Wisdom of Gita and interpretation of Dharma in terms of right to equality as a backbone of Indian legal system – A study from the perspective of education system in India

Abstract

Gurkul systems of old days are very much similar to the boarding schools of modern time. Moreover, right to education to students of all the varnas were not equally guaranteed to all. Students belonging to top three varnas, namely Brahman, Kshatriya and Vaishya were allowed to get vidya from Gurus of those days. Gurkul in those times used to belong to Gurus only. There was no system of educational organization. Vedas and religious texts were the common books available for teachings. Spiritual and divine teaching was the base of education system along with varnabhed. Moreover, moral principles were considered as foundation of education system in Gurukuls. Right to education was guaranteed to all those children who were belong to specific Varnas. Unfortunately, children who were belonging to lower Varnas were not allowed to take education with these Gurus.