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Darwin and Anthroposophy: Two Lenses on the Evolution of the Human Being
What if evolution isn’t just about physical survival, but also about spiritual growth? What if, alongside DNA and mutation, we carried the momentum of a soul evolving over eons? This piece explores Darwin’s insights through the lens of Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophy. A perspective that sees the human not as a clever ape, but as a spiritual being in the making.
Sumana Sethuraman
6 days ago5 min read
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🧬 Who Are We Indians? A Story Revealed Through Bones, Language, and Memory
What do archaeology, ancient DNA, and forgotten languages reveal about who we are? In this reflective summary of Tony Joseph’s Early Indians, I explore how the First Indians, Harappans, Steppe pastoralists, and Dravidian and Indo-European languages all converge in the story of India’s deep past — and in us today.
Sumana Sethuraman
May 45 min read
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Is English My First Language? Strengthening the Muscle of Speech
Is English my first language? Not exactly — but it’s the one I think in, the one I feel closest to. This blog is a reflection on my relationship with English, the physicality of speech, and the slow, steady practice of finding fluency as a non-native speaker. It’s about the urge to mean every word — and how, with repetition and presence, speech begins to feel alive.
Sumana Sethuraman
Apr 203 min read
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Beyond Veganism and Carnivory: Conscious Consumption for Sustaining Life
Beyond veganism & carnivory—life is an interconnected cycle. The question isn’t what we consume, but how consciously we do it.
Sumana Sethuraman
Mar 53 min read
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A Lesson on Warmth: The Role of Scientific Thinking in Relationships
Observing before concluding isn’t just for science—it’s a life skill that can lead to fewer misunderstandings and stronger connections.
Sumana Sethuraman
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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What is Sound? What is Light? Physics for the Young Minds
Exploring physics through awe-inspiring phenomena, not textbooks. Join me in discovering the wonders of Sound and Light with young minds.
Sumana Sethuraman
Aug 10, 20245 min read
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Redefining Education for the Age of AI: A Personal Journey with My Son
What should today’s education be like to meet the creative and problem solving needs in the era of advanced computers and AI? I think...
Sumana Sethuraman
Apr 13, 20244 min read
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Grade School Education for the Evolving Child
“Grade school education is a re-living of the history of human evolution.” In the journey of homeschooling my children, in their tenth...
Sumana Sethuraman
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Journey to Spiti: An Exploration of Earth, Sky, and Self
Astronomy for 6th Grade, Inspired by the Steiner Waldorf Pedagogy Here’s a tribute to our 12-day Journey from Pune to Spiti and Back! An...
Sumana Sethuraman
Jan 6, 20242 min read
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Nurturing the Will: Empowering Children for a Life of Purpose
Rudolf Steiner, a proponent of education based on anthroposophy (the wisdom of the human being), put forth the idea of the three-fold...
Sumana Sethuraman
Jul 1, 20237 min read
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