Acts
The rules provided for the god-heads,
- Do not accept any oblations.
- Do not accept bribery.
- Do not accept any Pujas.
- Do not accept any sacrifices.
- Desires should be thrown away.
- Be genuine
- Let not the Maya rule you.
- Do not accept any chariot festivals.
- Do not accept any worship.
- Do not accept Alatthi (a ritual practice in which lights are waved in front of idols)
- Do not accept offerings of sandals, garlands, etc.
- Do not let anyone fall at your feet.
- Do not accept any Homa (Soma).
When saying this Vaikundar added, "If any one rejects this, you will have to suffer a lot."
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