Emotions – II ; Pujya Gurudev

Intelligence vs Emotions 

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Personal values:Personal values evolve from interaction with the external world and can change over time.Integrity in the application of values refers to its continuity; persons have integrity if they apply their values appropriately regardless of arguments or negative reinforcement from others. Values are applied appropriately when they are applied in the right area. For example, it would be appropriate to apply religious values in times of happiness as well as in times of despair. One’s samskaras (and hence his/her genes), circumstances and experiences influence one’s personal value system but this fact is universal that one’s personal values, integrity and emotional intelligence are mutually dependent. For example, if one respects personal values of others and reacts prudently, it indicates his dignity of emotional maturity. Love, care, courage, bravery, integrity and compassion are examples of universal emotional-values associated with high emotional intelligence.

Cultural values:Families, groups, societies, have values that are largely shared by their members. These values are derived from what could be broadly termed as the prevalent cultural values . The values identify those objects, conditions or characteristics that members of the society consider important; that is, valuable. In the United States, for example, values might include material comfort, wealth, competition, individualism or religiosity. These values are sort of ‘measures’ that convey to the members of a society how people should be and how society should be.

The superficial values of a society can often be influenced by economic, political and social developments or, as per the modern trends, noting which people receive honor or respect. In the US, for example, professional athletes are more highly honored than college teachers, in part because the society values physical activity and competitiveness more than mental activity and education. The scenario is quite different in the Indian society, where religious faith on the one hand and media supported popularity of film actors and cricketers on the other might steal the show. The implicit core or foundational values, on the contrary, have strong rooting in emotional nature and these values do not deviate even in tumulous tides of change. For example, belief in God is a core value of the American society and it is also a predominant foundational value of Indian Culture.

Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma