Seven sins: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morals, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, politics without principles.
-Mahatma Gandhi
In case you think big social problems are out of reach, consider this story: God told me: Your task is to build a better world. I replied: How can I do that? The world is such a big and vast place, so complicated now, and I am so small and useless. There’s nothing I can do. But God in his great wisdom said: Just build a better you.
– Anonymous
Moral values present a true perspective of the development of any society or nation. They tell us how far a society or nation has developed. Values are virtues, ideals, and qualities on which actions and beliefs are based. Values are guiding principles that shape our worldview, attitudes, and behavior. However, values are innate or acquired. Innate values are our innate divine virtues like love, peace, happiness, mercy, and compassion, as well as positive moral qualities like respect, humility, tolerance, responsibility, cooperation, honesty, and compassion. simplicity.
Acquired values are those external values adopted in their “place of birth” or “place of growth” and
They are influenced by the immediate environment. Examples of acquired values are the way of dressing, the way of blessing, cultural customs, traditions, habits and trends.
The main causes of moral degeneration are:
– Lack of respect for the sanctity of human life.
– Breaking of parental control of children in families.
– Lack of respect for authority, manifested through the blatant transgression of the law and
Total disregard for rules and regulations
– Crime and corruption
– Alcohol and drug abuse
– Abuse of women and children, and other vulnerable members of society.
– Lack of respect for other people and property.
To solve all these types of problems it is necessary to know the main causes of the above problems. We know that the children of today are the citizens of tomorrow. If we give a good education to today’s children, the future of the next generations will be good. My opinion is that education is the solution to all kinds of problems. We are now living in the modern century. If we use science and technology in the proper way, it is not difficult for us to solve all the problems of non-moral and valuable things. The main object of the study is to inculcate moral and value-based education in schools and universities and to know the attitude of middle grade students towards moral values. Gandhiji advised the inmates of Sabarmati Ashram on practicing the following values in his day-
today’s life:
1. Ahimsa
2. Do not steal
3. Non-possession
4.Swadeshi
5. Handwork
6. Fearlessness
7.Truth
8. Chastity
9. Equality of religion
10. Removal of untouchability
11. Palate control
Important life goals and personal characteristics:
Life goals and personal characteristics are very necessary for all kinds of people in the society.
Life goals:
– A world at peace (free of wars and conflicts)
– Freedom (independence, free choice)
– Wisdom (a mature understanding of life)
– Happiness (happy)
– An exciting life (a stimulating, active life)
– Equality (brotherhood, equal opportunities for all)
– A comfortable life (a prosperous life)
– Self-respect (self-esteem, feeling good about yourself)
– Salvation (except religiously, eternal life)
– Mature love (sexual and spiritual intimacy)
– Social recognition (respect, admiration)
– A sense of accomplishment (I have made a lasting contribution)
– Family security (taking care of loved ones)
– True friendship (close companionship)
– A world of beauty (the beauty of nature and the arts)
– Inner harmony (freedom from inner conflict)
– Pleasure (a pleasant and pleasant life)
– National security (protection against attacks)
Personal characteristics:
– Self-controlled (think first, restrained, self-disciplined)
– Honest (sincere, truthful, revealing)
– Loving (affectionate, tender, affectionate)
– Ambitious (hardworking, aspiring)
– Cheerful (cheerful, cheerful)
– Responsible (dependent, trustworthy)
– Independent (self-sufficient, sufficient)
– Broad-minded (open-minded, able to see other points of view)
– Cortés (Courteous, well educated)
– Forgive (willing to forgive others)
– Intellectual (intelligent, thoughtful, knowledgeable)
– Useful (work for the welfare of others)
– Obedient (submissive, respectful)
– Capable (competent, effective, skilful)
– Logical (consistent, rational, aware of reality)
– Clean (clean, tidy)
– Imaginative (daring, creative)
– Brave (defending your beliefs, strong)
Hogan (1973) believes that moral behavior is determined by five factors: (1) Socialization: becoming aware as a child of the rules of behavior of society and parents to be good. (2) morals
Judgment: learning to think reasonably about our own ethics and deliberately decide for ourselves.
moral standards. (3) Moral feelings: the internalization of our moral beliefs to the extent that we feel shame and guilt when we do not do what we “should”. (4) Empathy: awareness of other people’s situation, feelings, and needs so that one feels compelled to help those in need. (5) Confidence and knowledge: knowing the steps necessary to help others and believing that one is responsible and capable of helping.
Today we are facing so many problems like terrorism, poverty and population problem. It is necessary to inculcate moral values in the curriculum. Education is an effective weapon. Education is a weapon, the effect of which depends on who wields it and to whom it is directed. (Joseph Stalin)
Curricular activities:
Due to liberalization, industrialization and globalization, rapid changes are taking place in almost all social sciences. It is necessary to know the value they have and their attitudes according to the changes that are currently taking place in education. India’s so-called philosophical foundations are declining day by day with the country in a state of social turbulence, the aims and functions of formal education need to be reassessed and updated. Through education we can change the world.
– Giving a place to moral values in the curriculum.
– Moral values can be explained through stories and illustrations.
– Through poetry, novels and stories we can instill moral values in students.
– Role play a good story in the lesson.
– Educate students through posters, announcements and dramatizations; those are all apart
in the curriculum.
– By introducing a course on moral values as part of your Master in Development
Administration.
– Teaching training courses to students for the development of moral values in society.
– Educating citizens through direct contact by creating local offices through religion.
– First of all educate women in society. The mother is the first teacher. Motivate every woman
know about moral values through a special course like “Gandhi Studies”.
“IF WEALTH IS LOST NOTHING IS LOST”
“IF YOU LOSE YOUR HEALTH, YOU LOSE SOMETHING”
“IF THE CHARACTER IS LOST, EVERYTHING IS LOST”
THE BEST OF ALL THINGS IS CHARACTER – FATHER OF THE INDIAN NATION MAHATMA GANDHI
