A Comparative Analysis Of Gurukul And The Modern Education System: Historical, Philosophical, And Pedagogical Perspectives
- IJLLR Journal
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Dr. Brijesh Arya, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Arihant Law College, Haridwar, affiliated with Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, India
ABSTRACT
Education systems worldwide have evolved significantly, shaped by historical, cultural, and philosophical forces. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the ancient Gurukul education system and the modern education system, with a focus on historical origins, philosophical underpinnings, and pedagogical approaches. The Gurukul system, prevalent in ancient India, was rooted in personalized, mentor-based education that emphasized holistic development, ethical values, and spiritual growth. In contrast, the modern education system, emerging during the Industrial Revolution and influenced by Western ideologies, is characterized by structured curricula, formal assessments, and a focus on academic and professional training. This analysis explores the core differences between these systems in terms of their philosophical foundations, teaching methods, and curricular content, while also evaluating their respective strengths and weaknesses. The paper highlights the personalized and morally grounded education of the Gurukul system, which fostered intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth, and compares it to the efficiency, standardization, and technological integration found in the modern system. Ultimately, the paper argues for an integrated educational model that combines the best aspects of both systems holistic development from the Gurukul and the accessibility, technological advancement, and specialization of the modern system in order to cultivate well-rounded, ethical, and intellectually capable individuals in the contemporary world.
Keywords: Education, Technology, Gurukul, Modern, System.
