SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH VEDIC PRINCIPLES: INTEGRATING DIGITAL LEARNING IN GURUKUL EDUCATION FOR AN ECO-CONSCIOUS GREENER ENVIRONMENT
Keywords:
Vedic philosophy, environmental awareness, digital education, sustainable practices, traditional knowledge, modern technology integration.Abstract
Purpose: A study related to integrating Vedic knowledge into the curriculum through a digital medium will promote environmental awareness by blending ancient wisdom with modern technology to enable students to adopt sustainable practices.
Methodology: A comprehensive literature analysis was done to find effective modes of education that include the use of Vedic texts through digital media. Case studies, as is the current one, are used to analyze practical approaches. The expert opinion was also sought to know better ways of implementing Vedic through the medium.
Results: It was observed that the incorporation of the Vedic approach through the digital medium results in a marked increase in environmental awareness. Effective techniques for engagement, including virtual experience, game-based learning, and Gurukuls online, were observed as successful. For instance, Vedic Heritage Portal is an online platform providing Vedic knowledge.
Conclusion: Integration of Vedic philosophy in education using digital mediums proves to be a highly effective method for increasing environmental awareness. This blend of the old and new would ensure that learners become aware of their environment-related responsibilities.
