If the preceptor happens to happens the disciple cannot possibly behave towards him in a respectful or proper way. If the preceptor is possessed of purity and good conduct, the disciple also succeeds in acquiring conduct of the same kind, O Bharata.
न गुरावकृतप्रज्ञे शक्यं शिष्येण वर्तितुम्। गुरोहिं दीर्घदर्शित्वं यत् तच्छिष्यस्य भारत॥