But let's start from the beginning cc: @bibekdebroy /1
Raibhya went on to become knowledgeable in the Vedas, while Bharadvaja became an ascetic focused on self-discipline and abstinence from pleasure. /2
By contrast, Bharadvaja and his son Yavakrita didn't enjoy similar perks. /3
I'm not kidding. Check here (from @bibekdebroy's translation of the critical edition) /11
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ER_xcZDU0AA9Mus.jpg)
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ER_xelaUEAAj8dw.jpg)
/13
• Taking great pleasure in attacking his competitors (other rishis), and
• Sexually exploiting women he came across /16
• Learning must be hard, otherwise it doesn't stick
• Just because you have knowledge of the theory, doesn't mean you know how to apply it in practice, and
• Don't be too proud of your credentials /18
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ER_0BwvUYAUyhv8.jpg)