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## Chapter Twelve
**Salutation to the Lord of the Jinas, who is beyond karma and yet active.**
**I will now explain the specific actions, according to the scriptures and their meaning.** (1)
**The one whose body is the color of gold, and who has described the four varnas (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra), and who has been the master of the six divisions (of the universe), is praised as Kunthunatha, the Tirthankara.** (2)
**The action of gaining a varna (status).** Thus, a man who has properly performed the marriage ceremony and who follows the rules of household life, should perform the action of gaining a varna, which is known throughout the world, for the benefit of his own dharma, qualities, and community.** (3)
**Even though he has married a suitable woman, he is still dependent as long as he lives in his father's house. Therefore, the action of gaining a varna is performed for the fulfillment of his household dharma.** (4)
**The nature of the action of gaining a varna.** A man who has obtained wealth and food, with the permission of his father, who is the master of the house, and who is able to support himself, and who has separated from his father's house, is said to have gained a varna. **Meaning:** The action of gaining a varna is to separate from one's father with his blessings and to follow the household dharma.** (5)
**Having performed the rituals of the Siddha and the Archanas, and having worshipped the supreme devotees in order, the father should give his son his wealth, with the witness of the chief good men.** (6)