Question

Explain the salient features of the vedic system of education

Answer 1

Answer:

The ancient Indian education emerged from Vedas as they were the main sources of indian philosophy of life.

The attitude of the people towards life was intellectual and spiritual,rather than materialistic.

Their main objective was to attain salvation through education and that too through religious education..

Answer 2

Vedic philosophy states that the pillars of human life are reality, non-violence, restraint, austerity and spiritual upliftment.

Explanation:

Vedic philosophy states that the pillars of human life are reality, non-violence, restraint, austerity and spiritual upliftment. Words like awakening of knowledge, humility, modesty, etc., are often used to describe training in the Vedic age. Ancient texts refer to the uneducated person as a proud animal and education is seen as a source of light.

• Main features include -

1. No state control on education:- The rulers of the country had very little instruction towards education. It was a private matter of the people which was handled only by Brahmins.
2. Teacher High Status:- Teachers were a highly respected class, even the kings were respected. The kings got great teachers like Narada, Vashishtha and Vishwamitra.
3. Residential School:- Teacher and student lived together and thus identified with each other.
4. Immediate Goal:- Vocational studies, however, the immediate goal of education was to prepare different castes of people for their real life needs.