Saraha, Dohakosha
1. Brahmins who do not know the truth
The four Vedas are vainly repeated.
2. From the earth, and water, and kusha grass they make preparations,
And, sitting at home, they light a fire,
And from the meaningless sacrifices they make
Acrid smoke burns out their eyes.
3. In divine robes, with one rod or three,
They consider themselves wise, with their brahminical knowledge.
In vain is the world enslaved by their vanity.
They do not know that dharma is the same as non-dharma.
4. Ashes, these masters stain their body,