Dear Students and Parents
Vande Bharat
“Educational enlightenment is not just the illumination of intellect but the harmonization of heart, mind, and spirit, integrating the wisdom of ancient philosophies with the discoveries of modern time.”
The modern education system, designed predominantly for equipped students with skills and knowledge essential for career- development and economic success, faces criticism for its narrow focus on materialistic outcome. This approach, while facilitating professional competence, often overlooks the holistic development of an individual, particularly in spiritual and emotional domain. In contrast, the ancient Indian spiritual sciences known as “ Bhartiya Gyan Parampara” offer a comprehensive view of education that integrates material knowledge with spiritual wisdom. This system emphasizes a balanced development that includes not only intellectual but also spiritual, ethical and emotional and growth. Central to this tradition is the idea that education should not be limited to the acquisition of external knowledge but should also foster the realization of one’s inner self and the interconnectedness of all life by defining the concept of Dharma (right way of living),
practicing yoga and meditation in daily life which further have multiple benefits like physically and mentally fitness, have the courage to face and tackle all types of pressures in life very effectively. Moreover the narratives and teaching of the texts are usually in stories provides ethical, social and moral guidance and illustrates the principle of Karam (the law of cause and effect) and Moksha (liberation or enlightenment). The understanding of these concepts can help students grasp the importance of their action and their consequences encouraging them to act responsibly and ethically. Again education should inculcate in students the attitude of exploration of culture so that they can understand the soul of their country by understanding and identifying with it through
art, folk- song and dance, literature, festivals and have feeling of great pride foe their inheritance.
An interdisciplinary approach to education, which integrates spiritual wisdom with scientific and humanistic studies, can provide a more comprehensic understanding of world. This approach can foster critical thinking and open mindedness among the students, allowing them to see and understand connection between different areas of knowledge.
The application of Bhartiya Gyan Parampara in modern education extends beyond academic learning. It encompasses the development of emotional intelligence, resilience and empathy. These qualities are essential for personal well being and effective social interaction. In conclusion, the integration of Bhartiya Gyan Parampara into the modern education system promises a more balanced and holistic approach to learning. It offers a pathway to nurture not just intellectually capable individual but also emotionally mature, ethically grounded and awakened citizens who also contribute to the creation of a more harmonious, compassion able and sustainable world.
I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.
Dr. Rekha Sharma
principal