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I must be the change: For reflection by study circles – who is responsible and accountable to imbibe constitutional fundamental duties, Article 51A?
April 20, 2026, 5:18 PM IST
1. Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, says the New Education Policy (NEP 20) and for “developing an equitable and just society”, “promoting national development”, “developing and maximizing our country’s rich talents and…
April 20, 2026, 5:18 PM IST
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I must be the Change: Ideas for reflection by study circles – simple ‘self-awareness’ exercise to ‘manage our thoughts’ towards the ‘best’
April 12, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
1) Simple Exercise to Know Thyself: Activity 1: Raise your hand and ask yourself the question: Am I the hand? What is the answer you get? Are you the hand or are you the observer,…
April 12, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
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I must be the change: Ideas for reflection by study circles – managing our mind towards ‘good, better, best’
April 5, 2026, 10:05 PM IST
“From our childhood upward, we have been taught only to pay attention to things external, but never to things internal; hence most of us have nearly lost the faculty of observing the internal mechanism. To…
April 5, 2026, 10:05 PM IST
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I must be the change: Ideas for reflection by small study circles during schooling to know & learn ability to ‘walk-the-talk’
March 30, 2026, 1:35 PM IST
Small Study Circles for Self-study: Shouldn’t education & training for all Students in schools & colleges start every morning with study, discussions, reflections, explorations, in small study-circles to understand the National idea of India that is…
March 30, 2026, 1:35 PM IST
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We’re judged by our spirit of service, character, selflessness – not by our low or high status, vocation, IQ or 3R’s
March 17, 2026, 9:45 AM IST
Not 3R’s nor IQ but being a Karma Yogi guarantees we attain the highest Perfection. And every citizen, even a cobbler, labourer, Vyadh (butcher, hunter who slaughter animals for a living), robber or a simple housewife can learn to be a…
March 17, 2026, 9:45 AM IST
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God-idea represents unity in diversity (uni-verse), from self-centeredness thru’ goodness towards self-lessness
March 10, 2026, 11:33 PM IST
It is interesting to see parallels between Greek philosophers, our Rishis and Founders of Religions who directly experience, perceive, That Infinite Consciousness, the Singular Subject, the idea of One Omnipresent, infinite God and then try…
March 10, 2026, 11:33 PM IST
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Education as a process for preparation of mind for living & working yet remaining oriented towards self-realization
February 25, 2026, 3:25 PM IST
Education as a process for preparation of mind for living & working yet remaining oriented towards self-realization 1) Some Key Features of National Education Policy, NEP 20: To promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Less…
February 25, 2026, 3:25 PM IST
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Body-Mind with ‘LIFE’ is a human being but without it, is dead-matter – Befriend the mind to know what life, consciousness is all about!
February 17, 2026, 12:06 AM IST
Know Thyself: Socrates said 2500 years ago, there is more to life than knowledge of stones, trees or distant stars; we need to go INSIDE to know the MIND of man. Thus, a compulsory part of…
February 17, 2026, 12:06 AM IST
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Western sciences focus on perceivable ‘things’ – brain & mind! India focuses on infinite consciousness, subject that make us conscious!
February 7, 2026, 4:06 PM IST
“Mind, Brain, Consciousness” studies is a big Mystery for Western sciences because their motto is ‘nullius in verba’, i.e. not just to believe or accept authority of Church, but ‘see’, realize the truths. So, they…
February 7, 2026, 4:06 PM IST
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India offers intellectual & natural wisdom to guide artificial intelligence towards universal good
January 26, 2026, 2:02 PM IST
1) The Good & Bad of Artificial Intelligence, Ai: We’ve all realized by now, that all education, religions, and technologies, Ai included, can be used both for good and evil. However, we’ve yet to realize the truth…
January 26, 2026, 2:02 PM IST
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Holistic worldview: Is the uni-verse illogical, accidental, divisive or logically loving & uniting!
January 19, 2026, 10:47 PM IST
Need for a universal Holistic Worldview of my ‘Self’ as whole ‘Reality’: In our daily Workings and living, every moment, we deal with ‘things, beings, situations, experiences’ based on our respective Selfish and Self-centered perceptions and…
January 19, 2026, 10:47 PM IST
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Vivekananda’s wanted best of West & East – Practical Vedanta & karma yoga – for naitik & Viksit Bharat
January 12, 2026, 11:13 PM IST
A. Vivekananda first became known, not in India, but because he succeeded in spreading the message of harmony of religions to the Western audiences in USA, UK, Europe, talking and interacting both with societal leaders and…
January 12, 2026, 11:13 PM IST
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Gaia – One conscious Mother Earth accepted by ancient Indians, Greek, Roman & selfless work is the path to ‘Re-gain (religion; yoga)’ oneness
January 4, 2026, 6:45 PM IST
1) Gaia is the ancient Greek word for Earth; some refer to her as the ancestral mother and claim that she gave birth to all of the elements of the world. Gaia is the personification of…
January 4, 2026, 6:45 PM IST
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Education must shift from mere IQ-knowledge to Stoic ‘reasoning’ to control ‘wants, desires & emotions’
December 26, 2025, 3:14 PM IST
In this intellectual age, besides knowledge as IQ and information, we need the philosophy of stoicism to appreciate the necessity of developing our reasoning capacity. The word stoic means a mental attitude of indifference or…
December 26, 2025, 3:14 PM IST
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Not lectures & preachings but friendly conversations can inspire people to follow ethical & good conduct
December 19, 2025, 4:02 PM IST
We’re only fit to be modern Academia, Governance and Leaders of societies, if we’re selfless and good people committed to our duties. And, if we’re really selfless leaders, we must be mature enough to have…
December 19, 2025, 4:02 PM IST
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To be ‘Karma Yogi Public Servants’ that GOI envisions, education must establish citizens in DHARMA, righteous conduct
December 12, 2025, 10:19 PM IST
1. ‘Dharma protects those who protect Dharma’: We must have an intellectual conviction, not mere belief, that if we don’t follow Dharma, we are bound to suffer the harmful consequences of adharma. Just as parents…
December 12, 2025, 10:19 PM IST
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Practical spirituality for teachers as mentors – Building ability to manage our thoughts towards ‘Good-better-Best’
December 3, 2025, 11:21 PM IST
Teachers, parents – elders and bosses can only teach, Inculcate and Inspire! However, without daily reflections and practice, Praxis, Abhyasa Yoga we may just ‘believe’ but won’t be intellectually convinced to strive to build the…
December 3, 2025, 11:21 PM IST
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Unity in diversity – Learning to be an Indian
November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM IST
“I have inherited a great philosophy, and I am part of that universal consciousness which is called Hinduism. I am an eternal joker and making human beings laugh is my religion” – Raj Kapoor. 1)…
November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM IST
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Politics & religions divide us; fundamental duties must be made legally binding to ensure preachers & teachers spread harmony not hatred
November 18, 2025, 12:30 AM IST
1) Harmony & peace: Only thru’ Governance, Academia, professional institutes, etc. can we ensure that each and every citizen learns and strives to imbibe the spirit of ‘Constitutional Fundamental Duties’; of ‘Karma-Yoga’, KY (as all…
November 18, 2025, 12:30 AM IST
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We all work & need both an ideal & KSA, ‘knowledge-skills-attitude’ for guaranteed prosperity
November 9, 2025, 5:49 PM IST
I) Why an ideal? “If a man with an ideal makes a thousand mistakes, I am sure that the man without an ideal makes fifty thousand. Therefore, it is better to have an ideal. And…
November 9, 2025, 5:49 PM IST
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