Spiritual Melodies from the Bhagavad Gita: Bol Alap Compositions That Teach and Inspire
The Bhagavad Gita is being promoted as a subject at higher education level and for value education in schools within Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) as a component of National Education Policy 2020. This allows both Sanskrit and music teachers to incorporate the scripture into their teaching practices, which can also assist other subject teachers in integrating music into their lessons. Research shows that the Bol Alap compositions from the scripture can be beneficial. The Bol
Bol Alap and Insight from Bhagavad Gita: Inculcating Values and Cultivating Musical Intelligence
A 'bol alap' is a type of melodic improvisation that uses lyrical words of any language including Sanskrit phrase "Karmanye vadhikaraste" (from Bhagavad Gita 2.47, कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते) as composition. It creates a meditative and introspective atmosphere, often found in Raag Bhupali or Darbari Kanada, by stretching out vowels and focusing on the philosophical significance of each word, which can be used, informs an AI overview prompt. This composition, also known as Bandish,
Lord Krishna: The Compassionate Teacher-Mentor and Servant Leader
POEM Upon a battlefield, a weary soul, Arjuna stood, his mission taking toll. Before him, Krishna, calm and bright, A teacher born of purest light. He taught detachment, calm and clear, To act with purpose, free from fear. To love with all, a boundless grace, A servant's heart in every space. Not for himself, but for the good, He guided, as a true friend should. A leader mild, with selfless aim, Igniting life, a holy flame. He served with love, a selfless grace, Leading gentl
World Music Day: Inspiring Music for All in Public and Learning Spaces
World Music Day (WMD), also called Fête de la Musique, is celebrated every year on June 21, which is the same day as the summer solstice. This day encourages both amateur and professional musicians to perform free concerts outdoors in public areas. The celebration started in Paris in 1982 and is now recognized in over 120 countries, including India. According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) 2023, ancient classical music is being
International Gita Mahotsav Tokyo Edition: Bridging Philosophy, Culture, and Commerce
The 2026 International Gita Mahotsav held in Tokyo, Japan, played a crucial role in fostering cultural and spiritual exchange. Spanning from June 19 to June 23 across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, this five-day festival effectively brought together dignitaries, scholars, and spiritual leaders to honor the universal principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam -mthe world is one family - providing an overview through AI. Additionally, the festival featured a diverse array of academic symposi
Six Chair Yoga Exercises Perfect for Senior Beginners: Celebrate Yoga Day with Ease
Traditional yoga exercise routines can seem daunting or out of reach for many seniors. Chair yoga helps to close that gap by adapting basic yoga practices. It's an effective, low-impact workout that lets seniors do modified yoga poses while using a chair for support. Research from reputable sources like Harvard Health backs this up, showing it greatly boosts physical strength, increases flexibility, and lowers the risk of falls by enhancing stability. It's perfect for older a
Celebrate International Day of Yoga: Tailored Practices for Older Adults
The 12th International Day of Yoga is set to take place worldwide on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." This theme aims to emphasize how yoga can improve longevity, flexibility, joint mobility, and mental resilience, serving as a preventive healthcare option for our aging population. That said, Yoga Day has turned into more of a trend and a chance for people to show off. Still, some community groups are planning to host yoga sessions featuring po
Unleashing Calm: Yoga Meets Canine Companionship
Dog-yoga and goat-yoga being promoted as yoga therapies in the West, wrote this blogger on merinews,com -a CJ portal now closed down, (see clipping). The blogger wrote ahead of the International Day 2017, two forms of yoga are becoming popular in the West called dog-yoga (doga) and goat-yoga (goga). Doga and goga are the partner yoga classes in which clients do yoga in the presence of pet dogs and friendly goats respectively. A Short Note on Dog Yoga Doga, or dog yoga, is a u
Commercial Chains and Token Masks: The Yoga Day Dilemma
The blog post published earlier "Yoga Day Tokenism: Quotes and Limerick" critiques the commercialization of the International Day of Yoga, arguing that massive public events often reduce a profound spiritual discipline to superficial performance. The post advocates for reclaiming yoga as a daily practice of inner reflection and mindfulness, utilizing lighthearted verse to encourage genuine engagement The post is reproduced on International Day of Yoga 2026. QUOTES All observa
Special on National Reading Day: Ergo slant reading boards are helpful for improving posture and attentiveness of children inclusively
