Abstract:
The word value is derived from the latin word, "Val ere" which means to be of worth, to be strong. The Random house dictionary of the english language defines value as "Ideal", belief etc that arouses an emotional response for or against in a given society or a given person'. Value literally means something that has a price, something precious, dear and worthwhile. Values refer to objects, expenence , achievements etc., what we consider desirable and valuable for our existence and evolution. Value are considered as determinants of human behavior. If a person observes a value this indicates that the person has his own discipline for living and
behaving. Values give meaning and strength to a person's character by occupying a central place in one's life. They influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Values guide us to do the right thing, they also help us to be morally sound.
Truth , righteous conduct, peace, love and non-violence are the basic traits of human beings which distinguish himlher from other creatives . Through the inculcation of there basic human values in feelings, thoughts and actions, one can acquire wisdom and virtues that will lead to the blossoming of human excellence, and the medium or instrument through which this excellence could be achieved in learning, is education or Vidya . Education is the process of human improvement, human enlightenment and human transformation for achievement of a letter and higher quality of life.
