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GAUTAMA.
IX, 67.
auspicious (objects), temples of the gods, crossroads, and the like with his right turned towards them.
67. The rule for times of distress (is, that) he shall mentally perform all (that is required by the rule of) conduct.
68. He shall always speak the truth.
69. He shall conduct himself (as becomes) an Aryan.
70. He shall instruct virtuous (men only).
71. He shall follow the rules of purification taught (in the Sâstras).
72. He shall take pleasure in the (study of the) Veda.
73. He shall never hurt (any being), he shall be gentle, (yet) firm, ever restrain his senses, and be liberal.
74. A Snâtaka who conducts himself in this manner will liberate his parents, his ancestors, and descendants from evil, and never fall from Brahman's heaven.
and the like are called excellent (beings or things). An auspicious (object), i.e. a filled jar and the like.'-Haradatta.
67. Haradatta observes that this rule refers to cases where, being in a hurry, one cannot show one's reverence in the manner described in the preceding Sätra. 68. Manu IV, 138, 175, 236. 70. Manu IV, 80-81.
71. Purification is here again mentioned in order to indicate that Snataka must pay) particular attention to it.
72. Manu IV, 147-149. 73. Manu IV, 2, 238, 246. 74. Manu II, 260.
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