Brahmacaris or grhasthas who have taken the vow of celibacy should

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anjanabhyanjanonmarda-

stry-avalekhamisam madhu

srag-gandha-lepalankarams

tyajeyur ye brhad-vratah

 

TRANSLATION

 

Brahmacaris or grhasthas who have taken the vow of celibacy as described

above should not indulge in the following: applying powder or ointment to

the eyes, massaging the head with oil, massaging the body with the hands,

seeing a woman or painting a woman's picture, eating meat, drinking wine,

decorating the body with flower garlands, smearing scented ointment on the

body, or decorating the body with ornaments. These they should give up.

 

(SB 7.12.12)