A Comparative Study on Gurukul System and Modern Educational System

Abstract

Role of education plays a very crucialrole in shaping one’s individual life and indirectly shapes society. It helps in transmitting knowledge, values, and skills across generations. Since history, educational systems have evolved in response to cultural, social, and technological changes. Since the inception the oldest and most revered forms of education in India is the Gurukul system, which dates back since the ancient times thousands of years ago and continues to be admired for its holistic approach to learning. These ancient Indian traditions, the Gurukul system has been emphasized on personal development, values, and spiritual growth alongside intellectual knowledge. The relationship between the Guru (teacher) and the shishya (Student) in this system was one of mentorship, where learning was imparted in a natural, informal setting often outside traditional classrooms, focusing on experiential and personalized education.