Daily Time Table of Students in Gurukul: A Study of Gurukul in Devghat, Tanahun

Abstract

This study aims to show the timetable applied / practiced by the students in Gurukuls , especially with reference to Mahesh Gurukul located in Devghat, Tanahun. Gurukul has got credit in the development of an innate sense of concentration of students to involve them in their study. The students will be around the environment of a teacher so that they can develop physical, mental, cognitive and spiritual goodness in them according to their regular timetable.  Gurukul is an education system of receiving education under the full guidance of a guru/teacher. This system has been in practice since ancient times. In Gurukul education, Sanskrit language is considered as the first and oldest language used since the past time period. It has also got its own unique teaching style. Its value is that it reflects the culture in education system. There are around two hundred fifty Gurukuls in Nepal. The curriculum of traditional Gurukul education had been prepared by a guru/ teacher and would be completed within a fixed time. Furthermore, particular subjects would be completed by students within the given time period. In this context, the learners had to follow real time to complete the study of Bhagawat, Puranas or Vedas etc. It is to be understood that Gurukul education plays significant role  for children who have not access to another type of formal education. It is generally related to teacher-centered method of learning. Gurukul education system has been established on Hindu religious and cultural practices. There are only three ways to get education in Gurukul education system: knowledge gained through Guru's service, cooperation of skill and friendly environment. Gurukul education has followed particular and certain time table to promote their traditional norms and values. So, all students and teachers should follow the time table fixed by Gurukul. The methodology of this paper is opened ended interview with head teacher and teachers and focus group discussion was held with students.