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(1) Avoid a guru whose heart is set on acquiring worldly
fame and possessions.
(2) Avoid friends and followers who are detrimental to
peace of mind and spiritual growth.
(3) Avoid hermitages and places of abode where there
happen to be many who annoy and distract you.
(4) Avoid gaining your livelihood by means of deceit and
theft.
(5) Avoid such actions as harm your mind and impede
spiritual development.
(6) Avoid such acts of levity and thoughtlessness as lower
you in another's esteem.
(7) Avoid useless conduct and actions.
(8) Avoid concealing your own faults and speaking loudly
of the faults of others.
(9) Avoid such food and habits as disagrees with your health.
(10) Avoid such attachments as are inspired by avarice.
These are The Things To Be Avoided.
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