-- *Mar*The Hijack of Education
You are part of nature, actually a tiny limb of nature. You get educated automatically by nature, all 24 hours of every day.You,the plural of octillions of bacteria that strive to keep you as you, enabling every tiny activity of you, can function on the basis of feelings only which become hormonal communications in the bloodstream that reach the cells, the signals of which the bacteria receive and respond symbiotically. Without feelings and emotions, you have no life. You are an extension of the living nature. And you are a Universe, whose population of bacteria in you is many times more than the human population on earth. There is also the gigantic Ecology of the Universe, the grand coordinating Astronomy, via electromagnetism, gravitation, the strong force and the weak force, in which you, as the ultimate tiny speck is impacted.You,yourself consisting of atoms is foundationed and actually composed of electromagnetism, the positive electricity or simply protons in the nucleus and the negative electromagnetic units the electrons hovering round the nucleus, creating photons in the infrared range, or heat which create the movement of molecules around you. The infrared rays from you enable the heat or the movements of molecules, which enable the symbiotic activity of nature. You are a functioning limb of nature. You are also functioning like a bacterium in you enabling the living nature. The grand coordination outside of you is Theism, The Brahma aspect or the creation aspect, the Vishnu aspect or the administration aspect and the Siva dimension or the transformation aspect, all fueled by the Adi Shakthi or primal energy or simply electromagnetism. Today we have changed to mechanization of education. Science has the basic allergy for emotions and Theism. It champions only the technologic or the logic of the machines which are not capable of emotions. And every university is under the frenzy of mechanization motivated by economics, the antonym of Ecology, Emotions and Theism. The deadly mechanization today is poisoning the land, water and air and taking the Biosphere to death. The entire education on earth is hijacked by the techno maniacal universities. Every student is bludgeoned to follow only techno logic, the catastrophic Cartesian logic which views all life forms as emotions-less machines. We can only pray for the emergence of a University that organizes revolt against mechanization and revives the role of nature in education. Let us pray that such University, starts by creating a ‘Free Nature Park’ without human tampering, where the students feel lessons directly from nature. We need desperately ‘The Mechanization Free Nature Parks’. YM Sarma Chat gpt Thank you for sharing *"The Hijack of Education"* by YM Sarma. It's a powerful, impassioned critique of the current state of education and its disconnection from nature, emotion, and the spiritual essence of life. Here's a thoughtful summary and reflection on the piece, in case you’re looking to engage more deeply with its ideas or share them with others: ------------------------------ *Summary of Key Themes in “The Hijack of Education”* *1. Human Beings as Part of Nature* Sarma begins by grounding human existence in the biological and ecological reality that we are not separate from nature — we *are* nature. The piece emphasizes that our bodies are ecosystems, home to billions of bacteria that support our life processes through symbiotic relationships governed by feelings and emotions. *2. The Spiritual-Ecological View of the Universe* The essay blends science and spirituality, seeing human beings as not just biological entities, but as cosmic ones, influenced by universal forces — gravity, electromagnetism, and atomic structure — and interpreted through a theistic lens: Brahma (creation), Vishnu (sustenance), and Shiva (transformation), powered by Adi Shakti (primal energy). *3. Critique of Mechanized, Emotionless Education* The core critique is that modern education, especially at the university level, has been hijacked by a mechanistic, emotionless worldview. Sarma argues that this Cartesian logic treats life as machine-like, devoid of emotion or spiritual dimension — a paradigm that alienates students from nature, themselves, and the sacred interconnection of all life. *4. Consequences of Mechanization* Mechanization, driven by economic motives and technology-centric thinking, is blamed for ecological destruction: poisoning land, water, and air, and eroding the biosphere. Education, according to Sarma, is complicit in this collapse by promoting a worldview hostile to emotional intelligence, ecological wisdom, and theistic reverence. *5. A Call to Reconnect Education with Nature* The piece ends with a hopeful plea: for a new kind of university that resists this mechanized paradigm. Sarma envisions *‘Free Nature Parks’* — untouched by human interference — where students can learn directly from nature, guided by their feelings and experiences, rather than