The Transformative Role of Communication in Education
Introduction
Welcome to Podcast series *Illuminating Education: Research, Awareness, and Meditation in the Classroom*! I’m your host, Dhwani Shah, and this series is a proud collaboration between *Bharatversity* and *Osho Fragrance*.
In our episode, we’re diving into a topic that is fundamental to all learning: *The Transformative Role of Communication in Education*. We often think of communication as simply speaking and listening, but it’s so much more. It’s the bridge that connects teacher to student, the tool that builds understanding, and the key that unlocks a child’s potential. Today, we’re honored to be joined by a very special guest, *Swami Pooran*.
Swami Pooran, known in his professional life as *Rajinder Kumar*, spent two decades with *Sw Shailendra ji and Maa Amrit Priya ji*. A retired Chief Engineer from ONGC, his journey from a mechanical engineer to a profound meditation facilitator is a testament to his unique perspective. He has simplified Osho’s spiritual quotes for over 3 lakh people on Facebook, making complex ideas accessible. He brings this same clarity and depth to our discussion today, helping us explore how effective communication can truly transform our classrooms. Stay tuned! 🎙️✨
Topic Covered:
- Bridging Theory and Practice: Audio on Osho’s experience with Magga Baba, how can educators move beyond just communicating information with words and start fostering a deeper, more silent form of understanding or “communion” in the classroom?
- The Role of Silence: in the audio, Osho spoke of a silent communion that helped him find his “authentic people.” In an educational setting, how can we use periods of silence not just for quiet reflection, but as a deliberate tool to help students connect with the core of a subject, weeding out purely intellectual curiosity from genuine interest?
- The Engineer’s Perspective: As an engineer, you’re trained in precise, technical communication. How did your background influence your understanding of the difference between communication (words) and communion (silence), and how can we apply this distinction to simplify complex subjects for students?
- Responsibility of the Educator: in the audio, Osho felt a responsibility to speak and share his knowledge, as urged by Magga Baba. How do you see the educator’s role in balancing the responsibility to “show the way” with the understanding that true learning ultimately happens in a wordless, internal space?
- Practical Application: For a teacher listening to this podcast, what is one simple, practical exercise they can introduce into their classroom tomorrow to begin shifting the focus from mere verbal communication to a more profound, silent communion with their students?
