Banasthali
University aims at the synthesis of spiritual value of the East and
scientific spirit of the West. It encourages the development of
balanced personality through its five-fold educational Programme, known
as ‘Panchmukhi Shiksha’. This programme, which evolved from
experimentation, attempts a balance between five aspects of education:
Physical, Practical, Aesthetic, Moral and Intellectual.
The
main thrust of all the activities of the Banasthali University is the
development of a complete personality. The institution firmly believes
that the personality consists of interdependent components, each being
equally important requiring equal attention. The ‘Panchmukhi Shiksha’
addresses the following aspects.
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Physical: Under
physical education programme various activities like parade , shooting,
riding, flying, girl guiding, bulbul, swimming, yoga and various modern
and traditional sports like kabbadi, kho-kho, hockey, basket ball,
badminton, long jump, high jump etc . are included.
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Aesthetic : After
learning music & painting up to class v, students can choose either
music (vocal or instrumental) or painting. Dance education is being
provided to all levels.
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Practical : Under
practical education sanganary printing & dying, batique, bandhej,
tailoring, embroidery, craft, papermache etc. are included under
domestic education. Students are supposed to perform cleaning and
washing and collective Shramadan.
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Moral :
The aim of moral education is to develop personality of the students,
so as to cultivate in them the feeling of respect for all religions. It
is achieved by the means of weekly prayers, talks, Veda, Geeta &
Ramayana path etc. The common evening prayer and Udbodhen program is
unique.
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Intellectual : Intellectual
education is being given to the students in order to avoid the relative
aspects of modern education. Natural and social sciences with languages
and Maths are being taught with sciences from the beginning . Education
methods are adopted with the help of projects related to social and
natural environment. Banasthali University never believes in
examination-based education system. It gives emphasis on practical
education.
This way the students develop an integrated and balanced personality.