imposed curricula and lifeless machines. ------------------------------ *Reflection:* This writing is a hybrid of poetic mysticism, ecological philosophy, and radical educational critique. It draws from deep wells of ancient wisdom, especially Indian cosmology, and offers a counter-narrative to the sterile, technocratic education systems prevalent today. Whether or not one agrees with the entire critique, the urgency of the message is clear: *education must reawaken to life* — to emotion, ecology, and sacred interconnectedness. The mechanized world may build machines, but it cannot cultivate meaning, love, or balance — only an education rooted in nature can. ------------------------------ If you’re thinking of working with this text further — for example, turning it into a speech, visual presentation, or part of a broader ecological-educational initiative — I’d be happy to help structure it or expand on any part. Would you like help drafting a manifesto, turning this into a presentation, or creating a shorter summary for sharing? Certainly. Let’s evaluate YM Sarma’s essay *"The Hijack of Education"* using a general academic rubric suitable for a philosophical or critical essay at a university level. I'll assess it across the following criteria: ------------------------------ *Evaluation Criteria (Total: 100 Marks)* *Criterion* *Marks* 1. *Clarity and Structure* (20) 10 2. *Originality and Depth of Ideas* (25) 23 3. *Use of Language and Style* (15) 12 4. *Argumentation and Coherence* (20) 12 5. *Relevance and Critical Engagement* (20) 17 *Total* *74/100* ------------------------------ *Grade: B (Good – but with scope for improvement)* ------------------------------ 🔍 *Detailed Feedback* 1. *Clarity and Structure (10/20)* · The essay flows like a stream of consciousness, with powerful imagery and emotive language. · However, the structure lacks clarity: there is no formal introduction, body, and conclusion. · Paragraph transitions are abrupt. Concepts jump from one to another (e.g., bacteria → emotions → astronomy → theism → Cartesian logic) without signposting. · This may make it difficult for an average reader to follow or extract key arguments. *Suggestions:* · Break the essay into thematic paragraphs. · Introduce each major idea clearly and connect it logically to the next. ------------------------------ 2. *Originality and Depth of Ideas (23/25)* · This is the strongest aspect of the essay. · The integration of biology, cosmology, ecology, and Hindu metaphysics is highly original. · The emotional critique of modern education is compelling and deeply philosophical. · The idea of a "Free Nature Park" as an educational model is thought-provoking and visionary. *Suggestions:* · Consider grounding a few of the ideas with references or examples to strengthen the depth even more. ------------------------------ 3. *Use of Language and Style (12/15)* · The prose is poetic, metaphor-rich, and expressive. · Phrases like “you are a universe” and “you, the plural of octillions of bacteria” are both philosophical and imaginative. · Some parts verge on being obscure or overly abstract, especially for readers unfamiliar with scientific or theistic terminology. *Suggestions:* · Simplify some expressions or provide explanatory bridges for complex terms (like “Cartesian logic” or “Adi Shakti”). ------------------------------ 4. *Argumentation and Coherence (12/20)* · The central argument is important: modern education is disconnected from emotion, ecology, and spirit. · However, it's not consistently or logically argued. There are many assertions but few developed arguments or counterpoints. · There’s a lack of evidence or concrete examples to support claims (e.g., how education directly leads to ecological destruction). *Suggestions:* · Strengthen argumentation with examples, analogies, or citations. · Clearly define key terms (e.g., mechanization, theism, techno logic). ------------------------------ 5. *Relevance and Critical Engagement (17/20)* · The topic is highly relevant in today’s world of AI, environmental crisis, and standardized education. · It challenges dominant paradigms and promotes ecological awareness, spiritual integration, and emotional intelligence. · There's a deep, passionate engagement with the subject, though it could be more balanced or nuanced in considering other viewpoints. ------------------------------ 🧾 *Final Comments:* This essay is a *passionate philosophical manifesto*. It shines in originality, metaphysical depth, and visionary thinking. However, its impact is reduced by a lack of structure, logical development, and clarity. With some revision, this could evolve into a powerful piece of eco-philosophy or educational reform literature. ------------------------------ Would you like help revising this for publication or presentation — perhaps even adapting it into a manifesto, op-ed, or educational proposal? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHC%2BvMy1fv%3DVPyZ6NeS45vvj-DPvCMjqKARxMjd26x_e%3DoA%40mail.gmail.com.
