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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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