The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c14.s9.t2.4

c14.s9.t2.4

"The king should punish that region where the Brāhmaṇas are first *avrata*, i.e., do not practise *vrata* (daily ceremonial and moral functions), secondly, have not discharged their functions as students, and thirdly, live by begging. A region like that is offering food to thieves (60).