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New Post: The Significance of Siddhi Day: Reflections on Krishna’s Descent and Personal Growth - https://lnkd.in/eF7sp6vt - https://lnkd.in/eF7sp6vt - - -SandhiyaBala C3SLD provides many opportunities to engage with events at Auroville and when I received a message from Poovizhi that for the Siddhi Day, Arulvazhi School organized a speech on The Mother and Sri Aurobindo at Savitri Bhavan, delivered by Varatharajan Sir, and Shyamala Amma I decided to participate in it and learn from it. I had heard them share some of their experiences with the Mother as pioneers of Auroville and I was eager to learn more. Conversations on THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SIDDHI DAY (24 November 1926) DISCIPLE: I do not know the significance of the 24th of November 1926; some say it is the immortality day while others say it was the descent of Krishna’s personality. SRI AUROBINDO: It has nothing to do with immortality. It is the descent of Krishna. DISCIPLE: Some say November 24th is a day of victory. By that, some mean that the Supermind (supramental consciousness) descended into the physical consciousness of Sri Aurobindo. Others say it was the coming down of Krishna into the physical consciousness. If it was the descent of Krishna, does that mean the descent of the supramental light? SRI AUROBINDO: Krishna is not the supramental light. The descent of Krishna would mean the descent of the Overmind Godhead preparing, though not itself actually bringing, the descent of Supermind and Ananda. Krishna is the Anandamaya, he supports the evolution through the Overmind leading it towards his Ananda. — Sri Aurobindo, CWSA 35: 272-273 In the talk Varatharajan Sir and Shyamala Amma shared their profound experiences of how they connect and interact with The Mother and Sri Aurobindo, offering deep insights and inspiration. I attended sessions by Varatharajan Sir and Shyamala Amma, where I experienced something profound—goosebumps ran through my body, and it felt as if the whole world was embracing my heart. One significant lesson I learned from them is, “You work with the people who come to you.” This insight will guide and support me in my future growth. They also emphasized that those with goodwill are always welcome in Auroville, as they can contribute to essential areas like education, water management, healthcare, and creating work opportunities. Additionally, I had the privilege of decorating flowers at the Matri Mandir. This act felt like a meaningful offering for Siddhi Day. The divine beauty of the flower arrangements reminds me of Krishna’s consciousness. It feels as though I can hear Krishna playing His flute under the Banyan tree! His consciousness, descending into the physical realm, impacts life on Earth in the most

New Post: ARULVAZHI SCHOOL’S INSPIRING WEEK OF LEARNING AT STEMLAND - https://lnkd.in/ekSzGtVc - https://lnkd.in/ekSzGtVc - - ~ Jayabharathy, Arunkumar, Poonguzhali, Soundhariya, Gunavathi, Poovizhi From September 30, 2024 to October 4, 2024, a group of students from Arulvazhi School visited STEM Land to explore and learn about various STEM activities. We warmly welcomed them and began the session with “Stand and Fear.” Through this activity, students reflected on their full potential. These sessions helped break barriers and encouraged teamwork. Each student introduced themselves and shared their qualities in unique ways. When students shared their fears or challenges, it created a sense of connection and understanding among them. This openness encouraged care and love, allowing participants to see each other as individuals rather than just classmates/schoolmates. Children said that, they were able to realize who they were from deep inside. They mentioned that the socialized fears were prevalent in their everyday lives and they wondered how they failed to notice them before attending the RTL session. The tools helped them notice, name and let go of their fears and helped them to understand who they from possibility. One of the students mentioned that RTL was more related to life than the usual lessons they learn in classrooms. After the RTL session, the students eagerly explored different STEM activities such as Scratch programming, Electronics and Robotics. It was a memorable experience for both the students and our team. Initially, we started teaching electronics as they were keen to learn it. The session began with an introduction to basic terms like resistance, current and voltage. They learnt about resistance and measured their body resistance using a multimeter. They also learnt how to light an LED with the help of a battery and a resistor, and even through their body. Following this, the students had time to explore Scratch programming and were given simple tasks to accomplish. They had the opportunity to work with Makey Makey, which helped them understand conductors and non-conductors. They were able to apply their Scratch knowledge in their Makey Makey projects. Additionally, they were introduced to Finch robots and were able to control the robots by creating simple programs using the Snap app. On the last day, the students explored the games available at STEM land. We observed teamwork throughout their visit. All these activities helped the students improve their knowledge in various domains, and for many, it was their first exposure to such technologies. Their active participation each day fueled our enthusiasm for teaching. At the end of the session, children were asked to give feedback regarding their learnings at STEM. They said that they got an opportunity to expl

