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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Vedantic philosophy of knowledge as a foundation for value-based and mindfulness-oriented pedagogy in contemporary classrooms
Authors
Dr. Janardan Singh
Abstract
Contemporary education faces multiple challenges—moral decline,
psychological stress, attention fragmentation, digital dependency, and a lack
of meaning in learning. These issues highlight the urgent need for pedagogical
frameworks that foster both cognitive excellence and inner well-being. Vedantic
philosophy of knowledge, grounded in the Upaniṣads, Bhagavad Gita, and Advaita
insights, provides a holistic epistemology that integrates ethical values,
self-awareness, mindfulness, and experiential learning. This research paper
examines how Vedantic concepts such as Atmajanana, sravana-manana-nididhyasana
guṇa theory, dharma, and unity-consciousness can serve as the foundation for
value-based and mindfulness-oriented pedagogy in modern classrooms. The study
argues that Vedantic epistemology aligns with contemporary educational
movements such as humanistic psychology, constructivism, social-emotional
learning (SEL), and neuroscientific research on mindfulness. The paper
concludes that integrating Vedantic principles into mainstream education can
enhance moral development, emotional stability, reflective thinking, and
holistic learning.
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Pages:165-167
How to cite this article:
Dr. Janardan Singh "Vedantic philosophy of knowledge as a foundation for value-based and mindfulness-oriented pedagogy in contemporary classrooms". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 165-167
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