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VEDIC SYSTEM OF EDUCATION.
Unit- V : Policy Framework on Education: Pre-
Independent India
CONTENT
 Introduction
 Four Vedas
 System of education during Vedic period.
 Salient features of Vedic system of education.
 Curriculum during Vedic period of education.
 Methods of instruction
 Role of teacher
 Discipline in Vedic periods
 Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
 In ancient Indian education emerged from the Vedas because the
Vedas are the sources of Indian philosophy of life. The Veda
means knowledge.
 It is the mirror of all the education.
 Vedic period : Before 600 B.C
FOUR VEDAS
RIG –
Prayers
YAJUR –
Rituals ,
Sacrifices
SAMA-
Chants
and
Music.
ATHARAVA-
Charms &
Spells
VEDAS
SYSTEM OF EDUCATION DURING
VEDIC PERIOD
Vedic system of education.
 The student life in vedic period was began
with Upanayana ceremony.
 This was performed for 3 days.
 And the students go to this chosen teacher, called as Acharya.
 The place of learning was called Gurukul and after the
Upanayana ceremony the pupils was called as Brahmachari.
 The home of the teacher or Acharya was the centre of learning,
which was situated in natural surrounding.
 The age limit of upanayan was 8 years, 11 years and 12 years
respectively for Brahmins, Kshatriya and Vaishyas.
SALIENT FEATURES OF VEDIC
SYSTEM OF EDUCATION
 The ancient Indian education emerged from the Vedas as
they were the main sources of Indian philosophy of life.
 The attitude of people towards life was intellectual and
spiritual, rather than materialistic. Their objective was to
attain salvation through education and that to through
religious education.
 Indian culture surcharged with religious feelings and it
was assigned prominent place in the field of education.
 The discipline of Brahmacharya was compulsory for all.
Education helped in the observance of celibacy, control over
senses and purity of life.
 To serve the preceptor was considered as the sacred duty by the
pupils. Being a residential pupils he was looking to the comforts
of the Guru. In thought, speech and deed he pledged devotion to
his Guru.
 The practical aspect of life was not lost of sight. Side by
side with art, literature, and philosophy students were
getting working knowledge in agriculture and other
vocations of life.
 Individual was the teaching unit and all round
development of the child's personality was the chief aim
of education. The method of teaching was psychological
in nature.
CURRICULUM DURING VEDIC SYSTEM
OF EDUCATION
 The curriculum during Vedic period was dominated by the teaching
of Vedas and Vedic literature, spiritual and moral lessons. The other
subject like philosophy, astrology, logic, language, grammar were
teaching during Vedic period.
 Also physical education was included in the curriculum student were
learned archery, wrestling, hunting, dancing, etc. Some professional
and Technical Education like astronomy, chikisha, Ayurveda,
arthasastra were the student learned in the curriculum.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
I. Sravana : is listening to words texts as they
uttered by the teacher
II. Manana : is the process of deliberation or
reflection of the topic taught.
III. Nididhyasana : represents the highest stage.
 Individual teaching pupils were taught individually
not in masses by the class methods.
ROLE OF TEACHER
 Teacher influenced the learner through his life
model.
 Teacher was considered as the spiritual father of
the students.
 Teacher are higher calibers.
 Teacher possessed high moral character
DISCIPLINE IN VEDIC PERIODS
 Students were promoted to maintain self discipline
through life.
 Punishment were given for indiscipline.
 Schedule were maintained conflicts and
indiscipline.
 Compulsory brahmacharya.
CONCLUSION :
 The Vedic education begin mostly spiritual, liberal
and contemplative in nature, was meant for all who
were really interested, capable and dedicated and
were in search of the highest truth and supreme
knowledge.
 Education was free of coast and the students led an
exemplary life in Vedic system of education .
Vedic period of education

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Vedic period of education

  • 1. VEDIC SYSTEM OF EDUCATION. Unit- V : Policy Framework on Education: Pre- Independent India
  • 2. CONTENT  Introduction  Four Vedas  System of education during Vedic period.  Salient features of Vedic system of education.  Curriculum during Vedic period of education.  Methods of instruction  Role of teacher  Discipline in Vedic periods  Conclusion
  • 3. INTRODUCTION  In ancient Indian education emerged from the Vedas because the Vedas are the sources of Indian philosophy of life. The Veda means knowledge.  It is the mirror of all the education.  Vedic period : Before 600 B.C
  • 4. FOUR VEDAS RIG – Prayers YAJUR – Rituals , Sacrifices SAMA- Chants and Music. ATHARAVA- Charms & Spells
  • 6. SYSTEM OF EDUCATION DURING VEDIC PERIOD Vedic system of education.  The student life in vedic period was began with Upanayana ceremony.  This was performed for 3 days.  And the students go to this chosen teacher, called as Acharya.
  • 7.
  • 8.  The place of learning was called Gurukul and after the Upanayana ceremony the pupils was called as Brahmachari.  The home of the teacher or Acharya was the centre of learning, which was situated in natural surrounding.  The age limit of upanayan was 8 years, 11 years and 12 years respectively for Brahmins, Kshatriya and Vaishyas.
  • 9.
  • 10. SALIENT FEATURES OF VEDIC SYSTEM OF EDUCATION  The ancient Indian education emerged from the Vedas as they were the main sources of Indian philosophy of life.  The attitude of people towards life was intellectual and spiritual, rather than materialistic. Their objective was to attain salvation through education and that to through religious education.  Indian culture surcharged with religious feelings and it was assigned prominent place in the field of education.
  • 11.  The discipline of Brahmacharya was compulsory for all. Education helped in the observance of celibacy, control over senses and purity of life.  To serve the preceptor was considered as the sacred duty by the pupils. Being a residential pupils he was looking to the comforts of the Guru. In thought, speech and deed he pledged devotion to his Guru.
  • 12.  The practical aspect of life was not lost of sight. Side by side with art, literature, and philosophy students were getting working knowledge in agriculture and other vocations of life.  Individual was the teaching unit and all round development of the child's personality was the chief aim of education. The method of teaching was psychological in nature.
  • 13. CURRICULUM DURING VEDIC SYSTEM OF EDUCATION  The curriculum during Vedic period was dominated by the teaching of Vedas and Vedic literature, spiritual and moral lessons. The other subject like philosophy, astrology, logic, language, grammar were teaching during Vedic period.  Also physical education was included in the curriculum student were learned archery, wrestling, hunting, dancing, etc. Some professional and Technical Education like astronomy, chikisha, Ayurveda, arthasastra were the student learned in the curriculum.
  • 14. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: I. Sravana : is listening to words texts as they uttered by the teacher II. Manana : is the process of deliberation or reflection of the topic taught. III. Nididhyasana : represents the highest stage.  Individual teaching pupils were taught individually not in masses by the class methods.
  • 15. ROLE OF TEACHER  Teacher influenced the learner through his life model.  Teacher was considered as the spiritual father of the students.  Teacher are higher calibers.  Teacher possessed high moral character
  • 16. DISCIPLINE IN VEDIC PERIODS  Students were promoted to maintain self discipline through life.  Punishment were given for indiscipline.  Schedule were maintained conflicts and indiscipline.  Compulsory brahmacharya.
  • 17. CONCLUSION :  The Vedic education begin mostly spiritual, liberal and contemplative in nature, was meant for all who were really interested, capable and dedicated and were in search of the highest truth and supreme knowledge.  Education was free of coast and the students led an exemplary life in Vedic system of education .