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26 Jan

Indian Head Massage Courses – The Pros and Cons You Will Face When Choosing Between Them
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on January 26, 2023 @ 6:28 am

Indian head massages have been around for over a 1000 years. It seemingly grew up in Asia and was used by women to groom each other’s hair and has matured and grown into an extremely popular form of therapy that alleviates tension/stress and improves circulation in the upper back, neck, scalp and face – fantastic for combating the stresses and strains of the modern lifestyle – not a limit of potential clients! It is convenient for the client also, as they don’t even have to undress. So if you want to learn this therapy by undertaking one of the many Indian head massage courses, how might you go about it? What entrance requirements do you need to meet? What could the course involve?

Not sure if Indian head massage courses are for you? – well you could take an introductory course. There are a number of beauty and massage therapy schools that cater for this need. Normally if you can stand and use your hands there are not any other entry requirements to get on one of these therapy courses. Typically you attend over a few weeks in the evenings and by the end can answer simple questions about the anatomy of the skull, show a level of competence when massaging a subjects head, use all the basic therapeutic strokes and explain the origins of the therapy. These are not tough courses that result in any form of accreditation and to actually go into practise you would need to undergo further courses.

This massage therapy can be learned around your life with both in house massage therapy schools and distance learning schools providing courses. Indian head massage courses are usually directed to the already qualified therapist who wants to add more strings to his/her bow. However don’t let that frighten you off if you are only starting out, because you might be able to do other courses alongside (see later).

Distance learning is typically studied through videos, text books and practicing on relatives/friends whereas in house school training involves practical demonstrations and frequent practice with fellow students along with lectures and self centred learning. Because the in depth courses challenge you more, you will have to prove you are capable by meeting certain entrance criteria, so what are they likely to be?

Because you will need to study things like anatomy, physiology, psychological etc you will be expected to show you can cope with the level of academia, but occasionally you will need to prove at least you already have a qualification in this area. You might also have to have a completed course on health and safety under your belt for example. To get on Indian head massage courses, you will need to be extremely well presented and possess great communication skills. Often you will find that the Indian head massage courses will be targeted at post graduates of hairdressing, beauty or holistic therapy but if you are not, then you might be able to still attend the course if you undertake another related qualification at the same time.

The examining at the end of Indian head massage courses is likely to come in various forms from written papers and assessments to formal practical exams when you might have to prepare and perform a massage on a paying client who helps rate you. You will need to demonstrate understanding also of the types of oils/lubricants you use and how you would adapt techniques depending on the condition an individuals hair and skin. Also you are likely to be tested on your aftercare advice and might need to produce a portfolio. Finally additional expense over and above the cost of the course could be the textbooks and a uniform for practical sessions.



Source by Antony B Williams

24 Nov

Why Indian Science Lagged Behind Western Science?
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on November 24, 2022 @ 5:54 am

Science is the study of theory, its verification through observation and experimentation to verify those observations in the context of the theory. If the theory is verifiable through an experiment and a meticulous observation then it is successful otherwise not. Science includes various areas of study like physics, chemistry, mathematics etc. Science is passion of west but the reality is that it has its roots in India also. It would not be wrong to analyze the reasons about why India lagged behind while the west progressed ahead to left India behind in Science.

Why Indian science lagged behind the western science and why Western science is more advanced and genuine? Indian Science progresses like anything else through the early years of first century to eleventh century especially astronomy. While Europe was still living in the dark ages under pope and Christianity, Indians had already made progress in the mathematics and astronomical sciences to name a few. An Indian scientist was the first person to cite the idea that the earth revolved round the sun and not the other way round which was a remarkable achievement made thousand years before Copernicus proposed his heliocentric theory. Another Indian scientist proposed theorems on several geometrical figures and other mathematical proofs which seemed several years advanced. It was India which gave the world the idea of zero and numbers.The numbers concept was given by India which was later transferred to Arab World by Arab Scholar which later passed on to Europe. After having achieved so much remarkable scientific discoveries why Indian Science lagged behind?

Indian Science never saw the same trajectory of development as seen by western science during the renaissance period. The progress of Science in west began by Newton and other scientists. Indian society was Caste-ridden.Society had strata of castes where every Caste had its own hereditary profession. There were hard lines drawn between the castes and out of these boundaries no one could jump so if a merchant class worker do the work of art he has to do that work only even if he proposed some noble thoughts out of his mouth some heyday was a thorough nonsense as it was not considered his profession. Brahmans were the only privileged class to have some say in intellectual matters while others classes were left devoid of any such privilege. So in a way there was not such development of science was possible in ancient India where there was no freedom of exchange of thoughts and ideas. Once scientific development got broke in eleventh century A.D. it could not had been kept up in the later years.

