Veda serves his preceptor and becomes a teacher
Veda is told by his preceptor to stay and serve in his house. For a long time, he obeys without complaint, enduring heat, cold, hunger, and thirst like a yoked bull. His teacher's eventual satisfaction grants him complete knowledge and a life as a teacher.
Ayoda-Dhoumya's third disciple was named Veda. One day, his preceptor told him, "Veda, my son! Stay here in my house and serve your preceptor. Fortune will be yours."
Veda gave his promise. He remained for a long time in his preceptor's house, always obeying. Like a bull yoked to pull a heavy load, he endured the difficulties of heat and cold, hunger and thirst. He never complained.
After a long time had passed, his preceptor was satisfied with him. Because of that satisfaction, Veda obtained complete knowledge and good fortune. This was his trial.
Having received his preceptor's permission, he returned home and embarked on the householder stage of life. Three disciples came to live with him. But Veda never asked them to undertake any work or serve him. Having himself suffered from the miseries of living in his preceptor's house, he did not wish to be severe on his own disciples.
After some time, two Kshatriyas — Janamejaya and Poushya — came to the Brahmana Veda and chose him as their preceptor.