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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