Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c17.52

c17.52

**Ārshṭisena.** The story of Ārshṭisena illustrates the limitations of the doctrine aforesaid. It shows how in spite of his long continued residence at his preceptor's house, and regular instruction day by day, he could not master any branch of learning or the Vedas. It was only after his practice of austere penances that he achieved success [ix, 40].