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Sound-Rhythm, Resonance, Musical, Noisy, Harsh etc. Resoluteness-Development of Determination and firm resolve in the students. Right Exercises-To keep the body fit Right Breathing - For physical and mental health & longevity “Kayotsarg' - Complete relaxation of mind and body. *Dhyan' Colour perception, and Meditation. Anatomy- Knowledge of Human body, its structural frame, blood circulation and nervous system. Physical health-Food and nutrition, human physiology and cultivation of good habits among students. Emotional health - Development of emotional balance in the child is the basic aim of this unit of learning. He is taught to control anger, fcelings of hatred, prejudice, sense of false superiority etc. Emotional framework is so designed as to imbibe finer qualities of life in the speech and behaviour. Awareness of Values in life - The child is made to imbibe values in life through the medium of short stories, illustrated charts on happenings of day to day life, awareness of values like truthfulness, respect for elders. Uprightness in conduct and behaviour etc., Inculcation of feelings of love and helpfulness, sense of sacrifice, developing a peace-full disposition and boldness to resist injustice
and cruelty.
Non-Violence - The utility and efficacy of non-violence in child's conduct and behavior is brought home to the young child through real anecdotes from the life of great men like Gandhiji, Practical examples and experiences of real life are also effectively explained to him and he is made to experience it in actuality through games and community involvement. The experiences of love, compassion, tolerance, brotherhood etc. are inculcated in him.
These twelve units are gradually upgraded as the child moves from one class to another and is able to grasp finer aspects till he reaches the school leaving stage. It has been observed that the students studying Jeevan Vigyan (Science of Living I attain better levels of performance than those who do without it. Besides performance in studies and examinations, a Jeevan Vigyan student exhibits a greater stability of mind and temper and is more balanced and rational in his conduct and behaviour in day to day life. In brief it may be said that he is better prepared to face the onslaught of life than a normal student.
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