Shlok 122

This concludes the Samanya or ordinary duties applicable to all.  From this point on are explained the Vishesha or additional duties applicable to specific groups.  Thus all devotees, male and female should observe the Saadhaarana (common) Dharmas such as Ahimsa, Daya etc.

One hundred and twenty two Shlokas have given the basis of Lord Swaminarayan’s and indeed Sanatan Dharma’s precepts.  Now the Lord concentrates upon the various groups of people:

Shloka                         Type

123-132                        Special Dharmas of Acharyas

133-134                        Acharya’s wives

135-156                        Grihastas (householders)

157-158                        Kings or rulers of state

159-162                        Married women

163-172                        Widowed women

173-174                        Common duties for all women

175-187                        Naishtika Brahmcharis (Brahmin celibates)

188-196                        Sadhus (ascetics)

197-202                        Common duties for Sadhus and Naishtikas

Then from 203-212, Swaminarayan prepares the conclusion of the Shikshapatri - thus summing up this great epistle of precepts.