Education in Bharat - Past, Present and Future!
Education! Education in Bharat: Past, Present and Future! by Dr. Padmapriya S Meaning of ‘Education’ The word, ‘Education’ means ‘to develop’. In other words, Education is the process of developing knowledge, skills and character. In the words of Swami Vivekananda: According to the learned seer, Swami Vivekananda – ‘Education is not book learning’. According to him, ‘It is not even diverse knowledge.’ In the words of Swami Vivekananda - ‘The training by which the expression of will are brought under control and become fruitful is called Education.’ According to him – a. Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man. b. Educate and raise the masses and thus alone, a nation is possible! c. The fountainhead of all knowledge lies within you. d. Svadharma/Svaiccha: Follow your Svadharma/Svaiccha even in matters of education and take up the education, which is suitable for you based on your aptitude and liking. e. Have faith and be self-confident. f. Look at the unity in th