Vedic Education: Meaning, Nature & Characteristics
Vedic Education: Meaning, Nature & Characteristics The Vedic period from approximately 1500 BC to 600 BC in ancient India had a unique educational system that was primarily based on the Vedas. This system of education was unparalleled in quality, and its deep impact on the upliftment and advancement of the early society was indisputable. Education was considered a holy duty that Brahmins were bound to discharge irrespective of fees. The society laid down the principal that both the public and state should help the learned teachers and educational institutions very liberally. Donations were given generously during religious feasts to support students and teachers. The Vedic system of education is considered the source of Indian philosophy of life. The education system that prevailed during the Vedic times had some unique characteristics. Education was exclusively reserved for the upper castes and Brahmacharis. The upper castes, which were either Brahmins or Kshatriyas, had their edu...