A Brahmana who commits heinous sins like Brahmana-slaughter, drinking of wine, theft of gold, sexual intercourse with the wife of the preceptor or contact with the sinners of these crimes (will-fully) should observe fast. He should then remain in the holy centre with concentration of mind. He should meditate on lord Siva (god with matted hair) and enter the blazing fire. No other means of expiation is observed by sages, the expounders of Dharma. Hence by burning his body in holy centres he shall become pure.