Vedic education was centered around spiritual knowledge and development of character. There were four main Vedas - Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva - that formed the basis of curriculum. Education was provided through the gurukul system and differed according to caste, with Brahmins focusing on language and rituals. The teacher-student relationship was authoritarian, with students serving their gurus. Overall, Vedic education aimed to develop a balanced personality and help students progress through different life stages to achieve moksha or self-realization.
The education system which was evolved first in ancient India is known as the Vedic system of education. In other words, the ancient system of education was based on the Vedas and therefore it was given the name of Vedic Educational System. In Vedic era education had a very prominent place in society. It was being considered as pious and important for society. In the eyes of Aryans, education was the only means to acquire, prosperity in the field of physical, mental, spiritual and social developments. Education was must for everybody for becoming cultured. In absence of education people were considered as uncultured and animal like thing. Education was an instrument to show new paths and knowledge to us. Education opens our hidden qualities and helps people to attain Salvation. It can be regarded as ―Third Eye‘of human beings. Through education only a man gets rid from debt of Guru and so was the feeling of people at that time. In short by putting different logic, we can say that education was the most important aspect of human life of that period. Terms such as knowledge, awakening, humility, modesty etc. are often used to characterize education in the Vedic period.Educational Achievements of Vedic age were as follows:
1. Education emphasized the development of spirituality the ashram system was adopted for paying of the individual’s debt towards the Gods, his forefathers, his teacher and society.
2. The minds of the parents were first prepared to instill in them a desire for the education of their children. It has been said that those parents are the enemy of the child who do not teach their children.
3. Great attention was paid to the development of Childs character. Teachers laid stress on integral development of the individuals’ personality.
4. Social skill was evolved through training in fulfillment of duties
5. Efforts were made for the preservation and propagation of the national culture.
6. Education was free. Its expenses were borne by the society and the king
7. While living in Gurukul the child imbibed education in a favourable environment
8. A student was compelled to obey the ideals of the Gurukul. He had to shoulder the burden of existence through begging for alms. This practice developed humility and tolerance in the student
9. In developing the students character attention was paid to his nature, early experiences upbringing and circumstance
10. Self study (Swadhyaya) was considered more important
11. The medium of education was divine pronouncement
12. The examination was oral one. The student was required to give oral answers in a congregation of scholars. It he satisfied them, he was given a degree or little. The consensus of the scholars’ opinion was essential for obtaining such a title.
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The education system which was evolved first in ancient India is known as the Vedic system of education. In other words, the ancient system of education was based on the Vedas and therefore it was given the name of Vedic Educational System. In Vedic era education had a very prominent place in society. It was being considered as pious and important for society. In the eyes of Aryans, education was the only means to acquire, prosperity in the field of physical, mental, spiritual and social developments. Education was must for everybody for becoming cultured. In absence of education people were considered as uncultured and animal like thing. Education was an instrument to show new paths and knowledge to us. Education opens our hidden qualities and helps people to attain Salvation. It can be regarded as ―Third Eye‘of human beings. Through education only a man gets rid from debt of Guru and so was the feeling of people at that time. In short by putting different logic, we can say that education was the most important aspect of human life of that period. Terms such as knowledge, awakening, humility, modesty etc. are often used to characterize education in the Vedic period.Educational Achievements of Vedic age were as follows:
1. Education emphasized the development of spirituality the ashram system was adopted for paying of the individual’s debt towards the Gods, his forefathers, his teacher and society.
2. The minds of the parents were first prepared to instill in them a desire for the education of their children. It has been said that those parents are the enemy of the child who do not teach their children.
3. Great attention was paid to the development of Childs character. Teachers laid stress on integral development of the individuals’ personality.
4. Social skill was evolved through training in fulfillment of duties
5. Efforts were made for the preservation and propagation of the national culture.
6. Education was free. Its expenses were borne by the society and the king
7. While living in Gurukul the child imbibed education in a favourable environment
8. A student was compelled to obey the ideals of the Gurukul. He had to shoulder the burden of existence through begging for alms. This practice developed humility and tolerance in the student
9. In developing the students character attention was paid to his nature, early experiences upbringing and circumstance
10. Self study (Swadhyaya) was considered more important
11. The medium of education was divine pronouncement
12. The examination was oral one. The student was required to give oral answers in a congregation of scholars. It he satisfied them, he was given a degree or little. The consensus of the scholars’ opinion was essential for obtaining such a title.
