Takshashila University
How many of us knew that in India, we had a university called Takshashila University ? It was the centre of education not only for Indians but for the whole world. Around 700 BC, about 10,000 students from different parts of the world were studying in the University. Takshashila University had a vast variety of subjects to offer. Politics, Warfare, Atronomy, Ayurveda, Surgery, Music, Dance, Philosophy, Vedas were just some of them. It's said that an effective way to communicate with animals & birds was also taught to students ie..studetns could learn how to " talk to " animals & birds !!! Do anyone of our age knows such a technique ?
Students were granted admission only on the basis of merit. Once admitted, they could select their area of specialisation. Whoever completed studies from Takshashila university would become a scholar.
Chanakya, a political mastermind had completed his studies from Takshashila. " Artha Shasthra " written by him is considered as the BEST work on political duties, statecraft, economic policies, state intelligence system, military strategy & administrative skills upto date.
Panini, author of "Ashtadhyayi " was also a student of Takshashila. Being an expert in language & grammar, he defines rules & features of Sanskrit language in his book.
Every Indian knows about "Pancha Tantra Stories". It teaches us the art of political science with the help of stories. It was Vishnu Sharma who wrote the book & he was also a student of Takshashila.
Charaka, a great ayurvedic physician was also a student of Takshashila Universty. "Charaka Samhitha" is his great work where he simplified "Agnivesha Samhita" an older ayurvedi Work.
Above mentioned are just to name a few that we know today. One thing is for sure; India was the Centre of Knowledge for the whole world.
How many of us knew that in India, we had a university called Takshashila University ? It was the centre of education not only for Indians but for the whole world. Around 700 BC, about 10,000 students from different parts of the world were studying in the University. Takshashila University had a vast variety of subjects to offer. Politics, Warfare, Atronomy, Ayurveda, Surgery, Music, Dance, Philosophy, Vedas were just some of them. It's said that an effective way to communicate with animals & birds was also taught to students ie..studetns could learn how to " talk to " animals & birds !!! Do anyone of our age knows such a technique ?
Students were granted admission only on the basis of merit. Once admitted, they could select their area of specialisation. Whoever completed studies from Takshashila university would become a scholar.
Chanakya, a political mastermind had completed his studies from Takshashila. " Artha Shasthra " written by him is considered as the BEST work on political duties, statecraft, economic policies, state intelligence system, military strategy & administrative skills upto date.
Panini, author of "Ashtadhyayi " was also a student of Takshashila. Being an expert in language & grammar, he defines rules & features of Sanskrit language in his book.
Every Indian knows about "Pancha Tantra Stories". It teaches us the art of political science with the help of stories. It was Vishnu Sharma who wrote the book & he was also a student of Takshashila.
Charaka, a great ayurvedic physician was also a student of Takshashila Universty. "Charaka Samhitha" is his great work where he simplified "Agnivesha Samhita" an older ayurvedi Work.
Above mentioned are just to name a few that we know today. One thing is for sure; India was the Centre of Knowledge for the whole world.
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