Invention of printing press happened only in 13th century not in India but in China. It was certainly a misfortune for India that it was not invented earlier. Paper is more powerful medium of storing knowledge and passing on this knowledge to future generations, thereby building on the past knowledge. The Indian ancient scientists (as before mentioned names) could not have been able to do so. The knowledge once created could have been lost forever and could not be stored in a reliable and compact book. In contrast western science when in its nascent stages in the fourteenth century could have capitalized on the opportunity as paper was already invented. So a scientist like Newton or Copernicus or Galileo could have passed such knowledge in the form of books. What would have happened if newton could not have passed his knowledge in form of book called the Principia of mathematics or Copernicus would not have published his work of heliocentric theory? Certainly western science could not have progressed as it did. This knowledge in form of books could be then be used by future scientists to further the progress of the western science. Invention of paper cannot be cited as the sole reason for Indian science to not to have progressed. There are some more reasons which needs investigation as what was the real reason for Indian Scientific thought that originated around fourth century B.C. could not carry on to do what western science has achieved.

The Chinese traveler Hun-Tseng while visiting India saw well-established universities in modern Bihar. The University had well laid down monasteries and renowned teachers called gurus. The students lived in monasteries and taught in areas of literature, history, science etc. There was a proper medium of teaching and communication between the guru and the student. Many scholars visited University from various countries to learn higher education. There were some well-known teachers. Another University in modern Pakistan was also a great center of learning in north-western part of India. These were great institutes of learning and could have been great harbinger for cultivation of modern scientific thought for Indian in the coming time and could have placed the country on top of the pile in terms of scientific achievements and other knowledge frontiers. But what happened to such well-established centers of learning. The answer to this curious question is India was a hunting ground for plunderers. India was a rich country at that time with large wealth in form of gold and other precious ornaments. Many plunderers from North West invaded India and destroyed its well established establishments including the universities. There were invasions which created new rulers especially of barbaric nature who wanted to destroy such established learning systems and wanted to lay their own method of administration of the state. The ruins of great Indian Universities suggest how they got destroyed by these invasions of loot and destruction. Once destroyed these systems of learning could not be established on large-scale but prevailed on small-scale. Although these centers of leaning were not like the modern university system of west but they do had the potential to become great centers of learning. Western Science progressed with the aid of the universities system. These were the temples of higher learning where scholars could do research and publish their works. This system of universities could be considered as backbone of western science without which progress of science could not had been possible. Indian science could not have flourished without this education system which is obvious and sensible thought. So in a sense absence of such centers of learning was one of the determining factors for Western science having been triumphed while the Indian science which started so early could not had seen the bright day.

The broken string of the scientific thought after the eleventh century A.D. could be seen in the reigns of famous rulers like Akbar. There were experts for literature, music and other arts but not even a single expert on science. Besides that there was not any significant work on science written which can suggest that scientific temper prevailed at that time. Although there were enough works of arts like music, literature that could be cited easily. The rulers in the west had experts like Leonardo Da Vinci in Italy and Tyco Brahe was people whose works changed western science. Presence of such geniuses in the courts of rulers suggests how western scientific thought was given respect by rulers at that time when western science was just flourishing. So in a way ruling aristocracy played a great role in progress of western science in an indirect way by encouraging the scholars of such calibers to continue their work by providing the financial support. In India the situation was entirely different and thus one can consider that Science was entirely forgotten and the though of its progress in such a situation was out of question.

Science requires inventions like the steam engine or any other work of technology. The Indian climate is not so harsh and severe as compared to the western countries where cold and harsh weather demanded invention of technology. Requirement for clothes demanded invention of machines and other devices. Indian whether being good did not demanded any invention of technology. So climatic conditions were also had role to play. The demand to go long distances in harsh British winter led to the Invention of steam engine. The demand for clothes and other articles of use led to the establishments of factories. While in India the domestic demand of clothes, utensils and other items got fulfilled by small groups of private artists and workers who specialized in a particular work of art.

The scientific discoveries happened in form of patches of scientific discoveries but there was no clear trajectory of the progress of Indian science. The trajectory could had continued and completed but it broke in between by the factors as already cited like castes, the breakup of university system, royal patronage, climate, printing invention. In a way these factors suggest that Indian science could not have progressed as western science progressed. So in the end social, political and economic structural differences certainly made Indian science lagged behind the Western Science.



