Ashwatthama begins his education alongside the princes of Hastinapur. As his father is also his guru, he receives similar attention as the princes do. While the princes enjoy various amenities, Despite his quiet nature and lack of complaints or resentment, he does harbor some discomfort with his father's teachings. During their practice sessions, Drona instructs the princes to fetch water from the well. Each prince has a water jug, but one day, Drona hands Ashwatthama a jug and asks him to fetch water. Meanwhile, Arjun, another student of Drona, becomes aware of his guru's teaching methods. Even though Ashwatthama is hesitant, he doesn't complain about it. Eventually, Drona displays his remarkable archery skills by causing rain when he shoots an arrow at the sky, leaving everyone in awe. This incident causes Drona to feel ashamed, realizing that his son could also excel separately. As a result, Ashwatthama doesn't face any consequences, and Arjun becomes Drona's pupil in a different aspect of archery. Eklavya, a young man, seeks Drona's guidance but is denied. Instead, he learns archery on his own and attains exceptional skills, surpassing even Arjun. This revelation leaves Ashwatthama amused, as his father's teachings are no longer unique to him.