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learning of fine-arts. Guests are most welcome at his residence. Such noble house-holder attains peace, bliss and fame in this world; and high place in the life to
come.
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Que. 6 Describe the salient features of an enlightened householder's activities? : A wise man's householdership ornamented with following virtues. If the code of conduct does not conform the following features, he should be considered in a state of delusion.
Ans.
(a) Worship of Lord almighty.
(b) Devotional attitudes towards the saints.
(c) Affection & reverence for the virtuous. (d) Regular practice of generous donations for spiritual, literary and social-upliftment purposes.
(e) Regular study of scriptures. Firmness in the code of conduct.
(f)
Ans.
(g) Firm and resolute faith in religious
undertakings.
Que. 7: What form of scientific (code of) conduct is
seen in his life?
: (a) Five Anuvratas
Three Gunavratas.
Four Shiksha vratas.
These twelve vows observed by a house-holder are called Anuvratas (Partial
vows).
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