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(especially in the human form) as a part of the Supreme Lord,
hearing about the activities and instructions given by the Supreme
Personality of Godhead (who is the shelter of the saintly persons),
chanting about these activities and instructions, always remember-
ing these activities and instructions, trying to render service,
performing worship, offering obeisances, becoming a servant, be-
coming a friend, and surrendering one’s whole self. O King
Yudhisthira, these thirty qualifications must be acquired in the
human form of life. Simply by acquiring these qualifications, one
can satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
PURPORT

In order that human beings be distinct from the animals, the great
saint Narada recommends that every human being be educated in terms
of the above-mentioned thirty qualifications. Nowadays there is pro-
paganda everywhere, all over the world, for a secular state, a state in-
terested only in mundane activities. But if the citizens of the state are not
educated in the above-mentioned good qualities, how can there be happi-
ness? For example, if the total populace is untruthful, how can the state
be happy? Therefore, without consideration of one’s belonging to a sec-
tarian religion, whether Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist or any
other sect, everyone should be taught to become truthful. Similarly,
everyone should be taught to be merciful, and everyone should observe
fasting on certain days of the month. Everyone should bathe twice a day,
cleanse his teeth and body externally, and cleanse his mind internally by
remembering the holy name of the Lord. The Lord is one, whether one is
Hindu, Muslim or Christian. Therefore, one should chant the holy name
of the Lord, regardless of differences in linguistic pronunciation. Also,
everyone should be taught to be very careful not to discharge semen un-
necessarily. This is very important for all human beings. If semen is not
discharged unnecessarily, one becomes extremely strong in memory,
determination, activity and the vitality of one’s bodily energy. Everyone
should also be taught to be simple in thought and feeling and satisfied in
body and mind. These are the general qualifications of a human being.
There is no question of a secular state or an ecclesiastical state. Unless
one is educated in the above-mentioned thirty qualities, there cannot be
any peace. Ultimately it is recommended:
