[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918) › c5.72 # Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c5.72 Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c5.72 - **Language:** English ### [c5.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.72) Some of the occupations are very ancient. In the \*Ṛigveda Saṃhitā\*¹ the following are mentioned: carpenter, physician, priest, blacksmith, poet, female grinder of corn. The construction of chariots is often alluded to, and the Ṛibhus are mentioned as celebrated workers in wood and metal. Weaving, boat-building, leather-working, agriculture, and irrigation are also referred to. - [Previous: c5.71](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.71) - [Next: c5.73](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.73) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.72) · Pramāṇa