Learning:
Learning is a change of behaviour that takes place through practice or experience. It is relatively permanent. It is associated with accumulation of information, knowledge and its application regulating in wisdom.
The outside temperature is 5oC – this is just a piece of information. But if one is knowledgeable enough, he would know that one should not go outside in this weather. But experience will also tell you that you can go outside provided you are aptly clothed with warm clothes or else you would die of cold. This is what learning is, it is associated with experience.
A naughty child in spite of repeated warnings from his mother, touches the electric socket, gets the shock, feels the pain and in the process learns a lesson. Hence, learning is associated with stimulus – response mechanism and this brings out a change, a change attitude, behaviour, a transformation and this is what learning aims at. As per Indian ethos a man should learn from his past Karmas and hence must concentrate on his correct dharma. The Bhagvat Gita provides us of the virtue learning its importance. Thus learning is not confined to cognitive knowledge, but includes values and character as well. Learning is a permanent change of behaviour.
Types Of Learning:
There are different modes and mechanism through which one can learn. But what one learns depend entirely on himself. Learning is the process of assimilation, but this process of self-assimilations restricted by ones self belief, feelings, knowledge etc, hence learning differs from person to person. Learning thus can be of different types depending on the person.
Learning can either be Satwik, Lajsik, or Tamasik based on the sanskars of a person attained from previous birth, family, culture, experience and knowledge gained from this life etc. Hence learning can either be painful or pleasant depending on the level of motivation and sense of inquisitiveness.
One can learn through various methods:
Atma Manthan (introspection) i.e. learning from within.
Manu Vrat (silence) where self purification starts.
Dhyana which opens access to unlimited knowledge within.
Ones own family, friends, personal experience can also be an important form of learning.
Importance Of Learning :
Learning plays an important role as it helps to built up habit along with values to form a character. Learning helps oneself to know himself better, to understand himself, question his existence, understand the purpose of his life. Learning act as guidelines to behaviour, it helps in decision-making, as it reminds us of our past mistakes and failures. Learning also form a source of motivation for excellence in life and work.
Learning relates to the experience a person gains throughout his life thus acting as directions of his karma showing the path of dharma. Thus it helps to the attainment of the ultimate end called moksha. In our Indian tradition the real wealth is not money and estate but character and then health, this is what learning aims to achieve.
Gurukul System Of Learning:
The gurukul system is backed on the concept that the learning from the teacher is not limited to the classroom sessions, but is continuous from his behaviour throughout the day and night. The teacher is a role model. It is also expected that the student will think about what he is learning and debate the issue and that in the process, the teacher also may learn. Joint exploration is the process.
The student is not expected to accept what the teacher conveys, but is expected to apply his mind and validate the lessons before accepting them. Gurukul system prepared the young ones in total personality Development at an ashram guided by Nature and Guru (rishi), where common codes are encouraged, equal and appropriate opportunities are given to all shishyas. Major human values including respect to elders are also emphasized.
GURU : Takes one from darkness to light.
Learning is a change of behaviour that takes place through practice or experience. It is relatively permanent. It is associated with accumulation of information, knowledge and its application regulating in wisdom.
The outside temperature is 5oC – this is just a piece of information. But if one is knowledgeable enough, he would know that one should not go outside in this weather. But experience will also tell you that you can go outside provided you are aptly clothed with warm clothes or else you would die of cold. This is what learning is, it is associated with experience.
A naughty child in spite of repeated warnings from his mother, touches the electric socket, gets the shock, feels the pain and in the process learns a lesson. Hence, learning is associated with stimulus – response mechanism and this brings out a change, a change attitude, behaviour, a transformation and this is what learning aims at. As per Indian ethos a man should learn from his past Karmas and hence must concentrate on his correct dharma. The Bhagvat Gita provides us of the virtue learning its importance. Thus learning is not confined to cognitive knowledge, but includes values and character as well. Learning is a permanent change of behaviour.
Types Of Learning:
There are different modes and mechanism through which one can learn. But what one learns depend entirely on himself. Learning is the process of assimilation, but this process of self-assimilations restricted by ones self belief, feelings, knowledge etc, hence learning differs from person to person. Learning thus can be of different types depending on the person.
Learning can either be Satwik, Lajsik, or Tamasik based on the sanskars of a person attained from previous birth, family, culture, experience and knowledge gained from this life etc. Hence learning can either be painful or pleasant depending on the level of motivation and sense of inquisitiveness.
One can learn through various methods:
Atma Manthan (introspection) i.e. learning from within.
Manu Vrat (silence) where self purification starts.
Dhyana which opens access to unlimited knowledge within.
Ones own family, friends, personal experience can also be an important form of learning.
Importance Of Learning :
Learning plays an important role as it helps to built up habit along with values to form a character. Learning helps oneself to know himself better, to understand himself, question his existence, understand the purpose of his life. Learning act as guidelines to behaviour, it helps in decision-making, as it reminds us of our past mistakes and failures. Learning also form a source of motivation for excellence in life and work.
Learning relates to the experience a person gains throughout his life thus acting as directions of his karma showing the path of dharma. Thus it helps to the attainment of the ultimate end called moksha. In our Indian tradition the real wealth is not money and estate but character and then health, this is what learning aims to achieve.
Gurukul System Of Learning:
The gurukul system is backed on the concept that the learning from the teacher is not limited to the classroom sessions, but is continuous from his behaviour throughout the day and night. The teacher is a role model. It is also expected that the student will think about what he is learning and debate the issue and that in the process, the teacher also may learn. Joint exploration is the process.
The student is not expected to accept what the teacher conveys, but is expected to apply his mind and validate the lessons before accepting them. Gurukul system prepared the young ones in total personality Development at an ashram guided by Nature and Guru (rishi), where common codes are encouraged, equal and appropriate opportunities are given to all shishyas. Major human values including respect to elders are also emphasized.
GURU : Takes one from darkness to light.