Shanti Parva 251.1
Rahular Itihasa / M. N. Dutt · Shanti Parva Chapter 251 · Verse 1
mahabharataved-vyasshanti-parva
Sanskrit Original
व्यास उवाच गन्धान् रसान् नानुरुन्ध्यात्सुखं वा नालंकारांश्चाप्नुयात्तस्य तस्य। मानं च कीर्ति च यशश्च नेच्छेत्स वै प्रचारः पश्यतो ब्राह्मणस्य॥
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Vyasa said One should not show any liking for scents and tastes and other sorts of enjoyment. Nor should one accept ornaments and other articles giving the enjoyment of the senses of scent and taste. One should not seek honour and achievements and fame. Even this is the conduct of a Brahmana endued with vision.