24. Let no one abandon the duties of the class and order to
which he belongs, nor practise the religious duties of others;
nor have anything to do with those propounded by heretical
teachers.

25. The narrative of the exploits of the Lord K.rish.na should
not be heard from the mouth of any person whose words lead one to
fall from his worship or from duty.

26. Never tell a truth which is likely to cause serious injury
to yourself or to any one else. Avoid associating with
ungrateful persons. Never accept a bribe from any person
whatever.

27. Never associate with thieves, wicked or vicious persons,
heretics, people who are in love, and people who are engaged in
dishonest occupations.

28. Never associate with those who, through eager desire to
obtain a wife, wealth or some sensual gratification, practise
sinful acts under pretext of devotion to religion or to sacred
knowledge.

29. Never pay attention to those books in which K.rish.na and
his incarnations are impugned by controversial arguments.

30. No unstrained water or milk should be drunk, nor should
water containing minute insects be used for such purposes as
bathing, etc.