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<p>A <b><i>gurukula</i></b>  is a traditional system of religious education in <a href="page.php?w=India">India</a> with <i>sisya</i> ('students' or 'disciples') living near or with the <a href="page.php?w=guru">guru</a>.</p>

<p><big>Etymology</big></p>
<p>The word Gurukulam is a classical Sanskrit compound. Its etymology is straightforward, formed by a <a href="page.php?w=tatpurusa">tatpurusa</a> (determinative) compound of two distinct elements: guru (????) and kula (???).</p>

<p>The first part, guru (????), is a noun meaning "teacher," "master," or</p><p>
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