Apastamba Dharmasutra - Students

Apastamba provides the following explanation regarding Dharma, that they are the "accepted customary", or that the Dharmas that are accepted or agreed upon by those who know dharma. But what exactly is Dharma?

To that, he says, “It is difficult to gain mastery of dharma by means of scriptures alone, but by acting according to the markers one can master it. And the markers in this case are as follows: he should model his conduct after that which is unanimously approved in all regions by Aryas who have been properly trained, who are elderly and self-possessed, and who are neither greedy nor deceitful" [Dharmasutras - Patrick Olivelle]

Here are the general rules for a student:

• Shall not visit casinos or fairs.

• Shall not be given to gossiping but keep things confidential

• Shall not engage in recreational activities in places frequented by his teacher

• Shall be gentle, calm, controlled, modest, firmly resolute, energetic, not given to anger, and free from envy.