--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: By whomsoever no evil is done in deed, or…" description: "\"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" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f83/gautama-buddha-163_brahmins_by-whomsoever-no-evil-is-done-in-deed-or_2151421.jpg" --- # By whomsoever no evil is done in deed, or word, or… ![“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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f83/gautama-buddha-163_brahmins_by-whomsoever-no-evil-is-done-in-deed-or_2151421.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f83/gautama-buddha-163_brahmins_by-whomsoever-no-evil-is-done-in-deed-or_2151421.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f83/gautama-buddha-163_brahmins_by-whomsoever-no-evil-is-done-in-deed-or_2151421.jpg) > “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](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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? 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