In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Each went his way, the prince to ( 1 ) _______ the ways of the court, the brahmin to (2) ______ with Parasuram, the renowned scholar-warrior. He mastered (3) _______ , married a virtuous woman, and (4) ________ a beautiful son. (5) _________ poor, he was proud of his learning.