History of Education in Ancient India
The Vedic Age:
Education in India started many years before 5000 BC(many years before Shri Ram Age or one can say that vedic knowledge came along with human civilization as menu of restaurant(Topic of Research)).
There used to be separate Gurukuls for both Girls and Boys.Girls got their education from only women-sages called Rishikas and Brahmavadinis, and Boys got their education from Rishi.
In this Vedic period, the following objectives were ascribed to education.
1. Self-control
2. Development of character
3. Generation of sociability or social awareness
4. Integral development of personality
5. Propagation of purity
6. Preservation of knowledge and culture.
NOTE:At that time Vedas were also called called SHRUTI (means that has been heard) and this knowledge is passed from one generation to next . Amazing thing is that even today it is preserved as it is without any adultration and change.
GURUKUL SYSTEM:
Education in Ancient India originated with the Gurukul system. This type of ancient school in India was residential in nature with the Shishyas or students and the Guru or teacher living in proximity within the same house. The students resided together irrespective of their social standing. However, several temples and community centers regularly took the role of schools. In addition to that ancient Indian education achieved a noticeable position in the early Vedic period In the Vedic days, the teaching of the four Vedas, the hymns and ritual practices were seen. The Vedas included the Sanskrit language which in turn became the language of classical learning.
