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Why is education considered ‘a way of life’?

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Why is education considered ‘a way of life’?

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In ancient India, both formal and informal ways of education system existed. Indigenous education was imparted at home, in temples, pathshalas, tols, chatuspadis and gurukuls. There were people in homes, villages and temples who guided young children in imbibing pious ways of life, that is why education is called a way of life.

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Chapter 11: Ancient Education System of India - Exercise [Page 97]

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Chapter 11 Ancient Education System of India
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