Then begins the study of the six Vedangas viz., Purva Mimamsa, Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Yoga, Sankhya and Vedantha. Along with the Vedangas either before, during or after them the Upanishads viz., Eesha, Keyna, Katha, Prashna, Mundaka, Mandookya, Vaisheshika, Thaitheria, Chandogya and Brahadaranyaka should be taught. This process will take another two years.
In the next four years the students are taught the four Brahmanas viz., Aithareya, Shathapatha, Sama and Gopatha, and lastly the four Vedas.
Studies do not end here but continue with Health sciences, Archery, Military science, Administrative science, Arts such as Sculpture, drawing, painting, music, dance, etc. I would add in present period, studies such as Construction industry like Architecture, building, etc. Also Manufacturing, engineering, computer science, electronics, Astronomy. Archaeology, Medical studies such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Not all of this for one student. Each student can take up a study that would help him take up a career he likes.
The teachers and students must keep away from learning about stars and planets foretelling the future such as by horoscopes and zodiacs, and determining auspicious days and time as in Astrology.
Books by Jaimini Muni, Vyasa Muni, Kanada Muni, Gauthama Muni, Vatsayana Muni, Patanjali Muni, Kapila Muni, Bhaguri Muni, Bhodhayana Muni, etc. are all acceptable for study.
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