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Controlling And Disciplining The Mind — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

What Controlling And Disciplining The Mind covers in NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Controlling And Disciplining The Mind

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1. Importance of Controlling the Mind

  • Self-control and discipline are important for the healthy development of both the individual and society.
  • Negative feelings such as possessiveness, arrogance, aggressiveness, anger, hatred, and intolerance become strong when discipline is absent.
  • A disciplined life includes regulated habits, balanced lifestyle, and proper control over thoughts and emotions.
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2. Jeevan Vigyan

  • Jeevan Vigyan is a harmonious practical method to inculcate human values.
  • It teaches positive values and helps control the mind.
  • Human behaviour can be disciplined only when thoughts and mind are disciplined.
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3. Preksha Dhyana

  • Preksha Dhyana is an important component of Jeevan Vigyan.
  • It is a technique of controlling and disciplining the mind.
  • Its aim is to change attitudes and behaviours and develop an integrated, balanced personality.
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4. Art of Living and Sudarshan Kriya

  • Art of Living and Jeevan Vigyan share the same basic idea: body, mind, and soul should remain in harmony.
  • Sri Paramhansa Yogananda introduced the concept of Art of Living.
  • The essence of this teaching is that an integrated humane and spiritual life needs discipline and control of the mind.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Control and discipline of the mind for a healthy, peaceful, and balanced life

Need for mind controlSelf-control and disciplineYoga as a way of lifeJeevan VigyanPreksha DhyanaArt of LivingSudarshan KriyaTranscendental Meditation

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What are the important topics in Controlling And Disciplining The Mind for NIOS Class 10 Psychology?
Key topics in Controlling And Disciplining The Mind include Importance of Controlling the Mind, Jeevan Vigyan, Preksha Dhyana, Art of Living and Sudarshan Kriya. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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