Source by Shakti Singh Rathore

26 Aug

The Indian Caste System
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on August 26, 2022 @ 1:09 am

One of my friends, who recently told his dad that he loves a girl and wants to get married to her had to face his dad’s wrath. WHY?

Because she did not belong to his caste!!!

BAFFLING!!!!!!!!!

Oh and get this!! His dad is a senior manager in a major MNC, well educated with a couple of major degrees, earning thousands of dollars every month.. When my friend asked why was caste an issue his dad replied “now if you marry a girl from another caste how can I show my face in our community?”

BAFFLING AGAIN!!!!!!

Two things I want to say to that dad:

1) Your face is your arse anyways, so don’t bother showing it.

2) Where did your education go? What about your 6th standard lesson in Social studies which taught you Caste is a social evil?

The above episode had me thinking about the state of affairs in India and caste system on the whole. If you know about the caste system read this article as I want to share with you a means of fighting this evil. If you don’t know about it, please read this article as well this will keep you away from the evil system and help educate others.

THE CASTE SYSTEM

This is a social evil, born to divide human beings. The system which has come down from ages causing nothing but harm to human beings. How did this system begin? Why do people still follow it? How can one fight this? These are some of the questions which must be asked

India is a great land, a land filled with the most knowledgeable people who have attained complete enlightenment and there are also people who still believe in caste, rituals, ceremonies etc.

ORIGIN OF THE CASTE SYSTEM

The concept of caste is coming down from ages. Ancient India was blessed with many scholars and saints. Scholars who studied the world outside and the world inside (nature of the human mind). These scholars through meditation and concentration, understood their own minds and understood some basic realities of the laws of nature and the human psyche. In ancient India, this was the education which was taught from teacher to pupil and this tradition passed on for many years.

What the ancient saints discovered were that there were four types of people who existed in this world. This categorization was based on how human beings had different mindsets and how that would place them in the social order. The caste system was nothing but a categorization of the social order in society. Based on this understanding human beings were categorized ( Not divided ). Here are the four types of human beings

1) Brahmin: A brahmin is a learned man, who is well versed with the knowledge and wisdom of life. The people studied the ancient scriptures like the Vedas and then passed this knowledge on to the others. The brahmins engaged in attaining the highest spiritual knowledge.

2) Kshatriyas: A Kshatriya is someone who defends the land and the kingdom. These were people who took up soldier jobs in the olden days. These people were warriors who protected society.

3) Vaishyas: These were the business class. cattle raring, trading of goods and services etc. Trade and commerce were handled by this class mostly.

4) Shudras: Shudras are service providers. Plumbers, mechanics etc. These people mostly do the daily jobs of labor. The people in this category have to job of serving the above three categories.

This is the caste system, the categorization of human beings based on social order. Even in today’s society you can classify any human being participating in a social order into any one of these four classes.

HOW DID THIS BECOME EVIL

This concept of the caste system soon became distorted when the system was associated with birth and not the occupation of an individual. Now a brahmin’s son became a brahmin irrespective of his wisdom. A Vaishyas son became Vaishya even if he was wiser than anyone else in this world.

Adding to this, the differentiation was intensified when people started to create a space for themselves and began treating themselves to be much more privileged than the other classes. They did this to gain status in society and safeguard their place in society. The Brahmins declared full right to the Vedas (ancient scriptures supposed to contain divine knowledge) and ensured that only a brahmin would have access to them and not the others. They also considered the birth of a human being in the brahmin clan to be a noble one and that of a Shudra to be a low one.

Soon, the idea of deeds deciding the class of individuals was forgotten and birth deciding the class became a reality. This is how a simple explanation of the social order became evil. Now your job/occupation was decided by birth and not by your deeds. A shudra was not allowed to take up activities related to learning, or defending or commerce. Differentiation began and now society started to split.

EVIL PREVALENT IN INDIA TODAY

India today is still ailing from this disease, called the caste system. I must add that though not as bad as in the ancient days, India still suffers from this. Various people like Swami Vivekananda (cool dude, read about him), Mahatma Gandhi etc have fought it will all their might, the evil still fails to die down. Even today, marriages are arranged based on Caste, one can only get married to someone belonging to his own caste. One will vote for a candidate just because he belongs to his own caste. The most disturbing aspect of this is that its not just the uneducated people who participate in this stupidity. Its even the educated section of the crowd which is as culpable. Ex: My friends Dad

Think about this when your near or dear one has an emergency you look for the best doctor to treat them, you never look for a doctor from your caste. Well apply this every where in life. Differentiating a human being on caste is ridiculous.

