मुंडोपनयनो व्यंगी शुक्लवासः समन्वितः
With a shaven head, sacred thread, and clad in white garments—
अथाव्यंगो महाराज धारयेद्यस्तु भोजकः
But if one is not deformed, O great king, the Bhojaka should wear these.
ध्वंसनं सर्वदुष्टानां सर्वपाप भयापहम् 1.171.
This destroys all evildoers and removes the fear of all sins.
गंधलेपविहीनोऽपि भावशुद्धो न दुष्यति
Even if devoid of fragrant ointments, one whose mind is pure is not defiled.
दृष्टिपूतं न्यसेत्पादं सत्यपूतं वचो वदेत्
Let one place the foot after purifying it with sight, and speak words purified by truth.
सर्व एवाश्रमा ज्ञेया भास्करांगसमुद्भवाः
All the stages of life should be understood as arising from the limbs of Bhāskara (the Sun).
सर्वव्रतानां परमं धर्मालयमनुत्तमम्
The supreme and unsurpassed abode of dharma among all vows is to be known.
संतोषः सत्यमस्तेयं ब्रह्मचर्यं तथाष्टमम्
Contentment, truthfulness, non-stealing, and celibacy are the eighth (qualities).
सौरभक्तिः सदा कार्या भोजकेषु विशेषतः
Devotion to the Sun should always be practiced, especially among those who provide food.
भयदारिद्र्यरोगेभ्यस्तेषां कुर्यात्प्रियाणि वै
One should do kind deeds for them, protecting them from fear, poverty, and disease.
यत्कृतं भोजकानां वै तत्कृतं स्याद्रवेर्नृप
Whatever is done for those who provide food, O king, is as if done for the Sun.
स च प्रयत्नाद्द्रष्टव्यस्तत्र संनिहितो रविः
He should be seen with effort there, for the Sun is present.
आज्ञां कृत्वा यथान्यायमश्वमेधफलं लभेत् 1.171.
By acting according to proper command, one attains the fruit of the horse sacrifice.
स्वागतासनपाद्यार्घ्यमधुपर्काद्यनुक्रमात्
Welcoming, seat, water for the feet, arghya, madhuparka, and so forth in order.
प्रतिश्रयप्रदानेन राजा भवति भारत
By providing shelter, O Bhārata, one becomes a king.
श्वेतबिंदुपरीतांगं ध्यानश्रमविकर्शितम्
With limbs covered in white spots, worn out by meditation and ascetic practice.
क्षुत्पिपासातुरं श्रांतं मलिनं रोगिणं तथा
Hungry, thirsty, exhausted, dirty, and also sick.
पतिताशस्तसंकीर्णचंडालादीनां पक्षिणाम्
Of fallen, mixed, outcastes, and birds.
अत्यल्पमपि कारुण्याद्दत्तं भवति चाक्षयम्
Even a very little given out of compassion becomes inexhaustible.
अभावे तृणभूम्यन्नं पत्रं धनफलानि च
In absence, grass, earth, food, leaves, wealth, and fruits.
न हीदृक्स्वर्गयानाय यथा लोके प्रियं वचः
There is nothing like kind words in this world for attaining heaven.
अमृतस्यंदिनी वाचं चंदनस्पर्शशीतलाम्
Words that are nectar-like, and cool as the touch of sandalwood.
अलं दानेन राजेंद्र पूजयाध्यापनेन वा 1.171.
O king, charity, worship, or teaching alone are not sufficient.
पूजाभिभाषणं दृष्टिः प्रत्येकं स्वर्गहेतवः
Worship, respectful speech, and a favorable gaze—each of these is a cause for attaining heaven.
गमने तस्य वक्तव्यं पंथानः संतु ते शिवाः
When someone is departing, one should say: 'May your paths be auspicious.'
आशीर्वादमिदं वाक्यं सर्वकालेषु सर्वदा
This statement of blessing is to be spoken always, at all times.
शिवं भवतु ते नित्यं तं ब्रूयात्सर्वकर्मसु
'May you always have well-being'—this should be said in every action.
अशेषपाप निर्मुक्तः सूर्यलोके महीयते सूर्ये भक्तिसमा नित्यं भक्ते भक्तिरनुष्ठिता
Freed from all sins, one is honored in the world of the Sun; constant devotion to the Sun is established through devotion to the devotee.
आक्रुष्टे ताडिते वापि यो नाक्रोशेन्न ताडयेत्
He who, when insulted or struck, does not insult or strike in return—
सर्वेषामेव तीर्थानां क्षांतिः परमपूजिता
For all the sacred places, forgiveness is held in the highest honor.