Qualities of a Vaishnava.

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Krishnadasa Kaviraja lists the following twenty-six good qualities of a Vaisnava: (1) He is very kind to everyone. (2) He does not make anyone his enemy. (3) He is truthful. (4) He is equal to everyone. (5) No one can find any fault in him. (6) He is magnanimous. (7) He is mild. (8) He is always clean. (9) He is without possessions. (10) He works for everyone’s benefit. (11) He is very peaceful. (12) He is always surrendered to Krishna. (13) He has no material desires. (14) He is very meek. (15) He is steady. (16) He controls his senses. (17) He does not eat more than required. (18) He is not influenced by the Lord’s illusory energy. (19) He offers respect to everyone. (20) He does not desire any respect for himself. (21) He is very grave. (22) He is merciful. (23) He is friendly. (24) He is poetic. (25) He is expert. (26) He is silent.

Source: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (2014 edition), “Srimad Bhagavatam”, Fifth Canto, Chapter 18 – Text 12

       

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One should experience all relationship on the higher, spiritual platform of Krishna-sambandha.

One should experience all relationship on the higher, spiritual platform of Krishna-sambandha.

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Two stages of devotional service.
Two stages of devotional service.

Two stages of devotional service.

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We have to link ourselves with Krishna and not with the objects of the senses.
We have to link ourselves with Krishna and not with the objects of the senses.

We have to link ourselves with Krishna and not with the objects of the senses.

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A saintly person should go from door to door accepting just a little bit of food from each family.
A saintly person should go from door to door accepting just a little bit of food from each family.

A saintly person should go from door to door accepting just a little bit of food from each family.

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If one offers one’s activities to Lord Krishna without trying to enjoy the results, one’s mind becomes purified.
If one offers one’s activities to Lord Krishna without trying to enjoy the results, one’s mind becomes purified.

If one offers one’s activities to Lord Krishna without trying to enjoy the results, one’s mind becomes purified.

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Whatever is most dear to oneself – one should offer that very thing to Krishna.
Whatever is most dear to oneself – one should offer that very thing to Krishna.

Whatever is most dear to oneself – one should offer that very thing to Krishna.

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It is impossible to escape material bondage without devotional service in the association of devotees.
It is impossible to escape material bondage without devotional service in the association of devotees.

It is impossible to escape material bondage without devotional service in the association of devotees.

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The superiority of association with pure devotees, in awarding the fruit of love of Godhead does not mean that one should give up other processes.
The superiority of association with pure devotees, in awarding the fruit of love of Godhead does not mean that one should give up other processes.

The superiority of association with pure devotees, in awarding the fruit of love of Godhead does not mean that one should give up other processes.

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Pure devotional service to the Lord uproots one’s material desires.
Pure devotional service to the Lord uproots one’s material desires.

Pure devotional service to the Lord uproots one’s material desires.

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One cannot fully appreciate the beauty and perfection of bhakti-yoga unless one sees its superiority to all other processes.
One cannot fully appreciate the beauty and perfection of bhakti-yoga unless one sees its superiority to all other processes.

One cannot fully appreciate the beauty and perfection of bhakti-yoga unless one sees its superiority to all other processes.

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The Supremacy of Krishna consciousness.
The Supremacy of Krishna consciousness.

The Supremacy of Krishna consciousness.

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The eight mystic potencies.
The eight mystic potencies.

The eight mystic potencies.

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The ten secondary mystics perfection.
The ten secondary mystics perfection.

The ten secondary mystics perfection.

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In Satya-yuga there are no inferior human beings.
In Satya-yuga there are no inferior human beings.

In Satya-yuga there are no inferior human beings.

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The devotee of the Lord does not see anything as separate from Lord Krishna.
The devotee of the Lord does not see anything as separate from Lord Krishna.

The devotee of the Lord does not see anything as separate from Lord Krishna.

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Qualities that are desirable for persons advancing in human life.
Qualities that are desirable for persons advancing in human life.

Qualities that are desirable for persons advancing in human life.

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Who is a good candidate for going backhome, back to godhead?
Who is a good candidate for going backhome, back to godhead?

Who is a good candidate for going backhome, back to godhead?

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Excessive suffering or excessive enjoyment is thus impediments to spiritual advancement.
Excessive suffering or excessive enjoyment is thus impediments to spiritual advancement.

Excessive suffering or excessive enjoyment is thus impediments to spiritual advancement.

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If one is too austere or too sensuous one cannot control the mind.
If one is too austere or too sensuous one cannot control the mind.

If one is too austere or too sensuous one cannot control the mind.

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A devotee should not be overly depressed or morose but to remain enthusiastic and to go on with his loving service.
A devotee should not be overly depressed or morose but to remain enthusiastic and to go on with his loving service.

A devotee should not be overly depressed or morose but to remain enthusiastic and to go on with his loving service.

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It is not possible to exploit the property of the Lord and at the same time advance in self-realization.
It is not possible to exploit the property of the Lord and at the same time advance in self-realization.

It is not possible to exploit the property of the Lord and at the same time advance in self-realization.

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Anything used in the Lord’s loving service is understood to be spiritual.
Anything used in the Lord’s loving service is understood to be spiritual.

Anything used in the Lord’s loving service is understood to be spiritual.

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One who indulges in praising or criticizing the qualities and behaviour of others will quickly become deviated from his own best interest.
One who indulges in praising or criticizing the qualities and behaviour of others will quickly become deviated from his own best interest.

One who indulges in praising or criticizing the qualities and behaviour of others will quickly become deviated from his own best interest.

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On the spiritual platform of purified goodness one establishes a direct loving relationship with the Absolute truth.
On the spiritual platform of purified goodness one establishes a direct loving relationship with the Absolute truth.

On the spiritual platform of purified goodness one establishes a direct loving relationship with the Absolute truth.

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The age of Kaliyuga.
The age of Kaliyuga.

The age of Kaliyuga.

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Devotional service (Bhakti) dissolves the subtle body of the living entity.
Devotional service (Bhakti) dissolves the subtle body of the living entity.

Devotional service (Bhakti) dissolves the subtle body of the living entity.

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Exceptionally long-lived sage Markandeya Risi.
Exceptionally long-lived sage Markandeya Risi.

Exceptionally long-lived sage Markandeya Risi.

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Curiosity to see the illusory energy of the lord sometimes develops into sinful material desire.
Curiosity to see the illusory energy of the lord sometimes develops into sinful material desire.

Curiosity to see the illusory energy of the lord sometimes develops into sinful material desire.

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Preaching is the best service to the Lord.
Preaching is the best service to the Lord.

Preaching is the best service to the Lord.

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One should not be accepted as a brahmana, kshatriya, vaishya, or shudra according to birth.
One should not be accepted as a brahmana, kshatriya, vaishya, or shudra according to birth.

One should not be accepted as a brahmana, kshatriya, vaishya, or shudra according to birth.

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The occupational duty of a brahmana should not be accepted by persons in lower social orders.
The occupational duty of a brahmana should not be accepted by persons in lower social orders.

The occupational duty of a brahmana should not be accepted by persons in lower social orders.

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