The Brahmanas go to heaven by ascetic merits, by controlling their senses and by performing sacrifices. The Vaishyas obtain the blessed state by gifts, hospitality and religious acts. The Kshatriyas go to heaven by protecting and punishing men.
तपोधर्मदमेज्याभिर्विप्रा यान्ति यथा दिवम्। दानातिथ्यक्रियाधमैर्यान्ति वैश्याच सद्गतिम्॥ क्षत्रं याति तथा स्वर्गं भुवि निग्रहपालनैः।