Education and its importance in the Vedic Era

Education is the main pillar of human civilization. India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. In India, the first education system was established by sages during the Vedic period. Education was given considerable importance for the needs of the society.During the Vedic period, the Arya society had the Chaturashram system. These four Ashrams are – Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Banaprastha and Sannyasa. After upanayana one had to practice celibacy and live as a disciple in the guru's house and receive education. Education or Vidya is of two types Paravidya and Aparavidya.