In the regions of Sukeśa and Vandhyamūla dwell many peoples, among them the Nirāhāras, Haṃsamārgas, Kupathas, Taṅgaṇas, and Khaśas. The Trigartas, Kirātas, Tomaras, and those who reside upon the slopes of Mount Śiśira also make their homes in these lands. Now, listen faithfully as the customs and ways of these peoples are set forth. O night-roaming one, know that non-miserliness, purity, and austerity are esteemed here. For a Brāhmaṇa, the observance of the fourfold order of life is prescribed, and these duties are not to be neglected. Declare these teachings, for merely hearing them does not satisfy the yearning for understanding. Attend closely, then, as the dharma appropriate to the Brāhmaṇa is described. Before embarking upon any sacred undertaking, one must inform the teacher and always act with his permission. When summoned by the teacher, the student should recite with full concentration, keeping his mind fixed solely on the task. After receiving permission and giving the teacher the proper fee, the student may, by his own choice, enter the stage of the forest-dweller or even the fourth and final stage of life. If the teacher is absent, these duties may be passed to his son, his disciple, or, if neither is present, to his grandson. In this way, O Śālakaṭaṅkaṭa, the twice-born one triumphs over death. When it comes time for marriage, one should wed a maiden from a different lineage of sages, O night-wanderer, and the twice-born should cherish and honor her with devotion, always upholding good conduct. Tell me, then, the characteristics of good conduct, for I wish to hear them today. Listen well, for I shall declare them to you, O night-wanderer. Without good conduct, there is no welfare in this world or the next. Those who act without regard for proper conduct bring forth only trouble. Therefore, one must strive diligently in good conduct, for it dispels all that is inauspicious. If you desire what is best, listen attentively: Good conduct is like a tree, O Sukeśin—when tended, it grants the enjoyer abundant merit. Only auspicious words should be spoken in the morning, as declared by the three-eyed lord of the gods. By reciting such words at dawn, a mortal is freed from the bonds of sin. Hearing, remembering, and reciting these sacred utterances cleanses one of all transgressions. Let the teacher Śukra, together with the son of the sun, bestow an auspicious morning upon me. Let Raibhya, Marīci, Cyavana, and Ṛbhu also grant me an auspicious dawn. May the seven notes and the seven nether worlds, the sky with its sound and greatness, and the earth with the seven worlds—all unite to make my morning blessed. May the destruction of bad dreams come to pass, O sinless one, and may the morning be truly auspicious by the grace of the Blessed Lord. Upon rising, one should utter the name 'Hari' and proceed to perform the necessary act of evacuation. This should be done in a cowshed, taking shelter of a cow both before and after. For these acts, one should use five, four, and one portions, and for cleansing the organ and for clay, one portion each. For cleanliness, ant-hill earth and clay are recommended, as taught by those who are well-versed in good conduct. The mouth should be rinsed twice with water free from foam, cleansing it properly at the outset. Afterward, one should tidy the hair, brush the teeth, and gaze into a mirror. Having performed the homa and adorned oneself with auspicious items, it is praiseworthy to step outside. Among the auspicious things to be used are clay, cow dung, the swastika, unbroken grains, roasted rice, honey, and a Brahmin maiden. Thus, by following these practices, one upholds the customs and dharma of these sacred lands.