111. Those devoted (female companions of the god) Râdhâ and his
other (consorts) are in some places represented at his side. In
other places (their images do not appear, because) they are
supposed to be one with his body and he with theirs.
112. On no account let it be supposed that difference in forms
makes any difference in the identity of the deity. For the
two-armed K.rish.na may exhibit himself with four arms (or eight, or
a thousand, or any number of arms).
113. Towards him alone ought all faith and worship (bhakti) to
be directed by every human being on earth in every possible
manner. Nothing else, except such (faith), is able to procure
salvation.
114. The best result of the virtues of those who possess good
qualities is faith in K.rish.na and association with holy men;
without these, even persons who know (the Šâstras) go downwards
(towards a lower state).
115. Meditation should be directed towards K.rish.na, his
incarnations and their images, but not towards living men, nor
(inferior) gods, etc., nor devotees, nor (even) those who
(merely) have knowledge of Brahma.
116. Having perceived, by abstract meditation, that the Spirit
or Self is distinct from its three bodies (viz. the gross, subtle
and causal bodies), and that it is a portion of the one Spirit of
the Universe (Brahma), every man ought to worship K.rish.na by
means of that (self) at all times.
117. The tenth book of the Bhâgavata-Purâ.na should be listened
to reverentially, and learned men should read it daily or (if
frequent reading is impossible, at least) once a year.
118. The repetition (of the Bhâgavata), as well as of the
thousand names of Vish.nu, etc., should be performed as far as
possible in a pure place (such as the precincts of a temple); for
(such repetition) causes the accomplishment of desired objects.
119. On the occurrence of any disaster caused by the elements
(such as a flood or fire), or when any human calamity or sickness
takes place, a man should be wholly occupied in striving to
preserve himself and other people and in nothing else.
120. Religious usages, business transactions and penances,
should be adapted to country, time, age, property, rank and
ability.
121. The (philosophical) doctrine approved by me is the
Višish.tâdvaita (of Râmânuja) [Footnote: This verse proves that in
their philosophical ideas the Svâmi-Nârâya.na sect are followers of
the Râmânuja sect. Compare verse 100.], and the desired heavenly
abode is Goloka. There to worship K.rish.na, and be united with
him as the Supreme Soul of the Universe, is to be considered
salvation (Mukti).
122. These that have been specified are the general duties,
applicable to all my followers, whether male or female. Now I am
about to enumerate the special duties.
123. The two sons of my elder and younger brothers (viz.
Ayodhyâ-prasâda and Raghu-vîra) ought never to impart instruction
to any women except their nearest relations.
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