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“By whomsoever no evil is done in deed, or word, or thought, him I call a Brahmin (holy man) who is guarded in these three.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“By whomsoever no evil is done in deed, or word, or thought, him I call a Brahmin (holy man) who is guarded in these three.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A person who refrains from evil in action, speech, and thought is truly holy.

In simple terms: Avoiding evil in all three aspects makes one holy.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate pure conduct, speech, and mind.

Themes

morality spirituality self‑discipline

Mood

reflective calm inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • teaching
  • self‑growth

Key Concepts

Karma mindfulness ethical purity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you become aware of harmful thoughts?
  • What practices help guard the mind?
A Different Perspective

It can be difficult to monitor thoughts as well as words and deeds.

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