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Manusmriti: The Laws of Manu |
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126.
A Sudra cannot commit an offence, causing loss of caste (pataka), and
he is not worthy to receive the sacraments; he has no right to (fulfill)
the sacred law (of the Aryans, yet) there is no prohibition against
(his fulfilling certain portions of) the law. 127.
(Sudras) who are desirous to gain merit, and know (their) duty,
commit
no sin, but gain praise, if they imitate the practice of virtuous
men without reciting sacred texts. 128.
The more a (Sudra), keeping himself free from envy, imitates the
behaviour of the virtuous, the more he gains, without being
censured, (exaltation in) this world and the next. 129.
No collection of wealth must be made by a Sudra, even though he be
able (to do it); for a Sudra who has acquired wealth, gives pain to
Brahmanas. 130.
The duties of the four castes (varna) in times of distress have thus
been declared, and if they perform them well, they will reach the
most blessed state. 131.
Thus all the legal rules for the four castes have been proclaimed; I
next will promulgate the auspicious rules for penances.
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