Gurukula Parampara in Indian Music and Government Support for Its Continuity

K. Jothi Praba; Rajesh k

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61189

Gurukula Parampara in Indian Music and Government Support for Its Continuity

Author(s)	Mrs. K. Jothi Praba, Dr. Rajesh k
Country	India
Abstract	The Gurukula Paramparā, the ancient teacher–disciple pedagogical system of India, stands at the heart of Indian classical music traditions. Rooted in the Vedic philosophy of holistic learning, the Gurukula institution is not merely a method of instruction but an embodied cultural ecosystem that cultivates aesthetic sensitivity, ethical grounding, musical mastery, and spiritual refinement. Throughout centuries, North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) music have flourished through this intimate pedagogical lineage, where transmission occurs orally and experientially, shaping musicians through immersive living with the guru. Modern socio-cultural transformations, urbanisation, and institutionalisation of music have challenged the paramparā, raising questions about its survival and relevance in today’s rapidly globalising and digital society. This journal explores the historical evolution, philosophical foundations, pedagogical dynamics, and contemporary adaptations of the Gurukula system in Indian music. Further, it examines the extent and effectiveness of Government of India’s policy frameworks, schemes, institutional interventions, digitisation efforts, scholarships, and preservation missions designed to ensure continuity of this invaluable heritage. The article argues that while governmental support has been substantial and multifaceted, the survival of Gurukula Paramparā ultimately depends on synergising traditional modes of knowledge transmission with modern educational, technological, and socio-economic realities. Through analytical reflection and evidence from diverse music lineages, this journal highlights pathways for sustaining the Gurukula system as a living and evolving cultural phenomenon relevant for future generations.
Keywords	Gurukula Paramparā; Indian Classical Music; Oral Transmission; Guru–Śiṣya Tradition; Hindustani Music; Carnatic Music; Indian Cultural Policy; Sangeet Natak Akademi; Heritage Preservation; Music Pedagogy.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61189
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbbz5w

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