Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c17.47

c17.47

**Upamanyu.** This story confirms the traditions of the Upanishads and other literature regarding the regulations of the system of studentship, such as the duty of the student to tend the preceptor's cattle (Upamanyu in the story being entrusted with this work), take care of his fields, serve him at cost of his life, if necessary, and give him pleasing presents at the end of the pupilage [i, 3].