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Shikshapatri 1
1. SHIKSHAPATRI
GENERAL PRECEPTS, SECTION 2
In Kishore Satsang Pravesh, we studied some of the general
precepts in the Shikshapatri. Here we will study those precepts
of spirituality, ethics of association and ethics of conduct which a
spiritual seeker needs for his spiritual enlightenment.
SPIRITUAL DISCRIMINATION
One should not slander or vilify gods, places of pilgrimage,
Brahmins, chaste women, sadhus and Vedas nor listen to such
talks. Evil-minded and fallen people vilify holy places, murtis and
scriptures and as a result they and their lineage are destroyed.
Know such people as sinners. All contact with atheists and the
fallen should be avoided. Shriji Maharaj has commanded this
even in the Vachanamrut Gadhada II-6.
Therefore, never slander or vilify even jokingly. And if some
ill-mannered people are indulging in it, one should not listen to
them. Understand that the word Veda includes the Vachanamrut,
Shikshapatri, Swamini Vato and other scriptures of the Sampraday.
So, never criticize nor listen to criticism of these scriptures. By
forbidding people from slandering chaste women, Shriji Maharaj
has emphasized the value of fidelity in women and thus provided
them great protection.
If one passes by a mandir of Shiva and other deities, one should
bow down with due reverence, love and folded hands. If one goes
for darshan without reverence, one commits offence against the
deity (21, 22).
Shriji Maharaj also writes, “My devotees should hold in great
reverence the five deities: Vishnu, Shiva, Ganapati, Parvati and
Surya” (84).
One should never believe those scriptures which falsely preach