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He should not do anything which is not sanctioned by the scriptural injunctions. He should not indulge in sex outside of married life, for sex is sanctioned in the scripture only in marriage, not otherwise.

Such ceremonial shows of religiosity are not accepted as genuine. They are all in the mode of darkness; they produce a demoniac mentality and do not benefit human society

Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. Such charity is not beneficial; rather, sinful persons are encouraged.

Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, beneficial, and not agitating

Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, beneficial, and not agitating

One should not speak in such a way as to agitate the minds of others. teacher speaks, he can speak the truth for the instruction of his students, but such a teacher should not speak to those who are not his students if he will agitate their minds. Besides that, one should not talk nonsense.

This threefold austerity, performed with transcendental faith by men not expecting material benefits

This threefold austerity, performed with transcendental faith by men not expecting material benefits

There are persons who manufacture modes of austerity and penance which are not mentioned in the scriptural For instance, fasting for some ulterior purpose, such as to promote a purely political end, is not mentioned The scriptures recommend fasting for spiritual advancement, not for some political end or social purpose Their acts are against the scriptural injunctions and are not beneficial for the people in general. They are not mentioned in the Vedic literature.

Arjuna inquired: O Kṛṣṇa, what is the situation of those who do not follow the principles of scripture

Such charities are not recommended in the Vedic scripture.

Arjuna inquired: O Kṛṣṇa, what is the situation of those who do not follow the principles of scripture

To be elevated to the spiritual position, one should not act for any material gain.

They are not all conducted on the same level. But these foolish guides are not acting according to the direction of the scripture.

Charity to the poor is sometimes given out of compassion, but if a poor man is not worth giving charity In other words, indiscriminate charity is not recommended in the Vedic literature.

Those who undergo severe austerities and penances not recommended in the scriptures, performing them

Those who undergo severe austerities and penances not recommended in the scriptures, performing them

In the Sixteenth Chapter, it is concluded that one who does not follow the principles laid down in the Now, if one, with faith, follows some rules which are not mentioned in the scriptural injunctions, what Do those who do not follow the rules and regulations of the scriptures but who have faith in something

anudvega-karam – not agitating; vākyam – words; satyam – truthful; priya

The results are temporary; they can be continued for some time, but they are not permanent.