Education in Ancient India c14.s2.42
Education in Ancient India c14.s2.42
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c14.s2.42
Standing on Stone : The next element in the ritual is a symbolical one; the boy was asked to stand on a stone and enjoined to be steadfast in the pursuit of his studies³. Firm determination and singleness of purpose are most essential for a successful educational career and the necessity of cultivating them was emphasised on the scholar’s mind by this element in the ritual.