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(5) The flowers, the decorations and the smearings which are on the organs of the Lord should not be allowed to fall on the ground. In case they fall down, they should not be used. They should be kept in a clean plate.
(6) In case you have to rub the saffron (Keshar) you must close your mouth; wash your hands and the slab.
(7) You must recite the hymns and sutras relating to the Chaityavandan in such a way that they do not disturb the concentration and devotion of others.
(8) In the same manner, at that time, you should not do any thing else.
(9) While coming out of the temple you should not turn your back towards the Lord etc.
GURUVANDAN (SALUTING THE SPIRITUAL HEAD):
As long as you are near the spiritual head (Gurumaharaj) who is a noble spiritual head; who is observing the five great vows and who strictly abides by the commands of the Jin, you must not entertain any ideas relating to the samsar. Folding your hands you must say, "Maththayena Vandami". When you have a darshan of a Muni who is observing the great vow of celibacy and who is absolutely self-disciplined, in your heart, there should surge out an unprecedented kind of delight and elation. You must offer two Khamasamans. (Saluting, touching the ground with 5 limbs) Afterwards, you must recite the sutra called Ichchakar suharayi. After that, you must make polite enquiries and you must entreat him to accept food, water etc. Standing before the Gurumaharaj, folding your hands you must say, "Ichchakarena Sandhisaha Bhagawan. Abbutiomi-Ichchami Tamemirayiyam". After saying this, placing your knees on the ground; placing your forehead and the hands on the ground, you must recite the remaining part of the Abbutio sutra. In case, there is any negligence on your part or unpleasantness in your attitude towards the Gurumaharaj you must say "Michachami Dukkhadam". May my mistakes be falsified (pardoned). After that, you must receive from the Guru
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