The Shudra who is, endued with righteousness, self-control and truthfulness, is considered by me as a Brahmana. A man becomes a Brahmana by his own good act.
यस्तु शूद्रो दमे सत्ये धर्मे च सततोत्थितः॥ तं ब्राह्मणमहं मन्ये वृत्तेन हि भवेद् द्विजः।