New Post: A Visit from Odisha to Explore STEMland - https://lnkd.in/etXbgjyT - https://lnkd.in/etXbgjyT - - ~ Poovizhi, Poonguzhali, Arunkumar, Soundhariya, Ilakya arasi, Preethi On the 12th of October 2024, a group of teachers from Odisha came to visit STEMland. It was an exciting day filled with learning and fun activities. STEMland is a place where children and adults can explore and learn science, technology, engineering, and math in creative ways. Here, we use different materials and activities to make learning interesting and hands-on.  First, we start with Stand and Fear in Radical Transformational Leadership. Through the STAND, teachers reflected on their identities, who they are, what they deeply care about, and the fears that keep them from reaching their full potential. These sessions helped them break down challenges and work better as a team. Each teacher introduced themselves and shared their qualities in a special way. These are the qualities the teacher shared in this session. After completing the RTL session, they explored some STEMland activities like Finch Robot using Snap, Games,3D printer, Maths materials and Craft work. Finch Robots in Snap: The teachers got to play with Finch robots, which can be programmed using Snap. Snap is a simple coding platform where we can move robots on the floor, but the code was used here to control the robots. They learned how to make the robots move, dance, and even follow a path using simple commands. Using the Pencil, we can draw the diagram using Finch Robots on the chart paper. Games: Games are a fun way to learn different skills. The teachers saw how we use educational games at STEMland to teach math and problem-solving. These games make learning feel like play, which helps teachers understand concepts in different manner. While playing the games, we can notice how we are thinking in a logical way and its very fun activities. Math Materials: In STEMland, we have special math tools that help children learn math through hands-on activities. Our guests explored these materials and saw how they make math more visual and understandable, instead of just solving sums on paper. We explained how multiplication is visualized using the Dienes blocks, and they also understood place value concepts like Ones, Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands through area models. Then, they explored algebraic tiles to understand expressions like \(a+b\)², \(a+b+c\)², and the Pythagorean theorem, which shows how c² = a² + b².  Craft Work: Besides learning science and math, STEMland also encourages creativity. Our visitors enjoyed seeing craft work like Kirigami. This Craft activities help improve hand skills, attention to detail, concentration, and allow to express their creativity, such as in the precise folding techniques used to make craft b

New Post: A Visit from Odisha to Explore STEMland - https://lnkd.in/etXbgjyT - https://lnkd.in/etXbgjyT - - ~ Poovizhi, Poonguzhali, Arunkumar, Soundhariya On the 12th of October 2024, a group of teachers from Odisha came to visit STEMland. It was an exciting day filled with learning and fun activities. STEMland is a place where children and adults can explore and learn science, technology, engineering, and math in creative ways. Here, we use different materials and activities to make learning interesting and hands-on.  First, we start with Stand and Fear in Radical Transformational Leadership. Through the STAND, teachers reflected on their identities, who they are, what they deeply care about, and the fears that keep them from reaching their full potential. These sessions helped them break down challenges and work better as a team. Each teacher introduced themselves and shared their qualities in a special way. These are the qualities the teacher shared in this session. After completing the RTL session, they explored some STEMland activities like Finch Robot using Snap, Games,3D printer, Maths materials and Craft work. Finch Robots in Snap: The teachers got to play with Finch robots, which can be programmed using Snap. Snap is a simple coding platform where we can move robots on the floor, but the code was used here to control the robots. They learned how to make the robots move, dance, and even follow a path using simple commands. Using the Pencil, we can draw the diagram using Finch Robots on the chart paper. Games: Games are a fun way to learn different skills. The teachers saw how we use educational games at STEMland to teach math and problem-solving. These games make learning feel like play, which helps teachers understand concepts in different manner. While playing the games, we can notice how we are thinking in a logical way and its very fun activities. Math Materials: In STEMland, we have special math tools that help children learn math through hands-on activities. Our guests explored these materials and saw how they make math more visual and understandable, instead of just solving sums on paper. We explained how multiplication is visualized using the Dienes blocks, and they also understood place value concepts like Ones, Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands through area models. Then, they explored algebraic tiles to understand expressions like \(a+b\)², \(a+b+c\)², and the Pythagorean theorem, which shows how c² = a² + b².  Craft Work: Besides learning science and math, STEMland also encourages creativity. Our visitors enjoyed seeing craft work like Kirigami. This Craft activities help improve hand skills, attention to detail, concentration, and allow to express their creativity, such as in the precise folding techniques used to make craft balls. 3D Printer

