Vedic education during the Vedic period was both narrow and extensive. Students received education initially at home and then attended gurukuls for further study. Education focused on religious texts like the Vedas as well as subjects like arts. Students lived a disciplined life at gurukuls under the guidance of gurus for many years depending on how many Vedas they studied. The education system was free from state control and aimed at spiritual and religious learning as well as the preservation of culture and development of knowledge and social duties. Medium of instruction was Sanskrit and teaching methods included memorization under the tutelage of gurus.

1. Vedic Period
Made by:
Vipin Kr Shukla
B.Ed First Year Student

2. Introduction:
 In Vedic period the education was both narrow and
extensive modes.
 So, that time these are the synonymous of knowledge,
Prosperity and Humanity along with discipline.
 During that time education was given to the student at
their home and then they went to Gurukuls and where
their upanayan Sanskar was going to be done and then
their admission was done in Gurukuls.

3. Contd…..
 So, they taught both senses- Narrow were, arts and its
related topics are taught, But in extensive sense all the
subjects are taught.
 After their Samapwartan programs are conducted were they
got their degrees or Certificate and it was also told by Gurus
that they have to undergo self study for their whole life.
 So our Vedic education system was very ancient and old, So
here Vedas are taught and therefore it was said to be as the
Vedic Period.

4. Main Feature's of Vedic education
system:
 Administration and Finance of education:
 a) Free from state control
b)Free Education
c) Source of income.
Structure and Organization of education:
a) Primary education
b) Higher education

5. Aims of education in Vedic period:
 Spiritual control
 Spirituality
 Religious values
 Students would attain concentration in Vedas and
finally attain salvation(Moksha)
 Preservation and enhancement of health
 Acc to them in a Healthy Body healthy minds
survives.

6. Contd….
 Development of knowledge
 Social and national duties
 Preservation and development of culture
 Moral and character development

7. Curriculum of Vedic education:
 Curriculum divided into two types of education:
 Primary education
 Higher education
 Para ( Spiritual)
 Apara( Materialistic)

8. Medium of education:
 Sanskrit
 Monotorial system

9. Discipline:
 Very tough
 Spiritual control
 Free from any entertainment
 Not to use toxic products
 Not to tell untruth
 Not to beat animals
 Main aim is (Spiritual control.)
 All persons should treat equally.

10. Teaching Institutions:
 Gurukul
 Study of one veda (Snatak(12 ) years.
 Study of two veda Vasu) 24 years.
 Study of three veda (Rudra) 36 years.
 Study of four veda Aditya) 46 years.
 Rishi Ashrams

11. Teachers during Vedic education:
 Teacher are very scholarly self studies Religious
and Good characteristics.
 Teachers treat students just like as Father.
 Teachers are very strict and all the students have to
follow rules and regulations of the Gurukuls.
 Teachers also follow the instructions of head
bikshu.

12. Students during Vedic education:
 Students should be Brahmchari (Celibate) at their
education duration.
 They put simple clothes have simple food and live
simple life.
 Relation between student and teacher just like a father
and son.
 They have to make arrangement of food for Gurukuls
on daily basis.
 Students should woke up early in morning before
wake up of his Guru and make arrangements for
ashrams.

13. Some important terms:
 Upanayan rituals
 Samapwartan ceremony
 Paribacharya (Mobile teacher)
 Sammelon
 Etc.