Chandragupta Maurya and His Times c7.5

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c7.5

The prince is to start with a knowledge of Mathematics (*Saṁkhyā*) and Literature (*Lipi*) and then to study (a) the three Vedas; (b) Philosophy under teachers; (c) the different departments of economic life (*Vārttā*) under experienced administrators (*adhyakshas*); and (d) the Science of Polity under teachers well-versed in its principles and practices (*Vaktṛiprayoktṛibhyaḥ*). The prince is to observe continence, practise *Brahmacharya* up to the age of 16 when he is to marry.

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