Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.11.21
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyCultivate Qualities for Surrender to Kṛṣṇa
“The symptoms of a brāhmaṇa are control of the mind, control of the senses, austerity and penance, cleanliness, satisfaction, forgiveness, simplicity, knowledge, mercy, truthfulness, and complete surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- A brāhmaṇa controls the mind and senses and practices austerity, cleanliness, satisfaction, forgiveness, and simplicity.
- Knowledge, mercy, truthfulness, and complete surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead are also essential symptoms.
- The ultimate aim is always to think of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, or Viṣṇu. Advancement in Kṛṣṇa consciousness requires developing these brahminical qualities.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute remembering Kṛṣṇa, then choose one listed quality to practice in your next task.
Ask yourself
Which of these qualities most needs my attention as I seek to surrender to Kṛṣṇa?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.