New Post: Dobble: A Fun Memory Game with 3-Year-Old - https://lnkd.in/eTvu-8Z8 - https://lnkd.in/eTvu-8Z8 - - ~Durai I always enjoy finding fun and educational activities to do with my 3-year-old. Recently, we discovered Dobble, a memory game that has become one of our favorite pastimes. In this blog, I'll share my experience playing Dobble at Udavi STEMland in Edaiyanchavadi. What is Dobble? Dobble is a fast-paced card game where players try to find matching symbols between two cards. It's a great game for improving memory and concentration skills and also a lot of fun. The game comes with 55 cards, each featuring eight different symbols. The objective of the game is to be the first to find the matching symbol between two cards. Playing Dobble with Ariyavarma: Ariyavarma and I had a blast playing Dobble at Udavi STEMland. The game is simple enough for a 3-year-old to understand, but challenging enough to keep both of us engaged. We played several rounds of Dobble, and Ariyavarma was able to improve his memory and concentration skills with each game. The best part of playing Dobble with Ariyavarma was seeing his excitement and joy as he discovered matching symbols between the cards. It was great to see him develop his memory skills while having fun at the same time. Playing Dobble with my son Ariyavarma was a great bonding experience for both of us. The game is simple, fun, and educational, making it a perfect activity for children and parents to do together. If you're looking for a fun and educational activity to do with children.

New Post: Fruits and vegetables drawing - https://lnkd.in/eu8DYXdt - https://lnkd.in/eu8DYXdt - - ~Santhosh and Sandhiya Drawing is a process that all children naturally engage in, from the time they first discover they can hold a crayon. I have collaborated with English Teacher, she was teaching spelling of fruits and vegetables for 3rd grade.She said she was finding difficulty in children to identify names of fruits and vegetables even though they can spell it after teaching.So we decided to make children to draw, colour so that it helps to retain in their memory. Children were given names of fruits and vegetables in English class and later practiced them in Drawing class by drawing, coloring and naming them.We noticed that children were more engaged and enjoyed while learning English through Drawing. Material Required/Tools:- Pencils colors crayons sketches In the above picture, vegetables were drawn on the board and asked the children to identify the vegetable and write the spelling of it. In the above picture, Fruits were drawn on the board . The outcomes of learning this art form in the students: Children learned Fruits and vegetable names They can identify They can draw They can Spell Various benefits include the following skills: Eye-hand coordination Self-confidence Fine and gross muscle development Observation In the above picture:- Step 1 : drawing it Step 2 : writing the spelling. Step 3 : Colouring. Step 4 : sketching the outline.    

New Post: A Year with Electric Cycle in Auroville Reflections on My Daily Routine - https://lnkd.in/eb6wZ_8j - https://lnkd.in/eb6wZ_8j - - ~ Durai It's been a year now since I made the switch to an electric cycle, and I must say, it has been a wonderful experience. I used to commute from Alankuppam to Stemland at Udavi on my motorbike, but the long rides left me with chronic back pain. However, after switching to an electric cycle, my daily routine has changed for the better. The electric cycle has been a game-changer for me, not just in terms of comfort, but also in terms of saving money and being eco-friendly. I used to spend around 1700 on petrol every month, but now I have saved all of that. I start my day with a smile, knowing I am doing my bit for the environment while saving some money. Riding my electric cycle through the tranquil roads of Auroville has become a joy for me. It's a great way to start the day and keeps me active and energetic. I can easily cover some good kilometers every day, and it has helped me stay fit and healthy. switching to an electric cycle has been a life-changing decision for me. Not only have I recovered from my back pain, but I am also able to save money and contribute to the environment. It's been a year now, and I have no regrets. If you too are looking for a comfortable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective mode of transportation, I would highly recommend you to consider an electric cycle.

