ROLE OF VAADMARG IN DEVELOPING LOGICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC TEMPER AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i06%20(June).2111Keywords:
Vaadmarg, Vada, Logical Thinking, Scientific Temper, Critical Reasoning, Medical EducationAbstract
Background: Vaadmarg (structured debate methodology) described in classical Ayurvedic texts is a systematic approach to discussion, reasoning, and critical analysis. It includes methods like Vada, Jalpa, and Vitanda, which promote intellectual clarity and evidence-based argumentation. In modern medical education, developing logical thinking and scientific temper is essential for clinical reasoning, decision-making, and research aptitude. Aim: To explore the role of Vaadmarg in enhancing logical thinking and scientific temper among medical students. Objectives: To understand the classical concept of Vaadmarg in Ayurveda To analyze its components in relation to logical reasoning To evaluate its role in developing scientific temper among medical students. Materials and Methods: This is a conceptual and literary study based on classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita and Nyaya Darshana, along with modern educational and cognitive science literature. Comparative analysis was done to correlate principles of Vaadmarg with contemporary teaching-learning methods like group discussion, debate-based learning, and problem-based learning. Results: Vaadmarg promotes structured thinking, analytical ability, and clarity in communication. It enhances skills such as hypothesis formulation, evidence evaluation, and logical conclusion drawing. Students trained through Vaadmarg demonstrate improved critical thinking, better diagnostic reasoning, and increased engagement in academic discussions. Conclusion: Vaadmarg serves as an effective traditional tool for cultivating logical thinking and scientific temper among medical students. Its integration into modern medical education can bridge classical wisdom with contemporary pedagogical needs, leading to holistic intellectual development.
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