Analysis of Bhagavad Gita in the Context of Indian Knowledge Systems: Towards Value Education for Students in the Present Scenario

The study delves into the examination of the Bhagavad Gita within the framework of Indian knowledge systems, particularly focusing on its relevance in providing value-oriented education for students in the contemporary scenario. The lessons from Bhagavad-Gita serve as a catalyst for enhancing education, which holds significant importance. Agricultural nations like India have been addressing the deficiency of value in education. In addressing this issue, the teachings of Bhagavad-Gita play a pivotal role in imparting ethical education to students and assuming a more significant role in setting standards for institutional leaders. Ethical-based education is crucial for a multitude of factors encompassing genuine values, spiritual values, virtue, discipline, profundity, societal norms, political perspectives, practicality, didactics, global considerations, aesthetics, morality, functionality, religious beliefs, reverence, psychomotor skills, and more. This study concludes that integrating contextual education with the teachings of Bhagavad-Gita suggests a correlation between educational theory and practice for the betterment of society as a whole. Bhagavad-Gita elucidates the path to nurturing students in a righteous manner, fostering a transformative outlook, and equipping them for success in their careers and offering insights into fostering holistic development and ethical conduct among students in the present era. Nonetheless, the current review suggests that the teachings of Bhagavad-Gita hold promise for both educators and students in fostering respect among them to enhance society at large.