ePub Yogasastram (3 Vols.) by Muni Jambuvijayaji in History

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This historic book may have numerous typos; missing text; images; or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1906. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... ABUNDANT CHARITY INCULCATED 235 confidence in them; and loading them with gifts. Truth and justice are the foundations on which all his actions should be based. His leisure moments should be given up to reading the Dhanur-veda '; and other sacred works which he has the right to study; and he should regulate his conduct by the customs of his caste. Humane and generous; he must never refuse to do good to any one; whoever he may be; and it should be said of no one that he left a Kshatriya's presence unsatisfied. The best and most honourable way in which he can spend his wealth is to give abundant alms to Brahmins; to build temples with gopurams; to erect rest-houses and other buildings for public use on the high-roads; to repair those that are falling into decay; to sink wells and make reservoirs and tanks; and to establish chutrams (almshouses for Brahmins) in many places. He should do his best to rule his country with equity; and should keep a careful watch lest he act unjustly. He must give to all his subjects their due; and never exact from them more than what rightfully belongs to him. In short; his duty is to model his conduct in everything on the rules laid down in the Dharma-sastra.' CHAPTER VII The second; or Grahastha; Status of Brahmin.--Rules of Life which the Brahmin Grahastha should daily follow.--Introduction.--Forms to be observed when relieving Nature and when Washing.--Manner of cleansing the Teeth.--Sandhya; Part I.--Rules relating to Ablutions.--The Correct Order of Daily Avocations.--Rules to be followed when Eating and when going to Bed.--Sandhya; Part II. --Mantrams of which the Sandhya is composed.--Sandhya for Morning; Noon; and Evening.--Conclusion.--General Remarks. The greater part of the matter contained in this chapter will no...