IKS: Ancient Education System

Flashcards for reviewing the ancient Indian education system, its role in society, and its characteristics.

The Ancient Bhartiya (Indian) Education System emphasized academic knowledge, moral growth, and ___ development.

spiritual

Ancient Indian education served as a custodian of __ traditions, preserving knowledge, scriptures, rituals, languages, arts, and literature.

cultural

Education instilled moral and ethical values such as truthfulness, righteousness, __, non-violence, and social responsibility.

compassion

Education facilitated spiritual growth and self-realization, guiding individuals on the path of spiritual enlightenment, also known as ___.

moksha

Education prepared individuals for leadership roles by imparting knowledge of __, law, politics, diplomacy, and statecraft.

ethics

Education nurtured artistic talents and creativity, encouraging the development of literature, music, __, drama, sculpture, painting, and other forms of cultural expression.

dance

A key feature of ancient Indian education was the __ approach, encompassing intellectual, moral, spiritual, and practical dimensions.

holistic

Education was deeply rooted in spiritual and philosophical traditions, with a primary emphasis on self-realization and union with the divine, also known as __.

moksha

Education was based on the intimate relationship between teacher (guru) and student (shishya), characterized by mutual __, trust, and devotion.

respect

Education often took place in residential schools (__), where students lived with their teacher (guru) in a close-knit community.

gurukulas

The curriculum encompassed a wide range of subjects such as Vedic scriptures, philosophy, __, astronomy, ethics, arts, and literature.

mathematics

Education was accessible based on __ and aptitude rather than birth or privilege.

merit

__ (Listening): Initial stage where students listened to the teachings of their guru, focusing on absorbing knowledge.

Shravana

__(Reflection): Encouraged to reflect on and contemplate the teachings, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking.

Manana

__ (Meditation): Meditation on the learned concepts to internalize and realize the knowledge on a personal level.

Nididhyasana