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At the time of calamity, a brahmana may resort to the Kshatriya modes of subsistence. If that is not possible, he may resort to farming and animal husbandry as per the Vaishya Dharma to make a living (Mahabharata, Shanti Parva, Adhyaya 78).  
 
At the time of calamity, a brahmana may resort to the Kshatriya modes of subsistence. If that is not possible, he may resort to farming and animal husbandry as per the Vaishya Dharma to make a living (Mahabharata, Shanti Parva, Adhyaya 78).  
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The later law books (e.g., Gautama, vii. 6; Vasiṣṭha, ii. 22) allow even Brahmanas to maintain themselves by the occupation of Kṣatriyas in case of need. (Needs citation)
    
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