Suddenly, Mahender saw a maid entering the garden. Bowing to Mehander the maid addressed him , My Prince, The king has called for you. Oh! Father has called for me.
Mehander ( pov)
Entering Father chamber , I saw a saw a old man talking with father. The man had a long beard. He looked like a sage or rishi. Entering the room I first bowed down to Father Then to the old man.
Seeing me entering the room Father addressed me, son. He is Acharya Vishrava our Kulguru(Royal teacher) and he will be responsible for your basic education.
Pranipat, Gurudev I bowed down to Acharya Vishrava. "Ayushman Bhava", (may you live a happy life) son blessed the acharya.
After some day
In a ashram at the outskirts of the royal city. Mehender today will be the start of your education said Acharya Vishrava to his disciple. First of all you will be taught about the history of our Kingdom and its surrounding Kingdoms.
The founder of the Mahismati Kingdom was Dashasva. As his descendant,
Now Nila, Your Father is the current ruler of Mahismati Kingdom is a rathi class warrior. First lets me give you knowledge about the surrounding kingdoms. In the north of the Kingdom is Avanti Kingdom ruled by two kings, Vinda and Anuvinda. in the south of the kingdom is the kingdom of Vidharbha whose ruler is Yadav King, Bhima. In the west is the kingdom of Surastra whose ruler is Yadava King Rushardik and in the east is the kingdom of Chedi ruled by Sisupala.
Next Day At 5 a.m.
Today we will focus on your physical health said Acharya Vishrava. Mehander always remember this Body is the foundation. Without foundation you cannot become a strong warrior.
First step in Physical training is the practice of Yoga. Yoga practice leads to the union of mind and body. Lord Shiva is the first yogi or Adiyogi.
Then under the guidance of his guru Mehender was taught Surya Namaskar and Pranayama. Knowledge of Yogic sutras was taught to Mehabder by his guru. Mehander also digilently practiced yogic stances taught by his guru.
Under the guidance of his guru Mehender was imparted the knowledge of physical knowledge. Exercise related to strengthning, streching, balance and aerobic exercises were instructed to Mehender by his Guru.
Aerobic Exercises
Mehander these exercises will help in increasing your endurance said Guru Vaishrava to his disciple.
Strength Training
Guru Vaishrava said to Mehender, Son this training will be helpful in increasing your strength. Regular strength training will not only help strengthing muscles but also stimulates your bone growth, will assist in controling your body easily. It will also help in improving balance and posture.
Aside from his guru Mehander also did Squats, pushup and pullups to increase his strength.
Streching
Guru Vaishrava imparted knowledge of strech techniques to Mehander. These techniques will help increase your flexibility said Mehander to his Guru. Streching also helps increasing your range of motion and also improve muscles.
Balance Exercises
Mehander these exercises improve your balance and helps you become steadier on your feet. These exercises will help you become a better warrior.
Next Day
Guru Vishrava told his disciple," Mehender today I will imparted upon you the knowledge of how to survive in a forest , I will tell you about how you can identify eatables from uneatables. I will also teach the art of hunting. Gurudev," Is not killing of animals a sin," asked Mahender to his preceptor . Listen Mahender Kshatriya lineage are allowed to hunt as the animals are also considered to be produce of the forest. The Kshatriyas who are allowed to take produce from forests are also allowed hunting but occasionally. Their hunting should not disturb the balance of the forests. These hunting also allows Kshatriya to get used to blood and death. So as not to scared in times of war.
Well Mehender himself has no problem with it even before reincarnating in this yuga he had occasionally eaten meat.
Then Mehender was taught various methods of hunting animals.