A Brahmana should follow the duties laid down in the Vedas. He should do all his works like a good man of controlled soul. He should acquire his livelihood without injuring any creature.
एवं धर्मेण वर्तेत क्रियां शिष्टवदाचरेत्॥ असंरोधेन भूतानां वृत्तिं लिप्सेत वै द्विजः।