Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c6.11

c6.11

‘I prescribe, O *bhikkhus*, that young *bhikkhus* choose an *upajjhāya* (or preceptor). The *upajjhāya*, O *bhikkhus*, ought to consider the *saddhivihārika* (i.e. pupil) as a son; the *saddhivihārika* ought to consider the *upajjhāya* as a father. Thus these two united by mutual reverence, confidence, and communion of life, will progress, advance, and reach a high stage in this doctrine and discipline.’