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## Chapter Four
The one who is proficient in traversing the three realms, whose grace enables the pursuit of Dharma, Artha, and Kama, and who resides in this world, is Saraswati, may she dwell in my heart-lotus. ||1||
Saluting the Supreme Lord Shantinath, the bestower of peace, the speaker of the true essence, I shall now speak of the householder's Dharma, which leads to heavenly bliss and abundant enjoyments. ||2||
Having performed the actions described in the third chapter, with joy, one should rise from the water body and, inspecting the ground four steps ahead, proceed towards one's home. On the way, one should not touch those who are not bathed, even if they are of the highest caste, nor should one touch those who are bathed but are Shudras, nor those who are pure but still prone to carelessness. These individuals who should not be touched are described in the following verses. ||3||
One should not touch a Shudra who sells liquor, a potter, a drunkard, a barber, a stone-breaker, a gardener, a weaver, a garland-maker, a violent person, a Mudgala, etc., nor should one touch leftover food, leaves, skin, bones, fallen horns, or nails. ||4, 5||