Explanation : The ancient systems of education were based
on the Vedas and therefore it was given the
name of Vedic Educational System. Ancient
education emerged from the Vedas. They are
supposed to be the source of Indian philosophy
of life. During that period Sanskrit was the
Medium of Instruction. The ancient system
of teaching was listening (Shruti). There were
mainly three steps of learning according to
Vedic system. Sravana, the first step meant
listening towards the texts as uttered by the
teacher. The second step was Manana i.e. to
internalize or to assimilate what was given to
the pupil. The third step was Nididhyasana
(Meditation) by which truth is realised and
attained. It was considered indispensable for
the realization of the Supreme Reality.