For such an offence, kings consider themselves to be worthy of reproach. All righteous kings, therefore, provide Brahmanas with the means of sustenance,
अभिशस्तमिवात्मानं मन्यन्ते येन कर्मणा। तस्माद् राजर्षयः सर्वे ब्राह्मणानन्वपालयन्॥