Question

State the salient features of the Gurukula system of education.

Answer 1

1. The gurukul system is an ancient learning method.
2. The word Gurukula is a combination of the Sanskrit Word Guru (teacher or master) and Kula (family or home).
3. The shishas resided with their guru and served them and simultaneously learned L and gained knowledge.
4. Only Dvijas could be Shishyas. No woman could have a formal education.
5. The students received education through oral tradition meaning rote learning and were required to memorize everything.
6. The subjects of the study included four Vedas, Ithihasas, Puranas, grammar, logic, ethics, astrology, maths, and military science.
7. The students were also trained to lead disciplined life.