Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c17.40

c17.40

These four steps of studentship are acquired (*a*) in course of time, i.e. by the natural growth of one's mental powers, (*b*) by contact with the preceptor, (*c*) by the pupil's own endeavours or mental capacity, and (*d*) by discussion with fellow-pupils. Thus the four factors of education are a suitable period of time, individual earnestness, and capacity, the aid of the teacher and the aid of associates in study.