The Kshatriyas should follow the conduct of Indra. It is the duty of the Brahmanas to behave like Agni. The Vedas are fire. They form my strength. I shall, therefore, eat even this impure food for satisfying my appetite.
ऐन्द्रो धर्मः क्षत्रियाणां ब्राह्मणानामथाग्निकः। ब्रह्मवह्निर्मम बलं भक्ष्यामि शमयन् क्षुधाम्॥