The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c11.90

c11.90

After he has absolved the study of the Veda he becomes a full-grown man. The teacher, according to the beautiful account of the Taittirīya Upanishad (1. 11), dismisses his pupil with the following last injunction: "Tell the truth; do your duty, do not neglect the study of the Veda! After having given to your teacher your gift of love, see to it that the thread of your race be not cut off! Do not neglect truth, duty, health, property, and the study of the Veda! Honor your mother as a god! Honor your father as a god! Honor your teacher as a god! Honor your guest as a god! Live an irreproachable life; honor your superior; give alms in true spirit! When in doubt follow the judgment of Brahmans of tried authority!"