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"Every great tree begins with a seed. Every great idea begins with curiosity." For four unforgettable days, our GVLP - GFS students stepped into something far more ambitious than a typical summer camp. They entered the world of the Ashvattha Tree from the Bhagavad Gita—not simply to learn about it, but to transform its timeless wisdom into an engaging, meaningful board game. The goal was bold: design an original mystery game that helps players discover how ignorance, ego, des

There are moments when learning moves beyond books, beyond classrooms—and becomes something you can see, feel, and experience. The release of Kurukshetra, a student-driven strategy card game inspired by the Bhagavad Gita, was one of those moments. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the halls of AsaMai Temple, Hicksville came alive with energy, reflection, and celebration as the Young Indian Culture Group’s teen program (GVLP) hosted the Om Shanti X 3 Festival, a student-led event mar

For a decade, Games for Seva and the Gita Vicara Leadership Program (GVLP) has been transforming learning into a living, breathing experience—where timeless wisdom meets play, creativity, and purpose. From the strategic depth of Kurukshetra, Chariots of Fate, & Clash of Dynasties to the reflective journeys of Battle of Purusharthas, Memory Maya and Ganga~River Rescue, each game has been more than just a product—it has been a portal. A portal into the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanis

Across four sessions, students explored the Mahabharata not simply as an ancient epic, but as a mirror for their own decision-making. Each session built upon the last, creating a progression from awareness to responsibility. Session 1 - Seeing Clearly Before Acting Krishna · Arjuna Students began by exploring emotional overwhelm and the need for clarity before action. Through Krishna guiding a conflicted Arjuna, they reflected on how reactions cloud judgment. Anchored in BG 1

Reflection Diaries : Voices from the Inner Battlefield Over the past several weeks, students have been engaging with stories from the Mahabharata — not simply as mythology, but as mirrors for their own thinking, reactions, and choices. What emerged from their reflections was not perfection, but something far more meaningful: honest self-awareness. And that honesty is where real growth begins. Reactions and Awareness Many reflections began with a recognition that felt both sim

If you ask a teen what they expect from an “ancient epic,” you’ll get an honest range of answers: interesting… confusing… maybe too religious… maybe relevant.And that’s exactly why we began this masterclass the way we did, by framing these stories not as “old tales,” but as decision-making labs. Over two sessions, students have been practicing a practical life skill that shows up everywhere from friendships to school stress to impulse control: Pause → See clearly → Choose wis