कंडूयनं हि शिरसः पाणिभ्यां न शुभं मतम्
It is not considered auspicious to scratch the head with the hands.
अशास्त्रवर्तिनो भूपाल्लुब्धात्कृत्वा प्रतिग्रहम्
Having accepted gifts from a king who does not follow the scriptures, or from a greedy one—
अकालविद्युत्स्तनिते वर्षर्तौ पांसुवर्षणे
At the time of unseasonal lightning, thunder, or rain of dust during the rainy season—
उल्कापाते च भूकंपे दिग्दाहे मध्यरात्रिषु
At the fall of meteors, during earthquakes, when the quarters are burning, or at midnight—
दर्शाष्टकासु भूतायां श्राद्धिकं प्रतिगृह्य च
When evil omens appear on new and full moon days, or after accepting offerings for the dead—
खरोष्ट्रक्रोष्ट्र विरुते समवाये रुदत्यपि
When there is the braying of donkeys, camels, or jackals, or when there is a gathering and even weeping—
आरण्यकमधीत्यापि बाणसाम्नोरपि ध्वनौ
Even after studying the Aranyaka, or when the sound of the Bānasāman is heard—
कृतांतरायो न पठेद्भेकाखु श्वाहि बभ्रुभिः 4.1.38.
If there is an interruption, one should not recite when there are frogs, mice, dogs, or mongooses.
अनायुष्यकरं चैव परदारोपसर्पणम्
Approaching another man's wife indeed causes loss of lifespan.
पूर्वर्द्धिभिः परित्यक्तमात्मानं नावमानयेत्
One should not despise oneself, abandoned by former prosperity.
सत्यं ब्रूयात्प्रियं ब्रूयान्नब्रूयात्सत्यमप्रियम्
One should speak the truth, speak what is pleasant, and not speak unpleasant truth.
भद्रमेव वदेन्नित्यं भद्रमेव विचिंतयेत्
One should always speak what is auspicious and always contemplate what is auspicious.
रूपवित्तकुलैर्हीनान्सुधीर्नाधिक्षिपेन्नरान्
A wise person should not insult men who lack beauty, wealth, or family.
वाचोवेगं मनोवेगं जिह्वावेगं च वर्जयेत्
One should restrain the impulse of speech, the impulse of the mind, and the impulse of the tongue.
गोब्राह्मणाग्नीनुच्छिष्ट पाणिना नैव संस्पृशेत्
One should not touch cows, Brahmins, or fire with a hand that is unclean from eating.
गुह्यजान्यपि लोमानि तत्स्पर्शादशुचिर्भवेत्
Even the hairs that are born in secret places become impure by such contact.
निष्ठीवनं च श्लेष्माणं गृहाद्दूरं विनिक्षिपेत् अद्रोहवत्या बुद्ध्या च पूर्वं जन्म स्मरेद्द्विजः
He should spit out phlegm far from the house, and, with a mind free from malice, a twice-born should remember his previous birth.
वृद्धान्प्रयत्नाद्वंदेत दद्यात्तेषां स्वमासनम् 4.1.38.
He should diligently honor the elders and offer them his own seat.
श्रुति भूदेव देवानां नृप साधु तपस्विनाम्
The Veda is the authority for the gods, the earth-gods, kings, the virtuous, and ascetics.
न मनुष्यस्तुतिं कुर्यान्नात्मानमपमानयेत्
One should not praise men, nor should one demean oneself.
अधर्मादेधते पूर्वं विद्वेष्टॄनपि संजयेत्
From unrighteousness, one first accumulates hatred and even brings forth enemies.
उद्धृत्य पंच मृत्पिंडान्स्नायात्परजलाशये
Taking up five lumps of clay, he should bathe in another's water-reservoir.
श्रद्धया पात्रमासाद्य यत्किंचिद्दीयते वसु
Whatever wealth is given with faith, having obtained a vessel, even if little, is fruitful.
भूप्रदो मंडलाधीशः सर्वत्रसुखिनोन्नदाः
The giver of land, lord of a region, is everywhere joyful and exalted.
प्रदीपदो निर्मलाक्षो गोदाताऽर्यमलोकभाक्
The giver of a lamp, with pure eyes, the giver of a cow, enjoys the world of the noble.
वेश्मदो ऽत्युच्चसौधेशो वस्त्रदश्चंद्रलो कभाक्
The giver of a house, lord of a lofty mansion, the giver of garments, enjoys the world of the moon.
सुभार्यः शिबिका दाता सुपर्यंक प्रदोपि च
He who gives a good wife, a palanquin, or a fine couch, and a lamp, is praised.
ब्रह्मदो ब्रह्मलोकेज्यो ब्रह्मदः सर्वदो मतः 4.1.38.
The giver of the Veda is considered to be the best in the world of Brahma, and the giver of the Veda is regarded as the giver of all.
सा च वाराणसी लभ्या सदाचारवता सदा 4.1.38.
That Vārāṇasī is always attainable by one who is of good conduct.
इति श्रुत्वा वचः स्कंदो मैत्रावरुणिभाषितम्
Having heard these words spoken by Maitrāvaruṇi, Skanda (Kārttikeya) replied.