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II. Nor remnants (of food).
12. Remnants of (food belonging to the) Manes, gods, guests, and servants he may eat.
13. Gleaning ears of corn, receiving alms unasked for, or for which he has asked the good, performing sacrifices for others, are the means of livelihood;
14. (Of these) each preceding one is the more respectable.
15. Or if (his livelihood) cannot be gained (in one of the ways mentioned), let him follow the occupation of a Vaisya.
16. (He shall be careful about his duties towards Manes and gods.
17. In due time (he shall) have intercourse with his wife.
18. He shall not lie down (to sleep) in the day-time,
19. Nor during the first or the last watch of the night.
20. Let him not sit on the bare ground.
21. He shall constantly perform the prescribed duties regarding the use of water.
22. (And constantly) have his sacrificial cord suspended over his left shoulder.
23. Let him not abandon his teacher, 24. Except on (his teacher's) command, 25. Or with (his) permission.
KHandA 12. 1. Every day he shall respectfully salute his teacher,
11. Here also Narayana understands bhâryâya bhuktasesham.
15. Comp. Professor Bühler's note on Gautama X, 5, S. B. E., vol. ii, p. 225.
19. Râtreh pûrvaprahare râtreh paskimaprahare ka. Nârâyana.
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