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Unveiling Education in Pre-colonial Bengal - the Conquest of Minds and the Demise of Traditional Learning Centers
The article investigates the profound impact of colonial powers on Bengal’s pre- colonial learning centres through their cunning manipulation of the hearts and minds of people, leading to the decline of traditional wisdom and the emergence of English-dominated colonial education.
Knowledge, Self, and Liberation: Unveiling Schopenhauer's Pedagogical Paradigm
Nietzsche's captivating exploration of Schopenhauer's educational paradigm unveils a transformative vision that transcends mediocrity, emphasizing personalized learning, moral virtue in teachers, and the transformative power of education to reshape individuals and society.
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 4
A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 4 of 4.
Reimagining Our Engagement with the Advancements in Contemporary Physics on Our Own Terms
Exploring the deep connections between ancient Indian philosophy and modern physics, including quantum mechanics and conformal cyclic cosmology, through the allegory of the universe in the mouth of Sri Krishna.
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 3
A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 3 of 4.
Nerves of Steel, Muscles of Iron and Minds like Thunderbolt - A Hindu Monk’s Quest for Education
Learn about the educational philosophy of Svāmī Vivekānanda, as influenced by his guru Śrī Rāmakṛṣṇa Paramahaṃsa, who emphasized the importance of developing the physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions of individuals. Discover how Svāmījī's ideas on self-discovery and inner realization were shaped by his guru, and the importance of purity, patience, and perseverance on the path to knowledge and wisdom.
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 2
A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 2 of 4.
How Gurukulam Learning Differs from Regular Education - What I Learnt at AVG Part 1
A personal reflection of the writer's experience studying at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and the transformative impact it had on her understanding of the self and her relationship with the world and God. Part 1 of 4.