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Shloks 57 - 87

(Shik 57) Thereafter, one shall chant according to their ability, the Stotras (verses in Sanskrit) in praise of Lord Shri Krishna and those who do not know Sanskrit, shall sing His name and glory

(Shik 58) Then one shall offer food to him and then shall partake of it as His prasad, one shall thus always remain in service of Lord Krishna with love

(Shik 59) Shastras proclaim these Bhaktas as Nirguna i.e. completely free from mundane qualities like Satva, Rajas, and Tamas) since Lord Shri Krishna (Hari) is Nirguna. Because of their intimate relation with him, all their action also become Nirguna

(Shik 60) These Bhaktas shall never drink even water nor shall eat leaves, fruits, roots etc., without first offering it to Lord Krishna

(Shik 61) All Bhaktas, who are incapacitated by old age or by some great adverse circumstances and who are, therefore, unable to perform worship (puja) of Lord Shri Krishna themselves, shall give over the idol to some other Bhakta for worship, etc. and then shall offer puja according to their abilities

(Shik 62) All shall worship with singular devotion only that form of Lord Shri Krishna which is installed by the Acharya (who is a descendant of the family of Shri Dharmadev) and which is given to them for the purpose by him. All other forms of Lord Shri Krishna shall but be bowed and respected

(Shik 63) All my followers shall daily go to the temple of Lord Shri Krishna, in the evening and shall sing loudly the name of Lord Shri Krishna

(Shik 64) And shall read and/or listen to with deep reverence, the narratives of His glories and shall celebrate all festivals, with His songs, in accompaniment of musical instruments

(Shik 65) All my followers shall invariably act daily as laid down above, shall study the Shastras either in Sanskrit or regional language according to their abilities

(Shik 66,67) One must always entrust, after proper consideration, a person with work just befitting his aptitude and ability but shall not act otherwise. One shall always provide one's servants with food, clothing etc., according to one's means and according to their worth (merit)

(Shik 68) One shall always speak to a person just befitting one's person and position and just in accordance with the time and place; but shall not act otherwise

(Shik 69) All my followers who are prudent shall receive their Guru, a king, a very old man and a person who has renounced the world, a learned man and an ascetic, respectfully, by rising from their seat going forward, by offering them proper seat by sweet words

(Shik 70) In the presence of a Guru, deity and/or in an assembly none shall sit with one leg raised and placed on another and/or with knees raised and tied with piece of cloth

(Shik 71) None shall ever enter into arguments with Acharya. All shall treat him with respect by offering him food grains, money, cloths etc. according to their mean

(Shik 72) My followers, on hearing about the his arrival shall immediately go forward to receive him and when he departs shall go upto the outskirts of their village to give him a worthy send-off


(Shik 73) None shall ever perform an act, which is likely to yield great advantage but which is devoid of or is against Dharma, for Dharma alone is capable of fulfilling the four Purusharths (aims of life i.e. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha)

(Shik 74) Action of past great men which are not in conformity with Dharma shall never be accepted and followed as precedent; but those actions which conform with Dharma shall only be adopted (and followed)

(Shik 75) Never shall ever divulge secrets of other persons anywhere and to anyone. Others shall be treated as they deserve. This rule shall not be violated in the name of equality

(Shik 76) All my followers shall practice as additional rules, which are explained below during the period of four months i.e. from the 11th day of the bright half of Ashadha to the 11th day of the bright half of Kartika. Those who are weak and feeble, however, shall practice them only for the month of Shravan

(Shik 77,78) 1. Listening to and 2. reading narratives of glories of Lord Shri Krishna singing his name and songs 4. performing His worships (puja) with elaborate rites repeating (chanting) His Mantras (names) 6. Chanting his Hymns (Stotras) 7. going round His image/idol and. 8. lying down prostrate before Him. These eight rules are considered best by Me. My followers shall adopt anyone of them as additional rule (Dharma) with devotion

(Shik 79) All shall observe devoutly and with proper festivities, the Vratas of all Ekadashi days of every month as well as the birth day of Shri Krishna and Shiv