The eldest brother should at times not notice the acts of his younger brothers, and though possessed of wisdom should at times act as if he does not understand their acts. If the younger brothers be guilty of any sin, the eldest brother should correct them by indirect ways and means.
अन्धः स्यादन्धवेलायां जडः स्यादपि वा बुधः। परिहारेण तद् ब्रूयाद् यस्तेषां स्याद् व्यतिक्रमः॥