A householder who seeks the virtuous path should be mindful in all aspects of his life. If he has the means, he should not wear old or dirty clothes, but rather choose garments that are clean, adorned with proper form and marks, and free from any defects of origin. He must avoid using shoes, garlands, or sandals, and should not drape a garment over his left shoulder or wear clothing that is deformed. Instead, his appearance should reflect harmony and appropriateness. In his life, a brāhmaṇa should choose a wife who is endowed with good conduct and purity, and he must diligently avoid all that is forbidden, at all times. He should remain celibate as he did during the sacred days of the threefold birth-rites and, once initiated as a householder, faithfully observe the vows and purificatory practices. If he neglects these duties, he quickly falls into terrifying hells. Each day, he must perform the household rites and the worship at twilight, visit the deities, and care for the welfare of his wife. In all his actions, he should seek his own true good, while showing compassion to all beings. His conduct, in dress, speech, and mind, should always be harmonious, and he should never stray from this path. By following such conduct, he attains the road of the virtuous and does not fall from it. One who speaks the truth and has conquered anger is fit for union with Brahman. The householder who is free from envy, gentle, and self-controlled grows after death. If he is devoted to reciting the Sāvitrī and performing the rites for his ancestors, he is liberated. He who is self-restrained, performs sacrifices, and is devoted to the gods is honored in the world of Brahman. Therefore, he should worship the gods every day, with devotion and effort. It is not the house alone that makes one a householder; rather, it is the knowledge that is devoted to the inner self that marks a true brāhmaṇa. He should perform actions according to his ability and avoid those that are censured. Such a householder is freed from bondage, and there is no need for further deliberation on this. Forgiveness, the endurance of faults arising from the anger of others, is a great virtue. Compassion, say the sages, is directly the means of righteousness. That knowledge by which righteousness increases should be known as true knowledge, and if one turns away from righteous acts, that is not considered knowledge at all. The wise declare truth to be the speaking of things as they are. The imperishable inner self is to be known, for upon realizing it, one does not grieve. The great god is directly declared to be that knowledge, and a Brahmin devoted to great sacrifices attains that unsurpassed state. Indeed, without a body, Rudra does not exist as the supreme among persons. One should not even mentally contemplate desire or wealth that is devoid of righteousness, for righteousness is the blessed Lord, the god, and the path for all beings. One should never revile the Vedas or the gods, nor associate with those who do. He who teaches or causes others to hear the sacred teachings is honored in the world of Brahma. In speech and action, one should never utter words that are harmful or unpleasant, nor ever be a thief. Taking what belongs to another leads a being to hell. And even if a wise person is unable, he should not avoid censured acts because of another. Thus, by living with purity, compassion, truth, and righteousness, the householder attains the supreme path and is honored in this world and beyond.