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Mahabharat

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भैक्षं विप्रतिषिद्धं ते कृषिर्नैवोपपद्यते । क्षत्रियोऽसि क्षतात्त्राता बाहुवीर्योपजीविता॥५-१३०-२९॥

For you, alms-taking is expressly disallowed, and agriculture likewise is not deemed suitable. You are a kṣatriya—one who protects from harm—living by the strength of your arms.

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