Why feel different? Human being is human being. God doesn’t differentiate only humans do. Every human being simply is you. Born(doesn’t matter to whom ), will eventually die. How does caste matter in this cycle?

HOW DO WE FIGHT IT

I am not one of those who like to point the finger at the government to change things. Yes the government has a duty to bring in reforms, but its the equal duty of every individual to bring in the change.

Stop staying quiet when an elder in your family talks bullshit about getting married to someone belonging to your caste, because he feels his ego is at stake. Stop voting for someone just because he belongs to your caste. Vote based on eligibility. Take it heads on wherever you face it in your life.

Fight it!!! It may not be at a macro level, but at least at a family level (micro level) you should take up responsibility and ensure people get rid of this foolishness. Of course your dad or mom or your grandpa may not like it. But realize that you are standing up for a greater purpose, a killing of an evil which has ruined many lives. So be firm and don’t give in. When we change ourselves for good, you will become an example to others and they will also take inspiration to change for good.

Now once you firmly believe that this evil needs to be killed, have lots of sex and pass on your intelligent genes

Take a stand. I stand for killing this evil. Do you?



Source by Prasad Surapaneni

02 Feb

Best 4 Scholarships for Indian Students to Study Abroad
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on February 2, 2022 @ 8:52 pm

In India, many students dream of studying in top international universities such as Harvard, Princeton, Caltech and MIT. Due to financial constraints, however, many young minds are denied the opportunity. This is the reason why many governments and international bodies have come together to introduce low-interest student loans and scholarships ensure that talented students are not denied the chance of quality education due to lack of funds. Here are 5 scholarships you can apply for, if you too are planning for higher studies in countries such as the United Kingdom, Europe, China, Canada and the United States.

1. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships
Introduced by the United States-India Educational Foundation, or USIEF, these scholarships are offered to Indians who wish to pursue either a master’s level course or research in any U.S. institution.

Students who have completed the U.S. equivalent of Bachelor’s (4 years of college education) and have at least 3 years of relevant work experience are eligible for the scholarship. Besides education, candidates are also evaluated on communication skills, leadership and community service, and their motivation to pursue higher studies. Therefore, it is better if you highlight these aspects in the application.

The scholarships cover airfare (economy), tuition fee, textbooks, and a living stipend. That said, candidates who wish to pursue their Master’s in areas of Environmental Science, Arts and Culture, International Legal Studies, Gender Studies, Public Health, Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning are eligible to apply for these scholarships

There is no specified number of seats for these scholarships as USIEF considers the applications of all candidates who are found deserving. The application process usually starts in the month of June and continues till July, prior to the year of the start of the course. Final selections are then declared in the month of March.

2. Tata Scholarship
By getting this scholarship, talented Indian students can apply for undergraduate courses at Cornell University, USA.

Candidates who are Indian citizens and have secured an admission to Cornell University are eligible to apply for this scholarship. They must also produce proof that they need a need-based financial aid.

Introduced by the Tata Education and Development Trust, these scholarships cover the tuition fee for undergraduate programs for a period up to eight semesters. For programs such as Architecture that exceed that duration, the additional costs are managed by the student themselves. Other expenses including food, medical, living and travel expenses are also covered under the scholarship.

Furthermore, the Trust only supports a total of 20 students studying at Cornell at once. Applications for the scholarship open in the month of October/November each year, around the time of college applications, while the final selections are declared in December.

3. Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship
The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission offers financial aid in the form of scholarships to students coming from Commonwealth countries such as India, who seek to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. programs in the UK.

To be eligible, the candidate must be an Indian Citizen and should have completed education in the English medium. In addition, the candidate must have secured a minimum of at least 65% in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Agriculture or 60% in Social Sciences and Humanities. Same criteria apply to Ph.D. candidates as well.

Moreover, the Ministry of Human Resource Development does shortlist the applicants on the basis of preliminary interviews. The scholarship amount covers tuition fee, economy return airfare, and living expenses.

Scholarship applications open in August every year, prior to the start of the course the next year. Having said this, the commission does not have any specific number of seats; deserving candidates are shortlisted for the scholarship.

4. Chevening Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by the UK government to help Indian students and professionals complete a one-year master’s program in the country and take on leadership roles in the future.

To be eligible, applicants must have completed their undergraduate or postgraduate studies. In addition, the UK government also considers candidates with 2 years or more of work experience for this scholarship.

