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## Third Chapter
## With Hindi Commentary
**77**
**The student who does not respond to the Ratnakara's call, experiences Ashatana.** (16)
**Word-by-word meaning:** Sehe - student, Rayaniyassa - of the Ratnakara, Vahaaramanassa - being called, Apadisunitta - not listening to the words, Sehasse - student, Asayana - Ashatana, Bhavai - happens.
**Meaning:** If the student does not listen attentively when the Ratnakara calls him, he experiences Ashatana.
**Commentary:** This sutra states that if the Ratnakara calls a student and he does not listen attentively, he experiences Ashatana. For example, if the Ratnakara calls a student for some reason, the student might think to himself, "If I don't respond, the Guru will think I couldn't hear because of the noise, and at night, he will think I am asleep. Therefore, it is better to remain silent." If he then actually remains silent, he will experience Ashatana.
This proves that one should never engage in such deceitful actions, but always follow the Guru's instructions with joy.
The next sutra, the sutrakar speaks about the same Ashatana:
**The student who sits there and listens to the Ratnakara's call, experiences Ashatana.** (20)
**Word-by-word meaning:** Sehe - student, Rayaniyassa - of the Ratnakara, Vahaaramanassa - being called, Tattha Gaye Cheva - sitting there, Padisunitta - listening to the words, Sehasse - student, Asayana - Ashatana, Bhavai - happens.
**Meaning:** If the student sits in his place and listens to the Ratnakara's words when he is called, he experiences Ashatana.