Their means of livelihood is artisanship; their Tajha is whatever they cook righteously.^ Having established firmly the four classes of the society, he i.e. god Brahma established the four stages of life (Asramas) as well. 42-43a. The four stages of life {Akamas) are those of the householder, the forest dweller, the mendicant and the religious student, O excellent sages, the following briefiy com¬ prise the duties of a house-holder: viz. maintenance of sacri¬ ficial fire, hospitality to guests, performance of sacrifices, charit¬ able gifts and the worship of gods. 43b-44a. The following are the duties of the forest hermits: performance of Homas, subsistence on fruits, roots and herbs, self-study of the Vedas, practising of penance and due sharing^ of articles received (with one’s neighbours). 44b-47a. It is considered that righteous duties of a Bhiksu (recluse) consist of partaking of food received as alms, observ¬ ance of silence, performance of penance, meditation, correct knowledge and renunciation. The following are the duties of a Brahmacdrin (a religious student): Begging of alms, service to the preceptor, self study of the Vedas, performance of twilight prayers