The Siksha-Patri of the Swami-Narayana Sect by Unknown
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201. They should patiently bear abusive language, or even blows
from evil-minded persons, and wish good to (them in return). 202. They should not undertake the work of a go-between or informer, or spy; they should never show selfishness or partiality towards their relations. 203. Thus I have specified in a summary manner the general duties of all. Those who desire more particular instructions must refer to the sacred books handed down by tradition. 204. Having myself extracted the essence of an the sacred Sastras, I have written this Directory, which leads men to the attainment of desired objects. 205. Hence it is incumbent on my followers, having their minds well controlled, to conduct themselves in conformity with its precepts, and not according to their own wills. 206. Those males and females of my disciples who will act according to these directions shall certainly obtain the four great objects of human desires (viz. __Dharma__, religious merit; __Artha__, wealth; __Kama__, pleasure; and __Moksha__, final beatitude). 207. Those who will not act according to these (directions) shall be considered by my male and female followers as excluded from communion with my sect. 208. My followers should daily read this Book of directions, and |
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