The third mode of life is called the Vanaprastha or life in forest. Those that lead it, need not kcep in store wealth and articles. Living upon good food, and engaged in the study of the Vedas, generally those pious and god men walk over the Earth for visiting the sacred shrines and various other kingdoms. Standing up, advancing forward, sweet and sincere speeches, gifts according to the means of the giver, offer of seats and beds of the best sort, and presents of excellent viands, are some of the means for showing them regard.
वानप्रस्थानां च द्रव्योपस्कार इति प्रायशाः खल्वेते साधवः साधुपथ्यौदनाः स्वाध्यायप्रसङ्गिनस्तीर्थाभिगमनदेशदशनार्थं पृथिवीं पर्यटन्ति, तेषां प्रत्युस्थानाभिगमनाभिवादनानसूय वाक्प्रदानसुखशक्त्यासनसुखशयनाभ्यवहरिसक्रिया चेति॥