The Ashtavakra Gita is a key Sanskrit text in Advaita Vedanta, promoting radical non-dualism. It takes the form of a poetic dialogue between the deformed sage Ashtavakra and the philosopher-king Janaka of Mithila. This sacred text encourages those seeking Moksha to move beyond duality-driven spiritual rituals and gradual practices. Instead, it urges seekers to cleanse their minds of all conditioning and to cultivate pure consciousness, completely detached from the material wo

Academia Education intimated in Novenmber 2026 that (see inset clip) this blogger's paper ‘Stepping into science in small schools: Together with tools, techniques and toys’ (Kishore, 2009) was shared with the researchers in Thailand. In the paper Kishore (2009) [1] describes an innovative, low-cost framework designed for primary STEM education in resource-constrained schools across Rajasthan. By replacing expensive traditional laboratory setups with everyday household item

While the Bhagavad Gita serves as a call to action and a reminder of selfless duty for Arjuna, the Uddhava Gita presents a more personal and advanced guide on renunciation and achieving inner peace, pertinent for seekers preparing for liberation (Moksha) as Kali Yuga approaches. This discourse is a serene farewell from Lord Krishna to his sage friend Uddhava, centering on profound renunciation, self-inquiry, and devotion. It highlights the importance of mastering the mind and

T The Anugita, a text within the Mahabharata, contains Lord Krishna’s follow-up teachings to Arjuna following the great war. As society returned to a state of peace and prosperity, a complacent population began competing for wealth, material comfort, and convenience, inadvertently creating new societal frictions. In response, Lord Krishna advised Arjuna, as a ruler, to build a social framework centered on self-discipline, inner peace, and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Fo

Bhagavad Gita Reference In the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 16, Verse 5), Lord Krishna defines the core purpose and outcome of daivī sampat (innate divine qualities/wealth) versus āsuri sampat (demonic qualities) Sanskrit Verse दैवी सम्पद्विमोक्षाय निबन्धायासुरी मता । मा शुच: सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातोऽसि पाण्डव ॥ Transliteration daivī sampad vimokṣhāya nibandhāyāsurī matā mā śhuchaḥ sampadaṁ daivīm abhijāto ’si pāṇḍava Translation The divine qualities are considered conducive to liberatio

Sanskrit Gita Verse on Samatvam or equanimity योगस्थ: कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय । सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्यो: समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते ॥ 2,48॥ • Transliteration (IAST):yoga-sthaḥ kuru karmāṇi saṅgaṁ tyaktvā dhanañjaya | siddhy-asiddhyoḥ samo bhūtvā samatvaṁ yoga uchyate || • English Translation:"Be steadfast in the performance of your duty, O Arjuna, abandoning attachment to success and failure. Such equanimity is called Yoga." You can read the full commentary and breakdow

Currently, Indian Gen Z is being branded as unruly, chaotic, and inherently destructive despite their peaceful protests. This labeling is a deliberate political tactic designed to justify a multi-layered supression of containment of the cries for protection of citizens' democratic rights and systemic accountability. But, for those who hold power, peace has never been the absence of violence; it is the enforcement of silence. To the ruler, a peaceful society is a quiet one—a f

In Arya Samaj, the sound AUM is seen as the most profound, natural, and personal name of God, rather than just a representation of any physical deities linked to forms or idols. Founded by Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, Arya Samaj dismisses idol worship and polytheism. In his important work, Satyarth Prakash, Maharishi outlines the main names of God, highlighting AUM as the most straightforward and natural name that reflects the Almighty's endless qualities. Arya Samaj views A

The Arya Samaj is a movement that believes in one God and aims to reform society. It was started by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in Bombay on April 10, 1875. The movement is based on ten universal principles that were established in Lahore in 1877. These principles focus on truth, the importance of the Vedas, and the well-being of everyone, both physically and spiritually. Swami Dayanand Saraswati (February 12, 1824 - October 30, 1883) was a philosopher and social leader who fou

