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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF BHARTIYA SHIKSHA BOARD

The Educational Philosophy of Bhartiya Shiksha Board is the synthesis of the ancient and the modern in Education. It originates from the everlasting and eternal wisdom of Indian Thinkers and Philosophers. While on one hand, it is the expression of India’s national consciousness, culture, traditions and values, on the other hand, it embodies the aspirational goals of 21st century skills desired to be inculcated in a global citizen.

Bhartiya Shiksha Board’s philosophy envisages an inclusive and equitable quality education to one and all, irrespective of social and economic status. It has a strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and constitutional values.

Maharishi Aurobindo Believed

“Education should aim at transforming individuals into ‘Integral Beings’, fostering Holistic development of the body, mind and spirit”.

Rabindranath Tagore

“The highest education is that which not merely gives us information but that which makes our life in
harmony with all existence.” Tagore believed that the aim of education is self-realization – an idea that is eternal to the Indian philosophy of education.

Swami Vivekānanda

“Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man.” He wished for an education system “by which character is formed and the strength of mind is increased.”

Gandhi’s assertion about education is all the more important in the context of the Indian situation. He stated, “By education, I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man-body, mind and spirit.”
Gandhi ji philosophy of education envisages the ‘Holistic Development’ of the child, including physical, intellectual, and moral aspects, a practical and craft-centred approach that prioritises self-reliance and service to the nation.
It is very significant to note that the report of the International Commission on the Development of Education – 1971, entitled ‘Learning to be’, echoes the same thoughts as have been articulated by our great sages and educational thinkers. It states, “Educational systems are the highest expression of each people’s national consciousness, culture and traditions.”

According To This Report, The Education System Of A Country Should Be Based On The Following Four Pillars:

The Educational philosophy of the Bhartiya Shiksha Board is the outcome of the cumulative wisdom of our Educational Thinkers and sages. The key aspects of Bhartiya Shiksha Board’s educational philosophy are:

1. Integral Education
2. Holistic Development of Learners
3. Freedom and Self-direction
4. Development of inner powers
5. Emphasis on self-realization
6. Taking beyond intellectual development through nurturing of the five Koshas – Annamaya Kosha, Pranamaya Kosha, Manomaya Kosha, Vijnanamaya Kosha, and Anandamaya Kosha.
7. Re-establishing the status of teachers in conformity with Indian traditions – ‘Acharya Devo Bhava’ (आचार्य देवो भव:)
8. Nurturing practical and self-supporting human beings by integrating crafts into the curriculum
9. Emphasis on selfless service to the nation
10. Character development
11. Creativity and inauguration
12. Experiential learning through play, experimentation, and hands-on activities
13. Naturalism and harmony with nature
14. International understanding and global citizenship, and promoting understanding between different cultures
15. Universal man not limited by natural and cultural boundaries, by developing a sense of interconnectedness with the whole world. ifferent cultures.