Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c5.32

c5.32

‘Sciences,’ he continues, ‘shall be studied, and their precepts strictly observed under the authority of specialist teachers. Having undergone the ceremony of tonsure, the student shall learn the alphabet and arithmetic. After investiture with the sacred thread, he shall study the triple Vedas, the science of *Ānvīkṣikī* under teachers of acknowledged authority, the science of *Vārta* under Government superintendents, and the science of *Daṇḍanīti* under theoretical and practical politicians.’