The Brāhmaṇas of subdued senses were always engaged in the performance of their own duties, giving away in charity, and studying, and receiving gifts with discrimination.
स्वकर्मनिरता नित्यं ब्राह्मणा विजितेन्द्रियाः। दानाध्ययनशीलाश्च संयताश्च प्रतिग्रहे ॥