New Post: Using gears for ratios - https://lnkd.in/eZAjcQvN - https://lnkd.in/eZAjcQvN - - 7th in Udavi children were learning ratios. We used a crank fan and used a spur gear system (in the pictures) to spin the blades around and make a breeze. The faster the fan turns, the stronger the breeze. Using a big gear to turn a small gear makes it easier to turn the blades quickly. For one full turn of the big gear, the small gear spins around many times. How many times it spins depends on the number of teeth both gears have (gear ratio). The spur gears turn the blades much faster than if you turned the blades directly with a crank. Using this crank fan, we showed 1:1 ratio up to 1:5. Showing it visually gave children the confidence to understand the ratio concept. [video width="720" height="1280" mp4="https://lnkd.in/eYV6uvU6"] We gave the students another gear pair as an example for further examination: If the 75-tooth driver gear rotates 3 times, how many times will a 15-tooth driven gear rotate? What if the 75-tooth driver gear rotates 5 times? By focusing on the relationship between the gears. In this case, the 15-tooth gear rotates 5 times for every rotation of the 75-tooth gear. This is true regardless of the number of times the 75-tooth gear rotates. This brought us closer to the gear ratio of a 75-tooth driver gear and a 15-tooth driven gear and what they do in class as the gear ratio is 1:5. Children understood that. A colon is often used to show a gear ratio: gear ratio = rotations of a driver gear: rotations of a driven gear. Children when seeing it visually it gives confident to build different numbers to find the ratio. The session was interesting for the children. Children sheared their learnings to each other and started working in peers. [video width="720" height="1280" mp4="https://lnkd.in/eqHKPmQn"]

New Post: Vipassana meditation: Reflections on Self development - https://lnkd.in/eb82WbFS - https://lnkd.in/eb82WbFS - - ~Sanjay Tumati Reflections on Self development - I: Plateaus and Vipassana meditation Before I had heard of C3StreamLand and the work that Sanjeev was doing, I had been meditating within the Vipassana tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin for a fairly long time. The benefits I experienced were not few and are common to several meditators The near elimination of stressors from short term causes \(mental stress that is relevant over the short term, i.e. exam/test results, traffic jams, sports matches etc\) The reduction of stressors from long term causes \(Life, Job, Career, Family etc\) Enhanced energy and concentration for work and day to say life General confidence to take on challenges that one would be afraid of under normal circumstances. An enhanced interest in personal development General Happiness However, most long term Vipassana meditators are aware of what is called the Plateau, a stage where the meditator is able to notice that he/she has stopped making progress. A plateau can last quite a while and can happen to the most experienced meditators. The most common observed response to a plateau is that the meditator stops practicing Vipassana and moves on to something \(or nothing\) else. In general, a plateau is a signal that the level of effort that one is expending, or the level of understanding that one is bringing to the practice is insufficient. Several suggestions are made to overcome this plateau If not meditating daily, start meditating daily If meditating daily but not two hours a day, increase to 2 hours a day If meditating two hours a day or having trouble getting to 2 hours a day, start going to group sittings to increase contact with other more experience meditators. The Buddha has stated that good company “is” the spiritual life. This can take the form of Weekly group sitting conducted by other meditators Weekly half-day or one-day sits conducted by the center nearest to place of residence Sit 10 day courses part time during the weekends as often as possible. GoenkaJi has considered the plight of If meditating daily two hours a day and still experiencing a plateau, one may also go for long courses \(20-day, 30-day\) all of which deepen one’s understanding If one has sat long courses and is experiencing a plateau, one may deepen one’s practise by increasing one’s level of seva or service to the sangha Serve more 10-day courses full time or part time Start hosting group sittings in your residence or help in hosting them wherever they are being hosted Volunteer at the center on Day0/Metta day Long term service at a center Remote registration service with Dhamma centers As a meditator who has

New Post: Mindstorm Robotics during half yearly exam holidays - https://lnkd.in/e5Hdbq9V - https://lnkd.in/e5Hdbq9V - - Lokeshwaran and Vishwa are studying in 8th grade. They have completed their half yearly exam and had holiday for a week. During this week they were coming to STEM land and were learning Robotics. Along with them another friend of them who studies in Aikiyam school has also come and learnt to do robotics by watching Lokesh and Vishwa. They have built a Mindstorm robot which moves and picks an object when controlled. When I asked Lokesh what made him to come to STEM land during holidays and why he was so much interested to learn Robotics, he said he watched videos of his seniors in Youtube and got an interest to learn. He learnt it on his own by watching videos on Youtube. He said that he is now building a robot snake and will show it to me once it is done. Here is also a short video on this. \[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://lnkd.in/eGWhZYZK"\]