A STUDY ON VALUE EDUCATION IN THE LIGHT OF THE INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

ABSTRACT Value education started in India from ancient times. Value education is essential to develop positive human behaviour and good qualities in life. Value education is necessary for understanding values which reflect individuals behaviours and it has a positive contribution to society. This study can help to understand the concept of value education and incorporate the Indian knowledge system to improve value education. Ancient Indian literature like vedas, upanishads, bhagavad gita can instil values such as ethics, selfless action, self discipline, morality. Celebrating Indian festivals and understanding their significance can promote cultural values. Incorporating yoga and meditation into the curriculum can help to develop mental and emotional well being. Integrate traditional knowledge with modern education sustain values. Panchatantra and Jataka tales are collections of stories. These stories can be used to teach moral lessons and ethical behaviour. So value education can be observed in the Indian knowledge system. If children learn value based education from school and higher educational institutions, they can overcome the value crisis problem. Collaborative efforts of the Indian government, parents, teachers and society can bring the youth on the right track. So that future generations of India can live with proper value oriented disciplined life.