While lauding the New Education Policy, the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday exhorted the integration of gurukul education with mainstream education. The RSS chief went on to say that gurukul education is not about living in an ashram but learning about the country`s traditions, PTI reported.

Responding to a question during the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamseval Sangh (RSS), Bhagwat said that he is not in favour of making Sanskrit compulsory, but it is important to understand the tradition and history of the country.

While highlighting the importance of Sanskrit, Bhagwat said, "The 64 aspects of the Vedic era that are relevant should be taught. Gurukul education should be integrated into the mainstream, not replaced."