Pioneer of Civilizational Parenting

Jaisri Raju Sriram

EducatorAuthorKeynote SpeakerEntrepreneur

Two decades across classrooms, boardrooms and families. Jaisri pairs modern child psychology and neuroscience with the stories of India's epics, so parents and schools can raise thinkers, not just toppers.

Jaisri Raju Sriram in a white and maroon saree
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
“Education should create thinkers, not just toppers. Our goal is to anchor modern child development in timeless civilizational roots.” Jaisri Raju Sriram
Talks & Workshops

Signature sessions for schools and summits

Each session takes one story from the epics and puts it to work on a problem families and schools face today.

Parents

Flagship workshops

The Dhritarashtra Trap: Setting Loving Boundaries

Screen dependence, digital balance, entitlement

Dhritarashtra's blind spots as a parent, read alongside modern neuroscience, help parents set firm, loving limits and handle their children's boredom.

Raising Ramas & Sitas: Cultivating Voice & Consent

Peer pressure, bullying, self-esteem

Drawn from Stree Ramayana, a practical framework for building emotional resilience and assertive communication in children.

Students

Middle school, high school and college keynotes

Beyond the Chakravyuh: Surviving the Rote-Learning Mindset

Academic stress, critical thinking, exam anxiety

Abhimanyu's story, reimagined to show students how to balance study with coping skills and life skills.

Financial Literacy for 21st-Century Leaders

Economics, saving, entrepreneurial thinking

Eight years of banking leadership turned into plain talk about money, so students gain early economic confidence.

Educators

Professional development for teachers, coordinators and principals
Classroom practice

Concept-Based Pedagogy: Moving from Mechanical to Meaningful

Experiential learning, narrative teaching, interdisciplinary curriculum

Methods for connecting textbook theory to real-world application, raising classroom engagement.

The Panchatantra Method: Storytelling as a Teaching Tool

Narrative pedagogy, retention, engagement across subjects

Vishnu Sharma taught three princes no one else could teach, in six months, using only stories. Drawing on Jaisri's practice as an author, teachers learn to build science, maths and social studies lessons around a story structure.

Nachiketa's Questions: The Art of Inquiry in the Classroom

Critical thinking, questioning techniques, inquiry-based learning

Nachiketa would not accept easy answers, even from Yama. Drawing on Jaisri's years leading the IB Theory of Knowledge curriculum, teachers move from asking “what” to asking “how do we know”, and learn to design questions that make students think.

Learning Through Leela: Play, Puzzles and Escape-Room Pedagogy

Gamification, experiential learning, collaborative problem-solving

Krishna's childhood shows how play can teach. With ideas from running ResQRoom and Bouncy House, teachers learn to turn lessons into puzzles, challenges and escape-style activities without screens.

Learner wellbeing & safety

The Hastinapura Playground: Recognising and Responding to Bullying

Bullying prevention, bystander action, restorative practice

The Kauravas bullied young Bhima, and the adults around them looked away. Built on the Anchor Series, this session gives teachers practical ways to spot early signs, step in and repair harm in the Indian school context.

Waking Hanuman: Reaching the Underconfident Learner

Growth mindset, feedback, motivation

Hanuman forgot his own strength until Jambavan reminded him. Teachers learn to be that Jambavan: to give feedback that builds belief, and to reach quiet, low-achieving or anxious students.

Drona's Blind Spot: Seeing Every Learner

Inclusion, unconscious bias, differentiated instruction

Drona favoured Arjuna and turned Ekalavya away. Teachers learn to notice their own favouritism and labels, and to plan for the students who sit at the back of the class.

Teacher wellbeing & leadership

Arjuna at Kurukshetra: Teacher Burnout and Emotional Resilience

Stress, burnout, emotional regulation for educators

Arjuna put down his bow before the battle even started. Drawing on Jaisri's background in psychology, this session names what burnout looks like in teachers and gives them tools to recover their sense of purpose.

Vidura's Counsel: Difficult Conversations with Parents

Parent-teacher communication, PTMs, handling conflict

Vidura told Dhritarashtra hard truths with respect. Teachers practise raising concerns, giving bad news and managing defensive parents. Schools can pair it with The Dhritarashtra Trap parent workshop.

Chanakya in the Classroom: Teaching Money Across Subjects

Financial literacy integrated into the curriculum

Drawing on the Arthashastra and Jaisri's eight years at Axis Bank, teachers learn to bring budgeting, saving and economic thinking into maths, social studies and everyday class activities.

Building the Setu: Leadership for Principals and Coordinators

Staff culture, collaboration, school leadership

The bridge to Lanka was built by everyone, down to the squirrel. Drawing on Jaisri's time as Vice Principal and her training in personnel management, this session is about building teams in which every staff member's work counts.

Books

Stories as a tool for character and culture

Retellings, poetry, fiction and practical guides for young readers, parents and teachers.

