Manu views gentle persuasion of a student is a good way but eventually mild physical punishment is permitted. (2.159-61)
Manu views gentle persuasion of a student is a good way but eventually mild physical punishment is permitted. (2.159-61)
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Gautama supports Manu's views but add the legal perspective saying that stern punishment by a teacher attracts legal prosecution. (1.2.48.53)
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Gautama supports Manu's views but adds the legal perspective that stern punishment by a teacher attracts legal prosecution. (1.2.48.53) <blockquote>शिष्यशिष्टिरवधेन ॥ अशक्तौ रज्जुवेणुविदलाभ्यां तनुभ्याम् ॥</blockquote>A guru should discipline a shisya by verbal remonstration
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शिष्यशिष्टिरवधेन ॥
=== Importance of habits, routine, imitation and association ===
=== Importance of habits, routine, imitation and association ===