The Test for Eligibity of a Brahmana - Verse 37-42

when one spits; after taking food; when feet are not washed; after conversing with a person excommunicated (by others) ; after working in unclean places (?) ; in all doubtful acts such as when the tuft of hair is untied and/or one is without the sacred thread; when the lips touch the teeth; when one *The text reads: dakfipena tv hastena daksipam vedam alikhet out of which the last three words are confusing. Bd. P. 2.3.14.99 reads dakfipam vedim dlabhst 'should touch the southern altar' which is more appropriate and hence accepted here. 622 Vayu Pwrdna secs Candalas ; after touching things clinging to the teeth with the tongue ;snapping the fingers loudly; when seeing while bowing down etc. He who is in the midst of a sinful action, but out of delusion performs Acamana is also unclean. He should then squat in a clean place and bow down facing the north or the east. After washing the hands and feet, he should perform Acamana between the knees (keeping hands on laps ?). He should sip the still water thrice with concentration and purity of mind.