A Brahmana should never do anything else than what has been laid down for him. Protected they should protect others. By acting thus, they are sure to acquire what is for their behoof.
न चान्यदिह कर्तव्यं किञ्चिदूर्ध्वं यथाविधि। गुप्तो गोपायते ब्रह्मा श्रेयो वस्तेन शोभनम्॥