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types of adulterations. (4) Never involve yourself in any act of
intentional cheating (fraud). . (5) Abstain from (a) gambling (b)
nonvegetarian food (c) drinking alcohol (d) hunting (e) adultery (f) illicit relations with commercial
women (g) partaking in the theft. (6) Be regular and honest in due payment
of all types of Govt. taxes. Que. 3 : What are the advantages of good code of
conduct ? Ans. : By following the above mentioned code of
conduct, one's worthiness for spirtitual sadhana is enhanced. If this conduct is complimented with precepts of an enlightened saint and followed up
scrupulously, self-knowledge dawns. Que. 4 : Without such code of conduct which
bestows worthiness, can't we attain to true
Religion ? Ans. : In absence of worthiness, true religion can't
be attained. This is the verdict of the wise. Que. 5 : What attitude is necessary in observing the
above conduct for a wise house - holder ? Ans. : The above mentioned code of conduct must
be regarded with great revevences by every seeker of truth in his day to day life. without which, listening to sermons etc. is useless. Scrupulous-truthfulness should be followed in all the processes required for earning
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