Pioneer of Civilisational 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 civilisational 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.

New · Free app for parents

Kathashala: parenting workshops you can play

Pick what you're facing at home: screen time, anger, exam stress, sibling fights, lying and more. Play a 10-minute workshop built on a story from Jaisri's books and the epics, and take home one thing to try tonight.

  • 10 story-based workshops
  • 21 everyday problems
  • A certificate for every workshop
  • Free, with no ads
Open Kathashala Works on any phone. Add it to your home screen like an app.
New · Free anti-bullying app

Anchor: understand bullying, act on it, help children heal

Built on Jaisri's four Anchor Series books. Check the red flags, learn the first five sentences to say when a child tells you, follow the 48-hour plan, write a clear letter to the school and help your child heal.

  • Red flag check
  • 48-hour action plan
  • School safety map for teachers
  • Defender pledge for children

For parents, teachers and children. No sign-in needed.

Open Anchor Works on any phone. Free, with no ads.
Books

Stories as a tool for character and culture

Women's voices, the Devi Series, young adult fiction, CBSE exam guides, the Anchor Series for parents and teachers, and new books coming soon.

Women's Voices

Retellings, poetry and a novel

Women at the centre of the story: from Sita and the Paavai Nombu to the woman who holds everyone up.

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Stree Ramayana

The Voice of Consent, Courage & Equality

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

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Stree Verses

Women, Winter & Worship

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

The Devi Series

Stories of the Goddess

Mythological fiction on the Devi, from Akilandeshwari and Kamakshi to Aandal and Thaayar. Written with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya and published by Ukiyoto Publishing.

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The Devotee Who Reigns the World

Akilandeshwari

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

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The Girl Who Held the Storm

Kamakshi

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

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The Divine Poetess

Aandal

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

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The Keeper of Stories

Saraswathi

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

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The Lotus Empress

Thaayar

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

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The Guardian Mother

Samayapura Mariyamman

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

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The Warrior Queen

Meenakshi

Devi Series · with Dr. R. Lakshmi Priya

Young Adult Fiction

Stories for readers 13 and up

Thrillers and mythic adventures with Indian roots. More are on the way: see Coming soon.

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Vaani

A young adult novel

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

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Shakthi Chronicles

The Girl Who Remembered · Young adult

A girl with no name, the eighteen seats of the Goddess, and the story of Sati, the daughter who was not invited home.

CBSE Exam Guides

Board-exam guides by class

Guides that teach students how to understand, remember and write answers that score. New titles are added regularly.

Class 10
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Beyond Memorising: Social Science

Social Science · CBSE 2026–27 · Ebook

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

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The 80/80 Science Book

Science · Board Exam 2026–27

Built to help Class 10 students score full marks in Science, with five model papers and marking schemes.

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Board Ready: Class 10 English

English · CBSE 2026–27 · Ebook

Study book, final guide and practice papers in one, aiming for 98+.

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Sanskrit Made Simple

Sanskrit (Code 119) · CBSE 2026–27 · Ebook

The complete companion for Class 10 Sanskrit. Score full marks, even if you don't know Sanskrit.

Class 12
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Eighty on Eighty

Mathematics · CBSE 2026–27

Teaches the paper, not just the syllabus: notes and formula cards for all 13 chapters, solved examples with step marks, case studies and three full papers with marking schemes.

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Score Full Marks in Business Studies

Business Studies · Board Exam 2027

Chapter-wise notes, case studies and five solved question papers with marking schemes.

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Full Marks in Accountancy

Accountancy (055) · Board Exam 2027

The Board Exam Decoded. Know the paper, show the steps, keep every mark.

For Parents & Teachers

The Anchor Series on bullying

Four books on bullying in Indian schools. Try the free Anchor app built on them.

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.

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It's Not Just Teasing

Recognising bullying, exclusion and emotional harm

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The Hurt We Don't See

Understanding bullying in schools, friendships and digital spaces

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What Parents Can Do

Practical strategies for bullying, schools and difficult conversations

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Helping Children Heal

Rebuilding confidence, resilience and belonging after bullying

Coming soon

New books on the way

Jaisri is writing across several genres. Ask to be told when each one is out.

Coming soon Young adult

Historical thriller

A new young adult thriller rooted in India's history.

Coming soon For parents

Parenting made easy

Practical, story-led help for everyday parenting, in Jaisri's Civilisational Parenting approach.

Coming soon Exam guides and other topics

And more

More CBSE exam guides this month, and new books on other topics close to Jaisri's work.

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
Moments

People, places and milestones

Book launches, workshops, heritage tours and conversations about raising children with roots.

Book launch of Stree Ramayana with Shri H. Raja, Trichy
Book launch of Stree Ramayana with Shri H. Raja, Trichy
Launch of Stree Verses in New Delhi by Mr. Arjun of Ukiyoto Publishing
Launch of Stree Verses in New Delhi by Mr. Arjun of Ukiyoto Publishing
Meeting Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the Anchor Series
Meeting Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the Anchor Series
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Hon'ble Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Hon'ble Shri Piyush Goyal ji, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Law and Justice
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Law and Justice
With Suresh Sambandam, Founder and CEO of Kissflow
With Suresh Sambandam, Founder and CEO of Kissflow
With Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand
With Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand
Heritage tour with students at the Thanjavur temple
Heritage tour with students at the Thanjavur temple
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Smt. Vanathi Srinivasan
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Smt. Vanathi Srinivasan
Addressing a gathering in Tiruppur
Addressing a gathering in Tiruppur
With my team at BVM Global, Trichy
With my team at BVM Global, Trichy
With Praveen Kumar ji, gifting my books
With Praveen Kumar ji, gifting my books
With students of the Speak Easy workshop
With students of the Speak Easy workshop
With Padma Shri awardee Subburaman Sir, founder of SCOPE, Trichy
With Padma Shri awardee Subburaman Sir, founder of SCOPE, Trichy
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Shri S. A. Rathinaswamy ji, founder and chief mentor
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Shri S. A. Rathinaswamy ji, founder and chief mentor
Heritopia at Nachiyar Padasala school, hosted by the Verandah Club
Heritopia at Nachiyar Padasala school, hosted by the Verandah Club
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Shri Nainar Nagendran ji, President, BJP Tamil Nadu
Presenting Stree Ramayana to Shri Nainar Nagendran ji, President, BJP Tamil Nadu
Discussing the Anchor Series with Trichy Collector Thiru Pratik Tayal, IAS
Discussing the Anchor Series with Trichy Collector Thiru Pratik Tayal, IAS
Kanmani Kadhaigal, with Narthaki Madam
Kanmani Kadhaigal, with Narthaki Madam
Theory of Knowledge workshop conducted by Protima Ma'am
Theory of Knowledge workshop conducted by Protima Ma'am

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Media & Writing

In the press, on stage and on air

Portrait of Jaisri Raju Sriram
Jaisri Raju SriramEducator, author and Civilisational 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 Civilisational 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 Kathashala?
Kathashala is Jaisri's free app for parents. You pick what you're facing at home, such as screen time, anger, exam stress, sibling fights or lying, and play a short workshop built on a story from her books and the epics. Each workshop ends with one thing to try at home and a certificate. Open it from the Kathashala section above, or go to jaisrirajusriram.com/kathashala.
What is Anchor?
Anchor is Jaisri's free anti-bullying app, built on her four Anchor Series books. Parents can check the warning signs and get a 48-hour action plan, teachers can map unsafe spots in their school, and children learn to use their strong voice and be Defenders. Open it at jaisrirajusriram.com/anchor.
What is Civilisational 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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