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42. (The pupil shall) obey and walk after him as long as the instruction (lasts).
43. (According to some this is improper, because) just that (mutual relation) sanctifies both of them.
44. And (the behaviour) towards brothers, sons, and (other) pupils (of the teacher shall be regulated) in the same manner.
45. But officiating priests, a father-in-law, paternal and maternal uncles who are younger than (oneself must be honoured by) rising and (by being)addressed.
46. Katya (declares that the salutation shall be returned.
47. For (the propriety of that rule) is apparent (from the story) about Sisu Angirasa.
PRASNA I, ADHYAYA 2, KANDIKÂ 4. 1. If merit and wealth are not (obtained by teaching), nor (at least) the due obedience, one should die with one's learning; one should not sow it on barren soil.
42. Âpastamba II, 2, 4, 26; Gautama VII, 2-3. 43. The words between brackets belong to Govinda. 44. I. e. if they are younger than oneself.
45. Instead of pratyutthâyâbhibhâshanam, ' (shall be honoured by) rising and being addressed,' which is the reading of the two copies of the commentary and of M., the MSS. from the Dekhan and Gugarât read, pratyutthâyâbhivadanam. The latter reading might be translated by shall be saluted by rising;' see Gautama VI, 9. Govinda says, in explanation of this rule : This restrictive rule also (refers to teachers only, officiating priests, and the rest; to address (means) to use words such as "welcome."
46. Kâtya, i.e. a descendant of the Rishi Kata. He was of opinion that officiating priests and the rest must return the salute. As the return of a salute is prescribed for them, it is understood that the other (party) must salute.'-Govinda.
47. The story of Sisu Angirasa is told, Manu II, 151-153. 4. 1. Manu II, 112.
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