The Guru-Shishya parampara had always been the primary knowledge imparting system in the Vedic culture. This type of ancient schooling in India was residential in nature with the Shishyas and the Guru living in proximity within the same house. The students resided together irrespective of their social standing. Unfortunately, the Britishers systematically dismantled the Gurukul system with the objective of steering us away from our Vedic heritage.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati was keen on revival of the Gurukul system and believed it to be the bedrock of human development. Over the last 150 years, various Gurukuls have been set up by learned Vedic scholars, Swamiji & Aacharayas. These Gurukuls typically run as independent Trusts, following the Vedic principles as promoted by the Arya Samaj.