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Conceptual Study – Published: January 12, 2008


Education for Sthitha Prajna

D. Raja Ganesan
ABSTRACT
This article explores the concept of Sthitha Prajna—a stable and conscious mode of being emphasized in Indian philosophy— and its relevance to education and personal development. Drawing from global philosophical perspectives and psychoanalytic theories, the paper situates Sthitha Prajna within a framework of emotional resilience, ethical action, and cognitive tranquility. It contrasts Western outward-looking worldviews with the inward, contemplative Indian approach, emphasizing that education should cultivate an individual's inner anchorage and preparedness for life. The article further examines the application of Sthitha Prajna in modern educational contexts, posing research questions about its universality, gender relevance, and applicability across life stages. The discussion underscores the potential of integrating this philosophical concept into contemporary educational practice to foster balanced, resilient, and purposeful learners.
Keywords: Sthitha Prajna; Stable Consciousness; Education; Indian Philosophy; Emotional Resilience; Nishkama Karma; Modes of Being; Inner Anchoring
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
How to cite this article: Ganesan, D. R. (2008). Education for Sthitha Prajna. Indian Educational Researcher, 1(1), 6–10.
Received: December 27, 2007; Revision Received: January 08, 2008; Accepted: January 12, 2008.