The Test for Eligibity of a Brahmana - Verse 19

A person who wishes (the fruit of) the performance of a Yajfia should hospitably receive and give (food etc.) to a guest who has wandered a lot, is thirsty, tired and extremely hungry. 20-22a. By climbing on to Bhrgutunga, by visiting (and taking holy dip in) the holy river Sarasvatl, the holy rivergoddess Ganga, Mahanadi, and other rivers originating from Himavan and those worshipped by sages, as well as lakes and holy centres, one becomes free from sins and is honoured in heaven. 22b-23. It is said that there is pollution due to death for ten nights particularly for a Brahmana. It is prescribed that a K§atriya has twelve days’ pollution. A Vaisya has pollution for half a month and a Sudra becomes pure after a month.1