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We have to remember that proper education, whichever branch the student may drift into, should have a strong moral foundation. brahmacharya - maintaining celibacy (one of the meanings) was made sine qua non, in this country, for getting education. A glorification of the Brahmachgri or religious student was mentioned in Atharva Veda. By Fervour and by self-restraint the King protects the realm he rules. By self-restraint the Master seeks a Brahmachari to instruct. By self-restraint a maiden finds a youth to be her wedded lord. Importance of being self-restraint was stressed for both unmarried men and women in above hymn.