Manu Smriti - Hindu Online

4.10. He who maintains himself by picking up grains and ears of corn, must be always intent on (the
performance of) the Agnihotra, and constantly offer those Ishtis only, which are prescribed for the days of the
conjunction and opposition (of the moon), and for the solstices.
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4.11. Let him never, for the sake of subsistence, follow the ways of the world; let him live the pure,
straightforward, honest life of a Brahmana.
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4.12. He who desires happiness must strive after a perfectly contented disposition and control himself; for
happiness has contentment for its root, the root of unhappiness is the contrary (disposition).
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4.13. A Brahmana, who is a Snataka and subsists by one of the (above-mentioned) modes of life, must
discharge the (following) duties which secure heavenly bliss, long life, and fame.
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4.14. Let him, untired, perform daily the rites prescribed for him in the Veda; for he who performs those
according to his ability, attains to the highest state.
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4.15. Whether he be rich or even in distress, let him not seek wealth through pursuits to which men cleave, nor
by forbidden occupations, nor (let him accept presents) from any (giver whosoever he may be).
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4.16. Let him not, out of desire (for enjoyments), attach himself to any sensual pleasures, and let him carefully
obviate an excessive attachment to them, by (reflecting on their worthlessness in) his heart.
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4.17. Let him avoid all (means of acquiring) wealth which impede the study of the Veda; (let him maintain
himself) anyhow, but study, because that (devotion to the Veda-study secures) the realisation of his aims.
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4.18. Let him walk here (on earth), bringing his dress, speech, and thoughts to a conformity with his age, his
occupation, his wealth, his sacred learning, and his race.
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4.19. Let him daily pore over those Institutes of science which soon give increase of wisdom, those which teach
the acquisition of wealth, those which are beneficial (for other worldly concerns), and likewise over the
Nigamas which explain the Veda.
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