Haiku on twelve themes of Science of Living course of the Jains

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 between modern scientific knowledge and ancient spiritual wisdom to balance emotional, mental, physical, and intellectual growth of students since it emphasizes the cultivation non-violence (Ahimsa), resolute willpower, and emotional control. The deemed university Jain Vishav Bharti, Ladnun, rajasthan offers formal academic degrees under this program (such as an M.A./M.Sc. in Yoga and Science of Living). Besides being taught as discipline at Jain Vishav Bharati, some Jin schools and State like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi have integrated elements of Jeevan Vigyan to promote value-based education. Currently, Under NEP-2020, space exists for reseach, studies and projects for Jainsism within the scheme of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
The school level SOL course that has 12 units with books are available, the schools can start the course for value education and character development, The intent of each unit is explained through haiku as follows.
Haiku on Sound Unit of SOL-1
Speak with kind, sweet voice
Train yourself in sound symbols -
Fair, just, harmonious
Haiku on Resoluteness Unit of SOL-2
Hone resoluteness
With a purposeful resolve
Strive to achieve aim
Haiku on Right Exercise Unit of SOL- 3
Yoga regimen
With mudras and awareness
For total wellness
Haiku on Right Breathing Unit of SOL- 4
Conscious Breathing through -
Inhaling, exhaling, holding
That is rhythmic
Haiku on Kayotsarg Unit of SOL-5
Kayotsarg Yoga -
Stand, sit or lie down limp, still
Mindful of your soul
Haiku on Preksha Dhyan Unit of SOL-6
Inward journey with
Profound self-seeing, reflection
On psychic points, colours
Haiku on Anatomy Unit of SOL-7
Anatomy systems -
Their physio-spiritual view
Senses, brain 'n beyond
Haiku on Health Science Unit of SOL-8
Practice Health science
As preventive awareness -
With wellness techniques
Haiku on Mental Health SOL Unit 9
Vices-free mind-set
Wise, ethical mental state
Sound mind, sound body
Haiku on Emotional Health SOL Unit 10
Restrained senses
Positive and pure feelings
Amity toward all
Haiku on Awareness of Values SOL Unit 11
Be righteous, forgive
Imbibe care, fairness, let-go,
Inclusion as values
Haiku on Non-violence SOL Unit 12
Cause no injury
Through thoughts, speech and actions -
That's supreme tenet



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