The Brahmanas, that have thoroughly studied the Vedas, that have obtained tranquility in their souls and that have subdued their anger, obtain a high reward by performing many sacrifices. But such reward is not obtained by men who are wicked in their acts, who are overwhelmed with covetousness, who are mean and disputable, who have their souls unblessed and impure. Therefore, O Brahmana, know that this reward which is obtained by only self-controlled men and not obtained by ignorant and foolish men-this which is attainable by asceticism alone, produces high merits.