nāsac-chāstreṣu sajjeta

nāsac-chāstreṣu sajjeta

nopajīveta jīvikām

vāda-vādāṁs tyajet tarkān

pakṣaṁ kaṁca na saṁśrayet

One should not be attached to material literature or maintain oneself by an occupation. One should give up controversial arguments and not take either side in an argument.

Furthermore, one should not take either side.

|| 7.13.8 ||

na śiṣyān anubadhnīta

granthān naivābhyased bahūn

na vyākhyām upayuñjīta

nārambhān ārabhet kvacit

One should not seek disciples or study books, nor partake in many discourses, nor attempt huge projects at any time.

He should not seek disciples out of greed or take by force. Ārambhān means building temples and such.

 

|| 7.13.9 ||

na yater āśramaḥ prāyo

dharma-hetur mahātmanaḥ

śāntasya sama-cittasya

bibhṛyād uta vā tyajet

The stage of the paramahaṁsa, who is peaceful, greatly advanced and equal in all circumstances, is not meant for producing good qualities in him. He may accept or reject the symbols of sannyāsa.

This verse speaks of the paramahaṁsa among the types of sannyāsī. The āśrama of the paramahaṁsa who is peaceful, a great soul, and equal in all circumstance, is not generally for producing qualities in him. That means that the sannyāsī who is immature in his jñāna should practice yamas and niyamas for purifying his existence. However, when he is mature in jñāna, he does not have to practice them. The yamas and niyamas are already accomplished. At that time, he may carry the marks of the sannyāsī (such as the staff) to set an example for society, or he may not, since they are not necessary.

|| 7.13.10 ||

avyakta-liṅgo vyaktārtho

manīṣy unmatta-bālavat