Conduct

One who has withdrawn all their senses into the Self, and who has not caused pain to any creature except as permitted by the scriptures, conducts themselves in this way throughout their life. They reach the World of Brahman after death and do not return.

The yogi who, having attained unity, worships me dwelling in all beings, remains in me, regardless of his way of life.

Undisciplined, vulgar, obstinate, deceitful, spiteful, slothful, despondent, and a perpetual procrastinator — such a doer is called tamasic.

Do not be negligent in your duties to the gods and the ancestors. Regard your mother as a deity. Regard your father as a deity. Regard your teacher as a deity. Regard the guest as a deity. Perform only those actions that are blameless, not others. Follow those of our deeds that are praiseworthy and worthy of emulation.

Demoniac persons know neither right activity nor withdrawal from it. In them there is no purity, no proper conduct, and no truth.

The way of life that is based on not harming any creatures, or causing the least harm when necessary, is the highest morality.

One who lacks wealth is not truly poor, but one who lacks good manners and conduct is indeed poor.

As a person acts and conducts themselves, so will they become.

Not others. Toward those among the learned who are superior to us, you must yield your seat and breathe with reverence. Give with faith, never give without faith. Give with prosperity, give with modesty, give with awe, give with understanding. And if ever you have doubt about an action or doubt about conduct —

One must never refuse shelter to a guest who comes seeking it — that is the sacred vow. Therefore by whatever means one can gather abundant food, one should do so. When food is prepared with the welcome of a guest, they say it is food well accomplished. If the food is accomplished in the beginning, food flows to the host from the beginning. If it is accomplished in the middle, food flows to the host from the middle. If it is accomplished at the end, food flows to the host at the end.

You stayed three nights in my home unfed, O venerable Brahmin guest. Salutation to you. Choose therefore three boons — may all be well with me.

The same Brahma, who is beyond all knowledge, speech, and perception, and who is unborn and transcends matter, the mind, and its modes, and is solidified truth, knowledge, and bliss, exhibited ideal human behavior.

Courage and resilience are the wheels of this chariot. Honesty and good behavior are its guiding principles. Additionally, strength, discernment, self-control, and kindness are the horses that pull the chariot, all connected by the bonds of forgiveness, compassion, and a balanced mind.

Only those enlightened sages who have developed love for the feet of Rama, the hero of the Raghu dynasty, can understand the true nature of this conduct

People with good conduct, self-restraint, and sincerity, who are free from sin and have tranquil souls, attain the highest goal by listening to this wonderful story with faith and intelligence.

You possess intelligence and knowledge, O son of Kunti. Listen to me, O king, as I explain how the kingdom can be protected in a righteous manner.

Gifts made by someone with an impure understanding, no matter how large they are, are ultimately worthless. Similarly, gifts from someone with unrighteous conduct will never bring true fame, either in this life or the next.

Millions of sages have risen to Heaven with the help of their penances alone. Refraining from harming all creatures, contentment, conduct, sincerity, penances, self-control, truthfulness, and generosity are each equal in value to sacrifice.

Gautama was very pleased with Utanka's self-control and good behavior, as well as his actions and the services he provided

With a controlled mind and focused thoughts, one who is devoted in this manner can attain spiritual enlightenment.