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[Third Chapter]
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He was sent to the art teacher. Thereafter, the art teacher taught and made Aneyaskumar proficient in seventy-two arts, starting from writing, which is primarily mathematics, and ending with the interpretation of bird calls (shakuniruta), through the sutras (original text), meaning, and practice.
These arts are as follows: (1) Writing, (2) Mathematics, (3) Changing form, (4) Drama, (5) Singing, (6) Playing musical instruments, (7) Knowing the notes, (8) Tuning musical instruments, (9) Knowing the same rhythm, (10) Gambling, (11) Debating with people, (12) Playing with dice, (13) Playing chaupad, (14) Protecting the city, (15) Creating objects from the combination of water and soil, (16) Harvesting grain, (17) Generating new water, purifying and heating water, (18) Making new clothes, dyeing, sewing, and wearing them, (19) Identifying, preparing, and applying ointments, (20) Making beds, knowing the method of sleeping, etc., (21) Recognizing and creating Arya Chanda, (22) Creating and solving riddles, (23) Creating stories, etc., in Magadhika, i.e., the language of the Magadh country, (24) Creating stories, etc., in the Prakrit language, (25) Creating Geeti Chanda, (26) Creating Shloka (Anushtup Chanda), (27) Making gold, making ornaments from it, wearing them, etc., (28) Making new silver, making ornaments from it, wearing them, etc., (29) Making powders like rose, abir, etc., and using them, (30) Making ornaments, wearing them, etc., (31) Serving a young woman, applying cosmetics, (32) Knowing the characteristics of a woman, (33) Knowing the characteristics of a man, (34) Knowing the characteristics of a horse, (35) Knowing the characteristics of an elephant, (36) Knowing the characteristics of a cow and bull, (37) Knowing the characteristics of a rooster, (38) Knowing the characteristics of an umbrella, (39) Knowing the characteristics of a staff, (40) Knowing the characteristics of a sword, (41) Knowing the characteristics of a gem, (42) Knowing the characteristics of a Kakani gem, (43) Vastu Vidya - the science of buildings like houses, shops, etc., (44) Knowing the evidence of the army's encampment, etc., (45) The art of establishing a new city, etc., (46) Creating a formation, a front line, (47) Creating a front line for one's army in front of the enemy's formation, (48) Commanding the army, (49) Counterattack - moving one's army in front of the enemy army, (50) Chakravyuha - creating a formation in the shape of a wheel, (51) Creating a formation in the shape of a Garuda, (52) Creating a Shakatavyuh, (53) Engaging in general warfare, (54) Engaging in special warfare, (55) Engaging in highly special warfare, (56) Fighting with a stick (yashti or asthi), (57) Fighting with fists, (58) Fighting with arms, (59) Fighting with vines, (60) Making the small appear large and the large appear small, (61) Making the hilt of a sword, etc., (62) Having skill in archery, (63) Making silver paste, (64) Making gold paste, (65) Piercing a thread, (66) Plowing a field, (67) Piercing the stalk of a lotus, (68) Piercing a leaf, (69) Piercing a bangle, an earring, etc., (70) Reviving the dead (unconscious), (71) Making the living dead (like dead), and (72) Recognizing the calls of birds like crows, owls, etc.
Thereafter, the art teacher makes Aneyaskumar proficient in seventy-two arts, starting from writing, which is primarily mathematics, and ending with the interpretation of bird calls (shakuniruta), through the sutras (original text), meaning, and practice. After making him proficient and teaching him, he takes him to his parents.
Then, Aneyaskumar's parents honored the art teacher with sweet words and abundant clothes, fragrances, garlands, and ornaments. After honoring him, they gave him a generous gift of affection, which was suitable for his livelihood. After giving him the gift of affection, they bid him farewell.