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Nurturing The Whole Being An Indian Perspective

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

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Overview

Psychology in the Indian perspective explains personality as more than physical appearance. It includes physical, social, and spiritual levels of existence. The chapter presents three major ideas: the three gunas, the five koshas, and Sri Aurobindo’s model of consciousness. Together, these ideas des

Key Concepts

Personality comes from the Latin word

Personality comes from the Latin word persona, meaning a mask used by actors in Greek and Roman theatres. In psychology, personality is not only the b

Sattwa

Sattwa, Rajas, and Tamas are the three basic qualities present in nature and in human beings. Sattwa represents light, Rajas represents dynamism, and

A Sattwik person eats and sleeps

A Sattwik person eats and sleeps moderately, meditates regularly, and treats work as worship. Such a person is loved by people and radiates the light

A Rajasik person is very active

A Rajasik person is very active, dynamic, and attached to work. Such a person becomes restless without work, likes spicy food, and enjoys entertainmen

A Tamasik person does not like

A Tamasik person does not like to work, gets up late, and is lazy, dirty, and inactive. This state is considered a low level of development.

Learning Objectives

  • Define personality from an Indian perspective
  • Understand the three gunas and their role in human behaviour
  • Explain the five koshas and their development
  • Describe Sri Aurobindo’s concentric and vertical systems of consciousness
  • Recognize ways to support holistic personality development

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