As grain without kernel, as a well without water, as libations poured on ashes, even so is a gift to a Brahmana who is ignorant.
ग्रामो धान्यैर्यथा शून्यो यथा कूपश्च निर्जलः। यथा हुतमनग्नौ च तथैव स्यान्निराकृतौ॥