The first ten items are dos and the second ten items are don’ts (on the path of regulative devotional service). Thus the first ten items give direct action, and the second ten items give indirect action

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"The first ten items are dos and the second ten items are don’ts. Thus the first ten items give direct action, and the second ten items give indirect action"

Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

CC Madhya-lila

The first ten items are dos and the second ten items are don’ts. Thus the first ten items give direct action, and the second ten items give indirect action.

CC Madhya 22.118, Translation and Purport

“(18) The devotee should not hear Lord Viṣṇu or His devotees blasphemed. (19) The devotee should avoid reading or hearing newspapers or mundane books that contain stories of love affairs between men and women or subjects palatable to the senses. (20) Neither by mind nor words should the devotee cause anxiety to any living entity, regardless how insignificant he may be.

The first ten items are dos and the second ten items are don’ts. Thus the first ten items give direct action, and the second ten items give indirect action.