jaipur based educator and researcher, who won  Commonwealth Award 2025 – CASTME  STEM Literacy Award –  as team project lead with Pardeep arora and Prabha Awasthi – contributed an abstract to the conference “PRISM 2026 – AnthroTechne: Technopoiesis, Mediation, and Meaning.” The reviewers informed, “ We are pleased to inform you that your submission has been vetted and is accepted for presentation during the PRISM 2026 conference (23–25 February 2026). The observations of the reviewers are as follows: This abstract aligns strongly with the conference’s focus on the Anthropology of Technology, effectively connecting pedagogy, culture, and digital mediation through theoretical and ethnographic depth. The integration of multimodality, techno-ethics, and curricular development offers a nuanced, interdisciplinary approach that aligns with PRISM 2026’s aims. The abstract could be refined by specifying the scope of digital platforms analyzed and clarifying how the findings ...

  Short Note on Vedic Samskara  In Vedic Philosophy, there exist 16 purification ceremonies known as Samskaras, which aim to enhance both the body and mind, cultivate virtues, and fulfill social responsibilities selflessly as part of Dharma. These ceremonies are complemented by the practice of virtues, preparing individuals for spiritual development and fostering a selfless, service-oriented, and empathetic approach to social and spiritual growth.     Among these, several key ceremonies take place during the crucial childhood years, including the Naming Ceremony (Nāmakaraṇa: within a month of birth); First Feeding (Annaprāśana: at six months of age); First Haircut/Tonsure (mundan: around three to four years old); and Sacred Thread Initiation (Upanayana: between 6-8 years of age), which marks the beginning of a life dedicated to education, spiritual study, and ethical living or dharma, aimed at serving God, family, teachers, and society.     Raman Maharishi ...

  Maa Saraswati's Poetic Message on Basant Panchami A Sonnet White-robed Maa Saraswati , so bright, With veena's song and wisdom's gentle gleam, She asks for piousness, a soul glowing like light, Soulful learning, a student's hopeful dream. For knowledge lives beyond the ticking clock, A river flowing, ever deep and wide, So learn and grow, through life's demanding shock, Let learning be your constant, faithful guide. But hold this truth within your eager hand: Misuse it not, this power you possess, But use your art to heal and understand, To lift the fallen, ease their deep distress. Speak softly then, with kindness in your tone, And make the world a brighter place, your own. Couplets Goddess bright, Saraswati, Knowledge shines in you we see. Art and wisdom, gifts you bring, Devotion makes our spirits sing. Keep on learning, day by day, Knowledge lights our endless way. Life's a school, the lessons vast, Learning moments meant to last. Use your gifts with gent...

  The concept of 'hermeneutic reflective practice' is recognized as a method for personal and professional growth that intricately combines lived experiences and cognitive insights with interpretive analysis to uncover deeper significance in everyday actions at home, in the workplace, and within social environments.  This approach merges a phenomenological account of 'what occurred' with a hermeneutic interpretation of 'what it signifies' or 'what it suggests,' frequently employing techniques such as contemplative reading, journaling, and engaging in dialogue and discussions with individuals who share similar perspectives, often referred to as a 'hermeneutic circle.'  Participants in this circle reflectively share their daily life experiences, incorporating thoughts, feelings, and contextual elements to foster a collective and shared understanding of these experiences, ultimately contributing to both professional and personal development. The ref...