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The Guru-Shishya Relationship: Some Implications for Educational Institutions

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  • Sastry Trilochan

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In this paper we trace the historical basis of the Gurushishya relationship and explore its implications for modern education. Our hypothesis is that this relationship is rooted in a religious and spiritual basis and that this has influenced the nature of various relationships including the ruler-ruled, employer-employee and teacher-taught relationships in post independence India. We analyse the conflicts arising out of holding on to a deeply ingrained cultural value in our contemporary secular society. We also suggest how to start the process of resolving these conflicts in out educational institutions.

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  • Sastry Trilochan, 1992. "The Guru-Shishya Relationship: Some Implications for Educational Institutions," IIMA Working Papers WP1992-11-01_01139, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:iim:iimawp:wp01139
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