The status of Brahmanhood is acquired by long-continued and austere penances. Having gained that status one should never waste his time in the gratification of his senses. Always engaged in penances and self-control and desirous of what is for your well being, do you live and act, devoted to peace and tranquillity.
स्तल्लब्ध्वा न रतिपरेण हेलितव्यम्। स्वाध्याये तपसि दमे च नित्ययुक्तः क्षेमाथीं कुशलपर: सदा यतस्व॥