The QUALITIES are important

In his Will Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati refers to the twenty six qualities of a devotee. He writes, “This material nature, which is averse to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is an examination hall. Tolerance, humbleness, appreciation of others, etc., are favourable to develop our devotion to Hari.” The ‘etc.’ refers to the twenty six qualities, emphasized by Srila Prabhupada and written about by Krsnadasa Kaviraja Goswami in his Caitanya Caritamrta (Madhya 22-78.80) as follows: “Devotees are always merciful, humble, truthful, equal to all, faultless, magnanimous, mild and clean. They are without material possessions, and they perform welfare work for everyone. They are peaceful, surrendered to Krsna and desireless. They are indifferent to material acquisitions and are fixed in devotional service. They completely control the six bad qualities-lust, anger, greed and so forth. They eat only as much as required, and they are not inebriated. They are respectful, grave, compassionate and without false prestige. They are friendly, poetic, expert and silent.”