Remarkable Feat by 12-Year-Old Mangaluru Boy: Illustrates Bhagavad Gita with 84,426 Pictures
Remarkable Feat by 12-Year-Old Mangaluru Boy: Illustrates Bhagavad Gita with 84,426 Pictures
Young achiever Prasanna Kumar earns India Book of Records recognition for his artistic rendition of the sacred text
Prasanna Kumar DP, a 12-year-old student from Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra, has made history by illustrating the entire Bhagavad Gita using 84,426 intricate pictures. This remarkable feat earned him a place in the India Book of Records (IBR) as an IBR Achiever, showcasing his dedication and artistic prowess.
Details of the Achievement
• Pictorial Language Innovation: Prasanna used a unique pictorial language developed by Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra to represent all 700 shlokas of the Bhagavad Gita visually. Each word of the sacred text was transformed into a distinct picture, with 84,426 illustrations created in total.
• Timeframe: Over 2.5 months, Prasanna produced 1,400 lines of illustrations on hardboard sheets, dedicating day and night to his project.
• Background: Prasanna is the son of Pampapathi and Nandini from Holehonnur, Shivamogga district. After studying at Rashtrothana Vidhyalaya in Shivamogga until Class VI, he joined Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra in Mangaluru a year ago.
Recognition and Impact
Prasanna’s achievement highlights his focus and talent, as well as the innovative educational approach of Swaroopa Adyayana Kendra.
• Pictorial Learning Methods: The centre’s founder, Gopadkar, explained that their pictorial language helps students memorise any subject with ease. By transforming information into visual representations, students gain a unique way to engage with their studies.
• Multi-Talented Development: Gopadkar added that the centre encourages students to cultivate at least 10 talents, blending artistic development with academic growth. Many students have set records using this holistic learning system.
What This Means for Education
Prasanna’s achievement not only sets a benchmark for creativity but also underscores the potential of alternative learning methods. Through pictorial representations, complex texts like the Bhagavad Gita can be made more accessible, showcasing how innovative techniques can revolutionise education.
Prasanna Kumar’s feat is a testament to youthful determination, artistic skill, and the transformative power of unique educational tools.
