One should always bear the sacred thread, wear white (clean) cloths, observe pure vows, and should always mix with good men, making gifts and practising self-control.
नित्यं यज्ञोपवीती स्याच्छुक्लवासाः शुचिव्रतः। नियतो यमदानाभ्यां सदा शिष्टैश्च संविशेत्॥