If a person happens to belong to a superior caste but still if he happens to be divested of good conduct, he should receive no respect or worship. One may adore even a Shudra if he knows his duties and is of good conduct.
ज्यायांसमपि शीलेन विहीनं नैव पूजयेत्। अपि शूद्रं च धर्मज्ञं सद्वृत्तभिपूजयेत्॥