Adhyaya 34 — Madālāsā’s Instruction on Sadācāra (Householder Conduct, Purity, and Daily Rites)
सदाचारवता तात ! साधुना गृहमेदिना । पापं भुङ्क्ते समुल्लङ्घ्य नित्यनैमित्तिकीः क्रियाः ॥
sadācāravatā tāta | sādhunā gṛhamedhinā | pāpaṃ bhuṅkte samullaṅghya nityanaimittikīḥ kriyāḥ ||
噢,亲爱的儿子:即使是被称为“善”的居士,平日行止端正,若越轨而怠忽每日之责与因时而行之责,亦必招致罪业,并须承受其果报。
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Virtue is not only intention or reputation; dharma is maintained through consistent practice. Neglect of obligatory duties creates moral debt even for the ‘good’ person.
Normative dharma teaching; ancillary to pancalakṣaṇa.
‘Daily’ and ‘occasional’ rites symbolize rhythm and responsiveness—order (nitya) and adaptation (naimittika). Breaking either rhythm is portrayed as a rupture in inner alignment.