manusmriti

LAWS OF MANU
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 (fulfil) 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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