The application process for the scholarship usually takes about 6 months, starting from the second week of August. The process ends in July every year. There are 65 scholarships on offer every year under the program.

Wrapping Up
Well, there you go! Don’t let your dreams of furthering your education wither away because of financial constraints. There are various programs that offer loan for higher education in India and scholarships, to deserving applicants. You can also choose one according to your aspirations.



Source by Sachhin Garg

03 Jan

Grading System in Indian Schools
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on January 3, 2022 @ 8:33 pm

The Indian education system has taken a step forward towards reviving the education system with the introduction of grading system in session 2009-10. It will help in reducing the pressure on students during exams. In the last five years the meaning of education has changed for students from imbibing knowledge to merely scoring marks, resulting in myriad forms of education policies.

As per reports, every day more than 17 students aged between 15-25 years commit suicide in India due to non-performance in the examination or an entrance test. Watching young children of the country succumbing to the undue pressure of scoring high marks is horrifying. One of the points to note here is the thinking of the society, which puts lot of pressure on students to ‘to perform’.

This pressure from schools, parents, peer groups and society takes away the youthfulness of a child. Further, a health report also supports that this often causes health hazard such as fatigue, body aches, eye weakness, stress and in more severe cases, depression (neurotic/psychotic.) Looking at today’s education scenario, the Central Board of Senior Education has introduced educational counselors and child psychologists in schools to boost the confidence of young students and mentally prepare them for the board examination. This method has helped in reducing the stress and making them comfortable with the examination.

Understanding the board exam system in India and its relation with students is of great importance in present times. While coping with the expectations of school, parents and society and keeping pace with their talent, students face a lot of hardships. Thus, the implementation of a grading system and abolition of board exams is really a boon for students.

Adoption of grading system in India, the grading system was introduced in 2008-09 from class I-VIII, reducing the exam stress. Extending the concept to class IX and X has further reduced the pressure, giving students an opportunity to explore other avenues. Following the US model, the implementation of the grading system is to bring in more practical education than the current theoretical method. This model prescribes a varied range of opportunities, providing children of all levels a platform to showcase their talent and pursue their interests traditionally; class XI students were given subjects as per marks scored in Class X. This system often disappointed students if they scored low. Moreover, if a student didn’t get the required percentage due to poor scoring in one subject, then the entire percentage gets affected. The grading system will give students relief. It will provide ample opportunities to students to excel in their choice filed.

Its implementation will help an average student to cope with the stress though leaving a lot of toppers to question it. Students will be evaluated on a 9-point grading system, which will diminish the difference between a student scoring 99% and one scoring 91%. Both students will get the A+ grade. To make the grading system a success, parents and teachers need to acknowledge children’s special assets and encourage them pursue their interest.

The grading system by HRD minister – Kapil Sibal has brought in a new wave of transformation in the Indian education system. He put India up on the ladder of the global education system. The HRD minister commenting on the system said that it would provide a standardization of excellence at the school level.



Source by Amanpreet Singh

05 Oct

Study In India: The Advantages of Indian Systems of Global Education
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on October 5, 2021 @ 7:52 pm

India is well known for its diversity in languages, cultures, traditions, flora fauna, and geographical disparities. Being one of the oldest civilizations, India is acknowledged for its significant contributions to the knowledge world. Since ancient times it has proved its excellence in the field of academics. India has nourished many talents in fields like Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Astronomy, Management and Finance over years. In ancient times many foreign travelers traveled to India to enrich their knowledge and education. Ancient university of Nalanda has its golden history of enriching scholars from several corners of the globe during the period of Buddha and Mahavir timing 6th century BC. Prudent education system has its roots back to many centuries in the history of India.

The present education system in India is mostly influenced by the British system of education. Under the influence of British colonialism the modern Indian education system has prospered with systematic approach. In the post-independence era there have been significant reforms in the Indian system of education to make the standards distinct and widely adaptable. In 21st century independent India is roaring as an economical superpower with its fast growing economy, industrialization and globalization. There are numerous world-class educational Institutions exist in India. The standards of education are at par with the top-notched institutions of the world. Even there are institutions which are regarded as the most preferred in their respective majors.

In the mean while India has developed holistic system of education catering for the comprehensive development of an individual. From time immortal there exist an essence of emotional bonding between the student and the teacher in Indian system of education. Out of many structures of education provided in India the “Gurukul” system of education has proven its excellence over others. In the recent years this system of education is being adopted by many frontline educational institutions for attaining superior outcomes.

