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Therefore, should ye be humble and respectful to him from whom ye learneth the precepts, and with folded hands show him thy respect. Honour him thus in mind, speech and action.
He who is prompt and needs no express direction and always carries out devoutly what he is advised is a good pupil.
Understand ye, therefore, your preceptor's thoughts and words, and by words express thy assent and execute them in deed.
Verily he showeth his poverty who showeth not his respect to his preceptor out of conceit, anger, deceit or carelessness. His learning leadeth him to his ruin as the fruits of a bamboo lead to its own destruction.
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Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Suratwww.umaragyanbhandar.com