Cover of Stree Ramayana

Stree Ramayana

The Voice of Consent, Courage & Equality

A retelling that teaches young readers and parents about agency, boundaries and self-worth.

Cover of Stree Verses

Stree Verses

Women, Winter & Worship

Poems on womanhood and resilience, centred on Margazhi, the Paavai Nombu, Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai.

Cover of The Woman Everyone Needs

The Woman Everyone Needs

A novel

She held everyone up. Now she's learning to stand for herself.

Cover of Vaani New

Vaani

A young adult novel

Some apps listen. This one understands. Everyone is listening.

Cover of Beyond Memorising: Social Science New

Beyond Memorising: Social Science

Class 10 · CBSE 2026–27 · Ebook

Understand. Remember. Write. Score Well. Complete notes, answer-writing training, maps and five sample papers for Class 10 students.

Published by Pustaka

The Anchor Series

Four books on bullying in the Indian school context, for parents, educators and caregivers who want to become the safe anchor every child deserves.

Cover of It's Not Just Teasing Book 1

It's Not Just Teasing

Recognising bullying, exclusion and emotional harm

Cover of The Hurt We Don't See Book 2

The Hurt We Don't See

Understanding bullying in schools, friendships and digital spaces

Cover of What Parents Can Do Book 3

What Parents Can Do

Practical strategies for bullying, schools and difficult conversations

Cover of Helping Children Heal Book 4

Helping Children Heal

Rebuilding confidence, resilience and belonging after bullying

Ventures

Building for children and families in Trichy

Counselling, screen-free play and a family trading house.

Founder

My Learning Centre

Holistic counselling for children, parents and families.

Managing Partner

Balakridaa

Runs the Bouncy House indoor play centre and ResQRoom escape rooms in Trichy as franchises, offering screen-free entertainment for children and adults.

ResQRoom
Family enterprise

Githa Corporation, Tiruchirappalli

A 65-year-old trading house supplying electrical wires and switchgear for projects.

githacorporation.com
Media & Writing

In the press, on stage and on air

Portrait of Jaisri Raju Sriram
Jaisri Raju SriramEducator, author and Civilizational Parenting coach
About

From banking to the classroom to the epics

Jaisri spent eight years in banking leadership at Axis Bank before moving into education. As Vice Principal of BVM Global she led the International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge curriculum.

She founded My Learning Centre for holistic counselling, and as Managing Partner of Balakridaa she runs Bouncy House and ResQRoom in Trichy, where children and adults play without screens.

She is a pioneer of Civilizational Parenting, an approach that connects Indian history and lore to the daily decisions of raising children. She also speaks to the media about heritage sites.

“She doesn't teach concepts in isolation. Whether explaining economics, psychology, or parenting, she connects every idea to lived experiences.”
“Her ability to weave classical narratives with cutting-edge child psychology makes her parenting workshops highly sought after in the digital age.”

Credentials

  • M.Com, Madurai Kamaraj University
  • M.A. Mass Communication & Journalism, Alagappa University
  • Master in Personnel Management, University of Pune
  • B.Ed.
  • Bachelor of Computer Applications
  • M.Sc. Psychology (pursuing)
  • Branch Operations Manager, Axis Bank, 2007–2015
  • Former Vice Principal, BVM Global
FAQ

Questions parents and schools ask

What is Civilizational Parenting?
An approach that connects India's history, epics and lore with modern child psychology and neuroscience, and uses them to guide everyday parenting decisions such as screen time, boundaries, bullying and exam stress.
Who are the sessions for?
Parents, students from middle school to college, and teachers and school leaders. Each group has its own workshops, listed under Talks & Workshops.
How do I book a one-to-one parenting consultation?
Click “Book an appointment” below and choose a free slot. The booking goes straight into Jaisri's calendar and you receive a confirmation email with the details.
Are sessions available online?
Yes. Jaisri is based in Tiruchirappalli, and consultations can be held in person or online.
How do I invite Jaisri to speak at my school or event?
Write to jaisri.raju@gmail.com with the date, the audience (parents, students or teachers), the approximate number of people and the topic you have in mind. Sessions can be tailored to your school.
What are the fees, and how do I pay?
Fees depend on the type and length of the session. After you book, write to jaisri.raju@gmail.com and you will receive the fee and payment details by email. Your session is confirmed once payment is received.
Can I change or cancel my appointment?
Yes. Use the link in your confirmation email, or write to jaisri.raju@gmail.com as early as you can.
Where can I buy the books? Are bulk copies available for schools?
Each book in the Books section has a link to buy it online. For bulk copies for a school library or an event, write to jaisri.raju@gmail.com.
Work with Jaisri

Book a parenting session or invite her to speak

One-to-one parenting consultations, school workshops, teacher training and keynotes. Based in Tiruchirappalli, available across India and online.

After booking, write to jaisri.raju@gmail.com for fees and payment details. Your session is confirmed once payment is received.

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