The recently released book 'Gita-Inspired Needonomics: Pragmatic Solution for a Sustainable Future' authored by Prof. Madan Mohan Goel [1] presents a groundbreaking framework that merges the spiritual wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with practical, modern economic principles. The book provides normative, value-based roadmap serves as a direct critique of conventional "Greedonomics," which thrives on hyper-consumerism, limitless material accumulation, and environmental exploitatio

Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who creates low-cost, inclusive, and play-based learning methods for marginalized children in resource-poor schools. He co-founded the Centre for Unfolding Learning Potentials (CULP) to help out-of-school and rural children. Kishore's Core Educational Approaches Dr. Kishore focuses on practical ways to help children learn despite limited resources, as outlined in the blog 'Lalit Culp' (visit references) reveal that t

Cabilan et al. (n.d) [1] evaluates the personal, social, and economic empowerment of female overseas workers residing in Davao City. Using a descriptive research design with purposive sampling, the authors focus on women aged 30 and above. A high-level overview shows that over 56% of respondents earn Php 27,001.00 or more monthly, demonstrating a high degree of economic stability. Ultimately, the study concludes that empowerment levels significantly vary based on age, educati

Uslan et al. (2020) deploy community service program led by Uslan (2020) focused on empowering elementary school students on Kera Island, East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia, by improving their science literacy. This remote island faces severe educational infrastructure shortages, forcing children to study in temporary emergency schools. To address this, the initiative introduced contextualized learning models and hands-on scientific experiments tailored to the students' coastal

Because of this blogger's interest in spiritual education, Academia intimated about Schuijt's (2010) [1] work on spirituality, who examines how a rigid, competence-based ideology affects the religious and spiritual identity of educational organizations. Rather than adhering to narrow, dogmatic interpretations of religion, Schuijt champions a broader, commonsensical understanding of spirituality defined as a core "life force" or "spirit". This inclusive framework creates room

A collaborative action research backed design and development project was 'Creating and Linking Forest Garden Complementary Curriculum to Environmental Science Curriculum and Vocational Modules on Skills of Forestry, Agriculture and Culinary at Middle School Level: Heightening Awareness to Climate Change and Sustainable Development' at Som Gurukul, Kurukshetra, Haryana, by team od educational functionaries Subhash Chauhan, Praveen and Lalit Kishore . The microdential skill d

On being informed by Academia that this blogger, Dr Lalit Kishore's work being consulted for pre-primary science, the following information was reveals Rukiyah & Kanedi (2017) [1] demonstrates that developing children's science process skills does not require expensive laboratory facilities or extensive resources. Utilizing a one-shot case study design, the researchers observed 17 kindergarten children aged 5–6 years in Indonesia. The children participated in simple, highly

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace being observed around the world on 21 September, 2019 the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his message said, "Today peace faces a new danger: the climate emergency, which threatens our security, our livelihoods and our lives. That is why it is the focus of this year’s International Day of Peace. And it’s why I am convening a Climate Action Summit." According to the UN, the theme of the observance this year draws at

On being informed that the paper (Kishore, 2009) [1} of this blogger, Dr Lalit Kishore has been consulted by another researcher, an AI search was done for its relevance fot rural STEM education was made. According to Google (2026) [2], Kishore emphasizes the effective use of low-cost, accessible materials to foster inquiry-based learning in rural and small-school environments. By integrating everyday toys and simple tools into the curriculum, educators can successfully overc

Academia intimated about the mention of the name of this blogger, Lalit Kishore, in work on collaborate action research based paper (see inset clip) and subsequent Google (2026) [1] AI Overview informs, "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who defines teacher-led collaborative action research as a self-reflective, cyclical process where teams of at least three members work together to bridge the gap between educational theory and classroom practice." C

Google (2026) AI search reveals, "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who explores the intersection of the Bhagavad Gita and Hindustani classical music through musicology, values-based pedagogy, and spiritual wellness. " 1His work focuses on using musical techniques to internalize the philosophical teachings of the Gita, making scripture accessible and therapeutic for modern learners. Key Concepts in His Work: Bol Alap and Moral Education: Dr. Kishore

