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## English Translation:
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Composed by Somasen Bhattaraka. That boy, wearing a dhoti and a dupatta, should perform Achaman, Tarpan and Arghya-daan as per the rituals. Afterwards, he should make an Anjali (offering) with gandha (perfume), akshat (rice grains) and fruits and request the Acharya for initiation with the desire for liberation. Upon hearing his request, the Acharya Maharaj should initiate him into the vows according to the Shravaka-achar (conduct of a lay Jain). That boy should accept the vows and the bija-mantras (seed mantras) given by the Acharya Maharaj with great joy. || 26-28 ||
... Mantra "Om Him Shrim Klim Kumarsyopayananam Karoomi Ayam Vimottama Bhavatu A Si Aa U Sa Swaha. Iti Triruchcharya Aghoram Panchanamaskaram Upadeshet." || The Acharya should chant this mantra three times and then teach him the vows and the Panchanamaskar mantra.
He should observe celibacy (Brahmacharya) without any fault until marriage. || He should wear the Yajnopavit (sacred thread) suitable for the conduct of the three varnas (castes) and hold a chatra (umbrella) and a danda (staff) in his hands. || A Brahmin should hold a danda made of Palasha wood, a Kshatriya should hold a danda made of Khadira wood, and a Vaishya should hold a danda made of Udumbara wood. || The danda should be as tall as the boy himself. On the side where the danda is held, it should be wrapped with turmeric-colored cloth up to one-fourth of its height. || Afterwards, the boy should stand facing east (north of the fire) and offer three Anjalis of water mixed with flowers and akshat and then sit on his seat. || Afterwards, the Guru should perform Homa-puja (fire ritual) etc. and offer the Purnahuti (final offering). || After that, whatever rituals are to be performed, the Guru should inform the boy beforehand, saying, "Now this ritual will be performed, now this will be performed," etc. || 29-32 ||
After leaving the house, the disciple should perform Achaman in the courtyard. || After looking at the sun, he should offer one Anjali to the east. || ... He should sprinkle the fire with water mixed with Shamitree akshat, milk, ghee and charu (rice porridge) for peace. || He should offer three Ahuti (offerings) into the fire. || He should wash his mouth twice and then wash his hands with hot water. || After cleaning the place of the fire three times, he should leave again. || He should go out with his bowl, following the Guru's instructions, for the purpose of begging for alms, which is a practice to overcome ignorance. || 36 || ...