Education and its importance in the Vedic Era
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Education is the main pillar of human civilization. India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. In India, the first education system was established by sages during the Vedic period. Education was given considerable importance for the needs of the society.During the Vedic period, the Arya society had the Chaturashram system. These four Ashrams are – Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Banaprastha and Sannyasa. After upanayana one had to practice celibacy and live as a disciple in the guru's house and receive education. Education or Vidya is of two types Paravidya and Aparavidya.
Authors: GOUTAM PAL -, NIKHILES CHAKRABARTI -
Institution: Seacom Skills University
Language: English
Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402099557