It has often been told that the Kshatriyas are the protectors of the rest of the classes, as also they are the possessors and givers of wealth. The Brahmana, or the regenerate persons, are characterised as presiding at sacrifices, teaching and also by the acceptance of pure gifts and again, the Brahmanas, that is, the twice-born persons, were established upon the earth in order that they would shower forth blessings upon all the people.
गोप्तारः संगृहीतारो दातारः क्षत्रिया:स्मृताः॥ याजनाध्यापनैर्विप्रा विशुद्धैश्च प्रतिग्रहैः। लोकस्युनुग्रहार्थाय स्थापित ब्राह्मण भुवि॥