What were the sources of education in ancient India?

Answer in Brief

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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Match the following

1. I - Tsing	Saraswathi mahal
2. Francis Xavier	Magnacarta of Indian Education
3. Wood’s Despatch	Western Education in Madras
4. Sarafoji II	University at Kochin
5. Sir Thomas Munro	Chinese scholar

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Write about the importance of Gurukuls.

Write a short note on Taxila.

______ means knowledge.

The ______. accounts given by Hiuen Tsang and I – Tsing.

In ancient India, both formal and informal education existed.

What is the role of the Teacher?

The Nalanda University was founded in fifth century C.E.
In ancient India teachers had complete autonomy in all aspects from selection of students to designing their syllabi.
In ancient times the teacher was called Kanakkayar.
The famous college during the Chola period was Kandhalur salai.

The Nalanda University was founded in fifth century C.E.
In ancient India teachers had complete autonomy in all aspects from selection of students to designing their syllabi.
In ancient times the teacher was called Kanakkayar.
The famous college during the Chola period was Kandhalur salai.