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What were the sources of education in ancient India?
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Solution
- The historical sources provide the information that from very early times, the tradition of teaching and learning had been in vogue in India.
- The concept of Education might have originated from the Vedas.
- The literal meaning the Sanskrit word ‘Veda’ is knowledge and the word derived from the word ’Vid’, which means ‘to know’.
- Our ancient education system evolved over many centuries and focused on the holistic development of the individual by taking care of both the innate and latent capacities.
- It emphasized on values such as humility, truthfulness, discipline, self–reliance, and respect for all creations.
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