195. To the house of such a householder only should my Sadhus
resort for participation in a meal, otherwise they should ask for
uncooked food, and prepare it themselves.

196. All my holiest sages should conduct themselves in the same
manner as Bharata, son of .Rishabha, the idiot Brahman (Ja.da-
vipra), did in ancient times. [Footnote: The story is told in
Vish.nu-pura.na, ii. 13. He feigned idiocy, that he might not be
troubled with worldly society and might so give his undivided
attention to devotional exercises.]

197. Those holy men (Sadhus) who are Brahmacaris should
diligently abstain from eating or using betel-leaves, opium,
tobacco (tamala), etc.

198. They should never accept a meal given on the performance of
the Sa__n__skara ceremonies, beginning with that of conception;
[Footnote: See note to verse 91.] nor on performing the Sraddha
ceremony at death, nor at that performed on the 12th day after
decease.

199. They should never sleep during the day, unless afflicted
with sickness, etc. They should never gossip about local
matters, nor intentionally listen to such gossip.

200. They should not lie down on a bedstead except when
suffering from illness or other affliction, and should be
guileless and straightforward in their behaviour towards other
Sadhus.