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 voiceTrain 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

 In Summary

Kishore (2026) highlights that Jeevan Vigyan (Science of Living) is a value-education curriculum inspired by Jain monks that bridges ancient spiritual wisdom with modern science. The initiative originated from the Anuvrat Movement and has expanded to bridge modern science with ancient Jain spiritual wisdom, into a curriculum of value education that focuses on holistic character development. Kishore employs the 17-syllable Japanese haiku format to distill the course's 12 core units into meditative tools for holistic student development.

Reference for citation

Kishore, L. (2026, September 16). Haiku on twelve themes of Science of Living course of the Jains. Lalit Culp. https://lalitculp.wixsite.com/website/post/haiku-on-twelve-themes-of-science-of-living-course-of-the-jains