TEXT 256
vyādha kahe,--'yei kaha, sei ta' kariba'
nārada kahe,--'dhanuka bhāṅga, tabe se kahiba'
nārada kahe,--'dhanuka bhāṅga, tabe se kahiba'
Перевод
"The hunter then said, 'My dear sir, whatever you say I shall do.' Nārada immediately ordered him, 'First of all, break your bow. Then I shall tell you what is to be done.'
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This is the process of initiation. The disciple must admit that he will no longer commit sinful activity-namely illicit sex, meat-eating, gambling and intoxication. He promises to execute the order of the spiritual master. Then the spiritual master takes care of him and elevates him to spiritual emancipation.