The lord said: The disciple shall bear the behests of his preceptor on his head (i.e., he shall obey him) whether he is with or without good qualities. He who seeks welfare shall not transgress, even mentally, the behests of the preceptor. One who strictly conforms to the biddings of the preceptor attains the wealth of knowledge. Whatever he does in the presence of the preceptor shall be done with the permission of the preceptor viz.—going, standing, sleeping, eating, etc. Neither in front of the preceptor nor in the presence of the deity shall he be complacently seated as he pleases, since the preceptor is the lord himself and his house is the temple of the lord. If one comes into contact with sinners one will have downfall due to their sins. If one comes into contact with the preceptor one shall incur the benefit of his holy rites.