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VASISHTHA.
XXIX, I.
CHAPTER XXIX. 1. Through liberality (man) obtains all his desires,
2. (Even) longevity, (and he is born again as) a student of the Veda, possessed of beauty.
3. He who abstains from injuring (sentient beings) obtains heaven.
4. By entering a fire the world of Brahman (is gained).
5. By (a vow of) silence (he obtains) happiness.
6. By staying (constantly) in water he becomes a lord of elephants.
7. He who expends his hoard (in gifts) becomes free from disease.
8. A giver of water (becomes) rich by (the fulfilment of) all his desires.
9. A giver of food (will have) beautiful eyes and a good memory.
10. He who gives a promise to protect (somebody) from all dangers (becomes) wise.
11. (To bestow gifts) for the use of cows is equal to) bathing at all sacred places.
12. By giving a couch and a seat (the giver becomes) master of a harem.
13. By giving an umbrella (the giver) obtains a house.
XXIX. 4. This Satra, which recommends self-cremation, is of some importance, as it confirms the teaching of the Puranas and explains the accounts of the Greeks regarding the self-immolation of Brâhmanas who visited Europe.
9. Vishnu XCII, 21.
12. Vishnu XCII, 27; Manu IV, 232. Master of a harem,' i. e. the possessor of many beautiful wives and concubines.
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