Question

Write in brief about the system of education in vedic age​

Answer 1

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$\implies$The curriculum during Vedic period, was dominated by the study of the Vedas and Vedic literature, spiritual and moral lessons. The other subjects of teachings were philosophy, grammar, language, literature, astrology and logic. Physical education was also included in the curriculum.

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Answer 2

✴Answer:-

➲ Introduction:-

The ancient India had their distinctive culture and civilization over the thousands of years. In the past the great saints have played a decisive role in shaping and molding the ancient heritage. The ancient Indian education emerged from the Vedas. The Vedas are the best expression of an enlightened culture and have contained within themselves the seeds and sources of Hindu thoughts and practices.

The Vedas have laid the foundation upon which the entire Hindu culture and civilization has been building up through the ages. Veda means knowledge. During this period education was divided into two kinds of knowledge-this worldly and other worldly.

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➲ System of Education during vadic age:-

The system of education which was prevalent was altogether different from the present system of education. Student life in Vedic education began with upanayana, when the student goes to his chosen teacher called Acharya.

The place of learning was called Gurukula. The ceremony was performed for three days. After the ceremony of upanayana the pupil emerges as a dwija or twice born. This upanayana ceremony, unfolds his mind and soul. After this ceremony, the pupil was called as a Brahmachari, a new and changed individual, both internally and externally, from which he began his student life.

Learning was almost monopolized by the Brahmins. As time passed on, the other two castes, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas, were also entitled to receive education. But the Sudras in general were denied to study the Holy Scriptures.

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➲ Conclusion:-

Lastly we may conclude that the Vedic education being 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 cost and the students led an exemplary life in Vedic system of education. The teacher-taught relationship was very cordial and just like the father-son relationship during Vedic period. Education was not based on caste, creed, colour or religion.

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