You think that you are an immortal and that, therefore, are at liberty to act thus. Do not, however, dishonour the Brahmanas. Know that there is nothing unattainable by penance.
अमरोऽस्मीति यबुद्धि समास्थाय प्रवर्तसे। मावमंस्था न तपसा नसाध्यं नाम किंचन॥