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## The Thirty-Eighth Chapter
Those who were born in great lineages, desiring to achieve their vows, did not wish to enter the palace until the green sprouts had disappeared from the path. [13] Some, out of compassion and fear, turned back without crossing the king's courtyard, which was strewn with grains and greenery. [14] Others, bound by their vows, were urged by the Chakravarti to cross the king's courtyard through another path. [15] When asked by the Chakravarti why they had not come before and why they had come now, they replied: [16] "On this day of the festival, it is not permissible to break off buds, leaves, and flowers, nor to destroy the creatures born from them, who are non-violent. [17] We have heard from the omniscient Devas that there are countless Nigoda living beings in green sprouts and other such things. [18] Therefore, we have not crossed your courtyard today, which is adorned with wet fruits, flowers, and sprouts. [19] "
Impressed by their words, the wealthy Bharat, steadfast in his vows, praised them all and honored them with gifts, respect, and other forms of reverence. [20] He marked them all with Brahma Sutra threads, obtained from the treasure called Padma, ranging from one to eleven in number. [21] He honored those who had worn the Yajnopavita, according to the distinction made by the images, and allowed those who were not vow-takers to leave. [22] Then, those who had been honored by the Chakravarti, the vow-takers, became even more steadfast in their vows, and the other people began to worship them. [23] Bharat taught them the Upara-adhyayana-anga, which includes Ijya, Varta, Datti, Swadhyaya, Samyama, and Tapa. [24]