Hare Krishna, dear devotees !!! All glories to Srila Prabhupada !!!
I'm writing an article on the system of education during Vedic times. My intention is to focus on the gradual degradation of education system and how the modern education imparted to us is devoid of spiritual asset and entirely atheistic. What I want to confirm is whether the worship of Krishna formed the core of education during Vedic times because going back to the pages of history, we can see that along with the spiritual education given in Gurukuls, material knowledge about administration and millitary science etc was also provided. Then what was given the primary importance- spiritual or material or even if material knowledge was provided, was it used for the service of Krishna. I would be pleased if anyone can throw some light on the education system during Vedic times.
Your aspiring servant
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In Vedic culture knowledge was obtained by study of the Vedas. Veda means knowledge. The Vedas cover all aspects of knowledge including science, art, politics, sociology etc. These same subjects can be covered by modern education as well. Then what is the difference? Lord Sri Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita, "Vedas ca sarvair aham eva vedyo. " By all the Vedas I am to be known. Unfortunately, the aim of modern education is far removed from this concept. There is no information of Krsna in the modern syllabus. The approach is also different. The Vedic method is the descending process wherein the knowledge descends from the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The modern education is ascending process, based on observation, inference and conclusion, which can never lead to God because of our imperfections and speculation. I hope this reply satisfies your query to some extent. Yours truly
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HareKrishna Gaurab Prabhu...
Please accept my humble obeisances..All glories to GuruMaharaj and Srila Prabhupada...
According to my understanding during Vedic times education was imparted as per Varnasrama system...As you know,vedic lifestyle means Krishna centered and regulated lifestyle..Those who are following the vedic lifestyle(devotees)have to be protected from any kind of Demoniac attacks..For that purpose these skills were used which is spiritual..Not for any self centered benefits!!!
Can you post your article once you are done with it,prabhu?
Your servant..
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