Pre- independence education period Vedic period Introduction: · The education system which was evolved first in ancient India is known as the Vedic system of education. · In other words, the ancient system of education were based on the Vedas and therefore it was given the name of Vedic Educational System. Vedas occupy a very important place in the Indian life. · The basis of Indian culture lies in the Vedas which are four in number – Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda, and Atharavaveda. · due to predominance of the Vedas, there was no change in the aims and ideals of educations. That is why, the education of these periods. · The education system that prevailed during the Vedic times had some unique characteristics. · Education was confined to the upper castes, and to those who were BRAHMACHARIS. In Indian tradition, a person’s life cycle is divided into four stages of which BRAHMACHARI is the second phase. ·