A breakthrough in the decipherment of stone inscriptions at an ancient learning center in Andhra Pradesh has revealed the 'Vidya-Dharma'. This 4th-century BCE text outlines a comprehensive philosophy of lifelong learning, positing that the acquisition of wisdom is a sacred duty that continues until the moment of death.
The inscriptions suggest that ancient Indian educational philosophy was not merely about the rote memorization of Vedas, but about the development of Viveka (discernment) through constant adaptation. The site appears to have been a major hub for philosophical debate between different early Sanatan schools.