Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.81

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c16.81

**Objects of Knowledge.** The next topic of educational interest discussed is that on the objects of knowledge which are limited to twelve, viz. (1) soul or self, (2) body, (3) senses, (4) objects of sense, (5) intellect, (6) mind, (7) activity (Will), (8) fault, (9) transmigration, (10) fruits of actions, (11) suffering, (12) final beatitude. It is clear from this list how frankly spiritual were the aims of education or the ideals dominating the pursuit of knowledge.

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