Author: Mr. Somnath Singh, Mr. Atanu Kalindi & Dr. Pankaj Kumar Paul
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03060029
Abstract: In ancient India, both formal and informal ways of education system existed. Indigenous education was imparted at home, in temples, pathshalas, tols, chatuspadis and Gurukuls. There were people in homes, villages and temples who guided young children in imbibing pious ways of life. The age of Upanishads witnessed spiritual unrest and revolt against the formalism and exclusiveness of the Brahmanical system leading to the rise of religious leaders like Buddha and Mahavira. When the Gurukula education system reached its pinnacle, it attracted several problems that were related to its consolidation. The early Indian society was changing fast in about 600 B.C. The history of Jainism in Southern India is primarily the history of religion in Karnataka. The profound impact of Buddhism’s architectural marvels, such as stupas and monasteries, as well as its contributions to intellectual exchange, has resonated across cultures and epochs. Jainism has facilitated the cross-cultural exchange of ideas, promoting mutual understanding and shared values. As these teachings resonate with people from diverse backgrounds, they contribute to a global discourse on ethics, mindfulness, and spiritual fulfillment.
Keywords: Ancient Education, Buddhist Education, Jainism, Mindfulness and Meditation, Reincarnation; 21st Century.
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