The Gurukul education system is an ancient Indian residential schooling method where students live with their guru, learning through close interaction and practical experiences. Originating over 15,000 years ago during the Vedic period, the system faced decline due to Islamic invasions and British colonial influence. The document advocates for reviving the Gurukul system, highlighting its focus on value-based education and character development, which contrasts with modern education's emphasis on job preparation.

1. Gurukul Education
System
The ancient education system of India

2. What is a Gurukul?
Gurukul is a type of residential schooling system in which the
shishya(students) lives with the acharya or guru. The acharya
feeds him, teaches him, and treats him one with the family. The
shishya(student) helps the guru in his day-to-day work and
learns from his conduct as well. This is the way education was
imparted to everyone during the Vedic period, Mahabharata
period well up to the 18th century till the British introduced an
alternative day-boarding system.

4. History of Gurukul
System
15000 years old system

5. Gurukul system of Education in Vedic Period
Gurukuls have existed since the
early Vedic period. It was the basis
of Varnashram dharma which is
the basis of Indian culture and
society.

6. Gurukuls in
Ramayana
Vishwamitra, Vashishtha ashramas, etc.

7. Gurukul mentioned in Ramayana
In addition to Siddhasharam,
Vashishtha ashram, and
Vishwamitra’s ashram, there were
many other famous ashram that
finds mention in Ramayana.

8. Gurukuls in
Mahabharata
Guru Dronacharya ashram

9. Gurukul mentioned in Mahabharata
Guru Dronacharya’s gurukul was
one of the most famous ashrama
mentioned in Mahabharata where
all the Kauravas as well as
Pandavas learned Dhanurveda
(military science).

10. Products of
Gurukula System
Alumni

11. Gurukul Products

12. Gurukul Products

13. Books written by above great acharyas
● Yoga Darshana of Patanjali
● Samkhya Darshana of Kapila
● Vaisheshika of Kannada
● Brahmasphutasiddhanta, etc. of Brahamagupta
● Aryabhatiya by Aryabhata
● Leelavati (part of Siddhanta Shiromani) of Bhaskara
II
● Brihat Samhita, Romaka Siddhanta, etc by
Vrahmihira

14. Concepts discussed in above books
● Yoga
● Samkhya
● Atomic Theory in Vaisheshika
● Arithmetic & Algebra in Leelawati
● Astronomy & Astrology by Vrahmihira
● Pythagorus theorem, etc in Sulbha sutras of
Baudhayana

15. Destruction of
Gurukul Education
System
Islamic invasions, British period &
Independent India

16. Mahabharata War
After Mahabharata war, societal
structure as well as educational
infrastructure was distorted due to
lack of intellectual power caused
by large scale destruction.

17. Aftermath of Mahabharata War
After about 1100 years Buddhism
rose. Later Jainism, Ajivika, etc.
become very prominent. They
carried forward the Gurukul
System. But things weren’t that
great.

18. Islamic Invasions
Islamic invasions particularly after
11th century were very
detrimental to the gurukul
education.

19. British Period
Thomas Munro, W. Adams, T.B.
Macaulay, G. Leitner, G.L.
Prendergast are some of the most
prominent British names that
studied and destroyed Gurukul
System barring Leitner.

20. Independent India
Thinking Modernity = Westernity,
Indian leaders of independent
India didn’t act much differently
than their spiritual precursors i.e.
British.

21. Objectives

22. Objectives
● Value Based & Experiential
Education
● Character Traits Development
● Committing to life-long
learning
● Be a great teacher

23. Subjects Taught
Curriculum

24. Subjects Taught
● Languages
● Vedas & Vedangas
● Yoga & Ayurveda
● History, Ramayana,
Mahabharata
● Vocational Training
● etc.

25. Advantages of
Gurukul System

26. Advantages of Gurukul System
● Prepares for life rather than
only preparing for job.
● Practical learning Vs
Theoretical
● Learning not limited to
academic subjects

27. Do we need
Gurukul System
back in India?

28. Back to Gurukul System
Current Education System is
severely lacking in most areas
most notably in providing jobs
which is its main USP

29. Are you interested in working
for Gurukul System?

30. Support Gurukul System
Vediconcepts is working to revive Gurukul System of
Education in India. If interested, let’s work together.

31. Learn more @ vediconcepts.com
● Gurukul Education System
● Advantages of Gurukul System
● Status of Gurukuls under British Rule
● Subjects Taught in Gurukul