1. The word 'austerity' (must be understood to apply) to (the observance of) the rules (of studentship). 2. If they are transgressed, study drives out the knowledge of the Veda acquired already, from the (offender) and from his children. 3. Besides he will go to hell, and his life will be shortened. 4. On account of that (transgression of the rules of studentship) no Ṛṣis are born amongst the men of later ages. 5. But some in their new birth, on account of a residue of the merit acquired by their actions (in former lives), become (similar to) Ṛṣis by their knowledge (of the Veda), 6. Like Śvetaketu. 7. And whatever else besides the Veda, (a student) who obeys the rules learns from his teacher, that brings the same reward as the Veda. 8. Also, if desirous to accomplish something (be it good or evil), he thinks it in his mind, or pronounces it in words, or looks upon it with his eye, even so it will be; thus teach (those who know the law). 9. (The duties of a student consist in) acts to please the spiritual teacher, the observance (of rules) conducive to his own welfare, and industry in studying. 10. Acts other than these need not be performed by a student. 11. A religious student who retains what he has learned, who finds pleasure in the fulfilment of the law, who keeps the rules of studentship, who is upright and forgiving, attains perfection. 12. Every day he shall rise in the last watch of the night, and standing near his teacher, salute him with (this) salutation: I, N. N., ho! (salute thee.) 13. And (he shall salute) before the morning meal also other very aged (learned Brāhmaṇas) who may live in the same village. 14. If he has been on a journey, (he shall salute the persons mentioned) when he meets them on his, return. 15. (He may also salute the persons mentioned at other times), if he is desirous of heaven and long life. 16. A Brāhmaṇa. shall salute stretching forward his right arm on a level with his ear, a Kṣatriya holding it on a level with the breast, a Vaiśya holding it on a level with the waist, a Śūdra holding it low, (and) stretching forward the joined hands. 17. And when returning the salute of (a man belonging) to the first (three) castes, the (last syllable of the) name (of the person addressed) is produced to the length of three moras. 18. But when he meets his teacher after sunrise (coming for his lesson), he shall embrace (his feet).