There are numerous vanguard institutions like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Symbiosis International, Xavier’s Institute, TATA Institute are present and excelling in India. They have proven their standards on the global platform. India provides its scholars wide choices for individually preferred field of excellence. With world-class facility campus equipped with latest technologies, Indian educational establishments provide its students life time opportunity of education and curricula development. With affordable and qualitative educational system, Indian educational establishments stand apart from its competitive counterparts.

Technically speaking India offers top of the standards facility to experiment and learn so as to develop the creative side of personality. Indian education system emphasizes on creating personalities rather than preparing workaholic machines. The value education has enriched Indian system of education with every facet of life for joyful learning. This is the rationale behind creating global leaders with marvelous potential. Indian is transforming itself as global hub for business process outsourcing. With its relatively low man-hour overheads it is attracting global investors with fair opportunities for futuristic investments. The international exposure of Indian economy has opened up many doors for foreign direct investments. To meet this demand of technical man-force, educational systems in India are continuously devising strategies to provide best of the quality education to its students.

As the cost of education in India is relatively low as compared to the other developed countries, it has gathered wider acceptance from students around world. The opportunities are plenty and this invites people around the globe to explore their share. The future of Indian education system is focusing more on knowledge economy. This provides abundant resources for exposure and experience for any student to learn through a state of rapid changing economy stage.

The options for study in India are widely diversified with wide presence of broad range of choices for education. You can choose to study on campus, off campus, on distance and correspondence learning modes. The flexibility of education system allows virtually everybody to ascertain their scope of education at any level. Moreover you have a friendly atmosphere while thinking of study in India. India is a country with varied of educational standards spread across its length and breadth. Sovereign Government of India facilitates the intermingling of cross-cultural relationships. With all theses distinct advantages, India is adopted as the numéro une choice of education.

Whether you are an Indian or a foreigner, India has unique opportunities in terms of quality and value added education with state-of-the-art infrastructures and veteran faculties for each one of you. This facilitates the person in you to transpose in to a globally acclaimed citizen.



Source by Pankaj Kumar Singh

05 Sep

A History of the Indian Education
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on September 5, 2021 @ 7:34 pm

The Indian education system is probably one of the largest in the world. In fact, the higher education system of the country indeed ranks third in the world, after US and China. Furthermore, it’s even expected to leave US behind in just around 5 years, and China in around 20 years.

Some statistics suggest that the country’s college-age group population will only keep rising, which is again something very positive for the country’s education system.

However, as good as the future prospects look for the Indian education system, there’s also just as interesting history of the education in India. We will be learning more about that below.

An overview

The education system was started in South Asia with teaching many traditional educational elements such as Indian mathematics, Indian religions, and Indian logic. There may be many other things, too, that were thought of during the period, but these three seem to be the most common ones.

The learning centers were built in Taxila, which is now a part of the modern-day Pakistan, and Nalanda, which is still a part of India.

Things changed rather rapidly after the British invaded India. The western education system was brought in at this point, and apparently, is still followed to a significant extent in the country.

Early history

When education was started in India, it usually used to be under the supervision of a “guru”, or in a more modern sense, a teacher. However, back then, education was attained at learning things that would help one achieve Moksha, or attain liberation.

Soon after that, though, the education system in India witnessed many changes, including the emergence of “caste-wide” education. The Brahmans were made to learn about religion and scriptures, while the kshatriya would learn about warfare activities. The Vaishyas would be taught mathematics and commerce activities, while the shudras, believed to be of the lowest caste, were denied education altogether.

How was the education provided?

Also, the way education was provided to students used to be very different to what it is now. Back then, students were made to stay at “ashrams”, which usually used to be far away from their home. Furthermore, they were made to follow strict guidelines laid down by their guru.

The changes beginning to set in

However, the population started increasing at a rather tremendous pace after the beginning of the Gupta empire period, and hence, learning centers were set up in cities such as Varanasi and Nalanda. This obviously also led to many changes in the then education system of India.

However, religion still used to be a major factor while providing students with education. Apart from religious teachings, however, students were also taught various different things such as arts and science, politics, economics, philosophy, and so on. Needless to mention, back then, all these different educational elements were called by different names.

More information

If you are looking to learn more about the Indian education system, you can visit SearchAllIndia.com, a blog dedicated to the modern Indian education system.



Source by Kartikeya Sharma

06 Aug

Ancient Indian Education and Ethics – Its Relevance Today
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on August 6, 2021 @ 7:20 pm

We are here to critically understand the relevance of Ancient Indian education system in the modern time. Has the modern education ethos has helped to understand the Indian society. Do we want to become original thinkers again or remain in the present system which breeds mediocrity? India need to think carefully how much foreign system of education has helped her. Time has come to go back to high level of education which will produce thinkers.

