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My disciples must never make a statement that could cause harm to them, or
cause the humiliation of another, even if it is the precise truth. They must
sever associations with people who show no appreciation of their good actions.
Bribes must never be accepted. (Slok 26)
They must never associate with the following types of people; thieves, sinners,
those addicted to illicit practices, the deceitful, those infatuated with passionate
affairs and frauds. (Slok 27)
My disciples should have no association with anyone who has adapted or altered
the religion and its devotional practices to suit their own sensual pleasures
or for their own monetary gains. (Slok 28)
When visiting one’s guru, deity or the king, one must never go empty-handed
and must take care never to commit any act that could breach their trust. Praising
oneself or one’s own actions should be avoided. (Slok 37)
All my disciples should visit Dwarka and other sacred places of pilgrimage.
They should give aid in charity to help the needy, according to their individual
means. (Slok 83)
In response to a tragedy, whether it is a natural calamity, caused by another
person, or an illness, my disciples should always react in a manner that will
best protect them and all others. They must never behave in any other way. (Slok 119)
My gruhastha disciples should ensure that they have sufficient funds and food
for all the future needs of their families. If they keep cattle, adequate fodder
must also be set aside. (Slok 141)
Transactions regarding land or money should never be made without adequately
witnessed documentation, even if they are dealings with their own sons or friends,
etc. (Slok 143)
All grahastha disciples must be aware that their spending should be in accordance
to their own income. If expenditure exceeds their means, they will have to suffer
hardship. (Slok 145)
They should keep track of their income and expenses. Each day, they should
recall and clearly record all the transactions that they have made. (Slok 146)
One tenth of all income should be offered to the Lord. If they are poor, my
disciples may donate one twentieth of their earnings. This may be in the form
of money or grain. (Slok 147)
A situation must never arise whereby my disciples owe money etc. to their Acharya
or to the mandir. My disciples should never borrow utensils, ornaments or material
from the Acharya or from the mandir, for their own personal use. (Slok 150)
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