Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c10.36

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c10.36

Briefly put, the Brahmachārī, after his initiation into a new life whereby he is recreated by his guru, has to undergo a twofold course of discipline, physical and spiritual. The former comprised (1) wearing the Kuśa girdle and deer skin, (2) letting his hairs grow, (3) collecting fuel and tending the household fire, and (4) begging. The spiritual discipline included (1) offering fuel to and worshipping Agni twice daily, (2) control of senses, (3) practice of austerities, (4) living a dedicated life, and (5) satisfying the teacher by gifts acceptable to him.

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