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Respect for parents is the first essential. A man though learned, is unwise if he disres pects them. What, can such a man propitiate. the religious preceptors? A tree which has not taken deep roots, is sure to remain stunted. 6
They [Parents] are well known benefactors [i. e. all are under a load of innumerable obligations rendered to them by their parents]. To serve them is the first duty. They are. ignorant, who having tormented them, wish to go on performing religious practices.
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Service to the aged to the elders, to the diseased and to the distressed is the instrument of making life auspicious. Indeed, service is the essential duty of human life."
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They are religious preceptors [Gurus] who know the essence of true Knowledge, who are impartial, who practise great vows [Mahāvratas), who possess greatness by their sublime virtues, and who being tranquil, solemn and patient are clever in preaching the religious principles.
