A Brahmana, when angry; becomes like the fire or the sun or the poison or a sharp weapon. A Brahmana is declared to be the preceptor of all creature. For these and other reasons the Brahmana is adored by all.
अग्निरों विषं शस्त्रं विप्रो भवति कोपितः। गुरुर्हि सर्वभूतानां ब्राह्मणः परिकीर्तितः॥ एवमादिभिरूपैस्तु सतां वै ब्राह्मणो मतः।