Author : Dr. Arun kumar
Publisher : Ashok Yakkaldevi
ISBN 13 : 1716796997
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (167 download)
Book Synopsis SOME ASPECTS OF EDUCATION IN EARLY INDIA by : Dr. Arun kumar
Download or read book SOME ASPECTS OF EDUCATION IN EARLY INDIA written by Dr. Arun kumar and published by Ashok Yakkaldevi. This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has a rich tradition of learning and education from the time immemorial. These were handed over generation to generation either through oral or written media. The basic characteristics of Ancient or Hindu civilization is that it has been moulded and shaped the course of its history more by religious than by political or economic influences. The Early Educational System in India was based on the conception of Brahmacharya, which laid greater emphasis on carya than mere learning. The system was established on the tie of constant association between the teacher and the taught. The Sanskrit word for pupil was antevasin, while acarya stood for the preceptor. A student was known by the word Brahmachari. The religious student belonging to the caste of Brahmana, Kshatriya or Vaisya was known by the term Varni. As a pupil, he was known as Chatra because his duty was always to be at his teacher's service and to protect him from any harm just like an umbrella. The antevasin was to lead the life of a regular Brahmacharin in the house of his teacher. Special hostels for female students had also come into existence known as Chatrisala i.e., Lady's Hostel.