In English
What was the main duty of the students in those days? They would rise early in the morning, perform their ablutions and prayers, and then set out to beg for alms from house to house. The food collected was handed over to the teacher. The teacher would then eat whatever was required for him, and the rest would be partaken by the students as sanctified food. It was in such a sacred atmosphere that in ancient , sciences, art ,and literature were taught and propagated.