A Brahmana has not been born for the gratification of senses. On the other hand, his body, for being subjected to mortification and penances in this world so that he may enjoy peerless happiness in the next world.
ब्राह्मणस्य तु देहोऽयं न कामार्थाय जायते। इह क्लेशाय तपसे प्रेत्य त्वनुपमं सुखम्॥