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the wrist, and sitting with his face turned towards VRNIA. the east or towards the north, he shall thrice sip water out of the Tirtha sacred to Brahman, (i.e.) the part of the hand above the root of the thumb, without uttering any sound
27. He shall twice wipe (his mouth with the root of the thumb);
28. He shall touch the cavities (of the head) with water;
29. He shall pour water on his head and on the left hand;
30. He shall not sip water while walking, standing, lying down or bending forward.
31. A Brâhmana (becomes pure) by (sipping) water, free from bubbles and foam, that reaches his heart,
32. But a Kshatriya by (sipping water) that reaches his throat,
33. A Vaisya by (sipping water) that wets his palate,
34. A woman and a Sūdra by merely touching water (with the lips).
35. Water (for sipping may) even (be taken) out of a hole in the ground, if it is fit to slake the thirst of cows.
36. (He shall not purify himself with water) which has been defiled with colours, perfumes, or flavouring substances, nor with such as is collected in unclean places.
30. Krishnapandita is probably right in thinking that the word vâ, 'or,' inserted before 'bending forward,' is intended to forbid other improper acts, gestures or postures, which are reprehended in other Smritis.
35. Vishnu XXIII, 43; Manu V, 128. . 36. Collected in unclean places, e.g. in a burial-ground.'Krishnapandita.
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