Dear Friends,

Namaskaram

Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858–1937) was an Indian polymath who made pioneering contributions to physics and plant physiology. He conducted groundbreaking research on radio and microwave optics, was among the first to use semiconductor junction device to detect radio waves, and is regarded as the father of Bengali science fiction.

He invented the crescograph to measure plant responses, demonstrating similarities between plant and animal tissues. In 1917, he founded the Bose Institute, one of India’s oldest interdisciplinary research centres, and served as its Director until his death. This issue presents a selection of his insightful quotes.

In our cover story, the Zen master reminds us that peace is not achieved by trying to control life, but by embracing it as it unfolds. When we stop resisting and learn to say “yes” to each moment, we discover that enlightenment is not distant or extraordinary—it quietly resides in the natural flow of everyday life.

Happenings:

Training programmes on Eco-friendly Construction and Green Architecture
Workshops on Traditional Siddha Varma Bone-Setting Practices
Field visit and follow-up work under Harit Urja
Revival and renovation of the traditional water body Chandra Teertham
Study tour and Guest lecture programmes as part of networking initiatives

Wisdom section:

Kamala Chowdhry highlights the enduring ecological damage caused by colonial rule. An unknown author contrasts material-centric development, illustrated through Maslow’s hierarchy, with a more holistic approach that embraces cultural, moral, and spiritual values. Murli Manohar Joshi, former Professor at the University of Allahabad, affirms that a true holistic worldview is rooted in the timeless wisdom of Mother India, uniting science, spirituality, and society.