Old men should always be saluted. One should, upon seeing them, offer seats with his own hand. After the old man has taken his seat, a person should sit and remain with hands joined in respect. When an old man goes along the road, one should always follow him instead of walking ahead.
अभिवादयीत वृद्धांश्च दद्याच्चैवासनं स्वयम्॥ कृताञ्जलिरुपासीत गच्छन्तं पृष्ठतोऽन्वियात्।