Changes

The developmental model of a Gurukul is not based on the marks students get in an exam. Rather it needs to be much more comprehensive. There are three aspects of these which needs to be considered and accordingly systems need to be created for them. These aspects are:

The developmental model of a Gurukul is not based on the marks students get in an exam. Rather it needs to be much more comprehensive. There are three aspects of these which needs to be considered and accordingly systems need to be created for them. These aspects are:

=== '''Education''' ===

=== Education ===

There are two vital parts of development in the educational aspect

There are two vital parts of development in the educational aspect

=== Donations (दान) ===

=== Donations (दान) ===

Donation differs from Bhiksha. Bhiksha is given when you ask for it. Donation is when you receive without asking for it. It is based on will and feeling of the donor. Various people in the society and those holding government & corporate positions recognize the seva being done by the Gurukul and come forward to support the effort. Today this is called a government grant and CSR funds, respectively. These come with its own terms and conditions. No Gurukul would want to take donations with terms and conditions. In today’s times, the number of people giving voluntary donations have reduced. But still there are people who give donations, and this is considered a legitimate means of managing financial needs.

Donation differs from Bhiksha. Bhiksha is given when you ask for it. Donation is when you receive without asking for it. It is based on will and feeling of the donor. Various people in the society and those holding government & corporate positions recognize the seva being done by the Gurukul and come forward to support the effort. Today this is called a government grant and CSR funds, respectively. These come with its own terms and conditions. No Gurukul would want to take donations with terms and conditions. In today’s times, the number of people giving voluntary donations have reduced. But still there are people who give donations, and this is considered a legitimate means of managing financial needs.

# <u>Educational Tours</u>: Choice of places, connection to subjects, using these as ways to develop cultural/social/national understanding, development of practical knowledge etc.

# <u>Educational Tours</u>: Choice of places, connection to subjects, using these as ways to develop cultural/social/national understanding, development of practical knowledge etc.

== Conclusion ==

= Conclusion =

Thus, we delved into various aspects of a Gurukul. It is a long journey, it is of national importance, it should be based on right fundamentals and right concepts, it requires a lot of patience and perseverance. May we all succeed in our endeavours.

Thus, we delved into various aspects of a Gurukul. It is a long journey, it is of national importance, it should be based on right fundamentals and right concepts, it requires a lot of patience and perseverance. May we all succeed in our endeavours.