Gurukul System Of Education In Ancient India
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EXAMIVERSE
Admission and Daily Life
- Entry into a Gurukul followed the Upanayana ceremony, marking the start of formal education.
- Students led a disciplined life: early prayers, meditation, academic study, physical training, and chores.
- Girls were rarely admitted, though royal or scholarly families sometimes offered similar education to daughters.
- No formal fees were charged; students offered Gurudakshina—a token of gratitude—upon completion.