The IUP Journal of English Studies
Guru-Shishya Parampara: Exploring Key Tenets of Tradition and Teacher-Student Relationship in Contemporary Education in India

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Pub. Date : Dec, 2023
Product Name : The IUP Journal of English Studies
Product Type : Article
Product Code : IJES111223
Author Name :Rima Namhata and Rashmi Ranjan Behera
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Subject/Domain : Arts & Humanities
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No. of Pages : 19

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Abstract

Guru-shishya parampara (GSP), a longstanding tradition in Indian education system, emphasizes a spiritual teacher-disciple relationship for knowledge transmission. However, recent changes in Indian education system and rapid sociocultural and economic transformations have significantly altered the dynamics of GSP. This study explores unique tenets of GSP and changes observed in the tradition across ages. Through a systematic literature review, it identifies seven tenets constituting the bedrock of GSP. The study further investigates the transformation of the teacher-student relationship within contemporary Indian campus fictions (ICFs) employing Theme Framework Analysis on five ICFs. The findings suggest that the portrayal of the teacher-student relationship in contemporary ICFs starkly contrasts with ancient and medieval times. This study outlines the tenets of GSP, suggesting a departure from traditional norms. It implies a shift from the prescriptive GSP norm to a reinvented framework, adapting to a fast-paced, consumerist workforce, influenced by ICT and market-driven employability.


Introduction
Guru-Shishya Parampara: An Introduction
Gururbrahma gururvishnuh
gururdevo maheshwarah |
Guruhsakshat parambrahma
tasmai shrigurave namah ||1

In the Indian tradition, Guru-shishya parampara (GSP) is an important sociocultural component of education, where teaching-oriented learning is of primary importance. The Guru concept is "timeless and fundamental to many books on religion, philosophy, and spirituality" (Goel 1985; Raina 2002).


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