In the late 19th century, a traditional Sanskrit Pathashala in a village near Kolar had come under the British axe. Hormusji J Bhabha, grandfather of the famous Homi J. Bhabha, saved it from total destruction.
Using a series of superb analogies, the medieval Tamil educationist Pavanandi exposits the qualifications of a good teacher and a good pupil and vice versa. These prescriptions are not only timeless but have universal value and applicability.
