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is possible to change an inauspicious feeling. Why are then no experiments done with the students? Their contumeliousness has become a big problem in the world of education. Is it possible to give a new direction to these students through preksha dhyana?
Ans. It is this work which is sought to be accomplished in schools and colleges through the Science of Living. The Science of Living is an experimental system for bringing about a transformation of feelings. ̧ It is a part of preksha dhyana. With this objective in view, a shivir for teachers was held at Tulsi Adhyatam Needam of Jain Vishva Bharati in the last month of 1980. In that shivir, some exercises of asanas, pranayama and. meditation were established. If, along with academic instruction, the children are also made to practise the Science of Living, it could bring about an extraordinary change in their character, outlook and conduct. But then this exercise must continue for forty minutes every day for the whole session to yield any useful results.
Q. Has the programme of training in the Science of Living been pursued in certain schools and colleges? If yes, what were the results?
Ans. Initially, this programme was organised in 12 selected schools in 12 districts. Training was imparted in the practice of asanas, meditation, etc. Generally, the teachers and the students in all these schools evinced great interest in this experiment. The programme lasted a full session. Now a report is under preparation by the N.C.E.R.T. Only on the basis of that report, would the future plans be finalized.
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