Hari-Bhakti-Vilasa, 199-200
QuoteIn giving the mantra and performing siddha-sädhya and other rituals, the spiritual master should consider whether the disciple is from his family or another family, is young or old, or is man, woman, or eunuch. The spiritual master should also consider where the stars are in the räçi, whether it is time of wakefulness or sleep, and whether the disciple is wealt
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