He should wear the skin of a black-antelope, the upper garment and the white sacred thread. He should then impose sacred fires on his Atman; and be devoted to meditation. He should be devoid of fire (i.e. give up fire-wor¬ ship etc.) and a fixed abode; he should be a silent sage engaged in endeavour for salvation. He should take alms necessary for his journey from saintly Brahmanas.