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The chief characteristics of Vedic Education are:

1. The study of Vedas was the main aim of Vedic education. Thus, the Rig Veda forms the most vital aspect of Vedic education.
2. The students spend most of their time in self-study, thinking, and meditation. More than worldly materials, knowledge and intellectual plays an integral aspect.
3. Religion plays a vital role in Vedic Education. Every student needs to study the course of religion. Thus, Vedic Education gives importance to religion.
4. The main aim of Vedic education was to attain salvation through education.
5. The teacher teaches the student in Gurukulas and Ashrams. The students and teachers follow the principle of simple living but high thinking.
6. Education helped in observance of celibacy, control over sense and purity of life.
7. Admission was based on good behavior and education was free for everyone.
8. Students had great respect and devotion for their teachers and the teacher-student relationship was cordial and conducive. Teachers were held in high esteem.
9. The main focus of education was on practical knowledge and other vocations learning.
10. Education was based on one on one teaching. Every teacher teaches one student. The teacher gives importance to the all-round development of the students.
11. The method of teaching was psychological.
12. Women were given a high place in society. Also, attention was given to their education.
13. There was no bias of students on grounds of caste, creed, color, etc.
14. Students remain busy in thinking and meditation. Thus, this led to the development of originality among them.

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