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**7. The Six Essential Duties**
**598.** Salute the Muniśvaras who reside nearby. By saying, "I salute," perform the Kriyākarma with wisdom, according to this rule.
**599.** Salute the Ācārya, Upādhyāya, etc. in these places: during Ālocana (reflection), during Pratipṛcchā (questioning), during Pūjā (worship), during Svādhyāya (study), and during Apadhā (offense).
**599.** Meaning: One should salute the Ācārya, Upādhyāya, etc. during Ālocana, Pratipṛcchā, Pūjā, Svādhyāya, and when one commits offenses like anger, etc.
**600.** There are four Kriyākarmas during Pratikramaṇa (atonement), and three during Svādhyāya. There are fourteen Kriyākarmas in the morning and fourteen in the evening.
**600.** Meaning: There are four Kriyākarmas (Kayotsarga) during Pratikramaṇa, and three during Svādhyāya. Thus, there are seven in the morning and seven in the evening, making a total of fourteen Kriyākarmas.
**601.** Perform the Kriyākarma with two Avanta (bowing to the ground), twelve Āvarta (cycles), four Śira (heads), and three Suddha (purifications).
**601.** Meaning: Perform the Kriyākarma with two Avanta (bowing to the ground), twelve Āvarta (cycles), four Śira (heads), and three Suddha (purifications) of mind, speech, and body.