mn98:12.1 For name and clan are formulated
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mn98:12.2 as mere convention in the world.
mn98:12.3 Produced by mutual agreement,
mn98:12.4 they’re formulated in each case.
mn98:12.5 For a long time this misconception
mn98:12.6 has prejudiced those who don’t understand.
mn98:12.7 Ignorant, they declare
mn98:12.8 that one is a brahmin by birth.
mn98:12.9 You’re not a brahmin by birth,
mn98:12.10 nor by birth a non-brahmin.
mn98:12.11 You’re a brahmin by your deeds,
mn98:12.12 and by deeds a non-brahmin.
mn98:12.13 You’re a farmer by your deeds,
mn98:12.14 by deeds you’re a professional;
mn98:12.15 you’re a trader by your deeds,
mn98:12.16 by deeds are you a servant;
mn98:12.17 you’re a bandit by your deeds,
mn98:12.18 by deeds you’re a warrior;
mn98:12.19 you’re a sacrificer by your deeds,
mn98:12.20 by deeds you’re a ruler.