The Siksha-Patri of the Swami-Narayana Sect by Unknown
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but to other images it is sufficient to make obeisance.
63. Every day all my followers should go to the temple of God in the evening, and there loudly repeat the names of the lord of Radhika. 64. The story of his exploits should be related as well as heard with the greatest reverence, and on festivals hymns in praise of K.rish.na should be sung accompanied by musical instruments. 65. In this manner all my followers should every day perform religious duties. Moreover, they should study works both in Sansk.rit and in the popular dialects, according to their mental abilities. 66. Whatever individual is appointed to any office, he should be so appointed with strict regard to his qualifications, after due consideration, and never in any other way. 67. Let every one always provide his own servants with food and clothing in the most suitable manner, and according to his own pecuniary means. 68. In conversation every person should be addressed conformably to his character (or qualities), and suitably to time and place, and not in any other manner. 69. By all well-conducted persons due deference must be shown to a religious guide, a king, an elder, an ascetic, a learned man, and one that practises austerities, by rising from the seat and |
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