Practice Teacher-student (guru-shishya) Relationship (6.2.1.1) - Society, Governance, and Ethics in Indian Knowledge Traditions
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Teacher-Student (Guru-Shishya) Relationship

Practice - Teacher-Student (Guru-Shishya) Relationship

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'Guru' mean in the Indian education system?

💡 Hint: Think about someone who guides and instructs.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary role of a Shishya?

💡 Hint: Consider their duties in relation to the Guru.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of the Guru in the Gurukul system?

To give exams
To guide and mentor students
To punish students

💡 Hint: Think of the broader impact the Guru has on students.

Question 2

True or False: The Shishya is expected to learn only through lectures.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the various methods of learning in the Gurukul system.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the commitments of both Guru and Shishya create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and self-discovery. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Consider the interactions that characterize growth in both the Guru and student.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the implications of the Guru-Shishya relationship on the broader social fabric of ancient Indian society.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how education impacts society at large.

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