If the tree of a Brahmana is protected, it showers gold and honey. If on the other hand, it is not protected, it then showers tears and sin.
ब्रह्मवृक्षो रक्ष्यमाणो मधु हेम च वर्षति। अरक्ष्यमाण: सततमश्रु पापं च वर्षति॥