Some journeys change the places we visit. Others quietly transform the way we see ourselves. Glimpse of the journey of vimukt shiksha yatra 4.0 Vimukt Shiksha Yatra 4.0 was a seven-day learning journey across Gujarat and Maharashtra that brought together people from diverse walks of life to question, unlearn, and reimagine education. Rather than visiting institutions as observers, the yatris immersed themselves in living communities, alternative learning spaces, grassroots in

When the world came to a standstill in 2020, learning found a new path. Vimukt Shiksha Yatra 5.0 became our first fully virtual learning journey, bringing together over 60 participants from across India and beyond for seven days of conversations, reflection, music, storytelling, and collective inquiry. Even though we met through screens, the sense of connection, curiosity, and community felt remarkably real. This Yatra explored what it truly means to unlearn—to question inhe

The centerpiece made by the young participants of the Yatra on the first day at Dharamshala Vimukt Shiksha Yatra 3.0 "Sometimes the greatest gift of a journey is not the answers it offers, but the questions it leaves behind." Participants gathered beside the river during the opening ceremony in Dharamshala The mountains have a way of slowing us down. Perhaps that's why the third edition of the Vimukt Shiksha Yatra began in the foothills of the Himalayas. Before visiting schoo

Love and Care in Times of Chaos There are moments when the world feels uncertain—when old systems begin to crack and familiar answers no longer seem enough. In times like these, it is easy to retreat into fear or become overwhelmed by the challenges around us. Yet these are also the moments that invite us to imagine differently. Power to the Radical Imagination: Love and Care in Times of Chaos emerged from that invitation. Over the course of an entire lunar cycle, we hosted e

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes As part of our post graduation course in social work (1), we were required to get a glimpse of the local social development projects through a fifteen day journey. While I do not have memories of the projects we visited, I recall wi

Traveling is often seen as a way to escape the daily grind, but what if it could be more than just a vacation? What if travel could serve as a catalyst for profound personal transformation? This is the essence of Yatras—journeys that are not just about the destination but about the inner change they inspire. In this post, we will explore the concept of transformative yatras, how they can lead to self-discovery, and practical tips for embarking on your own journey of inner cha