XXXVIII

1. Causing (bodily) pain to a Brâhmana; 2. Smelling at things which ought not to be smelt (such as excrements), or at spirituous liquor; 3. Dishonest dealing; 4. Sexual connection with cattle; 5. And (sexual connection) with a man (or unnatural intercourse with a woman): 6. Such are the crimes effecting loss of caste. 7. He who has knowingly committed one of the acts effecting loss of caste shall perform the Sântapana[1] penance; he who has done so unawares shall perform the Prâgâpatya[1] penance.