The graduation speech by the Guru outlines the duties of the next stage of life, the householder ( Gruhasthāshram). A summary of graduation speech from Taittiriya Upanishad, is as follows:
1. Practice what is right. Live according to Dharma.
2. Study the scriptures and teach them too.
3. Live up to the lessons on ‘ideals’ learnt in the boarding school ( Gurukul).
4. Let the speech and actions be the same as the ideals accepted by the mind & intellect.
5. Personal sacrifice and disciplined effort are required of the householder.
6. The householder has complete control over his senses.
7. He works for peace, prosperity and security of the family, community and the country.
8. Fire signifies knowledge. Fire in the kitchen is necessary for preparing food. The householder works so that there is food in the house, knowledge in the family and the community.
9. Daily pujā (worship) is performed by the family as a reminder of their Dharma.
10. Guests are welcomed with warmth and treated generously.
11. Take care of the needs of the community, country, and the world.
12. Having children and bringing them up is a major, time consuming duty of husband & wife.
13. Protection of women, the weak, the elderly, and the country is also the duty of able-bodied adults.
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