Among the followers of Jainism, eight-day Paryushan festival is observed during rainy season each year with fasting, prayers, self-study, devotion and forgiveness. During this period, various Jain Munis and Sadhvis, in their daily discourses, are stressing that an introspection of the past deeds should be done and good deeds performed during the festival. The followers are expected to practice and imbibe five virtues during the festival period such as non-violence, devot

The eight-day festival Paryusana of the Jains was observed in September this year.. On the last day the festival, the Jains celebrated the ‘Forgiveness Day’.. In Jainism "Micchami Dukkadam" is the common phrase uttered to ask for forgiveness and it means that all the ‘bad-doings be fruitless’ through forgiveness. The Jain festival to forgive and be forgiven called Kshamavani Diwas. Here are my earlier few 'Forgiveness Haiku' for you to think over. HAIKU Forgive self, others

Tambourine or dafali - a percussion musical instrument with an optional drum head - consists of wooden, metallic or plastic frame with pairs of jingles called 'zills'. Children with special needs often have motor skills, coordination skills and communication skills difficulties and simple musical instruments and mini songs can be used to mitigate difficulties. The wording, musical beat and movements are to needed to be converted into a therapeutic intervention after the diag

PRECEPT OF PARAMĀRTHA In Vedic tradition, Paramārtha represents the highest spiritual truth and life's ultimate purpose of soul and God realization with a merger of the two. It means shifting your attention away from temporary material desires toward eternal existential truth. Parmarth focuses solely on spiritual wealth. It is the search for Moksha, which means breaking free from the cycle of birth and death, and achieving self-realization hence liberation. In everyday soci

Jiddu Krishnamurti on Intelligence: Viewpoint, quotes and inspired poem VIEW POINT Jiddu Krishnamurti, noted thinker and philosopher, views intelligence not as accumulated knowledge, cleverness, or academic skill, but as the direct, immediate perception of "what is" without any illusion, comparison, or psychological delay. The worldly conditioned intellect relies on borrowed words and thoughts, which are mechanical and a mere response of past memory and time. Because thought

VIEWPOINT Jiddu Krishnamurti, a well-known thinker and philosopher, believed that being judgmental is a major obstacle to freedom of mind and clear thinking. He explained that constantly judging, criticizing, comparing, and approving creates inner conflict by separating the 'self' from the 'not-self' and the 'observer' from what is being 'observed'. He saw this as a defense mechanism used by the conditioned mind to protect its ego. When we judge others, we attack their ego, w

Academia informed that Birungi read this blogger;s paper(see clippin). The researchers, Birungi Francis and associate, have cited the work of Indian educator and STEM scholar Dr. Lalit Kishore (often referenced as L. Kishore), specifically regarding primary and secondary science pedagogy.The cited paper in focus is “Stepping into science in small schools: Together with tools, techniques and toys” (2009) by L. Kishore. This study (Kishore, L. 2009) [1] was published through th

Google (2026) observed, “Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who champions teacher-led action research, low-cost STEM experiments, and inclusive learning models for resource-constrained schools.” Core Focus Areas of Dr. Lalit Kishore Teacher-Led Action Research: Views action research as a practical, self-reflective cycle where educators identify local classroom challenges, collect data, and test immediate pedagogical solutions. He developed the "ABCs

Today, September 26, the UN marks the celebratory event of International Day of Peace, 2026, with call from the UN Chief, António Guterres, "let us all be inspired by the courage of those who champion peace in neighbourhoods, classrooms and communities. And let’s call on world leaders to invest in a peaceful future for all people," adding that peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day. Under the theme 'Invest in Peace,' the UN

On hearing about mention of my paper in paper on education by Academia, (see inset clipping), an AI search on Google (2026, September 20) [1] revealed ‘Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who advocates for Whole Brain Education (WBE), emphasizing holistic cognitive, emotional, and spiritual development through self-awareness and multi-sensory learning tools. Kishore’s Core Philosophy of Whole Brain Education Self-Awareness as Central: Views personal r

Demonstrating and explaining self-induction to senior physics students In his article, Kishore (1974) [1] describes through a classroom demonstration that illustrate self-induction utilizes a parallel neon lamp setup with an inductor to compare resistive and inductive loads. These circuits visually demonstrate electrical inertia or self-induction by showing how a soft-iron core inductor delays current growth or generates a high-voltage transient upon sudden disconnection.

