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Upakosala Kamalayana lived as a student of sacred knowledge with Satyakama Jabala, and for twelve years he tended his fires. Satyakama allowed his other pupils to return home, but him he did not allow to depart.
HinduParablePatienceDisciplineSanskrit
Chandogya Upanishad 4.10.1

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Hindu
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Chandogya Upanishad
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Chandogya Upanishad
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ChU.4.10.1
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PatienceDisciplineSeva (Selfless Service)

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