Author: Dr. Sristidhar Bera
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03030028
Abstract: Ancient Vedic education is a reflection of the mantras and practices of the Aryan sages which fulfilled the various needs of the individual and society. The ideals of Vedic education were the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and other sacred books, especially for all-round spiritual development and attainment of infinite knowledge. Section one deals with the characteristics of Vedic education. Second Section of this present Study related with the ancient philosophy such as holistic development, civic responsibility, psychological wellbeing and spiritual and ethical training. Vivid curriculum patterns included different subject matters appears in section three. Teaching method of Vedic education was popular in the global world like Shravan, Manan, Nidhidyasan, Debate-discussion, question – answering system which has gained importance in the current education system in recent years. Finally, last section deals with the importance or relevance of Vedic education in present era. Presently, Innovative teaching strategies, experiential learning, collaborative learning, comprehensive school concepts are borrowed from ancient Vedic education.
Keywords: Present Era, Vedic Education, Gurukul, Debate-Discussion, Critical thinking, Holistic development.
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