Question

Write a short note on the Gurukula system of education.

Answer 1

Instructions:
The answer to this question can be broken into 3 main parts:

• Explain what the gurukula system of education was.
• Mention the features of gurukulas and the activities that used to take place in these gurukulas.
• Mention the objectives of these gurukulas.

Solution:

• During the ancient period in India, the gurukula system of education was present, where gurus (teachers) used to impart knowledge to their shishyas (students) in institutions called gurukulas.
• Gurukulas were set up in peaceful surroundings, especially in forests. These gurukulas were usually named after sages.
• Shishyas used to live long with their gurus like family members and both the gurus and shishyas used to help each other in daily life.
• The Gurus used to teach his shishyas orally and the shishyas later used to meditate on the teachings of their gurus.
• The primary objective of these gurukulas was to provide complete knowledge to the shishyas, lead the shishyas towards a disciplined life, and help the shishyas in exploring their potential.