SANKARASRAMAM
WHAT TO TEACH AND LEARN
Many people ask me the question what to teach to the students other than the subject meant for their examination oriented studies. I used to say
;Teach them 70% modern subjects (Modern Knowledge- MK) for building their profession depending upon the taste and interest of the students or for you. This can include any subject meant for writing examination or improving the professional caliber.
Next 10 % focus on the General Knowledge (GK) particularly connected with the subject of interest and a bit other. Thus one can go outside the syllabus and widen the path of the professional circle. Thus mind will expand through the sphere of knowledge
Next 10% should be Heritage Knowledge (HK) on any subject connected with India. This should be learned scientifically, rationally and logically. These can include any heritage subject like mathematics, astronomy, civil engineering, medical or health science, metallurgy, chemistry, physics existed in India for the last many thousands of years. This can also align with the MK of the persons’ interest.
The last 10% should focus on the Value based Knowledge (VK)meant for elevating the mind from bad to good, and body from ill health to good health, building family relations, strengthening social bondage and last strengthening the national integration process. These should be taught through the 1. Stories from puraanas and Mahabhaaratha 2. Experiences of the players in Mahabhaaratha and Ramayana, 3. Messages from Vedas ( and of course from puranaas, and itihasaas too) and 4. the absolute truths/messages from Upanishads
Thus you and your children can get 70% MK, 10 % GK, 10% HK and 10%
