Education in Ancient India c5.3

c5.3

**Introduction :** We have now seen what were the ideals, postulates and principles of the ancient Indian educational system. Now we propose to discuss the topics and problems connected with the qualifications of the teacher, the ideals which animated him, the position that was accorded to him in society, the nature of the relationship that existed between him and his students and the important features of the student life. These are important topics, as they have a vital bearing on the success or failure of the educational system.