General Dharmas for all Followers - Verse 122
Shikshapatri · general_dharmas_for_all_followers · Verse 122
Sanskrit Original
मज्ज्येष्ठावरजभ्रातृसुताभ्यां कदाचन स्वासन्नसम्बन्धहीना नोपदेश्या हि योषित॥ १२ ३॥ ।
This concludes the Samanya or ordinary duties applicable to all. From this point on are explained the Vishesha or additional duties applicable to specific groups. Thus all devotees, male and female should observe the Saadhaarana (common) Dharmas such as Ahimsa, Daya etc. One hundred and twenty two Shlokas have given the basis of Lord Swaminarayan's and indeed Sanatan Dharma's precepts. Now the Lord concentrates upon the various groups of people: Shloka Type 123-132 Special Dharmas of Acharyas 133-134 Acharya's wives 135-156 Grihastas (householders) 157-158 Kings or rulers of state 159-162 Married women 163-172 Widowed women 173-174 Common duties for all women 175-187 Naishtika Brahmcharis (Brahmin celibates) 188-196 Sadhus (ascetics) 197-202 Common duties for Sadhus and Naishtikas Then from 203-212, Swaminarayan prepares the conclusion of the Shikshapatri - thus summing up this great epistle of precepts.