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Dharmas for Acharyas - Verse 124

Shikshapatri · dharmas_for_acharyas · Verse 124

shikshapatriswaminarayanakshar-purushottam

Sanskrit Original

प्रतिभूत्व॑ न कस्यापि कार्य च व्यावहारिके भिक्षायापदतिक्रम्या न तु कार्यमृणं क्वचित्॥ १२५॥

📜 Traditional Commentaryswaminarayan.faith commentaryShikshapatriDharmas for Acharyas, verse 124

The Acharyas should not touch any woman except those who are closely related to them. Similarly they should not talk with such women. He should avoid all situations or places where such a confrontation is unavoidable. Vishnudharmotara explains, 'Gurus, even though they are considered great, can face destruction swiftly in the company of women, by not controlling their senses and through selfishness of wealth.' They should also never be cruel to anybody - Gurvo Hi Dayalavaha - 'A Guru is always compassionate,' explain Smruti. Furthermore, they should not accept any deposits (hold money for anybody else). Shatanand explains that such an act can lead to unnecessary arguments and fall-outs.