75. Let not the secrets of any one be ever anywhere divulged,
the neglect (vyatikrama) of proper respect (for those deserving
of reverence) should never be made, (as if all were to be looked
at) with an equal eye (of esteem).
76. All my disciples should practise special religious
observances during the four special months (beginning with
Âshâ.dha). But those who are sickly need only practise the same
in the one month of Šrâva.na only.
77. Reading and listening to the exploits of Vish.nu, singing
his praises, solemn worship, repetition of his mantra ("Great
K.rish.na is my refuge"), recitation of the hymn of praise
(_i.e._ of the thousand names of Vish.nu), reverential
circumambulations (from left to right with the right side towards
the object adored),
78. Prostration with the eight members (of the body) these are
considered the best religious observances; any one of these ought
to be performed with special devotion.
79. The fasts of all the eleventh days (of the waxing and waning
moon) should be carefully observed; also of the birthdays of
K.rish.na; and of the night of Šiva (_Šiva-râtri_) with
rejoicings during the day.
80. On a fast-day sleeping by day should most carefully be
avoided, since by such sleep the merit of fasting is lost to men,
quite as much as by sexual intercourse.
81. Whatever appointed order of religious fasts and festivals
(vrata and utsava) was enjoined by Šrî Vi.th.thaleša
(Vi.th.thala-natha), who was the son of Šrî Vallabhâçârya, the
most eminent of Vaish.navas.
82. Having conformed to that order, all religious fasts and
festivals should be observed accordingly; and the form of
worshipping K.rish.na directed by him (Vi.th.thaleša) should be
adopted.
83. A pilgrimage to the Tîrthas, or holy places, of which
Dvârikâ (K.rish.na's city in Gujarât) is the chief, should be
performed according to rule. Love and Charity should be shown
towards the poor by all, according to ability.
84. Vish.nu, Šiva, Ga.na-pati (Ga.neša), Pârvatî, and the Sun,
these five deities should be honoured with worship by my
followers. [Footnote: It is evident from this verse, as from
verse 47, that although Vaish.navas give preferential worship to
Vish.nu, they are really Pantheists in the sense of honouring
other deities, as manifestations of the Supreme Being. It may be
observed that although five deities are here mentioned, Ga.napati
and Pârvatî are connected with Šiva, as the Sun is with Vish.nu.]
85. When at any place a calamity is caused by a demon or by any
similar cause, the charm called Nârâya.na should be recited or
the mantra of Hanumân should be muttered, but not the mantra of
any inferior god less esteemed.
86. On the occurrence of eclipses of the sun and moon, all my
followers should immediately suspend their other business, and,
having purified themselves, should make repetition of the
(eight-syllabled) mantra of K.rish.na.
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