Question

Write differences.

Education in the Ancient Period and Colonial period in Indian society

Answer 1

Education in the Ancient Period in Indian society	Education in the Colonial Period in Indian society
1. In ancient times, education was provided on the basis of the caste system under the guidance of a guru.	Schools and colleges were open to all individuals, irrespective of caste, creed, gender, etc.
2. During the ancient period the content of education was based on sacred literature which was written in Sanskrit - which was not the language of the masses. The language of teaching was also Sanskrit.	The medium of instruction in high school during the colonial period became English which was the common language of communication among the learned people.
3. The content of education was religion-oriented. (The Kshatriyas learnt the art of warfare and administration. Vaishyas studied trade and commerce and Shudras learnt agriculture and animal husbandry. The Brahmanas attained mastery of the four Vedas) During the later Vedic period there was an emphasis on the institution of sacrifice.	The content of education was not religion-oriented It was secular - which included subjects like Mathematics, Science, Philosophy, Sociology, History etc.
4. The aim of education was to sharpen the intellect as well as for character formation. The value was attached to being truthful, carrying out one's duties (dharma), devotion to the guru, and to one's parents, hospitality, faith, and generosity.	New values like rationality, equality, social justice, secular approach and individualism gained firmer ground in the colonial period.