Vasudev Mahatmya English - Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj

Chapter 22
Shree Vasudeva Mahatmyam 227 228
With English Translation
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With the wealth earned in a righteous manner, he should perform
acts of merit according to his capacity; he should protect
his dependents in a detached manner and should not torment
them. (5)
For their sake of nourishing his body or sense organs, he should
not behave like animals and antagonize others. He should give
up ego and attachment towards the body and its organs. Without
being lazy, he should cultivate companionship with
Bhagavatas (devotees of the Lord) and virtuous persons; he
should not have friendship with womanizers or those addicted
to bad habits or stingy fellows. (6-7)
He should not look at others’ women with carnal ideas; he
should not co-habit with his life on the Sraddha day (ceremony
of forefathers), new moon day and other changing days
and days when religious vows are observed. (8)
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Chapter 22
A person, though well versed in Sankhya and Yoga, may give
in to his carnal cravings, and be attracted even towards his
daughter, even if, by chance, he happens to be enclosed with
her alone, in a secluded place. (9)
Hence, an intelligent person should not be alone, in a secluded
place even with his own mother, sister or daughter; when this
is so, what should be said about being with other maidens?
(10)
The widow is most inauspicious person of all auspicious entities
is the widow. Hence, her touch or sight will destroy all the
merits of human beings. (11)
If a widow is sighted at the time of journey, it should not be
undertaken; otherwise, the person will be surely encounter
death. (12)