When the British invaded (what is now known as) India in 1600 the Indians were naïve and not able to anticipate the oppression they would soon encounter. Over the years the British were conniving, cunning and ruthless when it came to exploiting India economically, socially and politically. Their actions and intentions were self-serving; after Britain experienced the Industrial Revolution they kept the newfound ideologies and innovations to themselves. In addition, the British governed India
knowledge, awakening, humility, modesty, etc were often used to characterize education in Vedic period. Education was regarded as the source of light and the uneducated person as an ignorant beast. The other objectives of Vedic education in ancient India were worship of God, a feeling of religion, formation of character, fulfillment of public and civic duties, and the protection and propagation of national culture. Fire sacrifices, fasting and taking vows became part of