The śūdra is assigned the householder āśrama (gṛhasthāśrama) through service (śuśrūṣā). The note that brahmacarya for the śūdra is accepted by some sages (kaiścid iṣyate) reflects an internal debate within the tradition. This qualified acceptance suggests the text is working within a hierarchical social framework while acknowledging dissenting voices that advocated broader spiritual access.