Basis of Indian education has been learning and understanding. It became just memorizing after countless invasions. India was the most prosperous nation in the world in the ancient times. It believed in exploitation of the natural resources just that much which was needed. Excessive exploitation of natural resources was not done nor was it encouraged. In India people worship nature: plants, wind, fire, water, sun and so on. This proves the respect it gave to all the living plants and animals on the Earth. In Hindu religion it is said that over exploitation of the sea, should be avoided and that is known as “samudramanthan.” Giving education was considered as noble job, a solemn duty of the teacher and he should not expect remuneration from the students. A teacher used to be dedicated and did take teaching as a mission.

Academics also helped to reform the societies. We could recall the contribution made by the great economics teacher of Takshashila and Nalanda Universities; Chankaya who realized that for economic development in the region it was necessary to make an undivided nation: India. He helped Chandragupta to establish the Mauryan Empire which ruled the entire subcontinent and beyond. This empire in recent time gave the system that gave us the ethical standards which Indians value even now. The education standards were high and people came from far lands to study all streams of subjects here in India. Indians also worship goddess of education “Saraswati.” Even today it is celebrated with great fanfare.

Hindus do have a function where the child is introduced to learning and that is the culture of India. Indian society is based on education. People in education are given the highest position in society called Brahmins. In ancient times one had to work very hard to become a Brahmin. In those days it was not by birth. One had to take that profession then only he could become a Brahmin. The Brahmin could not take money to give education. Education in ancient India was free to all. The kingdom would fund education. India is a country which has low literacy but high education. People know about life, nature, plants, and its importance and so on.

Indian education system was based on the principle of total development; mind and emotions. Indian system paid great emphasis to development of ethical sole and therefore, introduced brahmacharya system. During this period a student is supposed to learn only. Indian system gave emphasis to learning through practice. It was indeed based on religious practices and religious acts. One must appreciate that religion in those days was just a way of life hence, no conflict with education. One had to follow a strict way of life which one has to still follow. Athavaveda an ancient book talks in detail the education part; the system and methods to be followed.

It however, had some defects. Education was restricted to those who deserve and was not available to all. Second it was Guru (teacher) centric i.e. for every thing one had to depend on the guru and his knowledge was considered perfect. Buddhism democratized the education by allowing all to study. This helped to spread education and institutionalise education by forming Universities. Buddhism did not deviate from Hindu system of imparting education but made it broad-based. Here again educators and students had to be religious people and had to follow a strict rules. Even here it was not fully devoid of old Guru System. Even Buddha said “Buddham saranam gachchami” (Come to Buddha to get enlightenment). Mind you, in ancient times the great saints did research on their own and developed body of knowledge which was in contrast to what Buddha said. However, he challenged the system of concentration of knowledge in few hand. This might have diluted the quality of knowledge but this improved the understanding of the people in general in India.

This also developed a bond among people of India which is keeping this country together. This is the secret of unity in diversity of India. A diverse country became one population having same principle of life that is achieving mokshya (eternal bliss).

Indians always paid great importance to education which would improve the ethical standard of the population. Resilience of ancient Indian education system was proved again and again. Since the early stages of foreign invasion India lost all its material wealth but not the Indian ethos and superiority of our (Arian) culture and believes. This was possible because of the foundation of Indian education system. Others talk about Ethics but Indians practice through education.

Aims of the Indian System as I think were:

1. The direct aim was to make all students fit to become useful members of the society so that they could follow the duties of all other Ashrams of life faithfully.
2. The aim was to make firm and good character through moral values.
3. The Indian education system made a distinction between mere scholarship and total education.
4. The aim of the system was development of total personality.
5. Next was inculcation of civic and social duties. India in ancient time was a society mainly governed by social laws which gave us our strength. It is the only society where the social system of conducting business was so strong and independent that we survived in spite of foreign invasion and rule.
6. Indian education promoted social efficiency and happiness. We all know in our ancient books there are examples of people helping the society.
7. Ancient education system taught preservation of national heritage and culture hence we still have a culture different from all other societies. This still remains our strength and some day we will be able to re-establish our national pride. This has given us the unbroken continuity since the ancient times. It is the strength of our ancient education that we survive as a nation.

