Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c6.9

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c6.9

Each *sāmanera*, or novice, was required to choose a *bhikkhu*, who was a full member of the order, as his preceptor, or *upajjhāya* (or *āchāriya*). A pupil was called a *saddhivihārika*.¹

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Vinayapiṭaka — Pāli