Knowledge about the world - Verse 161

Sūta said: He ordained that meeting out punishments, maintenance of armies and waging wars should be the means of sustenance for the Kṣatriyas. Performance of Yajñas, teaching of the Vedas and acceptance of charitable and monetary gifts—lord Brahmā prescribed these as the holy duties and rites for those Brāhmaṇas. Breeding of cattle, carrying on trading activities and cultivation of the soil—he granted these to the Vaiśyas.