vipram -- a learned brahmana; krita -- having committed; agasam -- sin; api -- even; na -- not; eva -- indeed; druhyata -- do not treat inimically; mamakah -- O My followers; ghnantam -- striking physically; bahu -- repeatedly; sapantam -- cursing; va -- or; namah-kuruta -- you should offer obeisances; nityasah -- always.

My dear followers, never treat a learned brahmana harshly, even if he has sinned. Even if he attacks you physically or repeatedly curses you, always continue to offer him obeisances.