52 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
For twice-born men, at first, a woman of the same caste is approved for marrying; but of those who act from lust, those of lower caste may in order (be wives).
A Shudra woman alone (is) a wife for a Shudra; both she and a woman of his own caste (are) legally (wives) of a Vaishya; they two and also a woman of his own caste (are wives) of a Kshatriya, both they and a woman of his own caste(are wives) of a Brahmin.
A Shudra wife is not indicated in any history for a Brahmin and Kshatriya, even though they be in distress.
Twice-born men marrying a (Shudra) woman out of infatuation will surely bring quickly (their) families and descendants to the condition of Shudras. [1]
A Brahmin having taken a Shudra woman to his bed goes the lower course; having begotten on her a son, he is surely deprived of his Brahminhood.
Now of (a man) whose offerings towards gods, manes, and guests depend on her, the manes and gods eat not that offering nor does he go to heaven.
An expiation is not prescribed for him who has drunk the moisture on a Shudra woman’s lips, who has been reached by her breath, and who has also begotten a son on her. [2]
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(A) The Vasishtha Dharma Sutra says :
“One may know that bearing grudges, envy, speaking untruths, speaking evil of Brahmins, backbiting and cruelty are the characteristics of a Shudra.” [3]
(B) The Vishnu Smriti prescribes that :
(The name to be chosen should be) auspicious in the case of a Brahmin.
Indicating power in the case of a Kshatriya.
Indicating wealth in the case of a Vaishya.
And indicating contempt in the case of a Shudra. [4]
(C) The Gautama Dharma Sutra says :
“The Shudra belongs to the fourth caste, which has one birth (only).
Chapter III, Verses 12-15.
Ibid, Verses 17-19.
Chapter VI, Verse 24.
Chapter XXVII, Sutras 6-9.