That course of conduct which has been laid down for Brahmanas who follow the three Vedas, and those modes of life that have been laid down for Brahmanas, should, first, of all be observed by every Brahmana. If a Brahmana acts otherwise, he should be punished like a Shudra,
विद्यानां या गतिर्ब्राह्मणानां ये चैवोक्ताश्चाश्रमा ब्राह्मणानाम्। एतत् कर्म ब्राह्मणस्याहुरग्रर्य मन्यत् कुर्वञ्छूद्रवच्छस्त्रवध्यः॥