Gandhinagar, June 9 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed Swaminarayan Gurukul in Dabhoi, Vadodara district, and formally commenced the academic session.

The event was graced by the presence of saints, spiritual leaders, and distinguished dignitaries, according to the release.

He said that "In the Indian education system along with knowledge, values are also essential."

He further explained that in the ancient Gurukul tradition, princes received education and initiation from revered sages. Lord Rama was educated by sages Vashishta and Vishwamitra, while Lord Shri Krishna acquired knowledge from Rishi Sandipani. This very Gurukul tradition is now being revitalised through modern methods, thereby hon...