Institutes of Vishnu — XXXVIII.

XXXVIII. | Internet Sacred Text ArchiveSacred Texts Hinduism Index Previous Next # XXXVIII. 1. Causing (bodily) pain to a Brâhma*n*a; 2. Smelling at things which ought not to be smelt (such as excrements), or at spirituous liquor; 3. Dishonest dealing; 4. Sexual connection with cattle; 5. And (sexual connection) with a man (or unnatural intercourse with a woman): 6. Such are the crimes effecting loss of caste. 7. He who has knowingly committed one of the acts effecting loss of caste shall perform the Sântapana penance; he who has done so unawares shall perform the Prâ*g*âpatya penance. Next: XXXIX.