1) strict. 2) powerful. 3) severe retribution [from tutelary deities for defects in worshipping them]. 4) damnation [into which both a teacher and his pupil fall for disclosure of secrets of their doctrine without authority]; severe retribution (from tutelary deities for defects in worshipping them.) damnation (into which both a teacher and his pupil fall for disclosure of secrets of their doctrine without authority)