how is the life of a Gurukul
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Gurukula (Sanskrit: गुरुकल) is a type of residential school in India with pupils (shishya) living near the guru, often in the same house.[1][2] Before British rule, they served as South Asia's primary educational institution. The guru-shishya tradition (parampara) is a hallowed one in Hinduism and appears in other religious groups in India, such as Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The word gurukula is a combination of the guru (Sanskrit meaning teacher or master) and kula (extended family).[3][4]
In a gurukula, shishya live together are equals,[5] irrespective of their social standing,[4][5] learn from the guru and help the guru in his day-to-day life, including the carrying out of mundane chores such as washing clothes, cooking, etc. Typically, a guru does not receive any fees from the shishya studying with him as their relationship between Guru and Shishya is considered very sacred[6]. At the end of his studies, a shishya offers the guru dakshina before leaving the gurukula or ashram.[4][5] The gurudakshina is a traditional gesture of acknowledgment, respect and thanks to the guru, which may be monetary, but may also be a special task the teacher wants the student to accomplish.[4][5] While living in a gurukula the students had to be away from home and family completely
In a gurukula, shishya live together are equals,[5] irrespective of their social standing,[4][5] learn from the guru and help the guru in his day-to-day life, including the carrying out of mundane chores such as washing clothes, cooking, etc. Typically, a guru does not receive any fees from the shishya studying with him as their relationship between Guru and Shishya is considered very sacred[6]. At the end of his studies, a shishya offers the guru dakshina before leaving the gurukula or ashram.[4][5] The gurudakshina is a traditional gesture of acknowledgment, respect and thanks to the guru, which may be monetary, but may also be a special task the teacher wants the student to accomplish.[4][5] While living in a gurukula the students had to be away from home and family completely
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