Shikshapatri 48

Our ancient scriptures grant exemptions from performing the religious rites and rituals only for the period of abnormal conditions and suggest alternatives also. These are called “Apad DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →” My disciples shall not take them as granted, also for a period of tolerable difficulties.(48)