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Question
This is the picture depicting an institution of Vedic Period.
- Identify and name it.
- Describe this system/institution.
- Which Ashrama did it belong to?
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- A Gurukul
- A student (Brahmachari) of 7 years was sent to Gurukul (family of a teacher) where he lived with his Guru. Vedic literature, mathematics, medicines, astronomy, astrology, etc. were the subjects students would learn. They also leamt sword fighting, archery, wrestling etc. to be used in battlefields. Students served their guru and paid guruda kshina after the completion of their education, according to their ability.
- Brahmacharya
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