One should always observe swadharma and renounce pardharma. Swadharma means to observe the commands of Bhagwan and the guru. The wise mumukshu should realize that pardharma is disregarding their instructions and acting willfully. (156–157)

One should always observe swadharma and renounce pardharma. Swadharma means to observe the commands of Bhagwan and the guru. The wise mumukshu should realize that pardharma is disregarding their instructions and acting willfully. (156–157)

One should avoid even [apparently] beneficial actions that impede devotion, transgress the niyams of satsang or cause one to lapse from dharma. (158)

One should offer appropriate respect to those who are senior in age, possess greater wisdom or are more virtuous by bowing reverently, using polite speech and expressing other forms of regard. (159)

One should always respect the learned, seniors and teachers. According to one’s capacity, one should honor them with good words and other such deeds. (160)

One should address each individual according to their virtues, achievements and other merits. One should encourage them in noble works according to their abilities. (161)

One should speak words which are true, beneficial and loving. One should never falsely accuse any individual. (162)

One should never utter unpleasant speech that is offensive, hurts its listener and is defamatory, harsh or hateful. (163)

One should never speak untruth. One should express truth that is beneficial, but not utter even truth that may harm others. (164)

One should never speak of another’s drawbacks or flaws. Doing so causes unrest and results in the displeasure of Bhagwan and the guru. (165)