National Reading day is observed on June 19 every year. Enhancing your reading skills goes beyond just how you comprehend the text; it also involves your sitting position while reading. Maintaining the correct reading posture is crucial to prevent physical discomfort over time. Whether you're flipping through a book or scrolling on a tablet, ensure you sit up straight with your lower back supported by the chair and your feet flat on the floor. Keep your shoulders relaxed and
Pedagogy for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Special on Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day is celebrated on June 18. It's important to recognize that screen addiction and exposure to AI can lead to 'virtual autism,' which may result in learning delays. However, while the use of digital devices does not cause medical autism, excessive use of digital media in early childhood can imitate autistic behaviors, a phenomenon often referred to as virtual autism. True Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition primarily influ
Enhancing School-Level Commerce Education via Action Research-Based Lesson Study in Immersive Learning Approach
Following the National Education Policy-2020, which emphasizes courses focused on employable skills and education for sustainable development, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced 'Entrepreneurship' as a comprehensive subject. Additionally, it has been included as a topic in business studies by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) at the senior secondary level. For social sciences, including entrepreneurship, which possess their own term
Leadership and Management: Different Yet Harmonious
Leadership and management are different yet work well together as complimentary aspects. Leaders aim to create a long-term vision, promote innovation, and inspire change, while managers focus on implementing that vision through planning, ensuring operational stability, and improving processes.It's important to recognize that leadership involves crafting a future vision, motivating team members to accept change, and questioning the norm to foster creativity and innovation. Man
From Vision to Reality: Leadership as a Dynamic Process and Skillful Art of Teamwork by Leading from Behind
Dr. Lalit Kishore, while speaking at a workshop on leadership at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, on November 9, 2019, emphasised that leadership was innate in humans needed to be fostered and developed through process based facilitative learning; practice of pro-social skills; participative strategic action planning and execution to achieve a shared goal of the organisation which was invariably situational and contextual. Dr Kishore, who was then working at Disha Foun
Submissions for CASTME Awards 2026 Invited
Entries for the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology & Mathematics Educators (CASTME) 2026 Awards have been invited which must be received by October 31 this year at the email castmeawards@gmail.com. The Successful recipients are announced at the Association for Science Education Conference (ASE) held in early January in England and publicised in CASTME Newsletter and website There are five award categories as follows 1. The Findel CASTME Protect Our Planet Award:
Zentangle grids and patterns for beginners
Zentangle is an art style based on drawing easy patterns (called tangles) to promote relaxation, creativity, attentive and focus. For monochrome Zentangle art, first grids are drawn which are foundational geometric frameworks used to anchor and repeat structured patterns, known as "tangles The grids are drawn freehand using a pen and pencil to build structured meditative designs. Common Types of Grids are as follows Square Grids: These are the most common structure cr
Awaken with Doodles: A Sacred Practice for Mindful and Sane Living
Dinwinddie (2019), Sustack (2024), and Sam (2025) discovered that incorporating doodle art into spiritual practices offers a non-verbal way to meditate, be mindful, and pray. This is achieved through intuitive, repetitive patterns that soothe the mind and connect with sacred texts. Often seen in religious doodles, iconographic art, or mandalas, this approach turns mark-making into a form of active listening or visual prayer, helping with emotional processing and enhancing spi
On bringing doodle art to religious and spiritual realms
Doodle art is made up of spontaneous sketches that are often drawn without thinking too much about them. These drawings can be abstract patterns or simple stick figures with lines and doodles around them. Research shows that adding decorations and balance to doodles can turn simple scribbles into detailed and expressive art. It's believed that anyone can begin doodling easily, using it as a way to express creativity, meditate, or relax. Doodle art includes sketches that are d
Suitability of low-cost materials and toys based micro-science as scalable equalizer in education at early childhood stage
The Google AI prompt subsequent to the intimation by Academia education "give a summary in 200 words of “L. Kishore” (2026, June 15) as cited in a Filosofía paper on academia education" indicated that the researcher is known for his contributions to alternative pedagogical frameworks, specifically in micro-planning and active STEM learning. His work emphasizes socio-pedagogical management through decentralized frameworks and the use of low-cost materials for science instructi




