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Verse 1.13

अथ शिष्यलक्षणम्। शान्ते शुद्धे सदाचारे गुरूभक्त्यैकमानसे । दृढचित्ते कृतज्ञे च देयं चैव स्वरोदयम्

Now follows the description of the disciple. To one who is peaceful, pure, of constant good conduct, whose mind is wholly fixed on devotion to the Guru, who possesses a steady intellect and is grateful, to such a person alone should the…

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