INTEGRATING INDIGENOUS INDIAN INSIGHTS FROM THE BHAGAVAD GITA: AN INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM AND NEP 2020 PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of India represents a significant transformation in education, as it prioritises incorporating Indian knowledge systems, such as the Vedas, Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, into the curriculum. This policy promotes a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to learning by integrating traditional Indian wisdom with modern educational paradigms. In addition, the promotion of Indian languages, including Sanskrit, is emphasized in NEP 2020 to facilitate a more profound comprehension of classical texts. In addition, it underlines the significance of teacher training in Indian knowledge systems and promotes research in this area, thereby establishing a strong scholarly foundation. NEP 2020 endeavours to offer a globally relevant, culturally diverse, and balanced education by combining the timeless teachings of the Indian Knowledge system such as the Bhagavad Gita with contemporary education. This transformative aspect not only safeguards and advances India's intellectual heritage but also equips students to navigate and contribute to a world that is swiftly changing. With its profound philosophical teachings on ethics, duty, and righteousness, the Bhagavad Gita becomes a guidebook for developing moral and ethical values in students. This study examines how incorporating the Bhagavad Gita's educational philosophy and pedagogical components into school curricula can promote holistic student development and fulfil the aims of NEP 2020.