Contribution of The Bhagavad Gita in Theory and Practice of Education: A Framework of Systematic Literature Review

The Bhagavad Gita is a literary composition presented in the form of a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, taking place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna experienced a profound emotional impact upon witnessing his own kin turn adversaries on the battlefield. The Bhagavad Gita is delivered on the battlefield as a means of inspiring him. According to Lord Krishna, he conveyed a message to Arjun. The text in question is widely regarded as the most significant scripture within the realm of Vedic philosophy. In the Bhagavad Gita, the interpretation of Education is infused with the principles of Karma Yoga, Gnana Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga. The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Indian scripture to be followed in each aspect of our life. Hence, this study focuses on the analytical review of the past researches as a systematic literature review (SLR) along with its meta-analysis and interpretation of the educational elements inherent in the Bhagavad Gita, highlighted in the scholastic representations of the researchers. The SLR pertains to the impact of the Bhagavad Gita as a part of educational philosophy, namely encompassing the essence of education, its objectives, and its significance in the curriculum, teaching methodologies and procedures, assessment approaches, as well as the roles of both learners and teachers within an educational context and finally the various approaches to leading a life that encompasses both spiritual and material aspects.