The University of Nalanda c14.56

c14.56

Secondly, we get conclusive evidence of the fact that wine was used, though secretly, in Buddhist monasteries. We also learn that Tāntrism of a higher order never brooked any violation of the rules of morality, and if any such thing was brought to the notice of the authorities, the defaulter was severely punished. Lastly, we see that the story is an example of Atīśa's high sense of duty and love for the truth. Feeling that he had not done a right thing in expelling the student, he prayed for divine guidance.