leaves of the Bilva-tree, etc.

150. Neither money, nor utensils, nor ornaments, nor clothes
should be borrowed for use (on festive occasions) from one's own
spiritual preceptor, or from the temple of K.rish.na.

151. While going to do homage to great K.rish.na, to a spiritual
preceptor, or to a holy man, food should not be accepted from
others on the road, or at the places of pilgrimage; for such food
takes away religious merit.

152. The full amount of promised wages should be paid to a
workman. Payment of a debt is never to be kept secret. Let no
one have any dealings with wicked men.

153. If through great distress caused by a famine, by enemies,
or by (the oppression of) a king, any danger of destruction
arises anywhere to character, wealth or life,

154. The wise among my followers should at once quit even their
own native country, and having gone to another, let them reside
there happily.

155. Wealthy householders should perform those sacrifices in
honour of Vish.nu which entail no killing of animals. Brahmans
and holy men (Sadhus) should be fed on festival days at sacred
places of pilgrimage.

156. They should observe the great festivals in honour of the
Deity in the temples, and should distribute various gifts among