Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c15.10

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c15.10

The duties of studentship are thus stated. "Until he acquires the science, let the pupil diligently obey his preceptor; his conduct should be the same towards the preceptor's wife and his son: *Afterwards*, performing the stated ceremonies on his return home, and giving to his instructor the gratuity of a teacher, let him return to his own house. This conduct is prescribed to the pupil" (Nārada). Violation of duties under these injunctions cannot be subject-matter of litigation. The commentator has the following explanation: "The suit of a teacher, if his gratuity be not paid, is not mentioned by any other author:

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