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## Naivarnicacara:
A man who commits Brahmahatya (killing a Brahmin), a man who commits Gohatya (killing a cow), a man who commits theft or any other sin, is freed from the sins he has committed by the touch of the fragrance of the feet of the Lord. || 82 ||
## The Significance of Fingers for Applying Fragrance:
The thumb is said to give strength, the middle finger gives fame, the ring finger gives wealth, and the index finger gives liberation. || 83 ||
Meaning: Applying tilak with the thumb gives physical strength. Applying tilak with the middle finger spreads fame. Applying tilak with the ring finger brings wealth, and applying tilak with the index finger brings liberation. || 83 ||
## Applying Tilak:
A man who desires wealth or physical strength should apply tilak according to his ability. After applying oil and taking a bath, or during any festival, he should apply tilak of musk, sandalwood, etc. || 84 ||
## Importance of Tilak in Religious Practices:
Japa (chanting), Homa (fire sacrifice), Dana (charity), Swadhyaya (study of scriptures), Pitrutarpana (offering to ancestors), Jin-puja (worship of the Jinas), and Shrautakhyana (explanation of scriptures) should not be performed without applying tilak. || 85 ||
## Applying Chandan to Clothes and Ornaments:
Two sets of clothes, Yajnopaveet (sacred thread), two earrings, crown, ring, two bangles on both hands, should be adorned with sandalwood. Apply sandalwood to all these things while performing the above mentioned activities. || 86 ||
## The Brahma Granthi:
It is said that the Brahma Granthi is made with three or four blades of grass. The blades of grass that extend beyond the Brahma Granthi are considered beautiful, pure, and worthy of being worn. || 87 ||