May the earth and all the seven worlds, which have been created, bestow upon me an auspicious morning. Let any troubling dreams be destroyed, O sinless one; may the dawn truly be blessed through the grace of the Blessed Lord. As the day begins, it is right to rise and utter the sacred name “Hari.” Then, one should proceed to fulfill the necessary morning duties of evacuation. This act should be done in the cowshed, taking shelter near a cow both before and after, as this is considered auspicious. For these acts of purification, one should use five, four, and one portions for the respective acts, and one portion each for cleansing the organ and for using clay. To maintain cleanliness, it is taught by those of good conduct to use earth from an ant-hill and clean clay. At the very beginning, the mouth should be rinsed twice with water that is free from foam, ensuring proper oral cleansing. After this, one should comb the hair and brush the teeth, and it is also recommended to look into a mirror. After these personal purifications, one should perform the homa ritual and adorn oneself with auspicious items before stepping outside. The use of clay, cow dung, the swastika symbol, unbroken grains, roasted rice, honey, and the presence of a Brahmin maiden are all considered auspicious and should be included. One should also worship the sacred Ashvattha tree before proceeding to the duties prescribed for one’s own caste. By following these practices, one attains the desired results. It is important not to speak falsely or engage in anything that is untrue. One must avoid becoming blameworthy and should never abandon dharma. Association with unrighteous people should be shunned. Certain places and circumstances are to be avoided: empty ground, deserted houses, the presence of menstruating women, or in water—these are not proper for sexual union, especially for a householder. Causing the death of animals without just cause brings sin that leads to hell. Likewise, one must fear the consequences of taking another’s wife, for such an act leads to great suffering. Another’s property brings hell, and another’s wife brings death; therefore, one should avoid seeing, touching, or speaking with them. This same caution applies with one’s own mother and daughter. Broken seats, vessels, and similar items should be avoided, even from a distance. When women are present in full number, one should keep away; however, in auspicious gatherings, it is permitted to participate in all activities. With wise women, one must not engage in inappropriate acts, but with others, all proper actions may be performed. Meat should be avoided at the root of a tree, in the forest, or on the Bhāgra path, as well as during certain lunar mansions—Maghā, Kṛttikā, and Uttarā—when with women. One should not eat facing south or west. Garlands, food, drink, or garments handled by others are to be avoided by the wise. During an eclipse, after the departure of relatives, or when the moon is in the birth asterism, one should abstain from certain acts. After bathing, one should dry the limbs and garments with the hand. Wherever people are free from anger, devoted to justice, without envy, where there are farmers and medicinal plants, such places are blessed. Even there, people are always engaged in festivals, sometimes bound by enmity, yet ever eager to conquer. Now, let it be declared what foods are prescribed: smooth rice without oil and products of milk are recommended. Split pulses and similar foods are also prescribed by Manu. Roots and grains of grasses, as well as those from mountain trees, are to be considered acceptable. For all types of bark garments, purification is achieved with water. Cotton garments are purified with the use of ash. Earthen vessels become pure again when reheated. Things found on the road, of unknown origin, or handled by a group of servants require caution. Yet, the actions of children and the elderly, and the mouth of a child, are considered pure. The drops of speech from the best of the twice-born, and water drops heated by the sun, are also regarded as pure. Thus, these are the ways of daily conduct, purity, and righteousness, as prescribed by the wise.