The Brahmana, endued with learning, should have the three Vedas. He should never make the study of the Vedas. He should devoie himself to the three well known deeds (of making gifts, studying the Vedas, and performing sacrifices). He should be above the three (viz., lust, anger and cupidity). He should be the friend of all creatures. A person who possesses these qualities is called a Brahmana.
चैविद्यो ब्राह्मणो विद्वान् न चाध्ययनजीवकः। त्रिकर्मा त्रिपरिक्रान्तो मैत्र एष स्मृतो द्विजः॥