The preceptor(Guru) effectively controls five sense organs which are touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. This is known as five Indriya Nishedha
He/she observes nine guidelines (limitations) of celibacy. These steps provide proper protection to the vow of celibacy known as the nine Brahmacharya Vrata
He/she is free from four passions (of anger, ego, deceit and greed). he/she is thus equipped with these eighteen attributes.
He/she practices five great vows (of non-violence, truth, non-accepting any thing unless specifically offered, celibacy and non-possession).This is known as the five Mahavratas
He/she is capable to observe five-fold code (of knowledge, perception, conduct, austerity and vigor).This is known as following the five Ächäras
He/she observes five carefulness (pertaining to movements, utterance, desires, acceptance and disposal).This is known as following the five Samitis.
He/she effectively controls three aspects (of mind. speech and body).This is known as following the 3 Guptis. (In all) my preceptor is thus embedded with these 36 attributes.
