However , this did not distract him from education and he effectively absorbed the erudition of highly accomplished German teachers .
With little left of Mantashev 's money after paying for rent and supplies , Komitas cut on food , having one or no meal each day .
This did not distract Komitas from education and Komitas effectively absorbed the erudition of highly accomplished German teachers .
With little left of Mantashev 's money after paying for rent and supplies , Komitas cut on food , having one or no meal each day .