The transformation of Karva Chauth from a quiet, localized cultural and family observance into a massive economic engine highlights how modern market forces have systematically commodified community traditions. Historically centered on family bonds and private prayers for marital longevity, the austere fast has been aggressively repackaged by corporate interests. Driven by the "Bollywoodisation" of Indian culture, media and marketing industries have elevated this once-modest

The birth anniversary, Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, is celebrated with grand festivities at the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar. This year the Guru Purab falls on October 27, 2026 in traditional Nanakshahi calendar observances by Sikhism. The main celebrations will be held at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar, Punjab, since he had founded the holy city of Amritsar, originally known as Ramdaspur and initiated the excavati

In today's rapidly advancing world, fostering a strong foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) from an early age is crucial. One effective way to achieve this is through engaging and interactive experiences that captivate young minds. Material science, the study of the properties and applications of materials, offers a treasure trove of opportunities for hands-on learning. Here's how to boost STEM literacy through material science activities des

In Hindu traditions, Sharad Purnima is a deeply revered harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. Marking the official end of the monsoon season, this festival welcomes the crisp autumn season. In 2026, the festival falls on October 26. The moon on this night is also called healing moon since it shines with its all 16 kalas or qualities and some people fast on this day and meditate in moonshine. The break their fast by cold rice pu

Short Note Following his victory at Kurukshetra and the subsequent establishment of peace throughout his kingdom, Arjuna discovers that he has forgotten much of the spiritual wisdom that Lord Krishna imparted through the Bhagavad Gita. Recognizing this lapse, Arjuna requests that Krishna reiterate the teachings he had previously shared. This situation illustrates a fundamental truth about human cognition: memory is inherently impermanent, and individuals tend to become compla

The Bhagavad Gita contains profound teachings on navigating life through the practice of action with equanimity (Samatvam) by understanding the deep paradox of action and inaction as well as action and reaction. In the Gita, equanimity is not a passive or unfeeling state.Rather, it is a dynamic, unshakeable inner balance that remains unaffected by the fluctuating pairs of opposites or dualities (pleasure/pain, success/failure, action/reaction, non-action/ in-action, reaction/

On October 22, 2026, a critical PHP programming vulnerability triggered a severe global security crisis, forcing emergency website closures and widespread service interruptions worldwide as most operations had migrated online. In response to this flaw, the Wikimedia Foundation and numerous other major platforms promptly took their systems offline to implement necessary patches. Recently, the Government mandated a Delhi Mobile Internet Suspension (October 15–22, 2026) during p

According to Kishore (2026), the practical application of social pedagogy in the classroom is in the form of Peer Group Learning that incorporates Collaborative small-group interactions where students build social and cognitive problem-solving skills together. Peer group learning in small group with social dynamics is the best way to learn in a classroom inclusively and equitably. Kishore & Selvanathan, (1993), emphasize that since small-group learning merges social and instr

Dynamics of soulful divine love True love ignites as a profound emotional awakening, then transforms into something transcendent—a soulful communion that elevates it to divine love. This sacred affection—love cherished for its own essence, love that embraces all existence, love that weaves souls together—represents the pinnacle of divine connection. To truly embody such celestial love, one must first achieve soul-realization, allowing divine love to permeate one's very being.

Ravana's Legacy: Clinical Psychology Meets Mytholog In 2026, the Hindu festival of Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20. This festival commemorates the triumph of Truth over Falsehood and Goodness over Evil. From a spiritual perspective, Dussehra serves as an opportunity for introspection and the purification of the mind from ten vices, thereby fostering enhanced mental well-being. When the narratives within the epic Ramayana are examined through the framework of clinica

HAPPY FESTIVAL SEASON 2026! Currently, at the global level, it is felt that in India there is a trend of politicization of religion and festivals transforming traditional spaces of shared and collective celebration and spiritual reflection into instruments of electoral and ideological and communal polarization and mobilization of citizens as vote bank which dangerously undermines the democratic values. Religious processions and festivals are weaponized by dominant rightists w