Questions tagged [gurukul]
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Should shishya learn only by staying in Guru's house?
I read in Vishnu smriti that student should stay in Guru's house to learn Vidya..But now a days it is hard..Are there any examples in scriptures which show that students did sadhana by staying in ...
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Which Vedas say Shudras can learn Vedas and go to Gurukulam?
Which Vedas say Shudras can learn Vedas and go to Gurukulam? Please give verse and source. Also, why do later texts forbid such if such verse is mentioned?
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Memorizing Religious Texts
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How can one effectively memorize extensive texts like Vishnu Shasranama, Lalitha Shasranama, Soundarya Lahari etc for long-term retention?
Additionally, what memorization techniques are ...
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What were the subjects of ancient Gurukulas?
What did children were taught in Vedic periods and why?
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Is it possible to learn the Vedas part time? Or is only through proper enrollment in a gurukul?
Do any scriptures support this? If so, which ones?
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Best direction to face while studying according to vastu shastra?
Is there any specific direction a student should face while studying according to vastu shastra?
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What things a student should avoid?
How should a student lead his life specifically what should he avoid while gaining knowledge?
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Significance of a SADGURU, in the confusing age of Kali [duplicate]
In times today people are living into full of temporary information overriden constantly, without much time devoted to learning about self.
Is there any way one can devote himself to a SADGURU ...
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Hindu scriptures discussing "proper education"
Are there any scriptures that discuss proper education or provide instructions or guidance to gurus/parents on providing proper education to children.
By "proper education" I mean education that ...
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Sanyasa Vratham: Was there a stage called Sanyasa prior to Jagadguru Sankaracharya?
Were there any Sanyasi's in our ancient history prior to Jagadguru Sankaracharya? Can someone provide references of one existing in the B.C period who are as famous as Jagadguru Sankaracharya who ...
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Why does an avatar of God need to go to Gurukul (school)?
Lord Vishnu has taken many avatars as a human being. During his avatars like Ram and Krishna, he went to Gurukul (school) like a normal human goes. Now being an avatar, he already has all the ...
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