The Essence of Integral Education: Need of Gurukul Tradition of Education to the Contemporary World

Harsh Kumar

Abstract: The present article analyses the concept of nation, the essence of the building of a nation, the uniqueness of culture and traditions of India and the setback to the indigenous educational system. The article further trails the facts for the core reasons leading to the requirements, the traditional system of imparting learning and knowledge and the rudimentary requirements to cover the gaps in the present time. Suggestions for the establishment of institutions for imparting holistic education, aim and values imbibed through the proposed system which will help the nation to re-establish its ancient glory.

Keywords: Tradition, Education, Ancient glory, Vasudeva kudumbakam, gurukul system