This PPT contains all about Buddhist Education. That is about Mahatma Buddha, Buddhist scriptures, noble truths, Pubjja and Upsampada ceremony and famous Buddhist universities.
The most important system of education in medieval period was the Buddhist system of education. Buddhist education came into the existence in the 5th century B.C. Buddhist system of education was monastic. All castes were admitted to Buddhist sangh. The history of education in Buddha period is inter-related with the history of monasteries and Vihara because there were no independent educational institutions or centers, other than those religious centers. Those centers were highly responsible for the spread of Buddhism in India by 600B.C.
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2. VEDIC EDUCATION
Vedic education is the mirror of all the
education.
System of culture of India lies in the
vedic education.
Reflection of spiritual knowledge
There are 4 vedas
- Rig veda
- Sam veda
- Yajur veda
- Athar veda
3. ORGIN OF VEDAS
The word veda has been derived from
the verb vid , with a prefix dhayan –
means spiritual emotion , action(karma)
and result.
Orgin of vedas from
○ Smrithi
○ Sruthi
4. Features of vedic education
Education to all
Gurukula system
Upanayana ceremony
Brahmacharya
Accepting of Alms
Teacher-Students Relationship
Curriculum
Method Of Teaching
Vocational Education
Guru have full autonomy
5. Education provided according to their position
in the caste.
In the early vedic schools ,only to Brahmans
later 500 BC , education of the Ksatriyas and
Vaisyas came under Brahman control.
In the early Vedic period(1000-2000BC)
education was a family responsibility,being
given by father to the son.
In the later vedic age (1000-500BC) ,the age
of UPANISHADS education was
institutionalised and it look a definite shapes
and formal structure.
6. Aims of vedic education
Ultimate aim is MUKTI or self
realization.
Development of personality.
Formation of character.
Preservation and transmission of
culture.
7. Curriculum
Curriculum varied according to the intrinsic needs of
the different classes
Brahmin Class
(siksha,vyakarana,kalpa,jyotisha)
Kshatriyas
(Archery,Horsemanship,other arts
of warfare)
Vaisyas
(agriculture and trade )
Ayurveda , Bhutavidya taught in accordance with
the aptitude of the students.
8. Teacher –pupil relationship
Every student was required to serve his
teacher compulsorily.
The students obeyed the guru, any
violation of Guru’s instructions give
punishment.
Guru had full autonomy.
Teacher centered education
Lecture method is used
9. Classical method of study
Sravana - listening of text
Manana – reflection on their meaning
Nididyasana – constant meditation on
the self as described in those text.
10. Women edu in Vedic period
During vedic age women were given full
status with men.
Women edu was peak at this time.
In those days some womens have deep
scholarship and penance were regarded as
women Rishis.
Women Rishis were called Rishikas or
Brahmavadinis.
The rig veda makes mentoin of several
such women sages as Lopamudra,Urvasi
and Savithri.
12. Different stages of life
Brahmacharya
Garhastya
Vanaprastha
Sannyasa
for develop a balanced personality.
13. Role of teacher
Teacher influenced the learner through
his life model.
Teacher was considered as the spiritual
father of the students.
Teachers are higher calibers
Teacher possessed high moral
character.
14. Discipline in Vedic period
Students were promoted to maintain self
discipline through life.
Punishment were given for indiscipline
Schedule were maintained to reduce the
incidence of interpersonal conflicts and
indiscipline.
o Compulsory Brahmacharya
15. Merits
Vedic period paid attention to the formation of
character and development of personality of
child.
Social skills evolved through training in the
fulfillment of duties.
Efforts were made for preservation of culture.
Education was free
Its expenses borne by society and the king .
Begging for alms developed humility and
tolerance in students.
16. Treated their students as their own
children.
Education on women also received proper
attention during vedic period.
Music and dancing were also taught to
girls.
Arts and handicrafts were highly respected.
The teacher enjoyed the highest social
status.
17. Demerits
The vedic education laid undue stress
on spiritual matters.
The secular and material aspects of life
were not given adequate importance.
This was because the goal of life was
self –realisation and education was not
considered as the birth right of a person.