On one of these occasions the Shudra, O king, addressing the Rishi, said I wish to perform the rites that are ordained for the Pitris. Do you show me kindness in this matter.
अथ तं तापसं शूद्रः सोऽब्रवीद् भरतर्षभ। पितृकार्यं करिष्यामि तत्र मेऽनुग्रहं कुरु॥