This document discusses Indian values prevalent in contemporary society. It explains that Indian values have developed over time through sources like the Vedas, Upanishads, and religious practices. Some key Indian values discussed are truth, non-violence, peace, tolerance, honesty, sacrifice, renunciation, compassion, and humanity. The document also discusses how modernization has introduced Western values like freedom, equality, and justice to Indian society, while some modern Indian values discussed are human rights, social responsibility, tolerance, gender equality, and environmental protection. The conclusion reflects on ensuring future generations inherit positive values like empathy, respect, love, loyalty, and honesty through leading by example.

1. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA
Value And Peace Education
Values Prevalent In Contemporary Society
SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
DR. CHANDVIR BOUDH SITAKANT BEHERA
ASST. PROFESSOR ROLL NO. 211842
CUH, SOE SEMESTER 2ND
SECTION C
CUH, SOE

2. VALUES REFLECT OUR SENSE OF RIGHT
AND WRONG. THEY HELP US GROW AND
DEVELOP. THEY HELP US CREATE THE
FUTURE WE WANT. THE DECISIONS WE
MAKE EVERY DAY ARE A REFLECTION
OF OUR VALUES.

3. THE LITERATURE ON INDIAN VALUES HAS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE AGES, COMES FROM SOUNCES OF THE VEDAS,
UPANISHADS, PURANAS, RELIGIOUS PRACTICES, INSCRIPTIONS, TRADITIONS, CUSTOME AND BELIEFS.
→INDIAN VALUES CAN ALSO BE UNDERSTOOD FROM INDIAN ARTS, ARCHITECTURE, PAINTINGS, SONG, DANCE AND
MUSIC.
→SOME OF THE HUMAN VALUES LIKE TRUTH, NON-VIOLENCE, PEACE, AND TOLERANCE ARE OF PURELY INDION
ORIGIN.
→SOME OF THE SOCIAL VALUES LIKE HONESTY, SACRIFICE, RENUNCIATION, COMPASSION, HUMANITY, FORGIVENESS,
AND CHARITY ETC. CONTINUEING IN INDIAN SOCIETY SINCE LONG.
DESPITE HAVING INDIA'S DIVERSITY, SOCIAL HARMONY IS ONE OF THE IMPORTANT VALUES BINDING DIFFERENT
COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO STAND AS A NATION STATE,

4. WE LEARN MOST OF OUR VALUES FROM OUR
PARENTS AND EXTENDED FAMILIES. OUR FAMILY
VALUES STEM FROM OUR SOCIAL AND CULTURAL
VALUES. SOMETIMES NEW LIFE EXPERIENCES MAY
CHANGE VALUES WE PREVIOUSLY HELD.

5. INDIVIDUAL VALUES REFLECT HOW WE
LIVE OUR LIFE AND WHAT WE
CONSIDER IMPORTANT FOR OUR OWN
SELF-INTERESTS. INDIVIDUAL VALUES
INCLUDE ENTHUSIASM, CREATIVITY,
HUMILITY AND PERSONAL
FULFILLMENT.

6. RELATIONSHIP VALUES REFLECT
HOW WE RELATE TO OTHER
PEOPLE IN OUR LIFE, SUCH AS
FRIENDS, FAMILY, TEACHERS,
MANAGERS, ETC. RELATIONSHIP
VALUES INCLUDE OPENNESS,
TRUST, GENEROSITY AND CARING.

7. Social values reflect how we
relate to society. Social values
include justice, freedom,
respect, community, and
responsibility.

8. MODERN VALUES :
The Modernization of Indian society began with the British rule in India.
The modern values are distinct from traditional values with reference to the
behaviour pattern associated with the current socio-cultural practices.
The uniqueness of modern society comes from advance in The Science and
technology providing new avenues to the social life.
The modern values in Indian society entail Western principles of Freedom,
nationality, liberty, equality and Justice.

9. →Modernity embody with the reason. rationality, empiricism,
progress, science, universalism, Freedom and Standardization of
human nature.
→Indian Sociologists state, that modernity changes the caste
system in Indion society and move forward The emergence of class
system.
Human nights with social responsibility, democratic participation,
tolerance, creativity. gender equality. Obligation to environment
protection, copperation and caring are some of the modern values
adopted and practice in modern Indian society.

10. IN TODAY’S WORLD, IT MAY
SEEM OUR SOCIETY DOESN’T
PRACTICE MANY VALUES. WE
HAVE A RISE IN
DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE OF
POWER, GREED, ETC. WHAT ARE
WE LEAVING BEHIND FOR OUR
FUTURE GENERATIONS? MAYBE
IT’S TIME SOCIETY TAKES A
HARD LOOK AT ITS VALUES.

11. Empathy, Respect, Love, Loyalty, Honesty
Here are some values I feel our society needs more
of:

12. Values can be contagious; if we practice them,
many others will also, including our next
generation. Hopefully more practice from all of
us will leave the world a better place for future
generations.