indian approaches to school psychology
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INDIAN APPROACHES TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
YogacharyaDr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
MBBS,ADY,DPC,DSM,PGDFH,PGDY,MD (AM), FIAY, C-IAYT
Chairman International Centre for Yoga Education and Research (ICYER) at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry.
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INTRODUCTION• Each individual has different inherent
potentialities that need to be cultivated for their ultimate manifest expression
• “vilayum payir mulayileye theriyum”• The educational process must create an
environment in which the learning process blossoms from within by creating an environment furthering positive educement
• Children are the future of the world
GURU KULA• A mentor centric process with possibilities of
one-to-one interaction on a regular basis• A 24-hr relationship based learning process• Based on the principle of stimulating a yearning
for the higher concepts of being, while learning the norms of natural living
• Development of the concepts of Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga in a seamless manner
• Sublimation of the Ego, a major lesson• Emphasis on development of a Purna Purusha
PROCESS OF LEARNING
• Shravana– attentive auditory imbibing of the
knowledge• Manana
– reflective contemplation on the knowledge
• Nidhidhyaasana – abiding with consciousness in the
attained knowledge
TYPES OF STUDENTS• Mridu
– the one capable of mild effort• Madhya
– the one capable of moderate effort• Adimatra
– the one capable of intense effort• Adimatratma
– the one capable of supreme efforttivra samveganam asannah – PYS –I:21
QUALITIES OF STUDENTSHIP
SADHANA CHATUSTAYA• Viveka – discriminatory intellect• Vairagya- dispassionate objectivity• Shat Sampatti – the six healthy qualities
– Sama (mental control), Dama (sensory control), Uparati (introspective withdrawal), Titiksha (fortitude), Samadhana (concentration) and Shraddha (faith)
• Mumukshuttva – burning desire for the ultimate knowledge
DEALING WITH STUDENTS• Sama
– Equanimity towards the noble ones • Dana
– Concessions for the needy ones• Bheda
– Separating the troublesome elements• Danda
– Minimal deterrent action through judicious punishment for betterment of all
maitri karuna muditopekshanamsuka duhkha punya apunya visayanam
bhavanata chitta prasadanam
Patanjala Yoga Sutra I:33
Friendliness towards those at ease with themselves (maitri – sukha); compassion towards those who are miserable
(karuna – duhkha); cheerfulness towards the virtuous (mudhita – punya); and indifference towards the non
virtuous (upekshanam – apunya)
INDIAN CONCEPTS IN LEARNING• Development of a sense of gratitude• Development of a sense of responsibility• Understanding the process of self exploration• Attainment of a relaxed state of being - yet ever ready
to face the challenges of life• Attainment of the legitimates goals of life• Understanding the stages of human existence• Awareness of oneness of the universal existence• Evolution of the student into Guru-hood by a steady
and continuous life-long process of learning with discipline and dedication
Om sahanavavathu sahanaubhunakthu
sahaveeryam karavavahai tejaswi navadhithamasthu
ma vidhvisavahai Om shanti shanti shantihi Om
THANK YOU
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