According to a Google AI REVIEW of he paper titled "Development and Clinical Trialling of a Micro-Credential Communication Skill Module of Select Verses of the Bhagavad Gita Converted into Haiku"—authored and presented by L. Kishore—details the design, implementation, and initial trial of an innovative educational curriculum. Context: The study aligns with the mandates of India's National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020). NEP-2020 requires middle school students to complete

VIEW POINT ON ESCAPISM J. Krishnamurti, a noted thinker and author, sees escapism as a result of human conditioning through external factors. People engage in escapism—like entertainment, relationships, beliefs, conflicts, power, fame, following others, and accumulating material goods and knowledge—to avoid facing their fears of inner emptiness, loneliness, and suffering. He argues that all forms of escapism only deepen our psychological isolation and hinder genuine self-und

Academia informed that this blogger, Dr Lalit kishore's social science research work has been mentioned in 245 papers including his work on spiritual education (see inset clip). They also shared the paper of Kourie (2010) [1] that reflects on the establishment and decade-long development of Christian Spirituality as an academic discipline at the University of South Africa (Unisa). The researcher subscribes for inter-spirituality and emphasizes that spirituality and missiology

Supreme forgiveness, or Uttam Kshama, is the foundational precept of Jainism celebrated during the 8/10 day long Paryushan festival that started September 8 in 2026. The precept means letting go of anger, ego, and resentment toward all living beings. Instead of seeking revenge, Jains cultivate unconditional tolerance and humility to hone the mindset of forgiveness, aiming to purify the soul and achieve ultimate inner peace of Nirvana. JAIN PROVERB ON FORGIVENESS IN SANSKRIT क

Jainism is one of the ancient religions from India along with Hinduism and Buddhism. The purpose of human life in Jainism is deemed as Nirvana or Liberation. Jainism preaches a life of non-injury or non-violence and renunciation but with a concern for universal welfare. Jain philosophy through a sentence acrostic on Jainism Here the sentence acrostic on JAINISM J: Jina (The conqueror) is the one who A: Attains self-control and self-victory to develop I: Insights for ri

Google (2026) [1] reports, "Dr. Lalit Kishore is an educator and researcher who uses Japanese haiku poetry as a pedagogical and meditative tool to simplify complex concepts, teach physics, and explore spiritual wisdom." The key features of Kishore's use of Haiku for education purpose are as follows: Micro-Poetry in Pedagogy: He restructures dense text into 5-7-5 syllable haikus to condense narratives, highlight latent meanings, and distill complex themes Spiritual Integration

The Jain festival Paryushana Parv or Das Lakshana Dharma is observed for 8-10 days during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada Month's Shukla Paksha with meditation, fasting and prayers which culminates with Samvatsari or Kshamavani - the forgiveness day. In 2026, Paryushan festival is going to be be celebrated from 8th September. However, for observant of 'Maskhaman' fasting, the complete month of Bhadrapada is devoted is spent on fasting. It is held that fasting purifies body an

With the incorporation of this blogger’s PhD thesis ‘Effect of mastery learning strategy upon achievement and scientific attitude of students’ in his profile on Academia, an AI prompt revealed, ""Dr. Lalit Kishore is a prominent Jaipur-based educator and researcher who incorporates formative mastery learning and micro-learning via structured study units to help students achieve deep conceptual clarity. [1] [2] [3] [1] https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website/blog/page/2...

The Inner Guru Awakens: A Voyage of Personal Discovery of Truth Jiddu Krishnamurti, a philosopher and thinker, completely dismissed the idea of spiritual authority, traditional gurus, and the follower-leader relationship. He believed that truth is a pathless land that cannot be reached through any organization, belief system, or spiritual guide. He stressed that you are your own greatest teacher and guru, and depending on outside authorities leads to psychological dependence