INTEGRATING VALUES IN EDUCATION: INSIGHTS FROM THE BHAGAVAD GITA

This paper tries to explore the potential of Srimad Bhagavt-Gita for inculcation of values. The present state of value erosion is leading the society towards crimes. As a result murder, theft, corruption, rape and other crimes are increasing day by day. Srimad Bhagavad-Gita is a holy book of Hindu Religion. This knowledge was imparted in a situation of dilemma. It is the form of purest and universal knowledge as it offers solutions to many problems of value crisis. In the present study, our holy book ‘Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita' has been critically studied with special reference to value education. The educational ideas in Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita are highly progressive and full of intuitive insight. The present study suggests the methods to change attitude towards moral values, the relevance of philosophy of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to the problems of value inculcation.