The Mrigas are generally Brahmanas engaged in the duties of their own. Many virtuous Kshatriyas are among the Mashakas who grant every wish of the Brahmanas.
मङ्गा ब्राह्मणभूयिष्ठाः स्वकर्मनिरता नृप॥ मशकेषु तु राजन्या धार्मिकाः सर्वकामदाः।