Then the question is where did we go wrong? Our education system got encased in a shell for it had to be protected from foreign influence. This violent massacre of our culture by foreign invaders made us extremely introvert. The openness of our society was lost and formal education became the domain of few. This destroyed the ability of our academia to expand knowledge. The burning of our established centers of education made people scared. The mass lost the desire to learn because they did not value home-grown knowledge. People drifted from formal learning process and this gave way to all sorts of raw practices in our society. Indian society lost the basic ability to acquire and take advantage of knowledge. The body of knowledge became foreign which was a rare commodity only the rich could afford. The British rule took advantage of this void and introduced a system to suit needs of the Empire. The system did not encourage beyond copying. This practice is still prevalent in Indian education system. It discourages boys from having their own independent opinion on a subject.

We stopped learning and all our ancient texts were being considered as part of religion. We should re-design our education system incorporating the main ethos of our time- tested old system with new knowledge. We must reintroduce the concept of self-control which has been there in our society. This may make our people to appreciate need for ethical standards. Yes, let us go back to the relationship that existed between education and society defined by our age-old tested system. The quality of some of the books written 2500 years ago or beyond is so high that people of today can not write. That was the level of our original research why and when we lost that ability is a matter of concern even now. We must revive that and rebuild the education system in India as we want it; the total development. Copying of the west has not helped and it shall not help in future this has to be recognized once for all. We believe in the Ethical values of the society and that can not be compromised at any cost. Society has lost thousands of years and let us not loses further time in search of right education for India.
Dr Aloke Chakravartty
Dean
School of Management
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Source by Aloke Chakravartty

07 Jul

Dire Need For A Change Of Syllabus For – ‘The Indian Education System’
Posted in Education by anshbookstore on July 7, 2021 @ 7:08 pm

Education, as we all know is vital, for the growth of every individual and empowerment in the growth of a nation. Is this critical need, given to all the students in a satisfactory manner? Ironically, the answer is No. The teachers, the management, and the strategy do not satisfy the youth. The quality in education is still a dream in our nation. Let me throw some light on the issues of our Indian education system and suggest some solutions.

According to the mindset of any stereotypical Indian, he wishes to study in a private school, get a graduation degree, get a decent job that pays them six figures every month and he gets married, again he brings up his child in the same way. Does it build the persona of an individual? It is a grim scenario, which every Indian is forced to follow such a system.

There is no equality in education. Not all people can be easily admitted to CBSE or International Schools, because for an Indian to study, he must be able to pay the fees and nothing else matters. The motto of Edvizo is to improve the entire education system and the economically lagging people are offered with scholarships and EMI schemes. By this, irrespective of their positions everyone can get the equal education.

Teachers are the backbone of any educational institution. Only a teacher can change the direction of a society and no other profession influences the society much more. But, the teachers lag in good teaching skills and they do not equip themselves with recent trends in their domain. And also, all the coaching centers are commercialized and many are fake. Edvizo offers to get the information about the institutions from home and hands-on-training in programming can be taken from the home that saves time in this busy world.

When a student is educated he must acquire knowledge, skills, and creativity. Acquiring skills is more important because writing how to build a database is easy but implementing it in the real world is the main challenge. The creativity of storytelling in childhood may pave way for them to design a product in the future. They lag in out of box thinking. Students must learn more apart from their books and for every concept, they learn they must ask a why? to themselves.

Recent research at ‘The Association of Accounting Technicians’, London has revealed that there is a large contradictory review on University and more importantly where a degree can lead, among the school leaving students. The students do not have a clear picture of what they need to learn. As parents are used to some legacy courses, the institutions also do not add the number of courses. Research is never considered when one studies. Edvizo helps one to choose their right career path, and guidelines are given by experts from IITs, IIMs, AIIMs and more.

Dogmatism among teaching faculties makes one to do the same work every day. The students are forced and trained to write the same answers that are memorized by them from books. This may help them get good marks in their board exams but it does not enrich any knowledge in one. Grades never measure one’s Intelligence. Teachers must impart different strategies in teaching the students. They do consider that the practical knowledge is priceless for students.

Technology is into and within every aspect of one’s life. As technology advances the education must also get advanced with it. Programming, simulating and virtualizing of what we have learned is very simple today. But still, the students are forced to learn their MCQs and Q/A. Rote learning is still followed by at most all students and in colleges too.

Students must be given the freedom to choose their course of study. For example, chemistry may work out good for a boy’s dad and he may be a Chemical Engineer, but it is not necessary that the boy should also pursue the same. The boy may love English, History, Music and more. Students must choose their path with the passion. It is not that everyone should walk on the same path. Every individual can also take the road less traveled, or they can make their own path!

Nandhashree.



Source by Nandhashree Karuppiah