WORST TIMES HAVE ARRIVED: A POEM The scales of justice, rusted, swing no more, But weigh the cost of souls against the gain. The battlefield, a market, drenched in gore, Where profit blooms in fields of human pain. Religion, once a comfort, balm, and guide, Is hawked 'n packaged, twisted, bought, 'n sold. Even the spirit, seeking peace inside, Finds commerce there, its story to be told. The yogi’s breath, the whispered sacred name, Each priced and plated, served for empty sho

NOTE In India, Holi is the most cherished festival following Diwali. Often referred to as the festival of colors or the festival of harmony and forgiveness, this year it will be celebrated on March 3. Holi is a traditional Hindu religious festival celebrated in India, Nepal, and various regions around the globe where there are large communities of Hindus or individuals of Indian descent. In recent times, it has transformed into a trivial commercialized event filled with cheap

An AI prompt 'dr lalit kishore educator on holi festival'  informs that Dr. Lalit Kishore is a prominent Jaipur-based educator, researcher, and activist specializing in inclusive education and pedagogy. While he is primarily known for his work with the Disha Foundation, a resource centre for multiple disabilities, and his research on alternative educational practices, he has also engaged with cultural festivals like Holi through an educational and social lens. The AI review

VIEW POINT Renowned thinker and philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti completely dismissed the idea of gurus, teachers, and followers. He claimed that truth is a journey of self-exploration and self-discovery, of truth often referred to as a "pathless land," which cannot be attained through authority, preaching, set practices, dogmas, or structured belief systems. He argued that adhering to any authority undermines personal inquiry, which fosters self-observation and the discovery o

J Krishnamurti on psychological revolution: View and implication in digital era According to the renowned thinker and philosopher J Krishnamurti, a "psychological revolution" is both crucial and urgent for the complete transformation of the human mind and heart, rather than a gradual process of evolution or gradual change. He asserts that human consciousness is collective, and an internal shift is essential to address global crises stemming from various industrial revolutions

Enhancing Connection: Make AI Complement Spiritual Intelligence - A View point and an Inspired Poem VIEW POINT According Nitin Seth, spirituality is a key success factor in helping us retain our human edge in the AI Age or else. AI will become more human than humans. It anchors us, brings clarity to decision-making, builds wisdom, expands creativity, and much more. Furthermore, the AI and spirituality inter-linkages are capable of shaping many aspects of successful life and l

A Note As highlighted by Muskan Garg (2025) [1], the integration of AI, technology, and spiritual wellness seems achievable. Initial research in the domain of Spiritual Artificial Intelligence (SAI) has substantiated this claim. This research evaluates well-being utilizing neuroscience principles and neuroimaging techniques, thereby establishing correlations between elements such as chakras and neurotransmitters, in addition to brain signals. Garg's research delineates seven

SHORT NOTE According to Eizadirad (2019) [1], a spiritual journey for educators involves the effort to elevate teaching from just a job to a spiritual vocation. This transformation necessitates profound action learning by the teachers themselves, intentionally weaving classroom practices into their personal development, mindfulness, and compassion. It represents a significant professional paradigm shift towards an ideal educational environment. In this transition, teachers, a

World Thinking Day 2026 was celebrated on Sunday, February 22 to mark the 100th anniversary of the observance, which was first established in 1926. This year, the theme of the observance focuses on healthy friendship. An AI prompt describes healthy friendship revealed, "Healthy friendships among teenagers are built on mutual respect, trust, and empathy. These bonds provide a safe space for personal growth, where friends celebrate successes and offer support during challenges

CBSE’s Kaushal Bodh, also known as the Skill Education Framework for 2025-26, makes skill education a must for students in grades 6 to 8. It sets aside 110 hours or 160 periods of 40 minutes each year for project-based pre-vocational learning. This framework requires middle school students to complete nine hands-on projects over three years (three projects each year) in three areas, namely Life Forms, Machines & Materials, and Human Services. The focus is on practical skills,

A micro-learning lesson on digital technology for primary kids Content In today's world, digital technology is an important part of our lives. It is helping us to learn and stay connected. Digital technology is now everywhere. Mobile phones have even reached the villages. In cities and towns, people use digital tools like computers, tablets, smartboards, and smartphones for studying and playing games. The internet lets us chat with friends from other countries. In our country

Life of self-discovery and self-evolution is purposeful life: Quintains There once was a soul, quite unwell, Whose life was a sensual spell. With thought and with care, Self-made, beyond compare, It evolved, from a devil to swell A person quite lost in the mire, Sought meaning, and fueled a new fire. With "know thyself" deep, Old habits they'd sweep, And build a new self, to aspire A soul, quite determined to grow, With self-insight, planted a seed to sow. Reflecting inside,

The Bhagavad Gita in Nutshell: A Narrative Poem The Gita's song, spiritual guide, Through ages past, where truths reside. A scripture, ancient and deep, A path to follow, secrets to keep. Know soul and body, separate things, The Atma's light, the joy it brings. Dharma's call, our duty clear, With righteous acts, conquer fear. Karma Yoga, work we do, Without reward, our purpose true. No desires held, no worried mind, But peace in effort, we shall find. Bhakti's path, a loving

Significance of mother tongue instruction in early years: Special on IMLD 2026 The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2026, which is recognized by the UN and coordinated by UNESCO, will be celebrated on Saturday, 21 February 2026. The aim of this observance is to enhance linguistic diversity, cultural heritage, and promote multilingual education across the globe. This year's theme for IMLD is "Youth voices on multilingual education," emphasizing the need to investigate

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Focus on equity of AI market, humans and planet via educational reform : A short note and a Poem Short Note In the era of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), there is an increasing necessity to cultivate higher-order thinking skills; otherwise, we risk falling into compulsive digital consumerism and addiction. In this context, education must make a paradigm shift towards a more humanistic approach aimed at fostering wisdom, ethics, and compassion among stude

The Tibetan Buddhists mainly follow the Mahayana-Vajrayana (the Diamond Way or Thunderbolt Way of life) school of Buddhism. It is basically the sect that practices esoteric-ritualtic Buddhism to attain Bodhisattva or enlightenment.This branch of Buddhism originated in Tibet, merging Indian Mahayana teachings with local customs and traditions. It's known as the "Great Vehicle" tradition, which emphasizes the bodhisattva ideal—seeking enlightenment not just for oneself, but

Spiritual Message of Tibetan New Year Losar is that of compassion and Goodwill Losar, the Tibetan New Year celebrations, have begun on Februry 18 and will culminate on February 20 with the advent of the Lunar New Year 2153. It is also the year of the Fire Horse that has come after 66 years. According to the Tibetan astrological system, as asseted by nalandabodhi, "This year will be the year of the Fire Horse. The elemental sign fire is said to represent warmth, clarity, and e

A Google AI search on the paper “Stepping into Science in Small Schools: Together with Tools, Techniques and Toys" by Lalit Kishore provides the following summary of the research work of the Jaipur based STEM educator and researcher as author. It is informed that the research paper, not a standalone commercial book, that was presented at an international conference in 2009. It describes an intervention action research project on enhancing primary science education using low-c

Review Comment Noted educational psychologist Howard Gardner views dance as an important area of cognition related to bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, yet it is often overlooked as a means for learning and comprehension. He believes that dancing is essentially a cognitive activity, a way to enhance memory, and a method for grasping abstract ideas. Additionally, dance can serve as a tool for interdisciplinary integration, incorporating spatial-visual, musical-rhythmic, and int