A STUDY ON THE ANCIENT GURUKUL SYSTEM: AN URGENT NEED TO IMPLEMENT IN THE MODERN EDUCATION SYSTEM

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Bharat Brain Trust,

Edited By: Dr. Joydeb Patra, Dr. Prodipta Barman, Dr. Tamal Gupta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69889/IMBS.978-81-965700-1-9

ISBN: 978-81-965700-1-9

The Gurukul system of education existed in ancient times. Students lived at their guru's place and learned various subjects, which they could later use to solve real-life problems. A strong emotional bond between the guru and the shishya was essential before the teaching and learning could begin. The guru taught a wide range of topics, including religion, Sanskrit, scriptures, medicine, philosophy, literature, warfare, statecraft, astrology, history, and more. Learning involved more than just reading books; it required connecting ideas to the natural world and life experiences. It was not about memorizing facts and figures to pass exams. Education was based on the Vedas, the rules of sacrifice, grammar, derivation, understanding nature, logical reasoning, science, and the skills needed for a job. The ancient education system in India recognized that the ultimate goal of life is self-realization. It was unique in many ways, as society did not interfere with the subjects studied, regulate fees, or dictate the hours of instruction.