“Who is a Teacher in Bharatiya Samskriti and How a Teacher can marry the past with the present.”, eSamskriti, 05 Oct 2026.

“In the long and diverse history of India, education was not regarded as a means of earning a livelihood. Education was understood as a process of shaping the individual, developing character, cultivating wisdom and preparing a person to live responsibly within society. At the heart of this educational vision stood the teacher – the Guru or Acharya. Read Who is an Acharya

The story of the Indian teacher is closely connected with the story of Bharatiya Samskriti. From the ancient Gurukula tradition to today’s schools and colleges, the role of the teacher has continued to carry a deeper responsibility: not merely to transfer information, but to guide human beings.

The ancient Indian Gurukula system was distinctive because education was closely connected with everyday life. Students lived with or near their teacher and learned through observation, discussion, practice, discipline and participation in daily activities…….”

Read the full article at eSamskriti.