Observing vows and being sparing in diet, he should eat only once, during the sixth part of the day. He should be always careful. Adoring his fires, he should keep some kine, serving them dutifully. He should perform all the rituals of a sacrifice.
नियतो नियताहारः षष्ठभुक्तोऽप्रमत्तवान्। तदग्निहोत्रं ता गावो यज्ञाङ्गानि च सर्वशः॥