Academia informed about paper ‘Bringing the World of Science Centre to Primary School’ Zurida Ismail et al. (2014) [1] similar to my work in science and STEM education at the primary education level,, This paper evaluates a university-community project aimed at transferring scientific knowledge from higher education to primary using culturally relevant science kits and an interactive Mobile Science Laboratory. The initiative achieved sustainability by transitioning into a pe

The scholarly contribution of Daniel Moulin-Stożek (2020)[1] as shared by Academia (see inset clip) presents a comprehensive critical examination of spiritual development as it manifests within state-funded educational institutions across England and Wales. Through the application of a history of ideas methodology, he documents the integration of scientific frameworks concerning human development with comprehensive formative pedagogical approaches, which subsequently achieved

World Patient Safety Day, proclaimed by the UN and coordinated by WHO [1], is observed annually on September 17 since 2019. Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019. This global public health related observance aims to raise global awareness about patient safety, reduce avoidable harm in healthcare settings, and foster a culture of safer healthcare practices worldwide. This year, the observance is guided by the slogan “Safe care for life!” to highlight the c

According to Google (2026)[1], "Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator and researcher who advocates for integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and traditional arts into modern educational frameworks." Key Aspects of Dr. Kishore's Work on IKS as informed by Google AI overview are as follows. Value-Based Framework: He focuses on blending ancient wisdom and traditional practices with modern curricula to foster ethics and human values in students. Holistic Development:

Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) within the National Education Policy (NEP, 2020) framework recognizes the Bhagavad Gita as a foundational ancient sacred text and cultural subject for integration with IKS. According to NEP 2020, schools are directed to incorporate the scripture alongside other academic subjects and skill-based learning through guidelines established by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, 2025) at the secondary level and the University Grants Commiss

Academia intimated about a paper of spirituality and Google (2026) [1] informed," Dr. Lalit Kishore is a Jaipur-based educator, researcher, and blogger who actively advocates for a spiritually responsive pedagogy. His work focuses on integrating ancient wisdom, ethical values, and holistic development directly into mainstream academic systems, rather than treating religion or morality as isolated subjects." Kishore's philosophy blends educational frameworks with practical spi

The discipline of Science of Living (SOL) or Jeevan Vigyan (JV) is an off-shoot of Anuvrat Movement launched by Jain monk Acharya Shri Tulsi which was further developed and expanded by Acharya Shri Mahapragya and now being implemented as a curricular activity under 12 themes of value education by the Kendriya Jeevan Vigyan Academy, Ladnun (Rajasthan). According to the former director of Jeevan Vigyan Academy, Lalit Kishore, the Science of Living (SOL) course bridges the gap

Development and Implementation of a Training Module on Science of Living: An Action Research to Improve Training Dr. Lalit Kishore, Abstract Two-week training on Science of Living (SOL) - a value-based educational innovation of Jeevan Vigyan Academy was treated as an action-research situation to improve training. The objectives of training were to develop a training framework to transact training; to transact the training and study reactions of trainees; and to make recommen

J Krisnamurti on mundane mind: Viewpoint, quotes and inspired quintains Viewpoint Jiddu Krishnamurti, a well-known thinker, philosopher, and author, believed that our everyday minds get stuck in a mechanical trap made up of habits, constant thinking, and psychological fragmentation. We make a mistake by splitting life into two parts: boring daily routines and idealized spiritual experiences, but this split only creates conflict. Real freedom comes from choiceless awareness—